HEALTH PROFESSIONS Are you contemplating a career in the health care industry? Are you currently employed as a health care professional? If so, please consider registering for courses listed in this section to help reach your educational and professional goals. The School of Continuing Education, Corporate and Public Sector Training provides initial job training in health care as well as career enhancing professional development programs. Bergen Community College is an approved provider of continuing education units (CEU s) and contact hours for multiple accrediting organizations. Whether you are embarking on a new career in health care or are a seasoned expert, our courses provide quality, student-focused learning opportunities. Health Professions Career Information Session Multiple listings and opportunities Please visit the college website for dates and times www.bergen.edu Employment Training Opportunities HH 183 Home Health Aide $695 001, 13 sessions; M-F; Jan. 27-Feb. 11, 2014 Hours: 9:00 a.m. 3:30 p.m. 002, 17 sessions; T/Th/Sat; Jan. 28-Mar. 6, 2014 Sat; 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. 003, 13 sessions; M-F; Feb. 24-Mar. 18, 2014 Hours: 9:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m. 004, 17 sessions; T/Th/Sat; March 25-April 24, 2014 Sat; 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. 005, 13 sessions; M-F; April 7-23, 2014 Hours: 9:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m. 006, 17 sessions; T/Th/Sat.; May 6-June 5, 2014 007, 15 sessions; M-Th; May 5-21, 2014 008, 17 sessions; T/Th/Sat; May 6 June 5, 2014 009, 17 sessions; T/Th/Sat; June 17-July 24, 2014 001, 15 sessions; M-Th; July 14-30, 2014 002, 17 sessions; T/Th/Sat; July 28-September 4, 2014 003, 15 sessions; M-Th; August 5-22, 2014 004, 15 sessions; M-Th; August 11-27, 2014 Certified Home Health Aides (CHHA) are in demand in the workforce due to the increasing need to provide care for patients in the home. This 76-hour course is approved by the NJ State Board of Nursing and follows an outlined curriculum set by this credentialing agency. The course provides skills training specific to home and hospice patient populations and requires 60 hours of classroom and 16 hours of clinical laboratory instruction. Students will learn to care for ill and disabled individuals confined to their home or as a private care assistant in a nursing home environment. Upon successful completion of this course the candidate is eligible to apply for registration and certification from the NJ State Board of Nursing. Please be advised that students will be required to be fingerprinted and must submit to a criminal background check in order to register and become certified through the NJ Board of Nursing. This requires additional fees not reflected in the tuition ($80). HH 287 Accelerated Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA) Program $110 001, 2 sessions; Sat; March 15 & 27, 2014 Hours: 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Location: CLC 108-Hackensack 002, 2 sessions; Sat; June 7 & 14, 2014 Hours: 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Location: CLC 108-Hackensack This 10-hour course is designed to train and certify current licensed Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) to provide home care to patients as Certified Home Health Aides (CHHA). Additional license is granted by the NJ State Board of Nursing and will provide a mechanism for dual certification permitting current CNA s to work in the home or the opportunity to seek employment as a Certified Home Health Aide. Prerequisite: Must have current, unexpired NJ CNA license issued by the Department of Health and Senior Services at the time of registration and throughout this course. You must present copy of license first day of class. No refunds will be granted if student is unable to produce required documentation on the first day of class. NO EXCEPTIONS! To register, call: (201) 447-7488 www.bergen.edu/continuinged SPRING 2014 33
HH 772 Certified Nursing Assistant Training Course 23 sessions; $1,275 Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) have been identified as the third largest growing occupation in response to the increasing need for senior care in longterm care facilities, rehabilitation centers, and senior housing. This program is designed to meet this challenge by providing 50 hours of classroom and 40 hours of clinical instruction to prepare the student for the New Jersey State Certified Nursing Assistant Certification Exam. Students will learn to care for ill and disabled individuals confined to nursing or residential facilities. Class size is limited. Textbook provided. The $76 State Exam fee is additional. Purchase of white scrubs (uniform) and white sneakers are required for clinical practice area. Prerequisite: Complete physical, fingerprinting, and criminal background check. Please contact the Division of Continuing Education (201) 447-7488 upon registration to have a course information packet sent to you. State exam fees additional $76 at the end of the course for certification. 