BLS Healthcare Provider

This four-hour American Heart Association Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider course teaches you the skills of CPR for victims of all ages (including ventilation with a barrier device; a bag-mask device and oxygen); use of an automated external defibrillator (AED); and relief of foreign-body airway obstruction (FBAO).   Special Notice: Books and face mask are not included and must be purchased separately.

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BLS Healthcare Provider #1 - Spring I

This four-hour American Heart Association Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider course teaches you the skills of CPR for victims of all ages (including ventilation with a barrier device; a bag-mask device and oxygen); use of an automated external defibrillator (AED); and relief of foreign-body airway obstruction (FBAO).   Special Notice: Books and face mask are not included and must be purchased separately.

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BLS Healthcare Provider #2 - Spring I

This four-hour American Heart Association Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider course teaches you the skills of CPR for victims of all ages (including ventilation with a barrier device; a bag-mask device and oxygen); use of an automated external defibrillator (AED); and relief of foreign-body airway obstruction (FBAO).   Special Notice: Books and face mask are not included and must be purchased separately.

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BLS Healthcare Provider #3 - Spring II

This four-hour American Heart Association Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider course teaches you the skills of CPR for victims of all ages (including ventilation with a barrier device; a bag-mask device and oxygen); use of an automated external defibrillator (AED); and relief of foreign-body airway obstruction (FBAO).   Special Notice: Books and face mask are not included and must be purchased separately.

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BLS Healthcare Provider #4 - Spring II

This four-hour American Heart Association Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider course teaches you the skills of CPR for victims of all ages (including ventilation with a barrier device; a bag-mask device and oxygen); use of an automated external defibrillator (AED); and relief of foreign-body airway obstruction (FBAO).   Special Notice: Books and face mask are not included and must be purchased separately.

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Electrocardiography (ECG) Mastery

Gain the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform and interpret ECG monitoring of the heart in non-emergent and emergent settings. Understand the anatomy and physiology of the heart, cardiac rhythms, basics of ECG, and how to use ECG equipment. Required textbook (included): ECG Mastery: Improving Your ECG Interpretation Skills, 2nd Edition (Jones): F.A. David - ISBN 0-8036-7693-X ($67.25)

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Electrocardiography (ECG) Mastery - Spring II

In this course, the student will gain the knowledge, skills, and confidence to perform and interpret ECG monitoring in both emergent and non-emergent situations. The student will build a strong foundation in identifying common sinus, atrial, junctional, and ventricular rhythms, as well as heart blocks and life-threatening arrhythmias. Through case studies, the student will apply learning to real-world scenarios while strengthening understanding of cardiac anatomy and physiology, rhythm interpretation, ECG fundamentals, and the operation of ECG equipment. Required textbook (included): ECG Mastery: Improving Your ECG Interpretation Skills, 2nd Edition (Jones): F.A. David - ISBN 0-8036-7693-X ($67.25)

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IV Catheter Insertion - Spring I

Learn the correct technique of peripheral IV catheter insertion. Topics you explore include vein location and IV placement, equipment and supplies, insertion, anchoring techniques, and connecting to IV tubing. Perform lab skills on IV therapy mannequin arms. To successfully complete the course, you must demonstrate knowledge and competency in IV insertion skills using proper safety and infection control techniques.   Special Notice: Upon successful completion of the course, you are awarded a certificate of completion. An IV start packet (ZNUR 503 Kit) must be purchased from the bookstore in the 950 building. The cost of this packet is $42.86, in addition to the cost of the course.

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Patient Care Technician

As a certified nurse aide, you can expand your skills with the training needed to transition to a hospital setting. Gain an introduction to hospital equipment and supplies, as well as advanced skills in areas including 12 lead EKG, basic phlebotomy, performing urinary catheterization, infection control, glucometer use, sterile technique, specimen collection and handling, measuring the output of bodily fluids including chest tubes and surgical site drains, tracheotomy and supplemental oxygen care, and BLS certification and training.   Certification: To receive certification and a BLS card, you must receive a passing grade on the PCT final examination and correctly demonstrate using equipment and supplies in patient care procedures. Strict attendance is required, and the first day of orientation is mandatory.   Prerequisite: Successful completion of the Certified Nurse Aide Training Program.  Textbooks (included in tuition): BLS For Healthcare Providers Student Manual (Ec15-1010) ISBN: 1-61669-407-6 Fundamental Concepts and Skills for the Patient Care Technician ISBN: 0-323-43013-9  Uniform (not included): Scrubs (black) Shoes that are flat, closed toe  Materials (not included, optional): Blood pressure cuff and stethoscope available through the TTC Bookstore (approximately $37) and most pharmacies.

