PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN (ALREADY CERTIFIED NURSE AIDE / ASSISTANT) 100 Total Hours School Tuition Included Books Included Registration Included Electrocardiography (50 Hours) EKG is one of the important modalities in diagnosing the cardiovascular disease. In this program the students will learn to identify anatomical location of the heart and important structures which surrounds the heart. Preparing patient to obtain EKG rhythm by using a standard 12-Lead EKG and color coded five lead wire system. We will prepare students to interpret Various Sinus rhythms such as; Atrial Rhythms, Junctional Rhythms and Ventricular Rhythms. Moreover, students will learn to calculate heart rate, various waves and segments from the EKG rhythm strip. Phlebotomy (50 Hours) In this course students will be able to demonstrate various methods of Phlebotomy such as: Venous blood draw using the Multi-sample needle and butterfly syringe. Demonstrate a sterile lancet capillary blood withdrawal, an Auto-let blood withdrawal for glucose level, the proper use of a Microhematocrit Centrifuge to differentiate plasma from serum. Different use of color-coded vacutainers In addition, students will learn the proper use of a Glucometer to obtain a blood glucose level Student will be exposed to various methods of discarding hazardous material according to OSHA guidelines. Proper techniques of disinfection with reference to infection control Identify and label the parts of the most common diagnostic laboratory equipment, use basic skills in context of therapeutic and laboratory procedures. Each student will have the opportunity to practice their phlebotomy skills on training arms and most importantly the students will have an opportunity to practice their technique on each other or volunteers under the supervision of their instructor.

Certified Nurse Aide

Students will complete 95 hours of clinical knowledge in classroom setting and 30 hours of clinical skills in an affiliated nursing home. Please note: the weekend option includes the 30 hours for your externship. Some of the job duties with respect to clinical knowledge and skills are as follows. Vital instructions for students concerning health, Well care, Nutrition and Mobility of the patient. Primary basis of the course is the fundamental of patient care techniques, Learning basic nursing care skills which includes Communication, Infection Control, Safety and emergency procedures, resident’s rights, basic nursing skills, personal care skills, elimination procedures, skin care, transferring, positioning, turning methods, dressing, ambulating the person, range-of-motion exercises, signs and symptoms of common diseases.

HOME HEALTH CARE AIDE FROM START TO FINISH

Please note: there are 75 class hours and 8 externship hours for a total of 83 class hours.

Home health aides are a valuable part of any health care team. If you have a desire to make a positive impact on the lives of the sick, disabled, and elderly, this could be a great position for you to consider. Home health aides (HHAs) assist patients with completing important personal tasks such as dressing, bathing and a variety of hygiene needs. Additional aspects of this position include assisting clients to remain safe in their own homes by providing a higher level of assistance with minor cleaning and instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs) such as cooking, light housekeeping, and laundry.

Tasks may include written documentation of patient care performed, patient’s condition, or problems to be reported to a supervising health care professional. In some instances, HHAs also assist by arranging transportation and planned leisure activities for clients. Some states allow home health aides to administer medications or check vital signs under the supervision of a health care practitioner, such as a registered nurse (RN).

ASSISTENTE DE SALUD EN EL HOGAR

Tenga En Cuenta: Horas de clase: 75, Internado: 8

Los asistentes de salud en el hogar son una parte valiosa de cualquier equipo de atención médica. Si desea tener un impacto positivo en la vida de los enfermos, discapacitados y ancianos, esta podría ser una excelente posición para considerar. Los asistentes de salud en el hogar (HHA) ayudan a los pacientes a completar tareas personales importantes, como vestirse, bañarse y una variedad de necesidades de higiene. Los aspectos adicionales de esta posición incluyen ayudar a los clientes a permanecer seguros en sus propios hogares al proporcionar un mayor nivel de asistencia con actividades menores de limpieza e instrumentales de la vida diaria (IADL) como cocinar, tareas domésticas livianas y lavandería.

Las tareas pueden incluir documentación escrita de la atención al paciente realizada, la condición del paciente o los problemas que se deben informar a un profesional de atención médica supervisora. En algunos casos, las HHA también ayudan organizando el transporte y las actividades de ocio planificadas para los clientes. Algunos estados permiten que los asistentes de salud en el hogar administren medicamentos o verifiquen los signos vitales bajo la supervisión de un profesional de la salud, como una enfermera registrada (RN)

Students will complete 95 hours of clinical knowledge in classroom setting and 30 hours of clinical skills in an affiliated nursing home. Please note: the weekend option includes the 30 hours for your externship. Some of the job duties with respect to clinical knowledge and skills are as follows. Vital instructions for students concerning health, Well care, Nutrition and Mobility of the patient. Primary basis of the course is the fundamental of patient care techniques, Learning basic nursing care skills which includes Communication, Infection Control, Safety and emergency procedures, resident’s rights, basic nursing skills, personal care skills, elimination procedures, skin care, transferring, positioning, turning methods, dressing, ambulating the person, range-of-motion exercises, signs and symptoms of common diseases.

