Workforce & Continuing Education
Health Careers Fall 2012
Health Careers - Medical Electronic Health Records - formerly Electronic Medical Records Insurance Coding Long-Term Care Activity Director Long-Term Care Activity Director II Long-Term Care Activity Director Update Medical Assisting Medical Terminology Medication Aide for Nurse Aide Medication Aide for Nurse Aid Update Nurse Aide Phlebotomy Therapeutic Recreation I Therapeutic Recreation II Professional Development Conferences
Health Careers - Emergency Medical Services Advanced Cardiac Life Support Advanced Cardiac Life Support Recertification CPR Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers CPR Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers Recertification Pediatric Advanced Life Support Pediatric Advanced Life Support Recertification
Health Careers Medical If you have a strong desire to help others feel better, consider a career in healthcare. Research shows that 10 of the 20 fastest growing careers are in health-related fields.
Certified Nurse Aide NURA 1001 Nurse Aide for Health Care - 144 contact hours
Class Dates & Registration Tuition: $425
Financial Aid may be available to those who qualify.
VC Main Campus Sept 13 - Nov 13 Tues & Thurs | 5:00PM – 9:00PM Health Sciences Center Room 227 Mandatory registration & orientation on Sept 6 at 5:00PM in the Health Sciences Center Room 227.
Gonzales Center Aug 27 - Oct 29 Mon & Wed | 5:00PM – 9:00PM VC Gonzales Center Mandatory registration & orientation on Aug 20 at 5:00PM at the VC Gonzales Center, 424 E. Sarah DeWitt, Gonzales, TX
Calhoun County Center Sept 19 - Nov 19 Mon & Wed | 5:00PM – 9:00PM VC Calhoun County Center Mandatory registration & orientation on Sept 12 at 5:00PM at the VC Calhoun County Center, 900 N. Virginia St., Port Lavaca, TX.
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Note: Students must bring admission requirement documents and tuition to the mandatory registration sessions. No cash, please
Course Description: Preparation for entry level nursing assistance to achieve a level of knowledge, skills and abilities essential to provide basic care to residents of long-term care facilities. Emphasis on effective interaction with members of the health care team and assisting residents in maintaining basic comfort and safety. Note: Individuals that are listed as unemployable on the LTC Employee Misconduct Registry and have been convicted of a criminal offense listed in Texas Health and Safety Code, 250.006 are not eligible to test.
Required Materials: Students must wear an approved uniform while on clinical assignments.
Admission Requirements: 1. Social security number 2. Valid photo ID 3. Validation of immunizations including: STEP PPD TB Test or record of annual TB test Hepatitis B SERIES—Includes 3 injections
4. Individual DPS background check. www.txdps.state.tx.us Cost $3.57 Go to: Services Tab, Crime Records, Criminal History Search, then select Criminal History tab on the left. In the CCH Menu box select Search Individuals. You will have to set up an account to complete the process.
State Exam: Completers are eligible to take the Texas Nurse Aide Registry Exam at the completion of this course. The exams include a skills and written exam. The fee for these exams is $93.00. A money order in this amount will be due as indicated by the class schedule. A $20.00 test administration fee payable to Victoria College must accompany the Registry Exams Application.
Questions? Workforce & Continuing Education Allied Health Building 2200 E. Red River Victoria, TX 77901 361-582-2412 VictoriaCollege.edu/healthcareprofessions
Electronic Health Records formerly Electronic Medical Records POFT 1059 Records & Information Management II - 48 contact hours
Class Dates & Registration Tuition: $260 Textbook: $72.50 (price subject to
change) Electronic Health Records
Financial Aid may be available to those who qualify.
VC Main Campus Oct 16 - Nov 27 Tues & Thurs | 6:00PM – 9:00PM Allied Health Building Room 106 Mandatory registration & orientation on Oct 9 at 6:00PM in the Allied Health Building, Room 106
Note: Students must bring admission requirement documents and tuition to the mandatory registration sessions.
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No cash, please
Course Description: Provides skills and knowledge in the health information field related to electronic health records management. The roles of various healthcare support positions including the medical office scribe, registration, admitting and receptionist staff and nursing unit computer support positions will be included. Course content will include the transition from paper to electronic records for office practices, clinic setting and acute/long term care facilities. Information on personal health records, clinical documentation, coding and standardization of computer languages, medical terminology basics, evaluation of filing systems and equipment, and maintenance of database records according to information management theory will be covered. Lecture, hands-on computer exercises, and review of industry literature will be instructional methods utilized.
