Health Occupations abtech.edu/workforce Registration information, page 5. Register early! Mental Health First Aid
Mental Health First Aid teaches how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illness and substance use disorders. This training covers skills needed to reach out and provide initial support to someone who may be developing a mental health or substance use problem and help connect them to the appropriate care. Learn to recognize the symptoms of common mental illnesses and substance use disorders, de-escalate crisis situations safely and initiate timely referral to mental health and substance use resources available in the community. All materials provided. Class prepares students for certification from the National Council for Mental Well-being, valid for 3 years. Certification exam not part of class. TH,F, 9/22-9/23, 12 p.m. - 4 p.m., SEF-4100-557HC RM 446, Ferguson Ctr., AHWD , Asheville Campus Fees: Course: $107.00
Nurse Aide I
This course provides basic training for entry-level caregiving skills needed to work as a Nursing Assistant in various healthcare settings such as nursing homes, hospitals, or private homes. Additional information needed for registration is available on our web site at https://www.abtech.edu/healthcare/nurse-aide-programcna. Madison NA-I classes should register at the A-B Tech Madison site. Textbook: Hartman's Long-Term Care, Workbook and Handbook is available at Campus bookstore. Students cannot register online for NA-I courses. There is an orientation to Nurse Aide class prior to the start of class. Day classes break one-half hour for lunch. Evening classes will have varying times for lab, and skills testing. Class dates, times, and tuition are subject to change. Lab and clinical portions are still face-to-face. M-W, 8/22-11/1, 1 p.m. - 4 p.m., NUR-3240-522HC RM 342, Ferguson Ctr., AHWD, Asheville Campus Fees: Course: $242.00 M-W, 9/26-11/16, 8 a.m. - 12 p.m., NUR-3240-525HC RM 342, Ferguson Ctr., AHWD, Asheville Campus Fees: Course: $242.00 T-TH, 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m., NUR-3240-268HC RM 196, Goodwill Ctr., Goodwill Fees: Course: $232.00 T-TH, 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m., NUR-3240-269HC RM 196, Goodwill Ctr., Goodwill Fees: Course: $232.00 T-TH, 7/29-11/17, 4 p.m. - 8 p.m., NUR-3240-403HC RM 113, Ramsey, A-B Tech Madison Fees: Course: $242.00
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Ophthalmic Assistant Module I: Fundamentals and Theory of Ophthalmic Assistant
The Ophthalmic Assistant Program is accredited by the International Council of Accreditation for Ophthalmic Assistant. This program is in two modules. The first one is the Fundamentals and Theory. Module II: Intensive Clinic/Lab is the clinical rotation in different clinics. The ability to specialize within this field includes areas such as diagnostic testing, scribing, pediatrics, retina, ultrasound, photography, contact lenses, surgical assisting. ocular motility, low vision and many other sub specialties of ophthalmology To receive a completion and be eligible to take the certification exam, both Modules must be completed successful. For more information about this program call the Health Occupations Department at 828-398-7878 or email teresawnix@abtech.edu T-TH, 8/23-10/5, 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., OPT-3202-629HC RM449, Ferguson Ctr., AHWD, Asheville Campus Fees: Course: $227.00
Ophthalmic Assistant- Module II Intensive Clinic/Lab
The Ophthalmic Assistant Program is accredited by the International Council of Accreditation for Ophthalmic Assistant. This program is in two modules. The first one is the Fundamentals and Theory. Module II: Intensive Clinic/Lab is the clinical rotation in different clinics. The ability to specialize within this field includes areas such as diagnostic testing, scribing, pediatrics, retina, ultrasound, photography, contact lenses, surgical assisting. ocular motility, low vision and many other sub specialties of ophthalmology To receive a completion and be eligible to take the certification exam, both Modules must be completed successful. For more information about this program call the Health Occupations Department at 828-398-7878 or email teresawnix@abtech.edu T-TH, 9/22-4/11, OPT-3202-630HC RM 449, Ferguson Ctr., AHWD, Asheville Campus Fees: Course: $182.00
Dental Radiology
This certificate class is for individuals who have 6 months experience in the dental clinical area. There is a lab and online components to this class. For information on upcoming classes late Spring early Summer, contact the Health Occupations office at 828-398-7878 or Email teresawnix@abtech.edu
