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Queensborough Community College’s Continuing Education and Workforce Development Office is an educational resource for the community. Our courses provide accessible and quality programming for students seeking to enrich their personal lives, advance academic skills, expand their knowledge and develop professional careers. We offer flexible schedules and a wide range of comprehensive Certificate Programs.


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Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA): NYSED Certification

The increase in longevity and the recent changes in the health care system have created an increased need for educated and skilled Nursing Assistants. This program gives students an excellent opportunity to acquire the necessary occupational skills required for C.N.A.s. The CNA profession is ideal for people seeking flexible hours working in nursing homes, hospitals, doctors' offices and health care facilities. The program includes anatomy and physiology, fundamentals of patient care and clinical experience in a residential health care facility. Screen reader support enabled.

Pre-/Co-requisites:

Basic Cardiac Life Support (AHX-100), also known as CPR

High School Diploma or GED/HSE

US Citizenship or Legal Working Permits.

The following is required prior to the start date of clinical externship:

  1. Copy of physical examination (within the last 6 months);
  2. Updated immunization data: PPD, MMR, Tdap;
  3. COVID card (2-3 vaccinations);
  4. Flu vaccine (current);
  5. Titer vaccinations: Varicella, HepB; and
  6. CPR Certification Card

These documents must be presented to the instructor at the time of in-person skills labs on campus, and then again on the start date of the externship.

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Certified Hemodialysis Technician Prep Course

Designed to prepare for employment in the Hemodialysis industry as Certified Hemodialysis Technician (CHT).

Please call our office (718-631-6343) for comprehensive program details.

Certified Hemodialysis Technician (CHT) Responsible for providing direct patient care, monitoring the patient and hemodialysis machine, and performing safety checks on the equipment and systems. Internship: minimum 250 hours (If qualified).

Hemodialysis cleans the blood of waste products and excess fluids by passing the blood through an artificial kidney, or dialyzer, for patients with end-stage renal disease. Topics per Certification Type: Principles of Hemodialysis, Renal Anatomy and Physiology, Complications of Renal Failure, Renal Nutrition, Lab Work, Vascular Access Care, Infection Control Practices, Water Treatment, Dialyzer Reprocessing, Hemodialysis-Fresenius-Machine setup, Operation, Disinfection, Management of Alarms, Electronics, Medical Emergencies, Patient Confidentiality, BCLS/CPR, Patient as The Customer, Fire and OSHA Safety, Ergonomics of Lifting, Professional Development, Working As a Team, Administration of Hemodialysis Medications, Anemia Management, Mineral Bone Management and Organ Transplantation.

Prerequisite: 18 years of age or older, High School diploma (or equivalent) or official transcript.

Required Textbook: Core Curriculum for the Dialysis Technician: A Comprehensive Review of Hemodialysis, 6th Edition, Medical Education Institute, Inc.

For more information contact:
RShannon@qcc.cuny.edu

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Certified Medical Billing and Coding Specialist Program

This program consists of the following six courses:

First Semester:

Medical Terminology & Body Systems --MBX126- $525-- which is the language used in medical professions;

Electronic Health Records -- MBX-005- $525, which covers regulations that govern the practice of medicine;

Computer Readiness -- MBX-003 --$475 which covers the Microsoft Office Suite of Word, Power Point and Excel.

Second Semester:

CPT Coding (Current Procedural Terminology) -- MBX-103 - $525;

ICD-10 Coding - International Classification of Diseases -- MBX-104- $525;

Medical Billing & Practice Management -- MBX-125- $525, which includes insurance industry terminology and the knowledge of how to correctly code and bill for services rendered using practice management software. The focus of this medical career pathway is the financial health of enterprise or revenue cycle management.

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Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA): NYSED Certification

The increase in longevity and the recent changes in the health care system have created an increased need for educated and skilled Nursing Assistants. This program gives students an excellent opportunity to acquire the necessary occupational skills required for C.N.A.s. The CNA profession is ideal for people seeking flexible hours working in nursing homes, hospitals, doctors' offices and health care facilities. The program includes anatomy and physiology, fundamentals of patient care and clinical experience in a residential health care facility. Screen reader support enabled.

Pre-/Co-requisites:

Basic Cardiac Life Support (AHX-100), also known as CPR

High School Diploma or GED/HSE

US Citizenship or Legal Working Permits.