001 01/06/14-02/7/14 M-F 9:30 a.m. 2:30 p.m. CLC-108 002 01/06/14-02/05/14 M-Th 5:00 p.m. 10:00 p.m. CLC 108 003 02/03/14-03/07/14 M-F 9:30 a.m. 2:30 p.m. CLC-108 004 02/10/14-03/12/14 M-Th 5:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m. CLC-108 005 03/03/14-03/28/14 M-F 9:30 a.m. -2:30 p.m. CLC-108 006 03/17/14-04/09/14 M-Th 5:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m. CLC-108 007 03/31/14-04/15/14 M-F 9:30 a.m. -2:30 p.m. CLC-108 008 04/14/14-05/14/14 M-Th 5:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m. CLC-108 009 04/21/14-05/22/14 M-F 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. CLC-108 010 05/19/14-06/19/14 M-Th 5:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m. CLC-108 011 06/16/14-07/11/14 M-F 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. CLC-108 012 06/23/14-07/17/14 M-Th 5:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m. CLC-108 001 07/14/14-08/07/14 M-F 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. CLC-108 002 07/21/14-08/20/14 M-Th 5:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m. CLC-108 HH 807 CNA Recertification Testing $160 Skills retesting for Certified Nursing Assistants with expired licenses. By appointment only. For eligibility requirements and further information about registration, please contact the Division of Continuing Education (201) 447-7488. (State examination fees additional.) If you are not sure if you qualify to take a Recertification course, please call the Department of Health and Senior Services, Certified Nursing Assistant Unit (866) 561-5914 Certified Patient Care Technician (CPCT) Program The Patient Care Technician Program provides training in multiple skills utilized in health care. This program is intended for individuals that wish to pursue an initial entry into the health care field or current workers that wish to upgrade present skills to enhance employment marketability. This program is presented in four (4) modules and requires a total of 300 hours to complete. Upon successful completion of all modules, the participant will qualify to take the national examination for certification as a Patient Care Technician (PCT). In addition, the PCT will also achieve national certification as a Certified EKG/ECG Technician (CET) and Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) as each module is successfully completed. Prerequisite: HS Diploma or GED equivalent REQUIRED MODULES (4): Total - 300 hours (Approximately 5 months) 1. HH 211 Electrocardiography (ECG/EKG) Technician Certification Program - 60 hrs 2. HH 193 Phlebotomy Technician - 80 hrs 3. HH 772 Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Program - 90 hrs 4. HH 190 PCT - Advanced Patient Care Skills (includes CPR Certification) - 70 hrs HH 211 Electrocardiography (ECG/EKG) Technician $795 (textbook + lab fees included) 001, 10 sessions; Fri; Jan. 10-March 14, 2014 Hours: 9:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m. 002, 12 sessions; M-Th; January 13-30, 2014 003, 16 sessions; M/W; Jan. 13-Feb. 12, 2014 004, 12 sessions; M-Th; February 10-27, 2014 005, 16 sessions; M/W; Feb. 3-March 12, 2014 (no class 3/17, 3/19) 006, 16 sessions; M/W; March 3-April 16, 2014 (no class 3/17, 3/19) 007, M-Th; March 10 April 14, 2014 008, 16 sessions; M-Th; March 31-April 17, 2014 009, 16 sessions; M/W; April 21-June 18, 2014 (no class 5/26) 010, 16 sessions; M-Th; May 5-22, 2014 011, 16 sessions; M/W; May 6-June 17, 2014 (no class 5/27) 012, 12 sessions; M-Th; May 19-June 9, 2014 (no class 5/26) 013, 12 sessions; M-Th; June 16-July 3, 2014 014, 16 sessions; M-Th; June 23-July 10, 2014 (no class 7/4) 001, 12 sessions; M-Th; August 4-21, 2014 002, 16 sessions; M-Th; August 4-21, 2014 This 80-hour course prepares students to enhance job skills and performance in hospitals, cardiology offices, cardiac rehabilitation centers, nursing homes and continued care facilities. Proper 12 lead ECG electrode placements, performance, troubleshooting technical problems, and application of a 24-hour Holter Monitor will be practiced. Recognition of normal and abnormal tracings, medical terminology and medical abbreviations applicable to ECG s will be discussed. Upon successful completion of this course, students will be presented with a course completion certificate and are eligible to take the national certification examination for Certified ECG/EKG Technician on the test date listed (test fees are approximately $105.00 and are not included in the price of tuition). Textbook is required for this program; available at the college bookstore for an additional fee. Prerequisite: High School Diploma/GED To register, call: (201) 447-7488 www.bergen.edu/continuinged SPRING 2014 34
