Certified Nurse Aide Training Program (CNA)

  As a certified nurse aide (CNA), you perform tasks under the supervision of qualified nursing and medical staff. Monitor and record vital signs and perform personal care skills, including bathing, dressing, toileting, assisting with meals, transfers and ambulation, linen changes and room organization, and safety issues following facility policies and procedures.   This program includes 121.25 total hours of comprehensive training, including 80 hours of classroom instruction, followed immediately by 41.25 hours of clinical training. To pass, you must attain a grade of 80% on the final exam and demonstrate competency in five out of five randomly chosen skills during the lab practicum.   You must complete homework per the course schedule and demonstrate competency in all skills required to provide patient care using manual equipment to monitor vital signs as indicated in the SC Nurse Aide Handbook. You must attend the first day of class and the first day of clinical to be eligible to attend the remainder of the program.   Certification: Upon successful completion of the program, you are eligible to sit for the SC Nurse Aide Certification Exam (National Nurse Aide Assessment Program) administered by Credentia Nurse Aide Credentialing Services, 877.577.2380. A felony conviction or inclusion on the SC Abuse Registry may prevent state testing eligibility.   Registration Requirements: Must be 18 years of age or older Provide a copy of your unexpired driver's license or state identification card. Background checks will be conducted during orientation on the first day of class. If a student has a prior record, please email Dorian O'Murray, Department Head, at dorian.omurray@tridenttech.edu. Adverse findings will prevent you from participating in the clinical portion of the program, which will result in an unsuccessful program attempt. Students must bring a copy of their negative 2-Step TB Test results to Dorian O'Murray. This test requires two TB tests.  Alternatively, students can submit a QuantiFERON blood test as a replacement to the 2-Step TB series. Results must be less than 90 days old and submitted ten (10) days prior to the start of the clinical portion of the program. Results may also be emailed to dorian.omurray@tridenttech.edu. The drug screen process will be initiated during orientation on the first day of class. Students will be required to provide negative drug screen results (9-10 panel) 10 days prior to the start of the clinical portion of the program.  Students will be required to provide proof of major medical insurance ten (10) days prior to the start of the clinical portion of the program. The date will be given on the first day of class.    Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination is required before starting the program's clinical rotation. In order to participate in clinical and successfully complete the program, students must provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination or a health exemption form provided by their doctor. Please contact Dorian O'Murray, Nursing Workforce Training Department Head, at dorian.omurray@tridenttech.edu if you have any questions. Provide a copy of a health assessment. Results must be less than one year from the start of the clinical portion of the program. Results may also be emailed to dorian.omurray@tridenttech.edu. Students must provide a copy of their current Hepatitis B vaccination. Proof of vaccination must be provided at least ten (10) days prior to the clinical portion of the program. Results may be emailed to dorian.omurray@tridenttech.edu. NOTE: All documentation requirements must be submitted ten (10) days prior to clinical. There will be no exceptions. Failure to provide the required documentation will result in an unsuccessful attempt in the CNA program.  Uniform: Scrubs (white) for classroom use Scrubs (white) for clinical use Shoes (white) nursing or leather shoes with socks (white) Hair and nails must present a professional image. Textbooks (included in tuition): Carter: Lippincott Essentials for Nursing Assistants, Sixth Edition is available through the TTC Bookstore (Bldg. 950).    

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Nitrous Oxide Oxygen Sedation for Dental Professionals

