Spring 2009 Schedule

CPR SERIES
HEART SAVER CPR
This AHA CPR class is designed for the lay rescuer. A review of CPR and Choking for adults, children and infants with AED. Required textbook in bookstore.

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.

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.

Professional Topics
ETHICS FOR ALLIED HEALTH
A copy of licensure or certificate required. Group process and peer support explores various topics: Professionalism, Confidentiality, Legal and Ethical Requirements, Roles and Boundaries and review of case studies for support identified. Provides 7.0 hours of CE’s. (.05 AEC)

MASSAGE AND BODYWORKS TECHNIQUES
Massage Modalities/Myofacial Massage Prerequisite: Currently licensed Massage Therapists. This provides 8.0 CE's. A thorough introduction to the basic mechanics of Myofacial Massage Bodyworks. Call 708-974-5735 for more information. Please refer to refund policy. (.05 AEC)

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)

Nursing
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)

Critical Care/Trauma
BASIC EKG INTERPRETATION
Learn about the conduction system as it relates to waveforms and measurements; identify sinus rhythms, atrial/ventricular dysrhythmia and A/V blocks. Required textbook in Bookstore

12-LEAD EKG INTERPRETATION
Prerequisite: Basic EKG Interpretation. For nurses who want to enhance their basic EKG skills by learning to interpret the 12 lead EKG. Emphasis on patho-physiology, 12 lead EKG characteristics and nursing implications. Textbook required and available in bookstore.