The following is required prior to the start date of clinical externship:

  1. Copy of physical examination (within the last 6 months);
  2. Updated immunization data: PPD, MMR, Tdap;
  3. COVID card (2-3 vaccinations);
  4. Flu vaccine (current);
  5. Titer vaccinations: Varicella, HepB; and
  6. CPR Certification Card

These documents must be presented to the instructor at the time of in-person skills labs on campus, and then again on the start date of the externship.

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Community English as a Second Language

Whether you need to improve your English for professional, educational or personal reasons, the Community ESL Program at Queensborough Community College has the right class for you. We offer six levels from Basic Beginners to Advanced. Classes are taught by a highly experienced team of instructors eager to have you improve your English skills. Classes are held in classrooms equipped with state-of-the-art technology. In order for us to place you in the proper level, we will ask you to register, pay the tuition, and take a short placement test. More information will be provided regarding the placement test that will be scheduled a few days prior to the start of the class.

Register at:  

Community English as a Second Language - Queensborough Community College Continuing Education (cuny.edu)

Description of Six Levels:

Basic English Level (level 1 of 6)

Students in the Basic English Foundation level will learn to introduce themselves by exchanging greetings and communicating with peers using basic phrases and expressions, describing familiar places and completing simple forms. Students will learn to ask and answer questions about personal details. Writing will include practicing basic sentences in the present tense with an emphasis on spelling and pronunciation. Reading will focus on understanding limited dialogues and asking and answering simple questions.

Possible Textbooks:

StartUp 1

Amazon.com: StartUp Level 1 Student's Book & Interactive eBook with Digital Resources & App: 9780137360116: Pearson Education: Books

Top Notch Fundamentals

Amazon.com: Top Notch Fundamentals Student's Book & eBook with Online Practice, Digital Resources & App: 9780137332304: Saslow, Joan, Ascher, Allen: Books

Beginner English Level (level 2 of 6)

The Beginner class is designed to give students the ability to narrate and inquire about the world around them. Students will work on their basic command of the English language by covering everyday-life events. They will learn to master basic sentence structures using simple tenses, present, past and future in the affirmative and interrogative forms while working toward adding more complex sentences. Reading skills will include identifying the topic and the main ideas, scanning for specific information and summarizing. Speaking skills will incorporate asking and answering questions and participating in role-plays and short discussions on topics related to daily situations such as asking for information and directions, comparing holidays, looking for work and preparing for job interviews. Vocabulary will include words and idiomatic expressions relevant to each topic.

Possible Textbooks:

Start Up 2

Amazon.com: StartUp Level 2 Student's Book & Interactive eBook with Digital Resources & App: 9780137360123: Pearson Education: Books

Top Notch 1

Amazon.com: Top Notch Level 2 Student's Book & eBook with with Online Practice, Digital Resources & App: 9780137332335: Saslow, Joan, Ascher, Allen: Books

Pre-Intermediate Level (level 3 of 6)

Pre-Intermediate students will discuss future plans, habits and routines and learn to summarize and make inferences and predictions on a variety of topics through interactive readings. They will also express agreement or disagreement with an emphasis on emotions, experiences and feelings. Students will write simple stories and link sentences using connectors such as basic subordinations and coordinations. Students will start writing outlines and simple paragraphs. The emphasis is on social communication both face to face or through social media.

Possible Textbooks:

StartUp 3

Amazon.com: StartUp Level 3 Student's Book & Interactive eBook with Digital Resources & App: 9780137360161: Pearson Education: Books

Top Notch 2

Amazon.com: Top Notch Level 2 Student's Book & eBook with with Online Practice, Digital Resources & App: 9780137332335: Saslow, Joan, Ascher, Allen: Books

Intermediate Level (level 4 of 6)

Students in the intermediate level will continue to improve their fluency in the English language with the emphasis on speaking, listening, reading and writing. Students will participate in group discussions, role-plays and in-class presentations on a wide range of topics from different media such as newspaper articles, short stories, videos and songs. The emphasis will be on exchanging ideas and expressing opinions. Reading and writing skills will focus on making inferences, developing critical thinking, organizing information and writing short paragraphs. Grammar will focus on more complex sentence structures with compound words, simple and perfect tenses and proper spelling while increasing vocabulary through reading materials from the assigned textbook.

