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 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
Health Care Professionals
MEPAP 2nd Edition, Modular
Education Program for Activity Professionals, Part I
This course presents fundamental
knowledge of therapeutic activity practice with institutionalized adults. You
will learn to function effectively as a member of the health care team to
improve the quality of life for the dependent adult. The minimum knowledge
necessary to perform the basic tasks carried out in the activity profession is
included. Class attendance is mandatory. Class will not meet on Friday,
September 21, 2007 or November 23, 2007. To register you must have a high
school diploma or GED. To receive a program certification you are required to
register for class instruction, Part I and II and to complete practicum courses
that correspond with each theory class. For Part I, course number here, you
must register for practicum NRS 728A.
Fee: $475 Senior Adult Fee:
$210 Materials Fee: $50
Registration Fee: $5
NRS 726 A F 09:00AM-04:00PM 08/15/08-12/05/08
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MEPAP 2nd Edition, Modular
Education Program for Activity Professionals, Practicum 1
During this practicum you will
use your classroom knowledge and complete specific assignments. This course
will help you to integrate useful theory into the world of practice. You must
complete 90 hours of practicum before you can enroll in MEPAP 2nd Edition, Part
II, classroom and practicum.
Fee: $50 Registration Fee:
$5
NRS 728 A 08/16/08-12/31/08
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 nature 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
ed2go
Health Information
Choosing your class is
easy. Visit our online classroom at www.ed2go.com/hagerstown. 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 K............. 5/16/2008 – 7/6/2008
Section L............. 6/18/2008 – 8/8/2008
Section A.............. 7/6/2008 – 9/5/2008
Section B............. 8/20/2008 – 10/10/2008
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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
Medical
Office Online Courses
**ATTENTION MEDICAL CODERS**
Online Electronic Medical Coding Course
This three week course is
designed for students who want to upgrade their coding skills beyond the use of
printed manuals. Cutting edge medical coding is migrating to direct access on
the internet to assign correct ICD-9-CM and CPT codes. “Code It Right” has
partnered with your school to allow full access to its entire electronic coding
base for this three week period of instruction. Course material required, a CD,
cost $35.00 plus $4.50 shipping and handling fee.
Fee: $70.00 Registration
Fee: $5.00
NMA
008 D Last Date to Enroll: June 30, 2008
Class Begins: July 7, 2008
NMA 008 E Last Date to Enroll: July 28, 2008
Class Begins: August 4, 2008
Certified Medical Assistant
Exam Review
This course is designed to assist
the student who is preparing to take one of the Medical Assistant Certification
exams recognized by the US Department of Education. Review questions of General,
Administrative, and Clinical Medical Assisting are given along with correct answers.
Three separate simulated Certification Exams are also included for your review.
Fee: $125.00 Registration
Fee: $5.00
NMA
009 B Last Date to Enroll: June 30, 2008
Class Begins: July 7, 2008