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CNA
CPT
EKG
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PCT
Certified Nurse Aide
Train to become a Certified Nurse Aid (CNA) in a long-term care facility. Course topics include residents’ rights, communication, safety observation, reporting and basic comfort and care. Students who successfully complete this program earn a THECB recognized Occupational Skills Award, and start on the pathway to earn a level one certification as a Patient Care Tech. Clinical hours are scheduled at various times by the instructor and may need to be simulated due to COVID-19 restrictions. Students must complete our healthcare program requirements prior to enrolling. Students must wear burgundy scrubs with student patches and have a watch with a second hand. The student is responsible for transportation to and from the clinical sites. Students are responsible for certification testing with Prometric and paying testing fees online. This is separate from tuition; the instructor will schedule testing dates for the class. The program is eligible for TPEG and a payment plan. COURSE
DATES
DAYS
TIME
ROOM
NURA 1001.1901 1/24/22-5/4/22
M, W
6:00pm-9:00pm R-259
O’Neal/Cooper
NURA 2005.1901 1/24/22-5/4/22
TBA
TBA
Cooper
R-259
INSTRUCTOR
INCLUDED IN COURSE
Books, CPR certification and Clinical $899
Certified Phlebotomy Technician Get started as an entry-level phlebotomist and prepare for your certification exam with the National Healthcare Association (NHA). Study the skills used in the performance of a variety of blood collection methods. Students who successfully complete this program earn a THECB recognized Occupational Skills Award, and start on the pathway to earn a Level One certification as a Patient Care Tech. Clinical hours are scheduled at various times by the instructor and may need to be simulated due to COVID-19 restrictions. Students must complete our healthcare program requirements prior to enrolling. Students must wear burgundy scrubs with student patches and a white lab coat to clinical sites The student is responsible for transportation to and from the clinical sites. This course includes one attempt at the certification exam which will be scheduled by the instructor. This is nonrefundable and non-transferable. This program is eligible for TPEG funds and a payment plan. Students are automatically enrolled in UTMB student health for the semester. COURSE
DATES
DAYS
TIME
ROOM
INSTRUCTOR
PLAB 1023.1901 1/25/22-5/6/22
T, R
6 pm-9 pm
R-259
Avandsalehi
PLAB 1060.1901 1/25/22-5/6/22
TBA
TBA
R-259
Avandsalehi
INCLUDED IN COURSE
Books, study guide, practice test, 1 attempt at licensure exam and clinical or simulation. $999
Certified EKG Technician
Study the heart’s anatomy, function and how it produces electricity and how one records this electricity with the EKG and telemetry monitor. This course addresses the electrical-cardio changes of commonly seen diseases and heart rhythm disturbances. Successful completion should prepare students for the NHA certification exam and introduce them to the skills necessary for employment in the field. Students must meet healthcare program requirements prior to enrolling in the course. Exam will be scheduled by instructor and is non-refundable/non-transferable. This program is eligible for TPEG funds and a payment plan. INCLUDED IN COURSE COURSE
DATES
DAYS TIME
ECRD 1011.1901 1/31/22 - 4/27/22 M,W
4
ROOM
6:00pm-9:00pm FA-215
INSTRUCTOR Adalpe
Galveston College Continuing Education | Spring 2022
Books, study guide, practice test, 1 attempt at licensure exam $899