Possible Textbooks:

Start Up 4

Amazon.com: StartUp Level 4 Student's Book & Interactive eBook with Digital Resources & App: 9780137360192: Pearson Education: Books

Top Notch 3

Amazon.com: Top Notch Level 3 Student's Book & eBook with with Online Practice, Digital Resources & App: 9780137332342: Saslow, Joan, Ascher, Allen: Books

Start Up 5

Amazon.com: StartUp Level 5 Student's Book & Interactive eBook with Digital Resources & App: 9780137360208: Pearson Education: Books

Upper-Intermediate (level 5 of 6)

The Upper Intermediate class is designed to increase the student's confidence in the language by focusing on all skills; speaking, listening, reading and writing. Students will explore concrete and abstract topics and develop language flexibility for social, academic and professional needs by getting involved in group discussions, giving presentations and practicing writing with at least two types of essays. Students will also work toward mastering advanced grammar and syntax by expressing ideas using a wide variety of connectors for more complex sentences

Possible Textbooks:

Start Up 6

Amazon.com: StartUp Level 6 Student's Book & Interactive eBook with Digital Resources & App: 9780137360239: Pearson Education: Books

Start Up 7

Amazon.com: StartUp Level 7 Student's Book & Interactive eBook with Digital Resources & App: 9780137360253: Pearson Education: Books

Summit 1

Amazon.com: Summit Level 1 Student's Book & eBook with Digital Resources & App: 9780137332267: Saslow, Joan, Ascher, Allen: Books

Low-Advanced Level (level 6 of 6)

The advanced course is designed to give the opportunity to students who completed the previous five levels to continue improving their fluency in the English language with an emphasis on speaking and writing. Students will participate in group discussions and oral presentations on a variety of current events and topics. These activities will give the students the chance to improve confidence in expressing themselves utilizing proper documentation, targeted vocabulary and advanced grammar to convince an audience. Writing skills will expand beyond the short essay with the production of complex papers using multiple transition signals and more complex sentences. Students will also learn to organize their thoughts using an outline and do research on the internet to support their topic development.

Possible Textbooks:

Start Up 8

Amazon.com: StartUp 8, Student Book: 9780134684239: Pearson Education: Books

Summit 2

Amazon.com: Summit Level 2 Student's Book & eBook with Digital Resources & App: 9780137332281: Saslow, Joan, Ascher, Allen: Books

For more information contact CUNY Language Immersion Program (CLIP) at 718-281-5460 or CLIP@qcc.cuny.edu

Location: English Language and Literacy Programs is located in the Science Building in Room 216.

Map of Campus: Map of the Campus (cuny.edu)

Mandatory Placement Test to Determine Your Level:

4:00pm in Science Building, room 216 on 8/26, 8/28, 9/4, 9/9, and 9/11 

Please bring a pen or pencil!

Please select a date and email cprato@qcc.cuny.edu with your preference.

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Community Swimming

A supervised recreational swimming program. Registration invoice for Community Swim (PEX287) required for entrance to the pool. Children under 15 must be accompanied in the pool by an adult. Ages 15-18 must have adult supervision.

Registration: https://ce.cuny.edu/qccconted/searchResults.cfm?couID=9729

Pool hours for Fall24 are:

09/12/24 - 11/24/24

Mondays from 6pm-8pm shared pool (3 lanes), 8 pm-9:45pm (all lanes)

Tuesday: 7:45 pm - 9:45 pm ONLY

Thursday: 7:45 pm - 9:45 pm ONLY

Friday: 2:00pm - 5:00pm, 7:45pm - 9:45PM

and Saturdays and Sundays from 2-4:45 pm.

Skip dates: 10/03, 10/04, 10/11 - 10/14

Note: No make-up date for unanticipated facilities and/or weather condition closures.

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Dental Assistant

The Dental Assistant program prepares students for entry-level positions in one of the fastest growing healthcare professions. With the national increase in healthcare-related services, and the national shortage of healthcare professionals, the need for dental assistants is growing substantially. With a growing workforce over 300,000 strong, a career in dental assisting ranks as the fourth fastest growing occupation in the healthcare technician field.

The program prepares learners for entry-level positions as a chair-side dental assistant. This program covers the history of dentistry, introduction to the dental office, the legal aspects of dentistry, introduction to oral anatomy, dental operatory, introduction to tooth structure (primary and permanent teeth), the oral cavity; and other areas. The purpose of this program is to familiarize learners with all areas of administrative and clinical dental assisting focusing on the responsibilities required to function as an assistant in a dental practice.