Admission Requirements: • Associates Degree or higher and/or comparable work experience • Computer basics
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Insurance Coding MDCA 1043 Insurance Coding - 48 contact hours Clincal Insurance Coding - 8 hours
Class Dates & Registration Tuition: $215 Textbook:$121.95(price subject to change)
Medical Insurance
Calhoun County Center
Course Objectives:
Nov 13 - Dec 13 Tues & Thurs | 5:00PM – 9:00PM
1. Discuss the relationship of accurate coding to reimbursement 2. Apply appropriate principals for accurate claims processing 3. Demonstrate appropriate use of ICD-9-CM, CPT-4, and HCPCS Coding Manuals 4. Identify sources for changes in coding procedures
Mandatory registration & orientation on Nov 6 at 5:00PM at the VC Calhoun County Center, 900 N. Virginia St., Port Lavaca, TX.
Financial Aid may be available to those who qualify.
VC Main Campus Sept 12 - Oct 24 Mon & Wed | 6:00PM – 9:00PM Allied Health Building, Room 106 Mandatory registration & orientation on Sept 5 at 6:00PM in the Allied Health Building, Room 106
Nov 5 - Dec 19 Mon & Wed | 6:00PM – 9:00PM Allied Health Building, Room 106 Mandatory registration & orientation on Oct 29 at 6:00PM in the Allied Health Building, Room 106
Gonzales Center July 24 - Aug 30 Tues & Thurs | 6:00PM – 9:00PM Mandatory registration & orientation on July 18 at 6:00 PM at the VC Gonzales Center, 424 E. Sarah DeWitt, Gonzales, TX
Oct 23 - Nov 29 Tues & Thurs | 6:00PM – 9:00PM Mandatory registration & orientation on Oct 18 at 6:00 PM at the VC Gonzales Center, 424 E. Sarah DeWitt, Gonzales, TX
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Note: Students must bring admission requirement documents and tuition to the mandatory registration sessions. No cash, please
Admission Requirements: Completion of the Victoria College Medical Assisting Program and/or current employment in medical office.
Course Description: This course provides skills and knowledge in the health information field for ICD-9 and CPT coding of insurance forms for reimbursement of medical services. This course emphasizes accurate ICD-9 and CPT coding of office procedures for payment/reimbursement by patient or third party and prevention of insurance fraud. Ideal learning outcomes for the course are to be able to identify different nomenclatures and classification systems and assign codes using appropriate rules, principles, guidelines and conventions. Describe and explain the differences/ similarities among insurance plans. Clinical experience will be assigned in area medical offices.
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Long-Term Care Activity Director GERS 1004 Long Term Care Activity Director I - 90 contact hours GERS 1066 Field Experience in Long-Term Care Agency 112 contact hours GERS 1007 Long Term Care Activity Director II - 90 contact hours GERS 1066 Field Experience in Long-Term Care Agency 112 contact hours
Long-Term Care Activity Director I
Tuition: $350 Financial Aid may be available to those who qualify.
VC Main Campus Jan 19 - Mar 30 Sat | 9:00AM – 6:30PM Continuing Education Ctr Room 203
VC Gonzales Campus 2013 April 6 - June 8 Sat | 9:00AM – 6:30PM VC Gonzales Center Room 209 Exam Review - Sept 2012
Course Description: The role of the Activity Director in long term health care facilities includes the study of history, regulations, communications, advocacy, ethics, service delivery and volunteer management. This course, when combined with “Long Term Care Activity Directing II” and “Practicum-Gerontology” meets the state requirements to be qualified as an activity director in Texas. Course work and clinical experience is designed to prepare the student for success on the Texas Activity Direction Certification Exam. Selected assignments will be submitted by mail in lieu of class
attendance. Expected learning outcomes are to be able to discuss the history and regulatory requirements for recreation activity services in long term care settings; apply principles of communication, advocacy and ethics to recreation activity service delivery and volunteer management demonstrate knowledge of life span development and demonstrate proper assessment of client needs.
