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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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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Medical Assistant (MA) Training Program

Learn an in-demand career as a nationally certified Medical Assistant.  Medical assistants are in high demand in the Charleston area! This accelerated program includes medical terminology, administrative office skills, and clinical patient skills required. Learn how to draw blood, perform EKGs and take health histories. Medical assistants work in hospitals, physician offices, and labs. This course meets 3 evenings per week on campus and 1 evening online. National Certification: Upon successful completion of this program, students are eligible to sit for the Registered Medical Assistant examination given by the American Medical Technologists Association (AMT). TTC medical assistant students have an average pass rate of 82% on the national certification exam, and a 95% employment rate after clinical externship. Registration Requirements: Must be 18 years of age, a high school graduate or possess an equivalency (GED). Students must provide a copy of a Driver's License and attach it to their Scholarship application. Apply only once and attach identification starting 3/3/25.  <b><i>SC Wins Scholarship Application</i></b>  https://www.tridenttech.edu/ce/funding/workforce-pathways-scholarship.htm  Students must have documented copies of the <u>required immunizations below and health insurance.</u> <u> Due at</u> the mandatory Orientation;  A 2-Step PPD within 12 months, that is 2 skin tests, 2 readings),  A copy of MMR childhood vaccine, or a Quantiferon vaccine, A Tetanus vaccine within the past 10 years, A current copy of major medical health insurance ID card. Students must have access to a computer with a webcam and microphone, smartphones do not work for this program. See the program schedule at the bottom of this page, attendance is strict for this accelerated MA program. Student Requirements: <u> First-day Orientation attendance is mandatory</u> on campus, not attending will result in dismissal from the program. Students must have access to a computer with a webcam and microphone, smartphones do not work for this program. See the program schedule at the bottom of this page, attendance is strict for this accelerated MA program. This course uses the MA e-textbook access card: Medical Assisting, Administrative & Clinical Competencies, by Blesi, 9th ed. Student Costs, students must purchase the following: <u>Immunization costs</u> differ depending on the vendor or Health department. Navy blue scrub uniform, top & bottom, white athletic or nurse shoes. This SC WINS Scholarship program for SC residents includes: tuition, textbook, a drug screen, and a national criminal background screen. If a  student has any question about screenings please email the Program Manager ahead of time: judy.martin@tridenttech.edu

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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.   Course Description: This online live 4 hour approved course is .4 CEUs, and designed to meet the South Carolina State Board of Dentistry ConEd requirements for dental assistants and dental hygienists, to monitor the administration of nitrous oxide oxygen sedation. See the schedule at the bottom of page, it requires 2 logins on 2 different days. 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. To register for this course: add to cart, create a profile, checkout and pay.  Registration is available 8/15--11/1/24. The Registration office will email confirmation of enrollment, check your spam folder. Any questions email: ce.reg@tridenttech.edu or judy.martin@tridenttech.edu  NOTE:  Students will receive an email with the login Instructions for the Orientation. Students will login one week early on Wed Nov 6 at 6pm for a 30 minute online Orientation. Students will then login on Fri Nov 15 at 9am for the 4-hour online live course.

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