Requirements: High School Diploma or GED

Program Details

  • Hybrid Program
  • 60-Hour Schedule
  • Hands-On Labs
  • eBooks & Digital Materials Included
  • Laptops Available
  • National Certification Opportunity
  • Certificate of Completion
  • Clinical Externship Opportunity

Optional Volunteer Externship Opportunity

Learners who complete this program are eligible to participate in an optional volunteer externship opportunity with a local company/agency/organization whose work aligns with this area of study in order to gain valuable hands-on experience. As learners progress through their eLearning program, an Externship Coordinator will reach out to coordinate placement.

Note: Additional documentation including health records, immunizations, drug-screening, criminal background checks, etc. may be required by the externship facility.

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Dialysis Technician

As kidney failure continues to be a growing national health problem, kidney disease is driving the growing demand for well-trained dialysis technicians. Dialysis technicians are employed in hospitals, outpatient clinics, and other medical facilities. While most technician training has historically been done "on-the-job," today's healthcare employers are seeking well-trained technicians who possess the necessary knowledge and skills to fill this growing number of positions.

This program provides learners the knowledge and skills needed to perform the duties required of dialysis technicians. Under the supervision of physicians and registered nurses, dialysis technicians operate kidney dialysis machines, prepare dialyzer reprocessing and delivery systems, as well as maintain and repair equipment. Furthermore, technicians work with patients during dialysis procedures and monitor and record vital signs, as well as administer local anesthetics and drugs as needed. Dialysis technicians must assess patients for any complications that occur during the procedure and be ready to take the necessary emergency measures, including administering oxygen or performing basic cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Additionally, they may also be involved in the training of patients for at-home dialysis treatment and providing the emotional support patients need for self-care.

Program Objectives

After completing this program, learners will be able to:

  • Explain basic chemistry of body fluids, renal physiology, and the pathology of renal failure
  • Explain the principles of hemodialysis including the dialysate, dialyzer, delivery system, and water treatment for dialysis
  • Explain the safety procedures in performing the tasks assigned to the dialysis technician
  • Identify specific supplies, equipment, and medications used in selected dialysis procedures
  • Explain the precautions and guidelines in performing the preparation, assessment, monitoring, and care of a dialysis patient
  • Define quality of care, and explain the impact of medical care on a patient when quality and safety are compromised in dialysis procedures
  • Describe dialysis personnel in terms of team members and roles, treatment and intervention skills, related professional organizations, and historical leaders

Certification Opportunities

After completing this program, learners will have the opportunity to take the leading national/industry-recognized certification exam(s) essential to entry-level employment in this fast-growing field.

National Workforce Career Association (NWCA) Certified Dialysis Technician Associate (CDTA)

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EKG Technician

Pre-/Co-Requisite:

AHX-100 Basic Cardiac Life Support (CPR)

*or valid AHA certification in this courses.

Introduction to cardiac anatomy and terminology, recognition of cardiac emergencies, obtaining 12-lead ECG or EKG tracing and basic rhythm interpretation.

EKG technicians are in demand! EKG technicians work in physician's offices, hospitals, clinics, and other healthcare facilities and organizations. EKG technicians also work for insurance companies to provide data for health and life insurance policies. Similar to other growing healthcare professions, the demand for EKG technicians is expected to continue to grow substantially.

This program covers topics and processes critical to conducting and interpreting electrocardiograms (EKGs). To begin, learners will review the anatomy and physiology of the heart. From there, learners will go on to explore the technology used such as the EKG machine. Next, participants will learn how to interpret a rhythm strip. And finally, learners will discover the details of a myocardial infarction. Successful completion of this program will help prepare learners to perform the role of EKG technician.

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HSE/GED Preparation for Adults: High School Equivalency Diploma

This course will help you analyze your strengths and weaknesses, so you can focus your studying on the areas that you need most. You will get the basics of what you need to know to succeed on the four GED© test modules: Reasoning Through Language Arts, Social Studies, Science, and Mathematical Reasoning.