Admission Requirements: 1. High School Diploma or GED 2. Validation of current TB test or record of annual test & Hepatitis B Series or serologic confirmation of immunity 3. Current (within one year) work experience in health care.
Long-Term Care Activity Director II Tuition: $350 Financial Aid may be available to those who qualify.
VC Main Campus Summer 2013
Course Description:
Activity directing in long-term health care facilities includes assessment, care planning, documentation process and evaluation of client
needs. This course also addresses program design and resources/funding. Selected course assignments will be submitted by mail or e-mail in lieu of class attendance. Expected learning outcomes are to be able to create care plans based on assessment of client needs; design and document leisure and/or therapeutic activities based on client assessment and resources/funding and evaluate the effectiveness of the entire activity service delivery.
Admission Requirements: 1. Activity Director I 2. Validation of current TB test or record of annual test & Hepatitis B Series or serologic confirmation of immunity 3. Current (within one year) work experience in health care.
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Long-Term Care Activity Director Update 8 contact hours
Class Dates & Registration Tuition: $60
VC Main Campus Nov 2 Fri | 8:00AM – 4:50PM Health Science Center, Room 133
VC Gonzales Center 2013 June 7 Fri | 8:00AM – 4:50PM VC Gonzales Center
Purpose:
Additional Information
The purpose of this continuing education activity is to update knowledge and skills necessary to plan, implement and document a client centered/activity based activity utilizing guidelines from MDS 3.0.
If you require special accommodations or for additional conference information, or campus directions call 361-582-2528.
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Identify factors to include when planning a client centered/activity based program
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Discuss implementation strategies for a client centered/ activity based program
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Give examples of documentation for a client centered/activity based program that includes MDS 3.0 guidelines with a holiday theme.
Pre-registration is required. Exam Review - Sept 2012
Certificate:
Who Should Attend? LTC Activity Directors, Activity Director Assistants, Social Workers and others interested in LTC activities
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To receive a CE certificate, a participant must complete registration information on the enclosed Victoria College Registration Form, submit with payment form & attend the entire learning activity and submit a completed evaluation form at the end of the activity.
Sponsored by: Victoria College Workforce & Continuing Education and Consortium for Therapeutic Recreation/Activity Director Certification, Inc.
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Medical Assisting MDCA 1091 Basic Medical Assistant - 96 contact hours
Class Dates & Registration Tuition: $325 Textbook:$125.95(price subject to
change) Medical Assisting:Clinical & Administrative, Keir
Financial Aid may be available to those who qualify.
VC Main Campus Aug 29 - Oct 31 Mon & Wed | 6:00PM – 9:00PM Health Sciences Center Room 221 Mandatory registration & orientation on Aug 22 at 6:00PM in the Health Sciences Center Room 221.
Gonzales Center Aug 28 - Oct 18 Tues & Thurs | 5:30PM – 9:30PM VC Gonzales Center Mandatory registration & orientation on Aug 21at 5:30PM at the VC Gonzales Center, 424 E. Sarah DeWitt, Gonzales, TX
Calhoun County Center Sept 18 - Nov 8 Tues & Thurs | 5:00PM – 9:00PM VC Calhoun County Center Room 22 Mandatory registration & orientation on Sept 11at 5:00PM at the VC Calhoun County Center, 900 N. Virginia St., Port Lavaca, TX.
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Admission Requirements:
Students must bring admission requirement documents and tuition to the mandatory registration sessions. No cash, please
Validation of immunizations including: 2 STEP PPD TB Test Hepatitis B SERIES
Course Description: An introductory Medical Assisting Program designed to develop basic knowledge and skills necessary to function safely and effectively in a medical office/clinic environment where certification is not required. Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledge and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. Clinical experience will be assigned in area medical clinics.
Curriculum: • Introduction to health care system • Ethical/legal issues • Professional growth • Clerical office skills Communication assisting with physical exam • General office management • Performing minor laboratory procedures • Personnel management Handling medical office emergencies • Patient records management • Insurance processing • Basic anatomy and physiology
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Medical Terminology HITT 1005 Medical Terminology I - 48 contact hours
Class Dates & Registration Tuition: $215 Textbook: $80.40 (price subject to
change) Medical Language: Immerse Yourself, Turley
Financial Aid may be available to those who qualify.