HH 193 Phlebotomy Technician 16 sessions; $1,450 (textbook + lab fees included) 001, M-Th; January 6-30, 2014 002, T/Th; January 14-March 06, 2014 003, M-Th; February 3-27, 2014 004, T/Th; February 4-April 3, 2014 (no class 3/19, 3/20) 005, T/Th; March 4-April 24, 2014 006, T/Th; March 11-April 11, 2014 (no class 3/18-3/21, 2014) 007, 15 sessions; Fri; March 21-June 27, 2014 Hours: 9:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m. 008, M-Th; April 7-May 1, 2014 009, M-Th; June 2-26, 2014 001, M-Th; July 7-31, 2014 002, M-Th; July 14-August 7, 2014 003, M-Th; August 4-21, 2014 During this 80-hour course instruction will be provided in order to secure an entry level position as a Phlebotomy Technician within the health care industry. A review of anatomy and physiology of the hemapoetic system and common blood diseases are discussed along with associated medical terminology. During clinical laboratory sessions, students perform technical skills for collecting capillary and venipuncture blood specimens on manikin and human subjects according to OSHA standards. Proof of Hepatitis B series immunization is required at the time of registration. Upon successful completion of this course students will be eligible to take the national certification examination for Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT). (Test fees are approximately $105.00 and are not included in the price of tuition). Textbook is required for this program; available at the college bookstore for an additional fee. Prerequisite: High School Diploma/GED. HH 294 EKG/Phlebotomy Technician 23 sessions; $2,245 (textbooks and lab fees included) 001, Fri; January 10-June 27, 2014 Hours: 9:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m. This 140-hour course will provide skills training as an Electrocardiography Technician as well as a Phlebotomy Technician. Combination of skills can be used to obtain employment in hospitals, physician offices and a number of health care settings. Practice on human subjects is required during this course which accounts for clinical laboratory hours required for certification. Upon successful completion of this program the student is eligible to sit for the National Healthcareer Association EKG/Phlebotomy Technician Certification Examination. Test fees are approximately $210.00 and are not included in the price of tuition. Textbooks for Phlebotomy and EKG are required for this program and are included in the price of tuition. Textbooks are distributed on the first day of the course. Prerequisite: High School Diploma/GED HH 190 Patient Care Technician (PCT) -Advanced Patient Care Skills $960 (textbook included) 001, 17 sessions; M-Th; Jan. 13-Feb. 6, 2014 002, 17 sessions; M-Th; Feb.10-March 6, 2014 Instructor: Thomas Collins, RN 003, 17 sessions; M-Th; March 31-April 24, 2014 004, 17 sessions; M-Th; April 24-May 20, 2014 Instructor: Thomas Collins, RN 005, 17 sessions; M-Th; May 5-29, 2014 001, 17 sessions; M-Th; July 21-Aug. 14, 2014 002, 17 sessions; M-Th; July 21-Aug. 14, 2014 Instructor: Thomas Collins, RN This 70-hour course will instruct the student in nursing assistant skills required to work in acute and sub- acute care facilities. Practice on actual equipment used will be included in the required clinical laboratory sessions. Training in emergency procedures includes Basic Life Support education and certification. Prerequisite: High School Diploma/GED Pharmacy Technician This 164-hour program is designed to prepare students to enter the pharmacy field and take the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board s (PTCB) OR the ExCPT examination. Pharmacy Technicians work in hospitals, home infusion pharmacies, community pharmacies and other health care settings working under the supervision of a registered pharmacist. Course content includes a full course in medical terminology, reading and interpreting prescriptions and defining drugs by generic and brand names. Students will review dosage calculations, I.V. flow rates, drug compounding, dose conversions, dispensing of prescriptions, inventory control and billing and reimbursement. Please note: strong mathematic skills are required for this course and completion of a medical dose and calculations and medical terminology prerequisite courses are required prior to the student entering the core pharmacology portion of the program. REQUIRED MODULES (3): Total 160 hours 1. HY 007 - Medical Terminology for Health Professions (48 hrs) 2. HH 301 - Drug Dose and Calculations for Health Professions Course (36 hrs) 3. HH 267 - Pharmacy Technician Core Course (80 hrs) HH 266 Medical Terminology for Health Professions 6 live sessions + online sessions; $750 (textbook + online access fees included) 001, Fri; January 24-February 28, 2014 002, Fri; April 4-May 9, 2013 003, Fri; June 6-July 18, 2014 (no class 7/4) This 48-hour course is designed to provide a foundation for all health profession programs and is a prerequisite for most courses. Students will learn the universal language of medicine by identifying word roots, prefixes and suffixes commonly used in the healthcare industry in order to provide effective communication related to patient care. Textbook distributed on first day of the course. Prerequisite: High School Diploma/GED HH 301 Drug Dose and Calculations for Health Professions 10 sessions; $600 (includes textbook) 001, M-W; January 20-February26, 2014 Hours: 6:00 9:00 p.m. Instructor: Katherine Smith, MSN, RN 002, M-W; March 31-April 7, 2014 Hours: 6:00 9:00 p.m. Instructor: Katherine Smith, MSN, RN Students will learn the practice and principles of medical dosing and calculations. Metric and apothecary systems will be reviewed. Medical conversion, pediatric and adult dosing and IV flow rate calculations will be practiced during in-class sessions. HH 267 Pharmacy Technician Core Course $1,075 (textbook included) 001, T/Th; February 25-May 1, 2014 Instructor: Nancy Jacoby, RPh 002, T/Th; May 13-June 3, 2014 Instructor: Nancy Jacoby, RPh Under the supervision of a pharmacist instructor, students will learn to prepare medications and assist customers in a hospital or retail setting. Students practice receiving incoming prescriptions, transcribing physicians orders, calculating doses, preparing IVs, packaging medications, filling patients cassettes, labeling, inventory management, register functions and customer service through lecture and clinical laboratory simulation. Textbook is required for this course and is included in the tuition rate. Textbook will be distributed on the first day of class. Pre/Corequisites: Medical Terminology for Health Professions; Drug Dose and Calculations Course To register, call: (201) 447-7488 www.bergen.edu/continuinged SPRING 2014 35
Central Sterile Supply Technician Certification Course This 48-hour course provides students with theoretical and practical skills required to decontaminate, sterilize, prepare, assemble and dispense surgical and procedural instruments. Technicians are hired by acute care facilities and ambulatory facilities responsible for performance of sterile surgical procedures. Upon completion of the 48-hour theory portion of the program, students will continue their studies by working in the clinical setting. A 400-hour clinical rotation to area hospitals and outpatient surgical centers provide hands on workplace experience and students will become eligible to sit for the Certified Registered Central Service Technician examination administered by International Association of Healthcare Central Service Material Management (AHCSMM). All students must have a physical examination and a criminal background check prior to clinical rotation to any healthcare facility. There are additional costs that are not included in the tuition. In addition each student requires a 300 externship in Central Services Department of an acute care facility HY 008 Central Sterile Supply Technician Certification Course 6 sessions; $1,550 001, Wed; February 5-March 12, 2014 Hours: 6:00-9:00 p.m. Location: S-237 Instructor: Michele Dembin, RN, CST 002, Wed; May 7-June 11, 2014 Hours: 6:00-9:00 p.m. Location: S-237 Instructor: Michele Dembin, RN, CST 001, Wed; July 9-August 13, 2014 Hours: 6:00-9:00 p.m. Location: S-237 Instructor: Michele Dembin, RN, CST This 48-hour course provides students with theoretical and practical skills required to decontaminate, sterilize, prepare, assemble and dispense surgical and procedural instruments. Technicians are hired by acute care facilities and ambulatory facilities responsible for performance of sterile surgical procedures. Upon completion of the 48 hour theory portion of the program students will continue their studies by working in the clinical setting for a required 400 hour clinical internship. This internship will provide rotation to area hospitals and outpatient surgical centers. Student s will be provided with hands on workplace experience and become eligible to sit for the Certified Registered Central Service Technician examination administered by International Association of Healthcare Central Service Materiel Management (IAHCSMM). All students must have a physical examination and a criminal background check prior to clinical rotation to any healthcare facility. The physical examination is an additional cost which is not included in the tuition. The criminal