Some GED© Testing Centers require proof that you have passed a GED© test preparation course or the official practice tests before you can take the official GED© tests. Before enrolling in this course, please check with the official GED© Testing Center where you intend to take your tests to make sure that this course will meet their requirements. Not all states use the GED© test as their test for high school equivalency diploma.

Requirements

Prerequisites:

You should have the ability to read and write the English language at a high-school level. You should also be able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers. If you are testing in the United States, you should have an understanding of the English measurement system. If you're testing in Canada, you should be familiar with the metric system. Additionally, you must be 18 years of age to take the GED© exam or request an age waiver from the test center.

Requirements:

Hardware Requirements:

  • This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.

Software Requirements:

Other:

  • Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:

The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

Registration is at:

https://www.ed2go.com/qccce/online-courses/ged-preparation/

Enrollment Options:

Instructor-Led 6 Weeks Access Course Code: ged

Study online with instructor-moderated discussion boards.

New classes start every month

Self-Paced 3 Months Access Course Code: T9311

No instructor. Course begins when you enroll.

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Medical Assisting Administrative Procedures

Pre or Corequisite:

  • MBX126-Medical Terminology & Body Systems
  • MBX005-Electronic Health Records, E.H.R.
  • MBX003-Computer Readiness Course

This course will be taught 100% remote via distance learning. We use a variety of modalities such as Zoom, Edmodo, McGraw Hill Connect, chat tools, email, and others.

The objective of the MAAP course is to supplement the Certified Clinical Medical Assisting (CCMA) program and round out students administrative assisting skills required for the NHA CCMA certifying examination. Students in the CCMA program will learn the concepts needed to function as both clinical and administrative medical assistants. However, this course will focus entirely on the administrative functions of medical assisting. Topics covered include the basics of professionalism, communication skills, legal and ethical issues, health insurance, practice management and an introduction to basic medical coding. The focus of this course is the day-to-day operation of the medical office: telephone techniques, scheduling appointments, use of technology in the medical office, and management of practice finances. This program is intended to provide students with a well-rounded introduction to medical administration so that a student can gain the necessary skills required to obtain a medical office assistant position or supplement a clinical medical assisting position. Upon successful completion of this program, the student will be prepared to sit for the National Health career Association (NHA) Certified Clinical Medical Assisting (CCMA) examination.

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Personal Trainer Certification Course

Hybrid (Virtual lectures + In-person practical skills labs)

Unlock Your Fitness Career with Expert Training!

Are you passionate about fitness and ready to turn your enthusiasm into a rewarding profession? Enroll in our Personal Trainer Certification Course today and set yourself on the path to success.

Why Choose Our Program?

· Hybrid Learning Experience: Enjoy the flexibility of virtual LIVE lectures combined with the only in-person practical skill labs in the industry.

· Comprehensive Curriculum: Dive deep into 15 hours of essential topics, including anatomy, exercise physiology, kinesiology, biomechanics, and nutrition.

· Hands-On Training: Master assessing clients, stretching, warm-ups/cool-downs, exercise analysis, and program design through practical skill labs.

· NCCA Accredited: This certification is recognized for 3 college credits towards a degree, ensuring your education is valuable and respected.

· National Test Vouchers Included: Save $450 with included national test vouchers and gain extra access to our online video-enhanced CPT course at no additional cost.

· Career Support: Benefit from our 30-hour optional employer internship, helping you step into jobs that highly value our unique certification.

· The Certified Personal Trainer qualified with 2 other certifications to acquire the MASTER TRAINER Certificate!

Ready to Take the Next Step?

Turn your fitness passion into a professional career. Our expert-led program equips you with the knowledge and hands-on experience needed to thrive in the field. Do not miss this opportunity to excel.

Enroll Now: Secure your spot and begin your journey toward becoming a Certified Personal Trainer. For more information and to enroll, contact us at (718) 631-6343.

Required Textbook: (Sold Separately)

Title: Fitness Professional's Handbook 8th Edition With HKPropel Access ISBN: 9781718217829

List price: $109.00. The links to purchase are the following: Paperback: https://us.humankinetics.com/products/fitness-professionals-handbook-8th-edition-with-hkpropel-access/?rfsn=5664876.daaee25

E-book: https://us.humankinetics.com/products/fitness-professionals-handbook-8th-edition-ebook-with-hkpropel-access/?rfsn=5664876.daaee25

Schedule:

Saturdays 

February 1 – March 1, 2025

Virtual lectures 9:00am – 12:00noon

In-person practical skill labs 1:00pm – 4:00pm (BLINK FITNESS in Bayside, NY)

Must arrive at the gym for skills lab by 1:00pm

BYE study weekend – March 8. 2025

National Exam date – March 15, 2024 (written exam 9:00am – 11:00am; practical exam 12:00noon – 5:00pm)

Fee: $875 (payment plan is available)

No Refunds Once Course Starts.