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Patient Care Technician - Spring I

As a certified nurse aide, you can expand your skills with the training needed to transition to a hospital setting. Gain an introduction to hospital equipment and supplies, as well as advanced skills in areas including 12 lead EKG, basic phlebotomy, performing urinary catheterization, infection control, glucometer use, sterile technique, specimen collection and handling, measuring the output of bodily fluids including chest tubes and surgical site drains, tracheotomy and supplemental oxygen care, and BLS certification and training.   Certification: To receive certification and a BLS card, you must receive a passing grade on the PCT final examination and correctly demonstrate using equipment and supplies in patient care procedures. Strict attendance is required, and the first day of orientation is mandatory.   Prerequisite: Successful completion of the Certified Nurse Aide Training Program.  Textbooks (included in tuition): BLS For Healthcare Providers Student Manual (Ec15-1010) ISBN: 1-61669-407-6 Fundamental Concepts and Skills for the Patient Care Technician ISBN: 0-323-43013-9  Uniform (not included): Scrubs (black) Shoes that are flat, closed toe  Materials (not included, optional): Blood pressure cuff and stethoscope available through the TTC Bookstore (approximately $37) and most pharmacies.

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Patient Care Technician - Spring II

As a certified nurse aide, you can expand your skills with the training needed to transition to a hospital setting. Gain an introduction to hospital equipment and supplies, as well as advanced skills in areas including 12 lead EKG, basic phlebotomy, performing urinary catheterization, infection control, glucometer use, sterile technique, specimen collection and handling, measuring the output of bodily fluids including chest tubes and surgical site drains, tracheotomy and supplemental oxygen care, and BLS certification and training.   Certification: To receive certification and a BLS card, you must receive a passing grade on the PCT final examination and correctly demonstrate using equipment and supplies in patient care procedures. Strict attendance is required, and the first day of orientation is mandatory.   Prerequisite: Successful completion of the Certified Nurse Aide Training Program.  Textbooks (included in tuition): BLS For Healthcare Providers Student Manual (Ec15-1010) ISBN: 1-61669-407-6 Fundamental Concepts and Skills for the Patient Care Technician ISBN: 0-323-43013-9  Uniform (not included): Scrubs (black) Shoes that are flat, closed toe  Materials (not included, optional): Blood pressure cuff and stethoscope available through the TTC Bookstore (approximately $37) and most pharmacies.

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Phlebotomy Training Program

As a phlebotomist, you provide specialized clinical support and collect blood from patients for laboratory testing. Lab test results provide valuable information allowing physicians to diagnose and treat patients.  In this professional certificate program, students gain theoretical and practical skills and knowledge through class, lab, and clinical practice. This program is performance-based, and student must demonstrate mastery. Students learn anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology, as well as how to establish a professional relationship with the patient. Students must demonstrate how to select, prepare and perform live venipuncture site, collect specimens, prepare and maintain the equipment. Students will perform the skills needed within the safety and legal aspects of the occupation. This program meets on campus two days per week. Students must have access to a computer with a camera and microphone for the required online testing. Smartphones do not work for this class.  Strict attendance is required, and the first day of orientation is mandatory. See the schedule at the bottom of this page.  Externship: Students are required to complete a minimum 100 hours (2.5 weeks) of clinical externship off campus. Clinical schedules can vary Monday thru Sunday and times can vary; 8am-5pm, or 4am-1pm, depending on availability. Students may be offered certain schedule shifts, depending on what clinical site is available. No holidays are allowed for the externship. Students are required to have reliable transportation to travel to the assigned clinical externship site. Attendance for the clinical portion is strict. See the schedule below.  Registration Requirements: Must be 18 years of age or older and be a high school or GED graduate. <b><i>Apply for the SC Wins Sch</i><i></i><i>olarship</i><i> 60 days before the class start date. After applying you will receive an email with a secure document link to submit your identity, a drivers license, or state ID.  </i></b> <b><i>Apply here:</i></b> https://www.tridenttech.edu/ce/funding/workforce-pathways-scholarship.htm   Please only apply once. Failure to successfully complete a program while on Scholarship eliminates future Scholarship eligibility. Scholarship applicants may not be eligible for funding if they did not successfully complete or attend the first day of class for previously awarded programs. After completing application students are required to email in pdf form the following all together, do not email separately. Email to: <u>judy.martin@tridenttech.edu</u> to qualify. Applications without these items will not be considered. Email acceptance will be sent. 2 Step PPD skin tests, 2 tests & 2 readings Tetanus vaccine within 10 years Flu vaccine, current season MMR childhood vaccine proof Health Insurance proof, ID front only Included in this program:  The SC Wins Scholarship funds the tuition, books, drug screening, and background screening. Textbooks: Phlebotomy Essentials Book, Workbook and Prep, by McCall latest edition, and the BLS/CPR book by AHA.  It is the student's responsibility to know the schedule below.  Student costs: National certification exam, $145. See: American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP.org) Uniform required for class and clinical: Scrub top and bottom, any color. White athletic shoes and socks. Watch with second hand. Failure to complete a program funded by the SC Wins Scholarship eliminates any future Scholarships. National Certification: Receive a TTC certificate of achievement once you successfully complete the Phlebotomy program; class and clinical portion. Students must complete 72 hours of classroom training and a minimum of 100 hours of clinical training at a clinical site. Successful completion of the program allows students to sit for the national certification examination, at their own cost, from the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP.org), the gold standard certification for phlebotomists, and the credential that employers seek.  

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