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*** If you are interested in either the Certified Nurse Aide or Certified Medication Aide Program, you must attend an informational session which will cover: ***
You may attend the session of your choice at any campus regardless of where you wish to attend class. For the information session dates, please visit the following link: http://www.nctc.edu/FOUNDATION/WINDOWS/Windows_Information.html (Nurse Aide for Healthcare) This course is designed to prepare students for the certification examination; addressing both written and clinical skills required for those that are planning to be long term care nursing assistants. Successful completion of this course is a prerequisite to taking the state exam for the certification to work as a nurse aid. The course content encompasses 80 hours of instruction (of which 56 hrs. are lecture/lab. are makeup/remedial and 24 hrs. are clinical). Students do not need previous nursing home experience or be currently employed to take this course. The state exam fee, liability insurance, scrubs, book and training manuals are included in the price of the class. Required Immunizations for CNA Corinth Course ID: NURA 1001 046 073Q Dates: 4/19/08 to 6/21/08 Day: Saturday Time: 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fee: $750
Dental Assisting (Dental Assisting Applications) (NEW) This course is to familiarize the student with all areas of pre-clinical dental assisting and provide training in the professional skills required to function as and assistant in the dental practice. This course covers the following key areas and topics - Administrative Aspects: the history of dentistry and dental assisting; introduction to the dental office; the legal aspects of dentistry and dental assisting; state dental practice; policies and guidelines. Clinical Aspects include: introduction to oral anatomy; dental operatory; dental equipment, operation, and maintenance; introduction to tooth structure; primary and permanent teeth; tooth structure; the oral cavity and related structures; proper patient positioning; dental hand-pieces and dental burns; dental anesthesia; sterilization; maintaining sterility and asepsis and other areas. In addition to entry-level administrative jobs, this course is ideal for students interested in pursuing a future formal Dental Hygienist program. Textbooks Included. (100 hours in alignment with Texas standards) Click here for detailed course description. OCCUPATIONAL OUTLOOK FOR DENTAL ASSISTANTS http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos163.htm Bowie Course ID: DNTA 1053 070 081Q Dates: 9/30/08 to 12/16/08 Day(s): Tues/Thurs/Sat Times: 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.; 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. (Sat) Location: Bowie High School Fee: $1,799 Corinth Course ID: DNTA 1053 040 081Q Dates: 9/30/08 to 12/16/08 Day(s): Tues/Thurs/Sat Times: 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.; 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. (Sat) Location: Fee: $1,799 Gainesville Course ID: DNTA 1053 001 081Q Dates: 9/30/08 to 12/16/08 Day(s): Tues/Thurs/Sat Times: 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.; 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. (Sat) Location: Fee: $1,799 EKG Technician Certification (Electrocardiography) (NEW) This comprehensive program prepares students to function as EKG Technicians and to take the American Society of Phlebotomy Technician (ASPT) - Electrocardiograph (EKG) Technician exam and other National Certification Exams. This course will include important practice and background information on anatomy of the heart and physiology, medical disease processes, medical terminology, medical ethics, legal aspects of patient contact, laboratory assisting, electrocardiography and echocardiography. Additionally, students will practice with equipment and perform hands on labs including introduction to the function and proper use of the EKG machine, the normal anatomy of the chest wall for proper lead placement, 12-lead placement and other clinical practices. Textbooks Included. (50 hours) Click here for detailed course description. OCCUPATIONAL OUTLOOK FOR CARDIOVASCULAR TECHS (INCLUDING EKG) http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos100.htm Corinth - Summer Offering Course ID: ECRD 1011 042 074Q Dates: 6/9/08 to 7/28/08 Day (s):Monday & Wednesday Time: 6 pm to 9:30 pm Fee: $999 Corinth Course ID: ECRD 1011 040 081Q Dates: 10/7/08 to 11/25/08 Day(s): Tues/Thurs Times: 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Location: Fee: $999 This program is designed to prepare