background check is included in the price of tuition. Upon registration for this course an information packet will be sent to you regarding the physical examination forms and how to access the criminal background check. Healthcare Billing and Coding This 220-hour program is designed to prepare students for an entry level position as a medical biller/coder for the outpatient or physician office setting. Students will receive detailed instruction regarding the following: medical terminology; HIPPA regulations; U.S. Health Insurance system and managed care: ICD 9 & 10, CPT & HCPCS Coding, life cycle of a claim, posting payments, use of electronic medical records, fraud detection and more. This course is designed to give students the actual hands-on of the profession. Students will code and bill claims on a CMS forms as well as Medisoft software. Please be advised this course may require students to take certain portions of this program at two different campuses (Meadowlands and Hackensack) depending on technology needs and available classroom space. Required Texts: Available at the bookstore. Textbooks for this course are multiple and require additional fees of approximately $500 for all modules. REQUIRED MODULES (5): Total 220 hours Course begins on Sept.14, 2013- April 11, 2014 1. HY 007 - Medical Terminology for Health Professions (hybrid course) eves or 48 hrs 2. HH 266 Medical Terminology for Health Professions (live session) days - 48 hours 3. HH 268 - Medical Billing and Insurance - 40 hrs 4. HH 269 - ICD-9 and ICD 10-60 hrs 5. HH 270 - CPT Coding - 40 hrs 6. HH 271 - Software Application Using Medisoft - 32 hrs HY 007 Medical Terminology for Health Professions 6 live sessions + online sessions; $750 (textbook + online access fees included) 001, Fri; January 24-February 28, 2014 002, Fri; April 4 May 9, 2014 003, Fri; June 6 July 18, 2014 (no class 7/4) This 48-hour course is designed to provide a foundation for all health profession programs and is a prerequisite for most courses. Students will learn the universal language of medicine by identifying word roots, prefixes and suffixes commonly used in the healthcare industry in order to provide effective communication related to patient care. Portions of this course will be provided as in-class lecture and presentations and other sessions will be held online. All students are required to participate in the online portion of the program as directed by the instructor. A specialized textbook is required for this course with online access code included. Textbook distributed on first day of the course. Prerequisite: High School Diploma/GED HH 268 Medical Billing and Insurance 10 sessions; $650 001, M/W; March 3-April 2, 2014 (no class 3/22, 3/24) Location: Meadowlands Campus - This 40-hour course is designed to introduce students to the medical billing process by providing a thorough understanding of the role of the insurance industry in the U.S. Insurance plans, managed care, medical contracts and ethics will be discussed in detail. Students will learn about the different types of insurance offered to participants and how to apply for reimbursement through the billing process. Textbook is required and is available at the Bookstore main campus Paramus. Pre/Co-requisite: Medical Terminology for Health Professions HH 266 or PC 004. HH 300 ICD-9 & ICD 10 Level 1 10 sessions; $750 001 M/W; April 14-May 21, 2014 Location: Meadowlands Campus- Students will learn the ICD 9 CM and ICD 10 classification system and how to interpret information from patients charts and classify and assign the appropriate codes. Areas of study: Practices, characteristics and conventions of ICD 9 and 10 CM coding, case histories, current industry standards, financial implications, and ethical and legal implications. Bundled textbooks are required for this course and will be used for this course and HH 270. Bundled textbooks are available at the Bookstore main campus Paramus. Prerequisite: Medical Terminology for Health Professions HH 266 or PC 004 & Medical Billing and Insurance. HH 270 CPT Coding 10 sessions; $750 001, M/W; May 26-July 2, 2014 Location: Meadowlands Campus- CPT coding is required to bill for medical services and procedures in medical practices, emergency rooms, ambulatory surgery centers and other facilities. The focus of Level 1 is coding for medical practices. Areas of study: CPT guidelines, using the CPT book, modifiers, evaluation and management codes, anesthesia, surgery, radiology, pathology codes, HCPCS, and an introduction to operative report coding and chart auditing. Prerequisite: Medical Terminology for Health Professions Medical Billing and Insurance and ICD-9 & 10 Level 1 HH 274 In-patient Facility Billing & Coding Course 12 sessions; $750 001, M/W; July 7-July 31, 2014 