Gain a better understanding of Alzheimer's Disease with this course. It is designed to assist those who provide care for family members, students enrolled in health care related programs, and health care workers providing care for patients with this debilitating disease. The course covers three relevant areas: understanding the illness, improving communication and understanding behavior. Lectures with PowerPoint presentations and interactive role play are used. A certificate of completion is awarded. Books not required

Note:  Next course will be offered in the September-December 2008 Course Schedule.

This course teaches the correct technique of peripheral IV catheter insertion. Topics include vein location and choices for IV placement, equipment and supplies, insertion, checking for correct placement, and anchoring techniques. Lab skills are performed on IV therapy mannequin arms. Successful completion of this course includes a passing grade on a written test plus demonstration of correct handling of equipment and IV catheter placement skills. Prerequisite: Student must be nursing student, active RN/LPN, or other medically employed personnel with documentation of need for job-related IV insertion skill from employer. Book not required

This course offers CNAs the opportunity to enhance skills and advance career opportunities. Many assisted-living facilities employ med techs to pass resident medications. This 32-hour course covers basic pharmacology and medication effects, plus chronic and acute signs and symptoms of disease diagnosis as related to medications. Students must attend ALL course sessions, complete and turn in all assigned homework, prove 100 percent proficiency in preparing and passing medications, and make a passing grade on the basic medication test to receive a grade of successful. Upon successful completion of the course, students are awarded a certificate of completion. Prerequisite: CNA (certified nurse aide). Required textbook: Current edition of a Nursing Drug Reference of student choice, available at the Continuing Education Bookroom at the Information Desk and most book stores. Book not included