a student to perform the tasks and responsibilities of a Health Unit Coordinator in support of medical staff, nursing personnel, hospital departments, and to assist patients and visitors. This program includes interactive lecture, labs and exercises designed to review medical terminology, methods of effective communication and progressive management techniques. Throughout this program students will perform multiple exercises in the complexities of transcribing physician’s orders; patient chart documentation; HIPAA regulations; dietary orders; vital signs documentation; ordering of diagnostic and therapeutic testing; all in an effort to prepare a student to function as a vial member of the healthcare team. . This program meets the necessary requirements of a leading national certification examination – please call for more details! Textbooks Included. (50 hours)
Course ID: HUW 1003 040 081Q Dates: TBA Day(s): Tues/Thurs Times: TBA Location: Fee: $999 This 8 hour program is intended to provide an update of the necessary skills to safely provide IV therapy. Professionals providing IV therapy must continually keep current as IV Therapy continues to change. During this course, students will receive instruction on performing IV therapy with a focus on anatomy and physiology, asepsis, the equipment and supplies necessary, review of drug calculations, pharmacology as it relates to IV therapy, and the practice of starting and running an IV. This update course is appropriate for RNs, LPNs and other experienced caregivers looking to upgrade and or refresh their existing IV Therapy skills.(8 hours)
Course ID: VNSG 1039 040 081Q Dates: 10/18/08 to 10/25/08 Day(s): 2 Sat Times: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Location: Fee: $299 Gainesville Course ID: VNSG 1039 001 081Q Dates: 11/8/08 to 11/15/08 Day(s): 2 Sat Times: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Location: Fee: $299 Intro to Gerontology Certificate (NEW) Designed for current healthcare workers wishing to enhance skills and knowledge aligned with aging patients. Overview of the social, psychological, and biological changes that accompany aging, and the implications of these changes for the individual, as well as for the larger society. Most fees and development cost underwritten by a grant from the National Longevity Foundation. Required Text. (48 hours)
Course ID: GERS 1001 071 074Q Dates: 5/23/08 to 12/19/08 Day(s): Every other Friday Times: 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Fee: $50
Course ID: GERS 1001 041 074Q Dates: 5/20/08 to 7/17/08 Day(s): Tues/Thurs Times: 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Fee: $50
Course ID: GERS 1001 002 074Q Dates: 5/19/08 to 7/14/08 Day(s): Mon/Wed Times: 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Fee: $50 Medical Billing and Coding (Insurance Coding/Advanced Medical Coding) (NEW) This combined billing and coding course offers the skills needed to solve insurance billing problems, how to manually file claims (using the CPT and ICD-9 manual), complete common insurance forms, trace delinquent claims, appeal denied claims and use generic forms to streamline billing procedures. The course covers the following areas: CPT (Introduction, Guidelines, Evaluation and Management), specialty fields (such as surgery, radiology and laboratory), ICD-9 (introduction and guidelines) and basic claims processes for medical insurance and third party reimbursements. Students will learn how to find the service and codes using manuals, (CPT, ICD-9 and HCPCS). After obtaining the suggested practical work experience students who complete this course could be qualified to sit for a variety of certification exams. Textbooks Included. (70 hours) OCCUPATIONAL OUTLOOK FOR MEDICAL RECORDS TECHS (INCLUDING CODING) http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos103.htm Bowie Course ID: HITT 1013 070 081Q Dates: 10/7/08 to 12/18/08 Day(s): Tues/Thurs Times: 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Location: Bowie High School Fee: $1,599 Corinth Course ID: HITT 1013 040 081Q Dates: 10/6/08 to 12/17/08 Day(s): Mon/Wed Times: 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Location: TBA Fee: $1,599 Medical Billing and Coding Track (Medical Secretary/Medical Insurance) This track combines the necessary skills of a medical billing and coding professional with the unique operational and customer service requirements of a Medical Assistant Administration professional. Program includes the following areas: medical records, greeting patients, billing & clerical; scheduling appointments; documenting vital signs (e.g. blood pressures, pulse, respiration, and