VC Main Campus Spring 2013
Calhoun County Center Spring 2013
Note: Students must bring admission requirement documents and tuition to the mandatory registration sessions. No cash, please
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Course Description: This course includes the study of word origin and structure through the introduction of prefixes, suffixes, root words, plurals, abbreviation and symbols, surgical procedures, medical specialties and diagnostic procedures. Expected learning outcomes are to be able to identity, pronounce and spell medical terms, use in context, build and analyze medical terms and use medical references as resource tools.
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Medication Aide for Nurse Aide NURA 1013 Medication Administration for Nurse Aide - 130 contact hours Clincal - 10 hours
Class Dates & Registration Tuition: $425
Textbook:$104.95(price subject to change) Administering Medications, Gauwitz Financial Aid may be available to those who qualify.
VC Main Campus Aug 27 - Dec 12 Mon & Wed | 12:00PM – 4:00PM Health Sciences Center Room 132 Mandatory registration & orientation on Aug 20 at 12:00PM in the Health Sciences Center 130.
Gonzales Center Sept 5 - Dec 12 Mon & Wed | 12:00PM – 4:00PM VC Gonzales Center Mandatory registration & orientation on Aug 20 at 12:00PM at the VC Gonzales Center, 424 E. Sarah DeWitt, Gonzales, TX
Hallettsville School of Nursing Sept 5 - Dec 19 Mon & Wed | 5:30PM – 9:00PM Hallettsville School of Nursing Mandatory registration & orientation on Aug 29 at 5:30PM at the Hallettsville School of Nursing, Hallettsville, TX
Cuero School of Nursing Sept 5 - Dec 19 Mon & Wed | 5:30PM – 9:00PM Cuero School of Nursing Mandatory registration & orientation on Aug 29 at 5:30PM at the Cuero School of Nursing, Cuero, TX
Note: Students must bring admission requirement documents and tuition to the mandatory registration sessions. No cash, please
Course Description: Instruction in preparation and administration of designated medications by non-licensed nursing personnel employed in licensed health care agencies including the responsibilities associated with such administration.
Admission Requirements: 1. Nurse Aide on the State Registry 2. Certified copy of high school diploma or official transcript with date of graduation or notarized copy of GED (certified means with a school seal or notary signature). 3. $25.00 Money Order made out to: Texas Dept. of Aging and Disability Services. 4. You must be currently employed in a facility as a certified nurse aide or licensed direct care staff person on the first day of class. 5. Validation of immunizations including: Hepatitis B Series or serologic confirmation of immunity is required before clinical experience. Before the class start date, all applicants must be a high school graduate or have passed the general equivalency diploma (GED) test.
Applicants who attended school out of the country must have their documentation verified as being equivalent to high school graduation in the United States. Applicants must be employed as certified Nurse Aides listed on the Texas Nurse Aide Registry in active status and currently employed in a facility licensed under Texas Health and Safety Code Chapter 242 on the class start date OR an ICF-MR facility, state school for the Mentally Retarded for the Texas Dept. of Criminal Justice AND have 90 days previous employment in the year preceding the class start date. THIS DOES NOT INCLUDE HOME HEALTH AGENCIES, HOSPITALS, SKILLED NURSING FACILITIES (SNF) IN HOSPITALS, STAFFING AGENCIES, OR CITY-COUNTY JAILS.
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Medication Aide Update 7 contact hours
Class Dates & Registration Tuition: $40
VC Main Campus Aug 7 Tue | 8:00AM – 4:30PM Health Sciences Center Room 132 Nov 6 Tue | 8:00AM – 4:30PM Health Sciences Center Room 132
Gonzales Center
Course Description:
Sept 4 Tue | 8:00AM – 4:30PM VC Gonzales Center 424 E. Sarah DeWitt, Gonzales, TX
Intensive training in an identified area(s) to meet continuing education and/or review/update requirements associated with professional licensure or certification.
Dec 4 Tue | 8:00AM – 4:30PM VC Gonzales Center 424 E. Sarah DeWitt, Gonzales, TX
Medication Aides MUST renew their permit annually. This includes taking this 7 hour CE course and paying the $15 fee to the Department of Aging and Disability Services. First year permit holders may renew by paying the DADS fee only. Permits that have lapsed for one year or more CANNOT be renewed. The 7 hour continuing education class should be taken at least three months before your permit expires.
