Noncredit Continuing Education Courses
Summer 2012

NOTE: Room numbers are posted in each building lobby on the day of class.

• Health Care Office
• PatientCare

HEALTH CARE OFFICE SKILLS

Medical Terminology
A prerequisite to the on-site medical coding classes, Medical Terminology is the common denominator for all health care careers. This course provides the basics of medical terminology in preparation for any health care career. It can also help those who want to upgrade skills for a current position, or gain knowledge to succeed in other medical courses. This class provides an in-depth study of medical terms in their proper context. Emphasis is on explaining terminology rather than rote memorization and understanding the language of medicine as it applies to diagnosis and treatment of medical conditions. This class uses computer technology to supplement and enhance class assignments and learning outcomes. You will access the college’s supplemental website to review lectures and slides and to take required quizzes and tests throughout the course. Purchase textbook from HCC Bookstore prior to first class. (T) 5.5 CEUs. $435 (includes $310 materials/access fee*)
►Mon,Wed 6pm-9:45pm, Aug 20-Oct 15
#6571 XH 126 7000
Gateway Campus

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Advanced Hospital/Outpatient Medical Coding
The outpatient course trains you in hospital-based outpatient specialty areas. The course presents the coder with the reimbursement methodology of the Revenue centers, Medicare Ambulatory Patient Classification, coupled with the coding assignment of the ICD-9-CM and the CPT/HCPCS for the outpatient. Like physician-based coding, outpatient coding also focuses on the physician’s documentation, with further emphasis on the technical components of coding for use in specialty areas including Emergency Room, Ambulatory Surgery, Radiology/Nuclear Medicines, Radiation Therapy, X-rays, MRI, Cardiology/Cardiac Catheterization, GYN-Labor and delivery, Hematology Oncology-Infusion coding /Chemotherapy Coding Nephrology/Dialysis, and Psychiatry. Clinic coding for the outpatient, with its associated revenue, and much more will be taught in depth. You will gain a full understanding of working and coding for the outpatient hospital. Prerequisite: Introduction to ICD-9-CM Medical Coding, Advanced Hospital/Inpatient Medical Coding, and Advanced Physicians Medical Coding. 5.9 CEUs. $496 (includes $250 materials fee*)
►Mon,Wed 6pm-9:45pm, Jun 02, 09, 16, 23, 30
AND Sat 8:30am-5:30pm, Jun 02-Jun 30
#4959 XH 162 7416
Gateway Campus

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PATIENT CARE

Certified Nursing Assistant: Theory and Clinical
NEW EXPANDED CURRICULIM!
As a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), you will be on the front lines of patient care and provide services critical to daily operations in health care settings. Your skills and compassion will help ease stress and discomfort for those unable to care for themselves. This course, approved by the Maryland Board of Nursing (MBON), provides training in anatomy and physiology, life span development, infection control, taking vital signs, and a number of patient care skills. There is strong focus on care of the elderly and chronic care. For graduates to be increasingly employable in a wide variety of health care settings, the program has been expanded to also focus on acute care and to add more depth to the topics of home care, mental health, professionalism, cultural competence, and legal and ethical issues in health care. New areas of study include pediatrics, bariatrics, pre- and postnatal care. The supervised clinical experience takes place in regional nursing homes. You must successfully complete both Theory and Clinical sections at HCC in order to receive certification. CNA program requirements: You must be 18 years or older, have a high school diploma or GED, have a social security card, complete immunizations and titre tests (reviewed in class), and must pass a criminal background check. During the first class, you must pass basic reading and math exams. Students who do not pass cannot continue in the course, will receive a full refund, and will be referred to other courses. You must bring a credit or debit card and social security card to first class. Additional course costs: Criminal background pre-check for clinical placement ($49.50), immunization and titre tests ($150-$300), MBON registry ($20), MBON full criminal background check ($57). Materials required (available in HCC bookstore): blood pressure cuff, stethoscope. Also required: uniform, white shoes, and watch with second hand. Textbook is included with cost of the Theory course. 14.5 CEUs. $1,500 ($1,000 for Theory including $365 lab fee* and $100 materials fee* and $500 for Clinical including $200 lab fee*). No refunds available for this course.

When you complete the CNA course, you will be well-prepared and eligible to take the State Geriatric Examination at HCC to become a Geriatric Nursing Assistant (GNA). HCC offers a free review class to CNA students. The GNA Exam fee is $95.