This live remote online course is an approved Continuing Education course designed to meet the South Carolina State Board of Dentistry educational requirements for dental assistants, and dental hygienists, to monitor the administration of nitrous oxide-oxygen sedation. This live online 4-hour course is approved for .4 CEUs, and designed to meet the South Carolina State Board of Dentistry ConEd requirements for dental assistants and dental hygienists, to monitor the nitrous oxide-oxygen sedation. See this schedule, it requires 2 logins on 2 different days:  1)  Login orientation: Tues Sept 9, 6:30pm-7:00pm 2)  Remote online Class: Saturday Sept 13th.  8:30am-12:30pm Course Requirements: 1. Participants must be one of the following: a. Dental Hygiene graduate from an ADA-accredited school. b. Dental Assisting graduate from an ADA-accredited school. c. On-the-job trained Dental Assistant who has been on the job for two consecutive years. 2. Participants must also have current CPR certification. 3. After completion of the course, participants must complete and submit the required application and documents to the South Carolina State Board of Dentistry in order to become eligible to take the board certification exam. Learning objectives: Learn the history of nitrous oxide. Understand the physiological and psychological aspects of pain and anxiety and the concepts and management of pain and anxiety. Discuss the physical and chemical properties of nitrous oxide and oxygen and the pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic properties of nitrous oxide. Recognize the indications and contraindications of nitrous oxide sedation; side effects and adverse reactions. Learn the preparation and techniques used in administering nitrous oxide/oxygen sedation; types of equipment and safety features used during delivery of nitrous oxide/oxygen; monitoring and evaluating a patient to whom nitrous oxide/oxygen has been administered. Master the legal considerations, proper documentation; and occupational exposure. Registration takes place 60 days before the start date, see below to self register. To register for this course: add to cart, create a profile, checkout and pay online.  The Registration office will email confirmation of enrollment to your email, check your spam folder. Any questions email: ce.reg@tridenttech.edu  Once registered: Students will receive an email with the login Instructions for the Orientation. Follow directions carefully, and do it early, in case you have difficulty. If any issues, follow the directions to the Helpdesk. Only the Helpdesk can help with login issues. Students will create a login early so they can logon for the 30 min Orientation on 9/9/25 at 6:30pm. Students will then logon Saturday 9/13/25 at 8:30am for the 4-hour live remote course. 

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Phlebotomy Training Program

As a phlebotomist, you provide specialized clinical support and collect blood and other body fluids from patients for laboratory testing. Lab test results provide valuable information allowing physicians to diagnose and treat patients. After completing the course and passing the ASCP national certification exam, you qualify for phlebotomy positions in hospitals, private physician offices, public health departments, clinics, or blood banks.  Students gain theoretical and practical skills and knowledge through class, lab, and clinical practice. Learn anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology, as well as how to establish a professional relationship with the patient, how to select and prepare the venipuncture site, collect specimens, prepare and maintain equipment, and the health, safety and legal aspects of this professional occupation. "Live" sticks are performed. SEE the program schedule at the bottom of this page.  This program meets on campus two days per week for 9 weeks, followed by 2.5 weeks of clinical externship M-S, on various shifts. Students must have access to a computer, scanner, and with a camera and microphone for the required online learning. Smartphones do not work for this class.  Students must attend the mandatory Orientation on the start date on campus.  Attendance throughout the course is strict. See the schedule at the bottom of this page.  Externship: Students are required to complete a minimum 100 hours of clinical externship off campus at local hospitals, Monday through Saturday for 2.5 weeks. Clinical schedules have varying shifts, and days, between the hours of 4am to 4pm. Students will choose from  the options available, at the end of the class. No holidays are allowed for the externship. Students are required to have reliable transportation to travel to the assigned clinical externship site. Attendance for this course is strict.  Registration Requirements: Must be 18 years of age or older and a high school or GED graduate. <b><i>Apply for the SC Wins Scholarship Application</i><i>, </i></b>and attach your ID:   https://www.tridenttech.edu/ce/funding/workforce-pathways-scholarship.htm Please apply only once and attach ID. Applications without identification will not be considered. Failure to successfully complete a program on Scholarship eliminates future Scholarship eligibility. After completing the application students are required to email all of the following items together, in pdf format to: <u>judy.martin@tridenttech.edu</u>  Applications without the requirements below will not be considered. 2 Step PPD, (Within the last 12 months. This is 2 skin tests and 2 readings 1 week apart) Tetanus vaccine (within 10 years) Flu vaccine, (current season) MMR childhood vaccines or titer Proof of health insurance (copy of card front only) Included in this program:  The SC Wins Scholarship funds the tuition, books, 1 drug screening, and 1 background screening. Textbooks: Phlebotomy Essentials Book, Workbook by McCall Edition 7, and the BLS/CPR book by AHA. Students will receive Book Vouchers for the TTC Bookstore one week before the course start date. Student costs 1)  The following requirements are not included in the Scholarship: National certification exam, $135. 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 a second hand. Additional drug screening if needed Failure to complete a program funded by the SC Wins Scholarship eliminates any future Scholarships. National Certification: Receive a TTC certificate of achievement and letter once you successfully complete the Phlebotomy program; class and clinical portion.  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 all employers seek.  

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