Discounts not Applicable for this Program.

REGISTER HERE: Certified Personal Trainer Course - Queensborough Community College - – W.I.T.S (witseducation.com)

FREE INFORMATION Webinar 2025

Please register for Learn About Being a Nationally Certified Personal Trainer & Health Coach! on Jan 6, 2025 6:30pm at: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6332195657777368410

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

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Pharmacy Technician

The need for Pharmacy Technicians continues to grow with demand expected to increase substantially through 2024. Technicians work under the supervision of a registered pharmacist in hospitals, home infusion pharmacies, community pharmacies and other healthcare settings. This high demand for pharmacy technicians is the result of a multitude of factors including the constant availability of new drugs, the national shortage of registered pharmacists, the establishment of certified pharmacy technicians, and the aging population. Approximately 400,000 technicians will be employed by the year 2024 to meet our nation's growing healthcare demands.

This comprehensive course will prepare learners to enter the pharmacy field and take the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board's PTCB exam. Content includes pharmacy medical terminology, reading and interpreting prescriptions and defining generic and brand names drugs and much, much more. This program will prepare students to enter the pharmacy field and to pursue certification including the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board's PTCB exam.

Requirements: High School Diploma or GED

Program Details

  • Hybrid Program
  • 50-Hour Schedule
  • Hands-On Labs
  • eBooks & Digital Materials Included
  • Laptops Available
  • National Certification Opportunity
  • Certificate of Completion
  • Clinical Externship Opportunity

Optional Volunteer Externship Opportunity

Learners who complete this program are eligible to participate in an optional volunteer externship opportunity with a local company/agency/organization whose work aligns with this area of study in order to gain valuable hands-on experience. As learners progress through their eLearning program, an Externship Coordinator will reach out to coordinate placement.

Note: Additional documentation including health records, immunizations, drug-screening, criminal background checks, etc. may be required by the externship facility.

Register at:

https://qcccuny.edu2.com/product/5108/pharmacy-technician

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Phlebotomy Technician

Pre-/Co-Requisites

AHX-100 Basic Cardiac Life Support (CPR)

or valid AHA certification in this course.

Obtain the introductory skills to secure an entry-level position. Learn various methods of blood collection through venipuncture, capillary puncture and, existing intravascular devices. Emphasizes use of anticoagulants, the order of draw and, procedures for obtaining and processing specimens. Safety considerations for all health care professionals and patients discussed. Registrants should purchase stethoscope, B/P cuff and non-latex gloves.

The phlebotomist is a vital member of the clinical laboratory team, whose main function is to obtain patient's blood specimens by venipuncture and micro-collection for testing purposes. Phlebotomists are employed throughout the healthcare system including in hospitals, neighborhood health centers, medical group practices, HMO's, public health facilities, veteran hospitals, insurance carriers, and in other healthcare settings. The demand for phlebotomy technicians has increased substantially with the overall complexity of healthcare services and the risks of infectious disease. Current healthcare industry experts predict a 15% increase in phlebotomy jobs by 2024.

This program prepares learners to collect blood specimens from clients for the purpose of laboratory analysis. Learners will become familiar with all aspects of blood collection and will review the skills needed to perform venipunctures safely. Topics in this course include medical terminology, related anatomy and physiology, blood collection procedures, and procedures for collection of other types of specimens within the scope of practice of the phlebotomist.

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Prompt Engineering for ChatGPT: A Beginner's Course

Course Title: Prompt Engineering for ChatGPT: A Beginner's Course

This course is designed for adults who are new to using ChatGPT. Participants will learn the fundamentals of prompt engineering, enabling them to craft effective and engaging prompts to communicate with AI systems. The curriculum covers the basics of natural language processing (NLP), the pivotal role of prompts in AI interactions, and includes practical exercises to build proficiency. We will explore real-world use cases of ChatGPT in various domains such as work, education, and daily activities. By the end of the course, participants will have created a personalized prompt portfolio tailored to their industry and individual needs, shared experiences and insights with peers, and gained confidence in leveraging AI tools for diverse applications.