►Theory–Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu 9am-3pm, Jun 18-Jul 25 AND Aug 8
#5625 XH 651 7682
HCPSS ARL
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Clinical–Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu 7am-3pm, Jul 26-Aug 7
#5631 XH 652 7683
Clinical Dates–Jul 26,30,31; Aug 1,2,6,7
(You must register for BOTH of the above sections)

►Theory–Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu 5pm-10:15pm, Jul 30-Aug 29 AND Sept 10
#6805 XH 651 7272
Hickory Ridge
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Clinical–Sat, Sun, 7am–3pm, Aug 11-Sept 9
#6806 XH 652 7273
Clinical Dates–Aug 11,18,19,25,26; Sept 8,9
(You must register for BOTH of the above sections)

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Advanced Patient Care Skills
This course prepares Certified Nursing Assistants to work in hospitals and other health care settings as part of a multidisciplinary team caring for patients who require acute care as well as chronic care. Students will expand and deepen their skills in complex health care procedures including phlebotomy, electrocardiograms, glucose monitoring, intravenous therapy, wound care, and urinary catheterization. Please bring current CNA registry card to first class. There is no refund available for this course. (T) (includes $450 lab fee). 9.2 CEUs. $950 (includes $450 lab fee*)
►Mon,Wed 6pm-10:15pm, Jul 09-Sep 26
#6796 XH 653 7270
Hickory Ridge 120
(No class Sept. 3, 2012.)
►Mon,Wed 6pm-10:15pm, Oct 01-Dec 19
#6803 XH 653 7271
Hickory Ridge

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RN Case Manager: Delegating for Assisted Living
For RNs only, this course updates the knowledge and skills of delegating nurses who practice and teach in assisted living facilities. The course is approved by the Maryland Board of Nursing. Topics include principles of case management, delegation skills, adult education principles, legal and ethical issues, updates on regulations, and more. A copy of the Maryland Nurse Practice Act is provided. Please remember to bring your nursing license number. No refund five days prior to class start date. 1.6 CEUs. $285 (includes $75 materials fee*)
►Tue,Thu 8:30am-5:30pm, Jun 05-Jun 07
#6789 XH 175 7274
Hickory Ridge 158
►Wed,Thu 8:30am-5:30pm, Aug 29-Aug 30
#6793 XH 175 7275
Hickory Ridge 158

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Nursing Assistant Instructor Training
RNs are natural teachers and preparing the next generation of health care workers in a rewarding addition or extension to any nursing career. This course is designed to provide registered nurses with the tools and knowledge needed to instruct nursing assistant students. Topics include adult learning principles, teaching and evaluation methodologies, course planning and implementation, teaching in the laboratory and clinical settings, and communication and teaching skills for a multi-cultural, multi-generational student population. Course participants will also learn how to prepare students to be successful on the Geriatric Nursing Assistant exam. This course meets the Maryland Board of Nursing requirements for the Train the Trainer course. 1.6 CEUs $245 (includes $45 materials fee and $100 lab fee) No refund 5 days prior to start date. 1.6 CEUs. $295 (includes $45 materials fee and $100 lab fee*)
►Mon,Tue,Wed 9am-4pm, Aug 20-Aug 22
#6812 XH 144 7276
Hickory Ridge 158

Reiki for Stress Reduction & Wellness
Reiki is a gentle touch, safe and holistic practice for healing and self-improvement that everyone can learn and use. In this talk, you will discover how Reiki is being increasingly accepted by the medical community and has been incorporated into the work of many health care providers, therapists, hospice workers, caregivers, and parents. Learn about published research demonstrating Reiki’s ability to reduce pain and anxiety and increase overall wellness. Join us for an informative evening exploring how Reiki can help you and those you care about, observe a Reiki healing session, and have the opportunity to ask questions. Recommended for health care workers and anyone interested in improving health and well-being for themselves and others. .2 CEUs. FREE, but you must register to reserve space.
►Fri 6:30pm-8:30pm, Jul 20
#6810 XE 484 7277
Hickory Ridge 108

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Traditional Reiki 1 for Health Care Workers
Reiki is a gentle touch therapy that promotes healing on all levels: physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual. It enhances the healing of virtually every known illness and malady and does not interfere with conventional medical treatment or alternative therapies. In fact, Reiki can be used in conjunction with all other medical or therapeutic techniques to promote recovery, diminish side effects, and relieve stress. Reiki also helps to develop intuition and creativity, which benefits anyone working in a caring profession. While the techniques are simple and can be learned by anyone, the results can be powerful. This course is designed for health care workers to use on themselves to rejuvenate and heal from the demands of their profession, as well as to incorporate into their practices with clients and patients. This traditional Reiki course includes four attunements and, after completing the course, participants are certified as a practitioner in the USUI School of Natural Healing. No refund 5 days before start date. $160 (includes testbooks, $60 lab fee, and $20 materials fee*)
►Sat 9am-6pm, Jun 02
#5582 XH 143 7675
Hickory Ridge 158
►Sat 9am-6pm, Jul 21
#6811 XH 143 7278
Hickory Ridge 158