EKG TECHNICIAN PROGRAM

60 Total Hours

School Tuition Included | Books Included | Registration Included |

EKG is one of the important modalities in diagnosing the cardiovascular disease. In this program the students will learn to identify anatomical location of the heart and important structures which surrounds the heart. Preparing patient to obtain EKG rhythm by using a standard 12-Lead EKG and color coded five lead wire system. We will prepare students to interpret Various Sinus rhythms such as; Atrial Rhythms, Junctional Rhythms and Ventricular Rhythms. Moreover, students will learn to calculate heart rate, various waves and segments from the EKG rhythm strip.

PHLEBOTOMY TECHNICIAN PROGRAM

60 Total Hours

School Tuition | Included Books | Included Registration Included

In this course students will be able to demonstrate various methods of Phlebotomy such as: Venous blood draw using the Multi-sample needle and butterfly syringe. Demonstrate a sterile lancet capillary blood withdrawal, an Auto-let blood withdrawal for glucose level, the proper use of a Microhematocrit Centrifuge to differentiate plasma from serum. Different use of color-coded vacutainers In addition, students will learn the proper use of a Glucometer to obtain a blood glucose level Student will be exposed to various methods of discarding hazardous material according to OSHA guidelines. Proper techniques of disinfection with reference to infection control Identify and label the parts of the most common diagnostic laboratory equipment, use basic skills in context of therapeutic and laboratory procedures. Each student will have the opportunity to practice their phlebotomy skills on training arms and most importantly the students will have an opportunity to practice their technique on each other or volunteers under the supervision of their instructor.

Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)

Please note: the weekend option includes the 30 hours for your externship.

Students will complete 95 hours of clinical knowledge in classroom setting and 30 hours of clinical skills in an affiliated nursing home.

Some of the job duties with respect to clinical knowledge and skills are as follows.

• Vital instructions for students concerning health 


• Well care, Nutrition and Mobility of the patient.


• Primary basis of the course is the fundamental of patient care techniques,


• Learning basic nursing care skills which includes Communication, Infection Control, Safety and emergency procedures, resident’s rights, basic nursing skills, personal care skills, elimination procedures, skin care, transferring, positioning, turning methods, dressing, ambulating the person, range-of-motion exercises, signs and symptoms of common diseases.

PHLEBOTOMY TECHNICIAN PROGRAM

60 Total Hours

School Tuition Included | Books Included | Registration Included

In this course students will be able to demonstrate various methods of Phlebotomy such as: Venous blood draw using the Multi-sample needle and butterfly syringe. Demonstrate a sterile lancet capillary blood withdrawal, an Auto-let blood withdrawal for glucose level, the proper use of a Microhematocrit Centrifuge to differentiate plasma from serum. Different use of color-coded vacutainers In addition, students will learn the proper use of a Glucometer to obtain a blood glucose level Student will be exposed to various methods of discarding hazardous material according to OSHA guidelines. Proper techniques of disinfection with reference to infection control Identify and label the parts of the most common diagnostic laboratory equipment, use basic skills in context of therapeutic and laboratory procedures. Each student will have the opportunity to practice their phlebotomy skills on training arms and most importantly the students will have an opportunity to practice their technique on each other or volunteers under the supervision of their instructor.

HOME HEALTH CARE AIDE FROM START TO FINISH

Please note: there are 75 class hours and 8 externship hours for a total of 83 class hours.

Home health aides are a valuable part of any health care team. If you have a desire to make a positive impact on the lives of the sick, disabled, and elderly, this could be a great position for you to consider. Home health aides (HHAs) assist patients with completing important personal tasks such as dressing, bathing and a variety of hygiene needs. Additional aspects of this position include assisting clients to remain safe in their own homes by providing a higher level of assistance with minor cleaning and instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs) such as cooking, light housekeeping, and laundry.

Tasks may include written documentation of patient care performed, patient’s condition, or problems to be reported to a supervising health care professional. In some instances, HHAs also assist by arranging transportation and planned leisure activities for clients. Some states allow home health aides to administer medications or check vital signs under the supervision of a health care practitioner, such as a registered nurse (RN).

PHLEBOTOMY TECHNICIAN PROGRAM

60 Total Hours

School Tuition | Included Books | Included Registration Included

In this course students will be able to demonstrate various methods of Phlebotomy such as: Venous blood draw using the Multi-sample needle and butterfly syringe. Demonstrate a sterile lancet capillary blood withdrawal, an Auto-let blood withdrawal for glucose level, the proper use of a Microhematocrit Centrifuge to differentiate plasma from serum. Different use of color-coded vacutainers In addition, students will learn the proper use of a Glucometer to obtain a blood glucose level Student will be exposed to various methods of discarding hazardous material according to OSHA guidelines. Proper techniques of disinfection with reference to infection control Identify and label the parts of the most common diagnostic laboratory equipment, use basic skills in context of therapeutic and laboratory procedures. Each student will have the opportunity to practice their phlebotomy skills on training arms and most importantly the students will have an opportunity to practice their technique on each other or volunteers under the supervision of their instructor.