NEW Class Schedules for 2008:


Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

ACLS Provider

Dates:

Sept 25 & 26

Nov 6 & 7

Jan 8 & 9, 2009

Time:

8:30 am - 4:00 pm

Cost:

$200* (includes new textbook**)

CE Hours:

14 for two day provider class

Prerequisite:

  • Current Health care Provider CPR card
  • Complete the CD Prep & bring print-out to class

This two day course provides the student with guidelines for managing adult cardiopulmonary resuscitation and emergency cardiac care. The class focus is on learning algorithms and the drugs used in adult resuscitation.

* Full Payment Due with registration
** Please indicate on registration form if you wish to pick up the ACLS textbook or have it mailed to you. ($5.00 mailing fee)

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  ACLS Renewal

Dates:

Oct 17

Dec 12

Time:

8:30 am – 3:00 pm

Cost:

$150* (Includes the new textbook**) or $115 without the textbook

CE Hours:

6

Prerequisite: Students for this class must have a current ACLS card and must prepare for the class using the CD enclosed in the ACLS textbook. The class includes skill stations and mega code.

*Full Payment due with registration.
** Please indicate on registration form if you wish to pick up the ACLS textbook or have it mailed to you. ($5.00 mailing fee)

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Blood Withdrawal for LVN

Dates:

Jan 14, 2009

Time:

12:30 pm

Cost:

$40*

CE Hours:

6

Instructors:

Staff

Requirement:

Student must be an RN or LVN and successfully complete the lab session.

This course teaches the basic principles of blood withdrawal and the skill of venipuncture.

*Note: Student may register for IV Therapy and Blood Withdrawal together. Total cost for LVN IV Therapy and Blood Withdrawal $190

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BLS-AHA Healthcare Provider Renewal

Dates & Times:

       Dates:                                       Times:

NEW conducts this class 2 to 3 times per month.  Please call the NEW office for the next available date and time.

Cost:

$45.00

Care of the Tracheostomy Patient

Dates:

Nov 8

Time:

8:30 am - 12:30 pm

Cost:

$40

CE Hours:

4

Instructor:

Staff

This class will cover A & P of the pulmonary system, indications for a tracheostomy, types of tracheostomy tubes, complications of tracheostomy tubes, and risks associated with suctioning. Also covered will be how to clean an inner cannula, and emergency procedures for when unable to replace trach tube.

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BLS (CPR) Instructor Course

Dates:

Sept 17, 18, 24 & 25

Time:

6:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Cost:

$200 (Includes Instructor manual and text book.)

CE Hours:

16

Requirement:

Participants must have a current health care Provider card and an interview with Regional Faculty.

This American Heart Association four day course prepares the student to teach any Basic Life Support (BLS) course in the AHA (group). The course consists of didactic material, mini-teaching and skills assessment, two actual course observations and teaching a Healthcare Provider class.

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Child Care Classes

Pediatric First Aid (Includes CPR) **

Dates:

Sept 20

Oct 18

Nov 15

Dec 20

Time:

8:30 am – 4:30 pm

Cost:

$60

Credit:

Satisfies 8 Hour Licensing Requirement.* Includes EMSA Stickers. Continuing education for CNA's

This class focuses on basic first aid skills for the pediatric population. Participants will learn CPR, assessment of pediatric illnesses, and injuries and how to respond to these injuries and illnesses.

*Note: State regulations require an 8 hour course for Pediatric First Aid renewal.

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Child Safety and Health Course **

Dates:

Oct 25

Nov 22

Jan 31, 2009

Time:

8:30 am – 3:30 pm

Cost:

$50

Credit:

Satisfies 7 Hour Licensing Requirement.* Includes book and State Child Safety Sticker. Continuing education for CNA's

This class covers safety, disaster preparedness, prevention and management of communicable diseases and other health issues related to children.

**Note: Attending both these two courses will satisfy the 15-hour course requirement for Day Care Licensing.

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CPR
Classes may be held at your site

CPR classes are held at various times during the week and on most Saturdays of the month. Cost for the class depends on the level of CPR taken. Continuing education hours are available for CNA's. Call the NEW office for further details.

CPR - Health care Provider Course

For:

The Health care provider in the acute or subacute care setting and some registries.

Cost:

$45

Includes CPR; use of barriers; management of obstructive airway on adult, child, infant, two person CPR and AED.

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CPR - Heart Saver with Child and Infant Course

For:

Teachers, coaches, anyone who has children and adults in their life.

Cost:

$40

Includes CPR; use of barriers; management of obstuctive airway on adult, child, infant; and AED.

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CPR - Heart Saver Adult Course

For:

The health care provider in a long-term care facility and anyone who has only adults in their life. A good way to take CPR for the first time.

Cost:

$35

Includes CPR; use of barriers; and management of obstructive airway on adult; and AED.

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EKG Interpretation

Dates:

Sept 30, Oct 1, 7 & 8

Time:

6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Cost:

$100

CE Hours:

12

Instructors:

Staff

This twelve hour, four day class is designed for those who have no EKG experience and wish to learn how to read a monitor. Upon completion of this class, the student will be able to interpret an EKG strip, identify the basic cardiac rhythms and distinguish the lethal arrhythmias. This class will help those with no EKG experience to prepare for Advanced Cardiac Life Support.