Objectives

  • Develop personalized documentation of prompt patterns for future use
  • Engage in peer discussions to share ideas and applications
  • Apply prompt engineering to effectively work with large language models like ChatGPT
  • Use prompt patterns to tap into powerful capabilities within large language models
  • Create complex prompt-based applications for life, business, or education

Activities

  • Documentation: Students will document each pattern and technique learned during the course, creating a personalized go-to guide.
  • Discussion Board: Weekly discussion board participation to share ideas, applications, and experiences with prompt engineering.
  • Peer Feedback: Engage in collaborative problem-solving and provide feedback to peers.
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Site Safety Training (SST)/ OSHA

In New York City, Local Law 196 of 2017 (LL196) requires that workers and supervisors receive safety training if their sites designate a construction supervisor, site safety coordinator, or site safety manager. Once fully phased-in on March 1, 2021, this law mandates that workers at certain worksites receive 40 hours of safety training.

  • OSHA 30-Hour Training
  • Fall Prevention 8-Hour Course
  • Drugs and Alcohol Awareness 2-Hour Course

OSHA 30-Hour Training

The OSHA 30-Hour Construction course enables participants to recognize, avoid, abate, and prevent construction workplace safety and health hazards. Course topics include:

· Introduction to OSHA

· Managing Safety and Health

· Focus Four (Stuck-by/ Caught in between / Electrocution and Falls)

· Hazard Assessment

· Stairs and Ladders

· Hands and power Tools

· Materials handling and storage

· Worksite Exposure

· Excavations

· Cranes and rigging

· Ergonomics

· Concrete and Masonry

· Welding and Cutting

· Fire hazards, prevention, and emergency response

· Activities causing MSD and RMD injuries and illnesses (Ergonomics)

· How to select and use personal protective equipment (PPE)

· Scaffolds

Fall Prevention 8-Hour Course

Each year, thousands of construction workers are injured on the job due to falls. To help reduce these incidents and enhance job site safety, New York City’s Department of Buildings (NYC DOB) created additional fall hazard standards to supplement those established by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). 8-Hour Fall Prevention for Construction course provides extensive training on fall hazard identification, evaluation, prevention, and more to adhere to all federal and NYC Local Law 196 regulations regarding worksite falls.

NOTICE: New York City Local Law 196 (LL196) of 2017 specifies that, as part of the course requirements for 8-Hour Fall Prevention, trainees demonstrate wearing generic fall protection equipment.

Our training program is approved by the NYC Department of Buildings to satisfy the Site Safety Training (SST) requirements. However, we recommend that employees work with their employers to ensure that trainees taking this course have the opportunity to put on, take off, and safely use the protective equipment required for use on the job, learn about other project specific fall protection and ask questions specific to the project.

8-Hour Fall Prevention course covers a broad range of construction site safety topics related to fall hazards, prevention, training, and more. Course topics include:

· Relevant terminology, definitions, and regulations

· OSHA standards

· S. and NYC fall statistics

· How to recognize, evaluate, and prevent fall hazards

· Fall prevention evaluation and mitigation methodology

· Hierarchy of controls

· Fall protection decision-making and control strategy selection

· The role of the Competent Person and Qualified Person in fall protection

· Competent Person and Qualified Person designation, requirements, and responsibilities

· Slips, trips, and falls

· Fall hazard recognition

· Platforms and devices

· Excavation, trench, and truck fall hazards

· Anchorage

· Controlled Access Zone (CAZ)

· Personal protective equipment (PPE) – selection, inspection, maintenance

· Positioning device systems

· Rope grab

· Safety monitoring systems

· Walking-working surfaces and work areas

· Fall hazard and rescue methods

· 100% fall protection program guidelines and methods

· How to use tailgate meetings and toolbox talks

· Task safety considerations

· Promoting a safety culture of caring

Drugs and Alcohol Awareness 2-Hour Course

Drug and alcohol use in the workplace creates a dangerous situation not just for employees struggling with substance abuse, but for their coworkers and management as well. 2-Hour Drugs and Alcohol Awareness course prepares participants to better understand signs of drug and alcohol abuse at work, how to address these issues, and workplace strategies for prevention.