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Hallettsville School of Nursing July 3 Tue | 8:00AM – 4:30PM Hallettsville School of Nursing 1410 N. Texana, Hallettsville, TX Oct 2 Tue | 8:00AM – 4:30PM Hallettsville School of Nursing 1410 N. Texana, Hallettsville, TX
2013 April 2 July 2
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Pre-registration with tuition is required. Complete registration form and fax to 361-582-2574 or mail with payment to Worforce & Continuing Education, 2200 E. Red River, Victoria, TX 77901.
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Phlebotomy PLAB 1023 Phlebotomy - 48 contact hours Clincal - 9 hours
Class Dates & Registration Tuition: $275 Textbook:$112.50(price subject to
change) Complete Textbook of Phlebotomy, Hoeltke
VC Main Campus Sept 20 - Nov 1 Tues & Thurs | 6:00PM – 9:00PM Health Sciences Center Room 221 Mandatory registration & orientation on Sept 13 at 6:00PM in the Health Sciences Center 221.
Gonzales Center July 18 - Aug 29 Mon & Wed | 6:00PM – 9:00PM VC Gonzales Center Mandatory registration & orientation on July 11 at 6:00PM at the VC Gonzales Center, 424 E. Sarah DeWitt, Gonzales, TX
Oct 29 - Dec 10 Mon & Wed | 6:00PM – 9:00PM VC Gonzales Center
Note: Students must bring admission requirement documents and tuition to the mandatory registration sessions. No cash, please
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Course Description: Skill development will be administered in the performance of a variety of blood collection methods using proper techniques and universal precautions. Course includes vacuum collection devices, syringes, capillary skin puncture, butterfly needles and blood culture, and specimen collection on adults, children and infants. Emphasis will be on infection prevention, proper patient identification, labeling of specimens and quality assurance, specimen handling, processing and accessioning. Topics include professionalism, ethics and medical terminology. Course includes 9 hours of clinical experience that will be assigned in area medical labs.
Mandatory registration & orientation on Oct 22 at 6:00PM at the VC Gonzales Center, 424 E. Sarah DeWitt, Gonzales, TX
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Completion of health care provider course work and/or current employment in health care delivery. Validation of Immunizations including 2 STEP PPD TB Test or record of annual TB test Hepatitis B SERIES—Includes 3 injections or serologic confirmation of immunity Health Care Provider CPR required for the Victoria & Calhoun locations
Upcoming CPR Class: July 7 Aug 11 Sept 15 Oct 6
Questions? Workforce & Continuing Education Allied Health Building 2200 E. Red River Victoria, TX 77901 361-582-2412 VictoriaCollege.edu/healthcareprofessions
Calhoun County Center Nov 5 - Dec 19 Mon & Wed | 5:30PM – 8:45PM Calhoun County Center Mandatory registration & orientation on Oct 29 at 5:30PM at the Calhoun County Center, Port Lavaca, TX
Admission Requirements:
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Therapeutic Recreation RECT 1041 Therapeutic Recreation I - 48 contact hours RECT 1042 Therapeutic Recreation II - 48 contact hours
Therapeutic Recreation I Tuition: $225
VC Main Campus Sept 8 - Oct 20 Sat | 9:00AM – 5:30PM Continuing Education Center Rm 203
Course Description: This course provides the knowledge and practice necessary to plan and implement therapeutic activities that involve music, drama, dance, arts and crafts. Focus is given on the range of individuals who may benefit from these activities. Leadership skills, rather than a mastery of the performance skills will be stressed. This course meets the Therapeutic Recreation course requirement for Certified Activity Directors. Selected assignments will be submitted by mail in lieu of class attendance. Expected learning outcomes are to be able to demonstrate knowledge of the creative process, group dynamics, theories of motivation, and leadership theories, styles and models. The student should be able to write therapeutic goals for and perform activity analysis of creative arts activities and plan and lead creative arts activities appropriate for a wide variety of therapeutic recreation outcomes.
Requirement: Current (within one year) work experience in directing therapeutic activities. Pre-registration is required for all classes.
