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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.