Hours: 6:00 10:00 p.m. Location: Meadowlands Campus, Instructor: Jaime Lijo, CCS Prerequisite: Successful completion of Outpatient Medical Billing and Coding Certificate program or previous billing and coding experience in the workplace. Students learn ICD-9 and CPT level 2 codes for hospital in patient coding and gain experience in coding actual medical records from hospital charts. Students must have current knowledge of outpatient billing and coding practices in order to register for this program. Textbook Hospital Coding is required and is available at the Bookstore main campus Paramus. HH 271 Software Application Using Medisoft 8 sessions; $450 001, T/Th; August 4-August 27, 2014 Location: Meadowlands campus - Students will learn the process of entering charges correctly into a To register, call: (201) 447-7488 www.bergen.edu/continuinged SPRING 2014 36
computer data base and how to generate accurate CMS-1500 forms for Medicare services through the use of Medisoft software for physician s office which is the most widely used software program for medical billing purposes. Textbook is required and is available at the Bookstore main campus Paramus. Prerequisites: Medical Terminology for Health Professions; Medical Billing and Insurance; ICD-9 Level 1; CPT Level 1. HH 323 Professional Coding Examination Review 4 sessions; $125 001, M/W; September 8-17, 2014 Location: Meadowlands Campus- This course will prepare the student to pass the Certified Professional Coder and the Certified Coding Specialist national examination. Practice examination and theoretical concepts will be reviewed. Certified Alcohol and Drug Counseling (CADC) Program Bergen Community College is a provider of the 270 course hours required by the Addiction Professionals Certification Board of New Jersey, Inc. (APCBNJ, INC.) in order to begin the process of becoming a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) within the State of New Jersey. Course hours are provided in five sections called Domains. Students may enroll at any time to begin the lecture series process until all five (5) Domains have been completed. Prerequisite: High School Diploma/GED. Additional Certification Requirements: In order to qualify to become a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) in the state of New Jersey, in addition to course hours provided by the college, the candidate must also demonstrate evidence of the following: 3,000 hours of field experience (paid or voluntary) under the supervision of a certified alcoholism counselor (student is responsible to obtain field experience independently) Attendance at 15 meetings each (total of 45) Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), Alanon and Narcotics Anonymous (NA). HH 180 CADC Domain IV 18 sessions (54 hours); $625 001, M/W; February 3-April 16, 2014 (no class 3/24, 3/26) Instructor: Derrick Watkins, MSW, LCADC HH 177 CADC Domain I 002, T/Th; February 4-April 17, 2014 (no class 3/25, 3/27) Location: OFF CAMPUS Caldwell College, 120 Bloomfield Ave. Instructor: Derrick Watkins, MSW HH 181 CADC Domain V 18 sessions (54 hours); $625 001, M/W; April 21-June 18, 2014 HH 178 CADC Domain II 001, M/W; April 14-June 6, 2014 (no class 3/25, 3/27) HH 179 CADC Domain III 001, T/Th; June 24-August 21, 2014 Location: OFF CAMPUS Caldwell College, 120 Bloomfield Ave. HH 177 Domain I 001, M/W; June 23-August 20, 2014 Professional Development American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) Education (CPR Training Programs) HH 703 BLS for Healthcare Providers 1 session; $99 001, Sat; January 25, 2014 Hours: 9:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m. (30-minute lunch break) 002, Sat; March 15, 2014 Hours: 9:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m. (30-minute lunch break) 003, Sat; May 10. 2014 Hours: 9:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m. (30-minute lunch break) Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification is becoming a standard of proficiency for all who work in healthcare. This five hour course follows the guidelines of the American Heart Association (AHA) for certification and now includes Automated External Defibrillation (AED) training. Upon successful completion of a written evaluation, participants will receive an AHA card. Class size is limited. Note: This course is for new healthcare workers and for those whose certifications have expired. Required text: AHA s (Basic Life Support) BLS for Healthcare Providers- New Guidelines. Please have textbook before first class. Textbook available at BCC Bookstore or online at www.channing-bete.com)) Instructors: Robert Ehlers, EMT HH 702 BLS for Healthcare Providers Renewal 1 session; $66 001, Fri; February 7, 2014 002, Fri; April 18, 2014 003, Fri; May 30, 2014 CPR recertification