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Traditional Reiki Level 2
For students who have completed Traditional Reiki 1 for Healthcare Workers at HCC. This weekend course is the advanced study of Reiki techniques in the lineage of the USUl School of Natural Healing. It guides you to a whole new level of practice. While Reiki Level 1 trains you to work primarily on the physical level, Reiki Level 2 expands your practice to being able to balance the more subtle layers of energy both on the physical body and through distant healing. Anyone can learn these techniques, which are particularly useful for physical and mental medical challenges and for enhanced spiritual growth. The practice can be used as a healing tool for oneself or for loved ones, and works with both people and animals. Professionals in health care fields find Reiki useful as an additional modality or service. The textbook, Intuitive Reiki for Our Times by Amy Rowland, is available at the HCC bookstore or can be purchased independently. Bring textbook to class. 1.6 CEUs $245 (includes $85 lab fee and $10 materials fee*)
Sat,Sun 9am-6pm, Jun 23-Jun 24
#5577 XH 155 7676
Hickory Ridge 158

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CPR: Healthcare Provider
Health care provider students are taught the most currently available material from the American Heart Association. This course is primarily for health care workers but is open to the general public. Topics covered: Adult, Infant, and Child 1 and 2-person CPR techniques, barrier device, bag mask, (AED) Automatic External Defibrillation, and Airway Obstruction Management. Upon successful completion of the class you will receive a card good for two years from the American Heart Association. Although the certificate represents AHA certification, it does not constitute AHA endorsement or sponsorship. Textbook is optional and can be purchased at HCC Bookstore; it is recommended for first-time students.(T) Individualized hands-on materials are utilized within this class. No refunds 5 days before start date. .7 CEUs. $125 (includes $35 materials fee*)
►Fri 8:30am-4pm, Jun 08 (1/2 hr lunch)
#5228 XH 454 7543
Hickory Ridge 154
►Sat 8:30am-4pm, Jun 23 (1/2 hr lunch)
#5230 XH 454 7545
Hickory Ridge 154
►Sat 8:30am-4pm, Jul 14 (1/2 hr lunch)
#5242 XH 454 7546
Hickory Ridge 154
►Sat 8:30am-4pm, Jul 28 (1/2 hr lunch)
#5243 XH 454 7547
Hickory Ridge 154
►Sat 9am-5pm, Aug 18 (1/2 hr lunch)
#5330 XH 454 7548
Hickory Ridge 154
►Fri 8:30am-4pm, Aug 31 (1/2 hr lunch)
#5331 XH 454 7549
Hickory Ridge 154

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CPR: Healthcare Provider Renewal
Health care providers renewing their Basic Life Support card will receive the most currently available material from the American Heart Association. This review allows for individualized hands-on training; topics include one and two person rescue for the adult, infant and child; foreign body airway obstruction management, automatic external defibrillation practice (AED), barrier device, Ambu bag,etc. YOUR BASIC LIFE SUPPORT HEALTHCARE PROVIDER CARD CANNOT HAVE EXPIRED; if it has, you are not eligible to participate in the class. Upon successful completion of the class you will receive an American Heart Association card good for two years. Although the certificate represents AHA certification, it does not constitute AHA endorsement or sponsorship. No refund 5 days prior to start date. .6 CEUs. $95 (includes $35 materials fee*)
Sat 9am-3pm, Jun 09 (1/2 hr lunch)
#5229 XH 786 7544
Hickory Ridge 154

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First Aid
This course prepares you to perform basic first aid. The course will meet the personal needs of the general public and those individuals working in the schools, at pools, etc. Topics include general first aid techniques, allergic reactions, breathing problems choking, fainting, bandaging, seizures, diabetes, etc. Supplies and manual will be provided. Upon successful completion of this course you will receive a two-year card from the American Heart Association. Although the certificate represents AHA certification; it does not constitute AHA endorsement or sponsorship. No Refund 5 days prior to start date. .4 CEUs. $90 (includes $35 materials fee*)
►Sat 9am-1pm, May 12
#5225   XH 212 7540
Hickory Ridge 158

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*Fees not eligible for waiver.
**Neither XE courses nor their tuition are elligible for waiver.
(S) Supplies needed. Instructor will provide list at first class
(T) Textbook required. Purchase at HCC Bookstore or online before first class.