temperature); performing simple lab tests; preparing patients for examination; as well as other duties. Additionally this Program covers: reviewing hospital records; calculating charges for a patient's hospital stay; collecting physician charges and patient data to ensure that claims are submitted to insurance carriers accurately; determining codes for physician's procedures and diagnoses - using ICD-9 and CPT-4 coding protocols for third party billing purposes; and other skills. After obtaining the suggested practical work experience students who complete this course could be qualified to sit for a variety of certification exams. Textbooks Included. (120 hours) OCCUPATIONAL OUTLOOK FOR MEDICAL SECRETARIES http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos164.htm Medication Administration Certification This course will provide the training elements that will meet the Texas Department of Health requirements for Medication Aide. Students must be at least 18 years old, provide documentation of employment on the first day of class in a facility as a Certified Nurse Aide, or in a Personal Care Facility such as a State School, be free of contagious diseases, and furnish a certified copy of a high school diploma or GED. The state testing fee, textbook and drug cards are included in the class fee. Instructor: T. James. (140 hrs) Gainesville Course ID: NURA 1013 Date: Check back in July for our Fall dates Day: Time: Fee: $850 (Professional Development: Medication Aide) This course will provide the training elements that will meet the Texas Department of Health requirements for Medication Aide refresher. (8 hrs.) Corinth Course ID: NURA 1041 041 074Q Date: 7/19/08 Day: Saturday Time: 8am to 5 pm Fee: $65 Pharmacy Compounding & Sterile Preparations This comprehensive 50 hour program will prepare students to work with Sterile Compounding, IV Admixtures and Aseptic Techniques. The program will include key review and extensive classroom demonstrations and labs covering the following including: aseptic/sterile techniques; IV Admixtures; critical area contamination factors; environmental monitoring; facilities; equipment and supplies; sterile pharmaceutical calculations and terminology; sterile pharmaceutical compounding documentation; quality assurance procedures; aseptic preparation procedures including proper gowning and gloving technique; handling of cytotoxic and hazardous drugs; general conduct in the controlled area; as well as other important topics, demonstrations and labs. Textbooks Included. (50 hours)
Course ID: PHRA 1001 041 081Q Dates: 10/7/08 to 11/25/08 Day(s): Tues/Thurs Times: 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Location: Fee: $999 Pharmacy Technician (Special Topics in Pharmacy Technician) (NEW) This comprehensive course will prepare students to enter the pharmacy field and to take the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board's PTCB exam. Technicians work in hospitals, home infusion pharmacies, community pharmacies and other health care settings - working under the supervision of a registered pharmacist. Content includes medical terminology specific to the pharmacy, reading and interpreting prescriptions and defining drugs by generic and brand names. Students will learn dosage calculations, I.V. flow rates, drug compounding, dose conversions, dispensing of prescriptions, inventory control and billing and reimbursement. Textbooks Included. (50 hours) Click here for detailed course description. OCCUPATIONAL OUTLOOK FOR PHARMACY TECHS http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos252.htm Corinth - Summer Offering Course ID PHRA 1001 042 074Q Dates: 6/10/08 to 7/29/08 Day (s):Tuesday & Thursday Time: 6 pm to 9:30 pm Fee: $999 Bowie Course ID: PHRA 1001 070 081Q Dates: 10/7/08 to 11/25/08 Day(s): Tues/Thurs Times: 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Location: Bowie High School Fee: $999 Corinth Course ID: PHRA 1001 040 081Q Dates: 10/6/08 to 11/24/08 Day(s): Mon/Wed Times: 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Location: Fee: $999 Gainesville Course ID: PHRA 1001 001 081Q Dates: 10/7/08 to 11/25/08 Day(s): Tues/Thurs Times: 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Location: Fee: $999 This Phlebotomy Technician Program prepares professionals to collect blood specimens from clients for the purpose of laboratory analysis. Students will become familiar with all aspects related to blood collection and develop comprehensive skills to perform venipunctures completely and safely. Classroom and lab work includes terminology, anatomy and physiology; blood collection procedures; specimen hands-on practice; and training in skills and techniques to perform puncture methods. Textbooks Included. (90 hours, plus required 120 hour clinical rotation) Click here for detailed course description. OCCUPATIONAL OUTLOOK FOR CLINICAL LAB TECHS (INCLUDING PHLEBOTOMISTS) http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos096.htm Corinth Course ID: PLAB 1023 040 081Q Dates: 9/30/08 to 12/16/08 Day(s): Tues/Thurs/Sat Times: 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. (Sat) Fee: $1,599
