Multicompetency
Courses for Health Professionals may be taken through the Center for Continuing
Education for CE credits or as part of a credit program.
When a course is taken for non-credit no
final exam is given. The course cannot be changed to credit at a later date. If
a course is taken for credit, no continuing education certificate is given.
Contact
Hours for Nurses
Maryland Community College
Association for Continuing Education and Training is accredited as a provider
of continuing nursing education by the
Continuing
Education Credits for Social Workers, Psychologists, Therapists, Counselors,
and Radiographers
Allied Health Care Courses
Nursing Home Medicine Aide
Recertification
This course provides current
medicine aides with updated information on drug therapies and safe medication
administration and meets the Maryland Board of Nursing continuing education
requirements for recertification.
Students must attend each session and score a minimum of 80% on the
written final exam. Current GNA and CMA
status is required for course participation. Please bring a stethoscope, a drug
book, and your current CNA/GNA and CMA card from the Maryland Board of Nursing to
class. Class Limit: 20
Fee: $70 Registration
Fee: $5
NRS 033 I S 09:00AM-06:00PM 03/08/08 S
NRS 033 J MW 08:30AM-12:45PM 03/24/08-03/26/08
S Dorsey Adv. Tech. Center 213A
NRS 033 K S 09:00AM-06:00PM 04/19/08 S Mills
Career Programs Building 152
NRS 033 L MW 08:30AM-12:45PM 05/12/08-05/14/08
S Dorsey Adv. Tech. Center 121
NRS 033 M TR 08:30AM-12:45PM 06/10/08-06/12/08
S Dorsey Adv. Tech. Center 121
NRS 033 N S 09:00AM-06:00PM 06/28/08 S
NRS 033 O S 09:00AM-06:00PM 07/19/08 S Mills
Career Programs Building 152
ed2go Health Information
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Browse through the class schedule and select the topic and month that are right
for you. Register online and we’ll send you additional information by e-mail
before your class starts.
Questions?
Call 301-790-2800, ext. 553 or e-mail online@hagerstowncc.edu.
Section I.................. 3/19/2008 - 5/9/2008
Section J.................. 4/16/2008 - 6/6/2008
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Medical Terminology: A Word
Association Approach
This course teaches medical
terminology according to each body system. Multiple graphics, study tips and
unusual facts make for a most enjoyable course.
Fee: $89
Human
Anatomy and Physiology
Human Anatomy and Physiology
focuses on the structure and function of the human body. In this course, you’ll
gain an understanding of basic chemistry, the human cell, and the anatomy of
the body’s organ systems and the jobs that they do. You’ll also learn how our
organ systems work together to allow us to process sensations, think, communicate,
grow, move, reproduce, and stay alive. In addition, we’ll talk about different
disorders, recent advances in medicine, and ways to take care of our bodies.
Fee: $89
Introduction
to Natural Health and Healing
This course is designed for
anyone who wants to learn how to promote wellness, balance and health in their
daily lives. It will give students a basic understanding of the field of
natural health.
Fee: $89
Outdoor
Survival Techniques
Learn the essential skills you
need to survive in a remote and/or stranded condition. In this course, you will
learn how to shape your attitudes so you react appropriately during
emergencies. You will develop a survival kit; learn the proper usage of a map
and a compass; discover the secret to making fire without matches or lighters;
share in the construction of a solar still; learn how to purify any water
source; understand how to construct shelter; identify a wide variety of wild plants
that can be used as survival foods; find out how to fish, hunt, and trap for
protein; understand a variety of effective uses of cordage; and more.
Fee: $89
Death
and Dying
Provides the
health care professional with an understanding of the psychological, physical,
social, and spiritual aspects of death and dying for older adults. Accreditation: ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC is
accredited as a provider of continuing education in nursing by the
Fee: $30
Handling
Medical Emergencies
Medical emergencies occur
suddenly and with little warning. Would you know how to confidently react if
someone needed your help? This course will identify common medical emergencies
affecting children and adults, help you recognize signs and symptoms, and show
you how to render appropriate care.
Fee: $89
Legal
Nurse Consulting
Are you a registered nurse or
other medical professional looking for extra income or a new career
opportunity? Attorneys are increasingly relying on experienced nurses to help
them understand and resolve complex medical cases or claims. If you’re
interested in sharing your expertise in nursing and health care with law firms
and insurance companies, this course will introduce you to the specific legal
fields where your skills and knowledge are most needed. You’ll also learn how
to create your very own legal nurse consulting practice from the ground up.
Fee: $89
Beginning
Braille Transcription
Prepare for a rewarding career as
a Braille transcriber by learning to write and read the tactual language of the
blind.
Fee: $89
Intermediate
Braille Transcription
Learn Literary Braille and
prepare for the Library of Congress Braille Transcriber’s Certification exam.
Explore the 63 contractions that make up Grade II Braille. These contractions
are used to increase your efficiency with Braille by decreasing the amount of
space required to produce words or parts of words. After you complete this
course, you’ll be comfortable with reading and brailling the complete Literary Braille Code. You’ll
also learn about employment opportunities for those who are proficient at
producing Braille.