Therapeutic Recreation II
therapeutic services and professions related to therapeutic recreation. The student will display the ability to obtain sports, games, fitness and outdoor recreation activities from multiple sources and plan and lead sports, games, fitness and outdoor recreation activities appropriate for a wide variety of therapeutic recreation outcomes.
Tuition: $225
Requirement:
VC Main Campus
Current (within one year) work experience in directing therapeutic activities. Pre-registration is required for all classes.
Spring 2013 Sat | 9:00AM – 5:30PM Continuing Education Center Rm 203
Course Description: This course provides the knowledge and practice necessary to plan and implement therapeutic activities that involve sports, games, fitness and outdoor recreation activities with an emphasis on the range of individuals who benefit from these activities. Leadership skills, rather than a mastery of the performance skills will be stressed. This course meets the Therapeutic Recreation course requirement for Certified Activity Directors. Selected assignments will be submitted by mail in lieu of class attendance. Expected learning outcomes are to be able to demonstrate knowledge of accessibility guidelines, disability related legislation, providers of
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Professional Development Conferences Dental Conference Registration Fee: $60
School Nurse Conference
Includes instructional materials and lunch
Registration Fee: $60
Registration Deadline - Aug 7 To receive a refund the cancellation deadline is Aug 6
Includes instructional materials and lunch
VC Main Campus Health Science Center Room 131 August 10, 2012 7:45AM – 4:20PM
Purpose The purpose of this conference is to improve the quality of dental health by increasing the knowledge and skills of dentists, dental hygienist, and dental assistants.
Presenter & Topic To be announced Continuing Education Credit Earn 7 hours upon successful completion of this activity.
Registration Deadline - Aug 6 To receive a refund the cancellation deadline is Aug 3
VC Main Campus Health Science Center Room 131 August 9, 2012 8:00AM – 3:40PM
Purpose The purpose of this conference is to improve the quality of school age student health by increasing the knowledge and skill of RNS and others related to health issues in children.
Presenter & Topic To be announced Continuing Education Credit Earn 7 hours upon successful completion of this activity.
Questions?
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Health Careers EMS VC offers training and recertification in a wide variety of emergency medical services.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification by: The American Heart Association
Advanced Cardiac Life Support EMSP 2035 Tuition: $160 Textbook: $35 (price subject to change)
VC Main Campus Sept 22 - 23 Dec 8 - 9 All classes are: Sat & Sun | 8:00AM – 5:00PM Allied Health Building Room 101
Registration: Students must register by Wednesday before class. No cash, please
Prerequisites: Current BLS for Healthcare Provider card.
Course Description: This 16-hour course was developed by the American Heart Association and is based on the recommendations of the National Conference on Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiac Care. The course is intended for physicians, nurses, paramedical personnel, respiratory therapists and other critical/emergency care professionals who have a need to understand the recommended treatments for critical cardiac patients prior to, during, and post arrest. The cognitive and psychomotor skills necessary for resuscitating the adult are taught through lectures, interactive sessions and skills stations. Participants successfully completing the course requirements will be issued a course completion card.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support Recertification EMSP 2036 Tuition: $95 Textbook: $35 (price subject to change)
VC Main Campus Sept 22 Dec 8 All classes are: Sat | 8:00AM – 5:00PM Allied Health Building Room 101
Registration: Students must register by Wednesday before class. No cash, please
Prerequisites: Current ACLS card.
Course Description:
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This 8-hour course includes lecture, discussion and skill stations designed to review and update knowledge and skills of the ACLS provider.
CPR Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers Certification by: The American Heart Association
CPR Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers EMSP 1019 Tuition: $50 Textbook: $15 (price subject to change)
VC Main Campus July 7 Oct 6 Dec 1 Aug 11 Nov 3 Sept 15 All classes are: Sat | 8:00AM – 5:00PM Allied Health Building Room 112
Registration: Students must register by Wednesday before class. No cash, please
Course Description: This 8-hour course includes lecture, discussion and skills practice in recognition and management of infant, child, and adult patients experiencing airway obstruction, respiratory arrest and cardiac arrest. This course also demonstrates the use of the Automated External Defibrillator. Healthy living and a discussion of the risk factors for heart disease is included. Participants successfully completing the course requirements will be issued a course completion card.