allows certified current CPR card holders to renew their certification before it expires. This fourhour class reviews the concepts described in HH 703, CPR for Health Care Providers, including Automated External Defibrillation (AED) training. Required: Participants must bring a current AHA CPR card to class. Required text: AHA s (Basic Life Support), BLS for Healthcare Providers-New Guidelines. Please have textbook before the first class. Textbook available at BCC Bookstore or online at www.channingbete.com) CONTINUING EDUCATION PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS NURSING All nursing activities have been submitted for approval to award contact hours. New Jersey State Nurses Association is accredited as an approver of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center s Commission on Accreditation. HY 001 RN Refresher Course $1,200 (8 weeks) 001, February 10 April 10, 2014 In-class Orientation session: 02/10/14; 6:00 7:00 p.m. Classroom location is TEC 118 5 Clinical Laboratory Sessions required Thursdays: 2/27, 3/6, 3/13, 3/27, 4/3, 2014 Location: Nursing Lab, S-347 Hours: 5:30-9:30 p.m. Location: Online and Paramus Campus (Nursing Laboratory) 002, May 5-June 27, 2014 In-class Orientation session: 05/05/2014; 6:00 7:00 p.m. Classroom location is TEC 118 5 Clinical Laboratory Sessions required Thursdays: 5/22, 5/29, 6/5, 6/12, 6/19, 2014 Location: Nursing Lab, S-347 Hours: 5:30-9:30 p.m. Location: Online and Paramus Campus (Nursing Laboratory) Nurses interested in returning to a clinical practice setting should attend this program to be reacquainted with current skills and guidelines in order to provide client-centered care. Students will be required to access lectures, assignments and tests in an online environment and will practice therapeutic procedures and skills during clinical laboratory sessions. Online course hours expected = 8 hrs/week. Students will be evaluated for competencies through laboratory skills and clinical simulation (additional 16 hours). Textbook is required for this course and is included in course tuition. This textbook will be distributed during an in class orientation session. Contact Hours: 64.0 Instructor: Joanne Diamantidis, MSN, RN & Mary Singeltary, MSN, RN HY 002 Adult IV Therapy & Phlebotomy Skills for Nurses 1 session; $220 001, Theory Session online class begins February 3-28, 2014 (flexible hours) Live Clinical Skills validation session Friday February 28, 2014 Location for Clinical Session: E-170 Prerequisite: Current RN or LPN License 002, Theory session online class begins May 5 May 30, 2014 (flexible hours). Live Clinical Skills validation session Friday May 30, 2013 Location for Clinical Session: E-168 Prerequisite: Current RN or LPN License This program is a hybrid course requiring a valid nursing license (LPN or RN) and use of a personal computer (PC). The online theory portion is a required 6 hour session which must be completed by all students prior to attendance at the scheduled live clinical skills session. Nurses will learn the skills required to perform peripheral IV therapy and Phlebotomy skills according to the Infusion Nurses Society (INS) guidelines. Contact Hours pending: 10.0 To register, call: (201) 447-7488 www.bergen.edu/continuinged SPRING 2014 37
HH 278 PICC Lines Care and Maintenance 1 session; $95 001, Fri; March 7, 2014 002, Fri; May 16, 2014 During this program students will learn the following: An overview of current Infusion Nurses Society (INS) standards, CDC guidelines, and PICC infusion organization guidelines; Indications for use of PICC lines; Advantages and disadvantages of PICC catheters; PICC line flushing techniques and medication administration. Prerequisite: Current RN / LPN License. ANCC Contact Hours pending 4.0 Instructor: Eva Rojas MSN RN HH 279 Central Lines Care and Maintenance 1 session; $95 001, Fri; February 21, 2014 002, Fri; April 12, 2014 During this program students will learn the following: An overview of current Infusion Nurses Society (INS) standards, CDC guidelines, and Central infusion organization guidelines; Indications for use of Central lines; Advantages and disadvantages of central catheters; Flushing techniques and medication administration using manikin simulation for practice. Prerequisite: Current RN License ANCC Contact Hours: 4.0 DENTAL Offered in cooperation with the Division of Science and Health, Bergen Community College s School of Continuing Education is an approved provider under the American Dental Association Continuing Education Recognition Program. All courses are approved by the New Jersey State Board of Dentistry and the Academy of General Dentistry. CEUs are awarded for classes that update knowledge and skills related to the dental profession. CEUs may not apply for