Fee: $89
Introduction
to Biology
In this course, you’ll learn the
basic principles of biology, the science of life. You’ll gain an understanding
of life’s origin and the relationships between all living things. You’ll find
out how a significant number of organisms are structured and how they
work-enabling you to intelligently discuss the various forms of life and their
processes. Have you ever wondered what
living things are made of? Have you pondered how so many different types of
organisms come about? Have you contemplated how we affect our planet and how it
affects us? These are just some of the questions that we’ll answer together as
we embark on this amazing journey through life on earth. This course includes all required textbooks
and access to expert instructors who can be reached by phone or e-mail.
Fee: $189
Medical Mathematics
This course provides a review of
the varied math skills that medical personnel need to use. By the end of it,
you’ll have renewed confidence in performing basic math operations and in
working with fractions, decimals, ratios, proportions, and percentages. You’ll
be able to easily list the units of measurement used in the metric system and
to convert numbers into equivalent units in different value systems. You’ll
also be able to convert temperatures between Celsius and Fahrenheit, calculate
flow rates for IV medications and fluid therapy, and to quickly perform dosage calculations
and figure out the cost of medications.
Fee: $189
Medical
Information Management and
Office Practice
In this course, you’ll learn how
to manage the flow of information in a health care setting. We’ll discuss the
reasons for keeping good medical records and who actually owns them. We’ll
examine the process for preparing a new patient record, including the types of
reports a medical record contains and what order they go in. You’ll also find
out how to correct medical records, the different types of numbering and filing
systems medical facilities use, and how to locate records that have been filed
incorrectly. Then you’ll learn about
communication in an office setting including communicating with disabled
patients. And finally, we’ll delve into the medical office administrative
process. By the time you finish this course, you’ll have acquired a thorough
understanding of the records management process and of medical office
administrative procedures.
Fee: $189
Confidentiality
of Health
Medical records, both paper and
electronic, help to provide patient care and also serve as legal documentation
of it. The confidentiality of health information is vital in the effective
provision of health care. Managers of health information have to be aware of
the legal guidelines necessary for properly safeguarding this information. This course will teach you what you must know
in order to manage health care information effectively. In order to provide a
comprehensive overview, we’ll cover the American legal system and the aspects
of it that apply especially to health information. Next, we’ll discuss the
control and use of health information. Finally, we’ll focus on specific situations
that concern health information managers.
By the time you complete this course, you’ll have the skills, insights,
and knowledge you need to understand the Health Insurance Portability and
Accountability Act (HIPAA) and successfully maintain confidential health
information.
Fee: $189
Certificate ed2go Classes
Certificate in Gerontology (30
contact hours)
With the population aging at a
rapid rate, the number of individuals over 65 will
more than double by the year 2020. The demand for knowledgeable providers to
meet the needs of this population is dramatically increasing. The Certificate
in Gerontology represents a specialization in the field of gerontology. It is
designed to enhance the knowledge and skills of health care professionals who
work with the older adults. Accreditation: ALLEGRA Learning Solutions,
LLC is accredited as a provider of continuing education in nursing by the
Fee: $194
Certificate
in Spirituality, Health, and Healing
(36 contact hours)
Enhance your professional
marketability by recognizing the impact spiritual values and beliefs have on
health and healing. Accreditation: ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC is
accredited as a provider of continuing education in nursing by the
Fee: $154
Certificate
in Complementary and Alternative Medicine (27 contact hours)
Enhance your professional
marketability by gaining a broad understanding of alternative health care
options. Accreditation: ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC is accredited as
a provider of continuing education in nursing by the
Fee: $204
Certificate
in End of Life Care (26 contact hours)
The
Fee: $194
Certificate
in Growth and Development Through the Lifespan (31
contact hours)
More than ever before, new
theories, techniques, and views of human n ature
offer hope for a more penetrating understanding of human development. This
certificate program addresses the characteristics, problems, and needs of
people of various ages, giving you the additional knowledge and expertise
you’ll need to successfully care for all your patients. Accreditation: ALLEGRA
Learning Solutions, LLC is accredited as a provider of continuing education in
nursing by the
Fee: $204
Certificate
in Legal and Ethical Issues in Nursing
(23 contact hours)
In recent years, there has been
explosive growth in the number of important legal and ethical issues that you
must learn and understand if you want to work successfully in the nursing
field. This certificate program addresses these issues and will provide you
with timely, concise, and crucial information on legal concepts and bioethical
issues that most matter to you. Accreditation: ALLEGRA Learning
Solutions, LLC is accredited as a provider of continuing education in nursing
by the
Fee: $154
Certificate
in Issues in Oxygenation
(32 contact hours)
Ensuring adequate oxygenation is
fundamental to the nursing care of many types of patients —from those with
common colds to those recovering from coronary artery bypass grafting. This
certificate program will provide you with a holistic and collaborative approach
to the care of patients with disorders of oxygenation. Accreditation: ALLEGRA
Learning Solutions, LLC is accredited as a provider of continuing education in
nursing by the
Fee: $204
Certificate
in Perinatal Issues (14 contact hours)
The demand for knowledgeable
providers to meet the needs of childbearing women, newborns, and families is
dramatically increasing; new jobs are being developed and new services created.
If you are a health professional who works with this population (or would like
to do so), this program will help you stay current with emerging trends in this
specialized area of health care. Accreditation: ALLEGRA Learning
Solutions, LLC is accredited as a provider of continuing education in nursing
by the
Fee: $104