The Physical Therapy Aide is generally responsible for carrying out the non-technical duties of physical therapy, such as preparing treatment areas, ordering devices and supplies, and transporting patients working under the direction of the physical therapist. Furthermore, these workers assist physical therapists in providing services that help improve mobility, relieve pain, and prevent or limit permanent physical disabilities of patients suffering from injuries or disease. Physical Therapy Aides may be employed in nursing homes, hospitals, sports rehabilitation center and some orthopedic clinics. Note: This program does not include a national or state certification as part of its overall objectives. Textbooks Included. (50 hours) Click here for detailed course description. OCCUPATIONAL OUTLOOK FOR PHYSICAL THERAPY AIDES http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos167.htm Corinth - Summer Offering Course ID PTHA 1091 042 074Q Dates: 6/10/08 to 7/29/08 Day (s):Tuesday & Thursday Time: 6 pm to 9:30 pm Fee: $999 Corinth Course ID: PTHA 1091 040 081Q Dates: 10/6/08 to 11/24/08 Day(s): Mon/Wed Times: 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Fee: $999 Professional Caregiver Certificate (NEW) Gain skills to provide basic patient care within a client’s home, including assisting with physical needs to maintain functional independence and sensitivity to psychosocial needs. Lecture/lab facets. Not a state certification program. Most fees and development cost underwritten by a grant from the National Longevity Foundation. Required Text. (50 hours)
Course ID: GERS 1006 071 074Q Dates: 5/28/08 to 7/30/08 Day(s): Wednesday Times: 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Fee: $50
Course ID: GERS 1006 041 074Q Dates: 5/30/08 to 8/8/08 Day(s): Friday Times: 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Fee: $50
Course ID: GERS 1006 002 074Q Dates: 5/31/08 to 8/9/08 Day(s): Saturday Times: 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Fee: $50 This 100 hour Veterinary Assistant program introduces students the exciting and growing field of veterinary medicine. Students will learn about the care of animals as well as how to recognize signs of illness and disease. This program also covers interpersonal communication, interaction with clients and their animals, as well as how to assist the veterinarian during examinations. Administrative duties, such as fee collection, banking, and accounts payable are also emphasized to provide the student with the skills necessary to maintain an efficient front office. Students will enjoy learning through classroom lecture as well as hands on labs. Textbooks Included. (100 hours)
Course ID: xxxxx 070 081Q Dates: TBA Day(s): Tues/Thurs Times: TBA Location: Fee: $1,899 Corinth Course ID: xxxxx 040 081Q Dates: TBA Day(s): Mon/Wed Times: TBA Location: Fee: $1,899 Gainesville Course ID: xxxxx 001 081Q Dates: TBA Day(s): Mon/Wed Times: TBA Location: Fee: $1,899
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Ed2Go topics aligned with skills in MEDICAL FIELD SUPPORT FUNCTIONS. www.ed2go.com/nctc; Monthly Starts Assisting Aging Parents (Ed2Go) For full details, including course objectives/outline, prerequisites, PC requirements, materials included & instructor biography, please follow the link. 4 Hours Fee: $89 Become a Veterinary Assistant (Ed2Go) For full details, including course objectives/outline, prerequisites, PC requirements, materials included & instructor biography, please follow the link. 24 Hours Fee: $89 Become a Veterinary Asst II: Canine Reproduction (Ed2Go) For full details, including course objectives/outline, prerequisites, PC requirements, materials included & instructor biography, please follow the link. 24 Hours Fee: $89 Become a Veterinary Asst III: Practical Skills (Ed2Go) For full details, including course objectives/outline, prerequisites, PC requirements, materials included & instructor biography, please follow the link. 24 Hours Fee: $89 Handling Medical Emergencies (Ed2Go) For full details, including course objectives/outline, prerequisites, PC requirements, materials included & instructor biography, please follow the link. 24 Hours Fee: $89 Human