Spring 2010 Schedule

MW—MONDAY/WEDNESDAY        TR—TUESDAY/THURSDAY        A—SATURDAY

CPR SERIES
C.N.A.TTT MANUAL SKILLS EVALUATOR WORKSHOP
This is the Manual Skills Evaluator training portion of the Train the Trainer course. In order to attend and fully participate it is mandatory to view the “Performance Skills Videos/Manual Skills Assessment for Evaluating Certified Nurse Assistant/Aide Training” and review the Nurse Aide Training Performance Skill Evaluation booklet (listed in General Information). If you have not viewed the website content and reviewed the booklet you will NOT be allowed to remain in the course. You can view the videos and download the booklet by visiting www.nurseaidetesting.com. It is required to demonstrate both the beginning and completion of all 21 skills.

CPR FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONALS
This 2005 guidelines AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) course is designed for Healthcare Professionals. Intended for either new healthcare students or current healthcare professionals. Included: Adult/ Pediatric CPR, one/two rescuer with barrier device, AED, and FBAO/choking. All materials included in fee. (0.5 AEC)

C.P.R. & FIRST AID INSTRUCTOR
Prerequisite: Must possess a current AHA CPR for Healthcare Professionals card. Designed for Healthcare Professionals to become certified to teach CPR, AED and First Aid. Upon completion of this course and being monitored, participants will be recognized as American Heart Association CPR/AED and First Aid instructors for two years. Call World Point at 888-322-8350 to obtain books. (1.0 AEC)

CPR Rerecognition
CPR RENEWAL
Prerequisite: Must possess a current AHA CPR for Healthcare Professionals (HCP) card. No exceptions. This 2005 guidelines AHA course will review the basics of HCP CPR. No book required.

Critical Care/Trauma
UNDERSTANDING ALZHEIMER DISEASE
Gain an up to date understanding of the dementias, focusing on Alzheimer’s. In this course participants will examine the disease process, diagnosis and characteristic behaviors. Learn current best practices to deal with challenging behaviors. Find out how to end the battles with bathing, how to engage the person with dementia in meaningful behavior and; how to communicate through the end stage disease process. Prerequisite: Must be employed as a healthcare provider. Required textbook available in the bookstore.

First Aid
HEART SAVER FIRST AID WITH CPR
This AHA course covers basic breathing and cardiac emergencies, bleeding care, sudden illnesses and injuries. Ideal for community members and workplace employees. Participants receive an AHA FA card. Required book in bookstore. Note: CPR for Healthcare Professionals must be taken additionally, for Healthcare Professionals.

Medical Records Introduction Courses
CPT ANNUAL UPDATE
Intended for experienced coders in CPT/HCPCS coding systems. Covers new and revised CPT/HCPCS 2005 codes, reviews coding exercises in practice coding and current CPT/HCPCS coding issues; impact on APC group assignments and medical necessity requirements for outpatient and physician coding.

CCS-P EXAM PREP CLASS
Prerequisite: Prior ICD-9-CM and CPT coding experience and/or recent completion of the coding specialist certificate or equivalent program. Intended for experienced coding practitioner in preparation of “Certified Coding Specialist-Physician based” (CCS-P) certification exam. Evaluates and strengthens coding skills for exam. Contact AHIMA at www.ahima.org for examination information. Required texts in bookstore and bring current ICD-9-CM, CPT AND HCPCS CODE BOOK to fist class. (O.5 AEC)

Non-Emergency Transport
NON-EMERGENCY MEDICAL TRANSPORT SAFETY TRAINING
This class provides certification training for the State of Illinois Healthcare and Family Services- safety training requirement for non emergent transport technicians under: [Public Act 95-0501]. The class covers all aspects of transport safety issues relating to passenger safety and paratransit vehicle operations. As provided in: State of Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services, Administrative Rules and Regulations. Pre-requisite: Valid State of Illinois driver’s license.

Nursing
CAREGIVER CERTIFICATE
This 16 hour (2 day) training program is designed for individuals preparing for In-home, non-medical care of Elder Adults or Individuals with Disabilities. This program is designed for: Current Caregivers, Anyone looking to earn a Certificate for Caregiving, Employers who must comply with: Health Facilities (210 ILCS 55/) Home Health, Home Services, and Home Nursing Agency Licensing Act.

CAREGIVER
This 16 hour (2 day) course is designed to teach entry level individuals in preparation for in-home non-medical care of: elderly disabled or infirmed individuals. This program complies with: Health Facilities (210 ILCS 55/) Home Health, Home Services, and Home Nursing Agency Licensing Act.

RNFA CONCEPTS AND LAB EXPERIENCE
The RNFA (Registered Nurse First Assistant) program is designed to provide the student with the necessary knowledge and skills to function as the first assistant to the surgeon before, during, and after surgical procedures. Based on the Association of Operating Room Nurses (AORN) Core Curriculum, this 3 credit theoretical concepts and laboratory course guides the student toward a synthesis of content from nursing and related sciences and the application of this knowledge to the role of RN First Assistant. Cancellation must be made five (M-F) business days prior to the start of class in order to obtain a complete refund. Full attendance is mandatory.

CURRENT NURSING PRACTICE UPDATE
Nursing Refresher program approved by IDFPR providing comprehensive theory and clinical for returning nurses or practicing nurses. Includes an update to pharmacological practical application skills in the medical-surgical area of professional nursing and allows students to re-establish a solid medical-surgical foundation. Nurses with less than 5 year lapse expired license should call IDFPR requesting a nursing restoration packet. Required text in the bookstore. (Health requirements are mandatory. Please call 708-974-5735 for a packet.) (10 AEC)

C.N.A.T.T.T. TRAIN-THE-TRAINER
Must be a licensed, registered IL nurse for at least two years including one year in one of the following areas: extended care unit, chronic care unit, hospice, home health agency, long-term facility, or geriatric swing bed unit of the hospital. This 32-hour IDPH program prepares nurses to become qualified instructors for CNA programs in Illinois including Alzheimer's component. All materials included in fee. Full attendance mandatory. (Evaluator workshop not included and completed at a later date.) (2.0 AEC)