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.

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)

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.

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).

Basic Life Support (BLS) is the foundation for saving lives after cardiac arrest The BLS for Healthcare Provider course is recommended for anyone in the healthcare profession. This may include: medical assistant, medical doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, nursing assistants, physical therapists, chiropractors and anyone interested in learning the professional level of CPR skills.

The material will include:

• Proper activation of the emergency response system.


• Giving breaths using mouth-to-mouth, mouth-to-mask, and bag valve mask techniques.


• Performing proper compression on adult, child and infant victims.


• Performing one and two rescuer CPR for adult, child and infant victims.


• Learn how to use and operate an AED (Automated External Defibrillator)


• Relieve choking in the responsive, and unresponsive victim of any age.

Dialysis Technician

This program is made up of 125 total hours over the course of 5 weeks (Monday to Friday).

All our organs are vital parts of daily life and proper functioning to live. One of these vital organs is the kidney, which takes on various roles and functions to keep us healthy. Kidneys are responsible for making sure wastes and toxins are excreted from our blood to keep our bodies in balance. When this organ isn’t properly working, it is known as kidney failure which can lead to varying damages. Dialysis is a process used to remove waste and excess water from the blood to artificially replace the function of a failing kidney.

A Dialysis Technician is certified to perform this dialysis treatment under proper supervision. Technicians can take vital signs, prep equipment as well as known their maintenance, assess patients for complications undergoing the procedure among various other important tasks. This course prepares students to take on these roles in real life settings to ensure safe and proper environments.

The Certified Clinical Medical Assistant program at “Genesis Medical Training Center” is combination of classroom instruction with practical experience through an internship in a community-based medical practice or an Urgent Care. Students will complete 300 hours of theory/skills in the classroom setting and 300 hours of clinical skills in an affiliated medical office or urgent care.

Some of the job duties with respect to clinical knowledge and skills are taking medical histories, explaining treatment procedures to patients, preparing patients for examinations, assisting the physician during examinations, collecting and preparing laboratory specimens not limited to blood collection and performing electrocardiography.

Moreover, students will also learn various methods of administering medications, and wound care and changing dressings. Some of the administrative duties include answering phone calls, welcoming patients, scheduling appointments, and updating and filling patients’ medical records. Furthermore, students will understand medical billing and coding, arranging for hospital admissions, handling correspondence, and bookkeeping.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment of medical assistants is projected to grow 16 percent from 2021 to 2031, much faster than the average for all occupations.

About 123,000 openings for medical assistants are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

FOR STUDENTS WHO ARE ALREADY CERTIFIED NURSE AIDE / ASSISTANT

Patient Care Technician 

Patient care technicians tend to the ill and injured individuals under the supervision of doctors, nurses, and medical professionals. PCT program prepares a graduate to work as an entry-level position in a clinic, hospital, rehabilitation center, nursing home or long-term care facility. Graduates will be able to measure and record vital signs, perform CPR and First Aid, assist in medical examinations, perform electrocardiograms (EKGs), phlebotomy and other basic laboratory procedures. The course includes both theory and clinical training and therefore is designed to meet New York State Education Department curriculum requirements.

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.

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.

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.