Anatomy and Physiology (Ed2Go) For full details, including course objectives/outline, prerequisites, PC requirements, materials included & instructor biography, please follow the link. 24 Hours Fee: $89 Introduction to Natural Health and Healing (Ed2Go) For full details, including course objectives/outline, prerequisites, PC requirements, materials included & instructor biography, please follow the link. 24 Hours Fee: $89 Legal Nurse Consulting (Ed2Go) For full details, including course objectives/outline, prerequisites, PC requirements, materials included & instructor biography, please follow the link. 24 Hours Fee: $89 Luscious, Low-Fat, Lightning-Quick Meals (Ed2Go) For full details, including course objectives/outline, prerequisites, PC requirements, materials included & instructor biography, please follow the link. 24 Hours Fee: $89 For full details, including course objectives/outline, prerequisites, PC requirements, materials included & instructor biography, please follow the link. 24 Hours Fee: $89 Medical Terminology: A Word Association Approach (Ed2Go) For full details, including course objectives/outline, prerequisites, PC requirements, materials included & instructor biography, please follow the link. 24 Hours Fee: $89 Outdoor Survival Techniques (Ed2Go) For full details, including course objectives/outline, prerequisites, PC requirements, materials included & instructor biography, please follow the link. 24 Hours Fee: $89 Gatlin Education topics aligned with skills in MEDICAL FIELD SUPPORT FUNCTIONS. www.gatlineducation.com/nctc; Daily Starts; Financial Aid Available Administrative Dental Assistant (Gatlin) For full details, including course objectives/outline, prerequisites, PC requirements, materials included & instructor biography, please follow the link. 240 Hours $1,595 Administrative Medical Specialist with Medical Billing and Coding (Gatlin) For full details, including course objectives/outline, prerequisites, PC requirements, materials included & instructor biography, please follow the link. 300 Hours $1,995 Advanced Coding for the Physician’s Office (Gatlin) For full details, including course objectives/outline, prerequisites, PC requirements, materials included & instructor biography, please follow the link. 80 Hours $1,395 Advanced Hospital Coding and CCS Prep (Gatlin) For full details, including course objectives/outline, prerequisites, PC requirements, materials included & instructor biography, please follow the link. 80 Hours $1,695 Certified National Pharmaceutical Representative (Gatlin) For full details, including course objectives/outline, prerequisites, PC requirements, materials included & instructor biography, please follow the link. 120 Hours $1,595 Coding, Reimbursement, and Documentation for Physicians (Gatlin) For full details, including course objectives/outline, prerequisites, PC requirements, materials included & instructor biography, please follow the link. 12 Hours $795 HIPAA Compliance (4 user licenses) (Gatlin) For full details, including course objectives/outline, prerequisites, PC requirements, materials included & instructor biography, please follow the link. 12 Hours $599 Human Resources for Healthcare Providers (Gatlin) For full details, including course objectives/outline, prerequisites, PC requirements, materials included & instructor biography, please follow the link. 80 Hours $1,995 ICD-10 Medical Coding: Preparation and Instruction for Implementation (Gatlin) For full details, including course objectives/outline, prerequisites, PC requirements, materials included & instructor biography, please follow the link. 200 Hours $1,595 Medical Billing and Coding (Gatlin) For full details, including course objectives/outline, prerequisites, PC requirements, materials included & instructor biography, please follow the link. 240 Hours $1,595 Medical Transcription Certificate (Gatlin) For full details, including course objectives/outline, prerequisites, PC requirements, materials included & instructor biography, please follow the link. 240 Hours $1,595 For full details, including course objectives/outline, prerequisites, PC requirements, materials included & instructor biography, please follow the link. 240 Hours $1,795 Revenue Cycle Management for Healthcare Providers (Gatlin) For full details, including course objectives/outline, prerequisites, PC requirements, materials included & instructor biography, please follow the link. 12 Hours $795 For full details, including course objectives/outline, prerequisites, PC requirements, materials included & instructor biography, please follow the link. 240 Hours $1,795
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