license renewal in all states. It is the responsibility of participants to verify the requirements of their state licensing board. HH 321 Hard Tissue Management: Revisiting these topics in the 21 st Century 001, Tue; March 25, 2014 This course will provide a comprehensive look at prevalent oral conditions and concerns. Included in this program is information to assist patients achieve optimum oral health and understand the connection to their systemic health. Based on current scientific evidence, this course will present assessment strategies and therapies to manage xerostomia, erosion, caries and dentin hypersensitivity. (3.0 CEUs) Instructors: Denise Avrutik, MS, RDH and Diane Peterson, MS, RDH HH 322 Differential Diagnosis of Oral Lesions 001, Tue; April 1, 2014 The oral cavity is divided into the following areas: lips, tongue, floor of the mouth, buccal mucosa, palate and gingiva. Examples of normal oral cavity anatomy will be reviewed along with multiple conditions /lesions occurring in the adult and pediatric population. Emphasis is placed on the diagnostic methods that contribute toe most to the final diagnosis. (3.0 CEUs) Instructor: Olga A.C. Ibsen, MS, RDH HH 226 Facial Pain Disorders: Diverse Pain Syndromes the Dentist Encounters 001, Wed; April 9, 2014 The dentist is often consulted when pain arises in the head and neck areas. Proper diagnosis can save patients from numerous medical/dental consults and unnecessary or irreversible treatments. Differential diagnosis is paramount. (3.0 CEUs) Instructor: Jeffrey Cloidt, DDS HH 115 NY State Infection (OSHA) Control Guidelines: A Course for Healthcare Professionals 001, Mon; April 14, 2014 002, Mon; June 9, 2014 Learn how blood borne pathogens may be transmitted in the work environment. Participants will be able to apply current scientifically accepted infection control principles in their specific work environment, and minimize the potential transmission of pathogens to patients, healthcare workers, and the community at large. This course has been approved by the New York State Department of Health and the State Education Department. It fulfills the mandated educational requirement for infection control and barrier precautions training for the following professions: dentists, dental hygienists, registered professional nurses, licensed practical nurses, podiatrists, optometrists, physicians, and physician assistants. The New Jersey Board of Pharmacy has approved 3LL credits for pharmacists. (3.0 CEUs) Instructor: Roger Szanto, DDS HH 815 Child Abuse and Neglect: Prevention, Identification, Referral and Treatment 001, Mon; April 21, 2014 A comprehensive overview of current child abuse issues and legislation. Course material illustrates how dental care providers are in a unique position to assist in the prevention of child abuse and neglect through their routine access to children and families. This course has been approved by the New York State Education Department and satisfies Chap. 544 licensure requirements for psychologists, registered nurses, school administrators/supervisors, hygienists, dentists, optometrists, physicians, podiatrists, school service personnel and schoolteachers. (3.0 CEUs) Instructor: Roger Szanto, DMD HH 290 Nutrition and Dental Health 001 Wed; April 30, 2014 This course is based on learning different nutritional therapies and is intended to provide awareness and a better understanding between the connection of nutrition and its impact on oral health. This class will provide an overview of a variety of basic nutrition regimens to promote a diet that incorporates natural foods, supplements, holistic approaches and treatments. Practice considerations for dental professionals will also be discussed. (3.0 CEUs) Instructor: Irene Maltzan, CHNC HH 324 Between a Rock and a Hard Place: Cardiovascular Medications and Dental Considerations 001, Tue; May 6, 2014 This program will provide participants with an overview of cardiovascular systemic diseases and the medications used in their treatment. Specific emphasis will be placed on recommended dental treatment modifications,. Participants will benefit from a discussion of the current strategies regarding the safe and effective use of epinephrine, Plavix, Coumadin, pradaxa, aspirin and other agents. Instructor: Thomas Viola, RPh, C.C.P. HH 325 Local Anesthesia Administration Renewal Course for NJ Dental Hygienists 1 session; $60 001, Tue; May 13, 2014 This course is intended for dental hygienists already qualified to administer local anesthesia in the workplace. Students will re-qualify and be evaluated for continued competency in this skill as required by the American Dental Association. Instructor: Hillel Ephros, MD, DMD To register, call: (201) 447-7488 www.bergen.edu/continuinged SPRING 2014 38