2-Hour Drugs and Alcohol Awareness course addresses a wide range of important topics in drug and alcohol abuse awareness, including:

· Drug and alcohol use in the construction industry

· Adverse effects of drugs and alcohol

· Problems caused by substance dependency

· Substance use disorders (SUDs)

· Recognition, avoidance, and prevention

· Commonly used drugs

· Alcohol

· The science of addiction

· Drug and alcohol abuse prevention and control

· Adverse synergistic effects

· Impact of chemical dependency on the lives of coworkers, family members, and others

· Ways to avoid the influence of drugs and alcohol while working

Professional Development
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Sterile Processing Technician

Sterile Processing Technician (Voucher Included)

Prepare for a career as a Sterile Processing Technician (SPT). This immersive course will train you to work as an SPT and prepare you for the Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) certification from the HSPA.

Register through ED2GO:

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Overview

Sterile Processing Technicians (SPT), also known as Central Service Technicians, play a critical role in preventing infection by sterilizing, cleaning, processing, assembling, storing, and distributing medical supplies. This online sterile processing technician certification course will train you to work as an SPT and prepares you for the Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) certification offered by the Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA). This course also includes a voucher which is prepaid access to sit for the certification exam upon eligibility.

With the support of an instructor, you will learn all the necessary steps required to perform the duties and tasks of an SPT. In this sterile processing technician training course, you will learn the details and expectations within the concepts of the role and gain proficiency in understanding the step-by-step requirements of the sterilization process.

The course also includes an opportunity to participate in an clinical experience.

Disclaimer: To qualify for the clinical experience application process, students must complete the online course successfully and have account balances up to date (at a minimum). Going through the clinical experience application process does not guarantee a placement. However, affiliated partnerships increase the likelihood of finding a site that matches student needs. COVID may be affecting the capacity of availability in your area.

Health and Allied Services
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Sterile Processing Technician hybrid

Register at: https://qcccuny.edu2.com/product/5120/sterile-processing-technician

Program Description

Entry-Level

Clinical Practice2-4Months

Sterile Processing Technicians usually work in hospitals, day surgery clinics and other health care settings. Under direct supervision, the surgical technicians are members of the operating room team that most commonly includes surgeons, anesthesiologists, and circulating nurses. Before an operation, surgical technicians help prepare the operating room by setting up surgical instruments and equipment, sterile drapes, and sterile solutions. They assemble both sterile and non-sterile equipment, as well as adjust and check to ensure all equipment is working properly.

This course will cover the surgical technician's role beginning from pre-op preparation, during the operative procedure and finish with post-operative room break down.

Program Objectives

After completing this program, learners will be able to:

  • Discuss the legal and ethical issues of surgical technology
  • Understand the scope of practice, risk management and liability issues
  • Knowledge and practice of the asepsis and sterile technique
  • Practice of safe patient care and safe surgical practices
  • Discuss blood-borne pathogens related to the surgical environment
  • Recognize specific drug classifications and their characteristics
  • Discuss the various types of suture and each application
  • Recognize basic surgical instruments and discuss their application
  • Describe preoperative routines
  • Discuss and demonstrate the principle of surgical positioning and draping
  • Demonstrate appropriate technique for gowning and gloving of self and other team members
  • Knowledge of instrument set ups required by a variety of surgical procedures
  • Identify basic instruments by type, function, and name
  • Identify and prepare supplies used in the OR
  • Identify the basic organizational structures of the human body and the function of the body systems as they apply to surgery

Certification Opportunities

After completing this program, learners will have the opportunity to take the leading national/industry-recognized certification exam(s) essential to entry-level employment in this fast-growing field.

Certification Requirements:

Full CRCST Certification

  • Provide 400 hours of hands-on experience during the previous five years, preceding the application.

Provisional CRCST Certification

  • Provide 400 hours of hands-on experience within six months of passing the certification exam.

Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST)


Optional Volunteer Externship Opportunity

Learners who complete this program are eligible to participate in an optional volunteer externship opportunity with a local company/agency/organization whose work aligns with this area of study in order to gain valuable hands-on experience. As learners progress through their eLearning program, an Externship Coordinator will reach out to coordinate placement.

Note: Additional documentation including health records, immunizations, drug-screening, criminal background checks, etc. may be required by the externship facility.

Health and Allied Services