CPR Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers Recertification EMSP 2055 Tuition: $40 Textbook: $15 (price subject to change)
VC Main Campus July 7 Aug 15 Sept 15
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All classes are: Sat | 8:00AM – 5:00PM Allied Health Building Room 112
Registration: Students must register by Wednesday before class. No cash, please
Prerequisites: Current CPR Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers completion card.
Course Description: This 8-hour course includes lecture, discussion and skills practice in recognition and management of infant, child, and adult patients experiencing airway obstruction, respiratory arrest and cardiac arrest.
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Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification by: The American Heart Association
Pediatric Advanced Life Support EMSP 1047 Tuition: $160 Textbook: $35 (price subject to change)
VC Main Campus July 21 - 22 Oct 20 - 21 All classes are: Sat & Sun | 8:00AM – 5:00PM Allied Health Building Room 101
Registration: Students must register by Wednesday before class. No cash, please
Course Description: This 16-hour course gives healthcare professionals the knowledge and skills to better recognize and treat critically ill infants and children. The course uses a scenario-based, team approach to teach pediatric emergency management of pediatric patients approaching or already in respiratory or cardiac arrest. Topics include Recognition and treatment of infants and children at risk for cardio-pulmonary arrest, the systematic approach to pediatric assessment, effective respiratory management, defibrillation and synchronized administration, intraosseous access and fluid bolus administration and effective resuscitation team dynamics.
Pediatric Advanced Life Support Recertification EMSP 2039 Tuition: $95 Textbook: $35 (price subject to change)
VC Main Campus July 21 Oct 20 All classes are: Sat | 8:00AM – 5:00PM Allied Health Building Room 101
Registration: Students must register by Wednesday before class. No cash, please
Prerequisites: Current PALS card.
Course Description: his 8-hour course includes lecture, discussion and skill stations designed to review and update knowledge and skills of the PALS provider.
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Electronic Health Record Specialist As an Electronic Health Record Specialist you will assist healthcare providers to choose, implement, train and maintain an electronic heath records system. You will learn the essential components of the electronic health record and health information exchange essentials; system selection and implementation; project management and fundamentals of change and human factors. This course includes all materials and is offered online with live, weekly teleconferences. Cost $3,600 216 contact hours Classes starting monthly For more information or to register, call 707-307-5024 or email cblanco@bostonreed.com.
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Some college, but no degree _____ Graduate degree(s) _____
Married _____
Widowed _____
4. Are you currently receiving financial assistance? YES ___ NO ___ If yes, what type: ______________________ 5. Are you currently reported as a dependent for income tax purposes by a parent or guardian? YES ___ NO ___ Indicate the number of family members, including yourself and others, whom your parents or you or your spouse support: (Check one) _____ 1_____ 2
_____ 3 _____ 4 _____ 5 _____ 6 _____ 7 _____ 8 _____ 9 _____ 10 _____ 11 _____ 12
6. Please indicate your household income level: (Check one) _____ Less than $20,000 _____ $20,000 to $39,999 _____ $40,000 to $59,999 _____ $60,000 to 79,999 _____ $80,000 and greater 7. Do you have difficulty speaking, reading, or writing English because it is not your native language? YES___ NO___ 8. Have you devoted yourself to making a home, been left alone because of death, separation/divorce, or an absent spouse and find it necessary to obtain marketable skills? _____ YES _____ NO 9. Are you a single parent (divorced, legally separated, widowed or never married with sole or joint custody of a minor child/children) or a single pregnant female? _____YES _____NO 10. Please indicate the HIGHEST LEVEL of education attained by: (Check one in each column)Please Note: Mother Father Mother Father Eight grade education or less _____ _____ State-approved certificate _____ _____ Some high school but did not graduate _____ _____ Associate Degree _____ _____ GED _____ _____ Bachelor’s Degree _____ _____ A high school graduate _____ _____ Master’s/Ph.D. _____ _____ Some college but no degree _____ _____ Bottom portion to be destroyed.
Charge My: AMEX Mastercard Name on Card:
Card No:
Expiration Date:
CID number on front or back:
Discover Visa Authorized Signature:
Billing Address:
Please Note: A hold will be placed on the records of any student who is delinquent in their financial obligations to the College. Future registrations and transcript requests will be denied until all obligations have been met.
Revised 07/17/2012