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Adult First Aid

Dates:

Sept 27

Oct 25

Nov 22

Jan 31, 2009

Time:

8:30 am - 2:30 pm

Cost:

$45 (Includes book, all materials and a two-year certification card). 

CE Hours:

5 (CNA, RCFE)

*Note: We will come to your place of business for classes. Business and group rates are available.

First Aid classes are offered on a monthly basis. In each class, participants will learn basic CPR, how to perform an initial assessment, and how to respond to heart attacks, strokes, seizures, diabetic reactions, injuries and much more.

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From PORTS to PICCs

Dates:

Not offered at this time.

Time:

na

Cost:

na

CE Hours:

6

Instructor:

Staff

This one day class is intended for the RN who wishes to become familiar with advanced vascular access devices. The workshop will highlight the care, maintenance, means of infusion and blood sampling from such devices as PICC lines and Mediports. Catheter complications, including the use of Urokinase will be presented. A hands on skill lab will conclude the workshop.

Call the NEW office for dates and times


Intravenous Therapy for LVN's

Dates:

Jan 5, 7, 12, 14, 2009

Time:

8:30 am - 4:00 pm

Cost:

$150

CE Hours:

30 for LVN Only

Instructors:

Staff

This four day course will focus on the basic principles of Intravenous Therapy. Maintaining, trouble shooting, and infection control principles will be presented, as well as fluid and electrolytes, and pediatric and geriatric therapy. The student is provided with hands-on lab experience to develop skills.

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Intravenous Therapy for RN's

Dates:

Not offered at this time

Time:

na

Cost:

na

CE Hours:

na

Instructors:

Staff

This class will serve as an update for the RN who wishes to renew IV skills as well as a basic course for the new graduate. Current techniques for successfully starting peripheral IV's will be presented, as well as an overview of the care and maintenance of central lines. A skill lab for insertion of the butterfly needle and the over the needle catheter will be provided.

Call the NEW office for dates and times


Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

Provider (2 day class)

Dates:

Oct 27 & 28

Time:

8:30 am - 4:00 pm

Cost:

$200* (includes new textbook**)

CE Hours:

14

Instructors:

Staff

Prerequisite: Participants must have completed a BLS Healthcare Provider course within the past two years.  All students must complete the pre-course CD study guide included with the textbook prior to coming to class.

The goals of this two day course are: to provide the participant with information / strategies for preventing cardiopulmonary arrest in infants and children; to provide information for recognizing a child at risk; to teach the cognitive and psychomotor skills necessary for resuscitation and stabilization.

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Renewal 

Dates:

Sept 23

Dec 3

Time:

8:30 am - 4:00 pm

Cost:

$150*(includes new textbook**) or $115 without the textbook

CE Hours:

7

Instructors:

Staff

Prerequisite: Participants must have a current PALS Provider card.  All students must complete the pre-course CD study guide included with the textbook prior to coming to class.

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*Full Payment due with registration.
** Please indicate on registration form if you wish to pick up the PALS textbook or have it mailed to you. ($5.00 mailing fee)


RCFE Administrator Course

Dates:

6 days of class held: Oct 15, 16, 22, 23, 24 & 29

Time:

8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Cost:

$250

CE Hours:

22 for LVN, RN, CNA's/HHA's

Instructors:

Staff

A 40-hour course designed for RCFE administrators, owners, operators and anyone pursuing RCFE licensure. The program follows the requirements of the Department of Social Services, Health and Welfare and Community Care Licensing Division.

Materials include current Title 22 regulations, program outlines and syllabi. The course is taught by an administrator, business person and registered nurses experienced in the care of the elderly.

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RCFE Administrator
Continuing Education Courses

Cost:

$25 per ½ day session, $50 all day

CE Hours:

4 per session for 
Administrators, RN, LVN, CNA/HHA 

Four hour classes are offered the first Saturday of the month.

Sept 6

8:00am - 12:00pm

Emotions

1:00pm - 5:00pm

Shock

Oct 4

8:00am - 12:00pm

Geriatric Assessment Part 1

1:00pm - 5:00pm

Geriatric Assessment Part 2

Nov 1

8:00am - 12:00pm

Sexuality in the Aging

1:00pm - 5:00pm

Cancer

Dec 6

8:00am - 12:00pm

Elder Abuse

1:00pm - 5:00pm

Alzheimer’s & Other Dementias

* RN's may also receive CEU's

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Restorative Nursing Assistant (RNA) 

Dates:

To be announced

Time:

8:00 – 5:00pm

Cost:

$80

CE Hours:

16

This 16 hour, two day class is for CNA’s or HHA’s to develop skills for assisting residents who have rehabilitation potential.  Students must attend both days of the class to receive certificate and 16 hours of CE’s.

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Review Course for
LVN State Board Examination

Dates:

To be announced

Time:

6:00 pm - 10:00 pm  

Cost:

$100

 

This four day class will help the student prepare for the LVN state board examination.  Each session will focus on different systems of the body.

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