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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Certified Nurse Aide Training Program (CNA) - Spring I

  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 with Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS/CPR) training and certification, 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. To receive certification and a BLS card, you must receive a passing grade on the CNA final examination and correctly demonstrate using equipment and all CNA skills. Strict attendance is required, and the first day of orientation is mandatory.   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 provide a copy of their negative QuantiFERON results to Dorian O'Murray.<b> </b>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 he 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  (physical exam). 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) BLS For Healthcare Providers Student Manual (Ec15-1010) ISBN: 1-61669-407-6    

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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 - 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. Students <u>must</u> have a clear understanding of the <u>course</u> <u>schedule</u>. Please 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 </i></b><i>for the SC Wins Sch</i><i></i><i>olarship</i><b><i> 60 days before the class start date. </i><i>Apply here:</i></b> https://www.tridenttech.edu/ce/funding/workforce-pathways-scholarship.htm  Please only apply once.<b><i></i></b> After applying you will receive an email with a secure document link to submit your identity, a drivers license, or state ID.  After completing application students are required to email, in pdf form, the following vaccinations & health insurance all together, do not email separately. Email to: <u>judy.martin@tridenttech.edu</u> to qualify. Email acceptance will be sent when these are received.  Applications without these items will not be considered. 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 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. 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.  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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