Health & Allied Services
COURSES

Pre-/Co-Requisite:

This course provides students with hands-on skill building exercises utilizing an Electronic Health Record (EHR) from SpringCharts. Attention is directed at clinical data entry and documentation review of patient medical and surgical history, Hx and PE, ROS, progress notes, Op report, lab test results, prescriptions and more.

An ER Tech provides technical support to MDs and RNs to optimize patient care. The ER Tech assists the MDs and RNs by performing Phlebotomy and IV stats, performing 12-lead EKGs, transporting patients to other departments, performs wound care, obtains lab specimens, documents all care/procedures provided, and performs other responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements: Registrants must have AHA/BLS certification current before beginning program and upon completion of program. Students will be required to meet with Program Coordinator once per semester to asses progress towards completion of program/ HS Diploma or equivalent required.

To earn the certificate, the following courses must be successfully completed:

First Semester:

• AHA/BLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support (AHX100) $155
• Medical Terminology & Body Systems(MBX 126) $475
• EKG Tech (AHX170) $1,310
• Phlebotomy Tech (AHX171) $2,199
• IV Tech (AHX172) $465

Second Semester:

• Emergency Medical Technician (EMT): (AHX110) $1,415

You can register for these classes as you go or call the office at 718-631-6343 to enroll in the program!

CPR (AHX 100) is not a pre-requisite but is highly recommended.

This course covers all techniques and operational aspects of an EMT. Demonstration, practice, and clinical observation are integrated with free online FEMA classes.

Certifications provided by NYS Bureau of EMS. Students will be required to pay a separate registration fee on FISDAP on line EMS scheduler to arrange clinical rotations.

Please refer to NYS DOH bureau of EMS website for requirements for certification,

Focus on diagnostic coding through use of the International Classification of Diseases, Clinical Modification (CMS) Procedure Coding (PCS) systems. Course completion in conjunction with the CPT(Current Procedural Terminology - MBX103) coding course enables obtaining maximum reimbursements on claims.

Licensing Certification

Required In health-care practice for RN's, LPN's, MD's and PA's

NYS-mandated training for renewing health-care licenses. Approved by the NYS Department of Education, this course covers Department of Health policy on H.I.V. and Hepatitis B. and Board of Regents and Dept. of Health regulations on professional conduct.

This program is intended to provide the necessary skills to safely perform IV therapy. Professionals providing IV therapy must continually keep current as IV Therapy continues to change. During this course, students will receive instruction on performing IV therapy with a focus on anatomy and physiology, asepsis, the equipment and supplies necessary, review of drug calculations, pharmacology as it relates to IV therapy, and the practice of starting and running an IV.

This class is appropriate for Phlebotomists, RN’s, LPN’s and other caregivers looking to enhance and or refresh their IV Therapy skills. The program includes both hands-on lecture and classroom labs. There is no clinical externship or national certification objective included with this program. The purpose of this program is to prepare learners to assist physicians by performing functions related to the clinical aspects of a medical facility.

Program Objectives

After completing this program, learners will be able to:

• Legal Issues in IV Therapy
• Anatomy and Physiology
• Site Selection and Device Placement
• Infection Control and Safety Specific to IV Therapy
• Set Up, Short Peripheral Insertion and Removal of Device
• Pre-Insertion
• Equipment Determination
• IV Bag and Administration Set Preparation
• Insertion Procedure
• Therapy Discontinuation
• Assessment and Documentation
• Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
• pH, Osmolality and Incompatibilities of Solutions and Medications
• Reading a Medication Order
• Withdrawing Medication from a Vial
• Injection of Medication into an IV Port
• Flushing Protocols
• Fluid Regulation
• Complications
• General Blood Product Administration

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.

Learn the fundamentals of Medical Office Billing with the hands-on management of a medical practice using the Medisoft Advanced Patient Accounting software. Simulate an on-the-job setting with an in-depth look into the business practices of a successful medical practice. Topics include: setting up and managing a medical practice, using the universal coding system to prepare medical claims to third-party payers, government and insurance regulations, maintaining good patient medical and financial records. To fully prepare the student for successful and professional marketing objectives, this course continues with additional focus on the challenges of the job interview and establishing a top-notch resume and effective cover letter, along with follow-up procedures for job interviews and salary negotiation.

Pre-requisites:

• Medical Terminology & Body Systems (MBX126)
• Electronic Health Record (MBX-005)

Co-requisites:

• CPT - Current Procedural Terminology (MBX103)
• ICD - 10 Coding - International Classification of Diseases(MBX104)

This is the foundational course to learn the language of medicine, using word parts and the basics of anatomy and physiology to understand the most common diseases, treatments, procedures, and acceptable abbreviations.

Patient Care Technicians are multi-disciplinary technical workers trained to provide basic nursing assistant care as well as other skilled functions. Hospitals, Nursing Homes, Clinics, Labs and doctors' Offices all employ Patient Care Technicians.

The disciplines included in the program at Queensborough Community College include six core competencies:

• CPR- Basic Cardiac Life Support(AHX100) $155
• Medical Terminology & Body Systems (MBX 126) $475 (Pre-requisite for EKG and Phlebotomy)
• EKG Technician(AHX170) $1,310
• Phlebotomy Technician(AHX171) $2,199
• Certified Nursing Assistant (NUX200) $1,215

After completing the program students can take the certification exam from the NHA and become a Certified Patient Care Technician (CPCT).

You can register for these classes as you go or call the office at 718-631-6343 to enroll in the Program!

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.

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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.

As part of this program, Learners will complete the following hands-on labs and activities:

• Donning and Doffing Medical Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Donning and Doffing Isolation PPE
• Preparing for the Patient Encounter
• Performing Hand Hygiene
• Performing Required Steps in Patient Identification
• Using a Tourniquet, Palpating the Vein, and Using a Venoscope
• Decontaminating a Puncture Site
• Performing Venipuncture with the Syringe Method
• Performing Venipuncture with a Winged Infusion/Butterfly Set
• Performing Venipuncture with the Evacuated Tube Method
• Performing Microcollection Procedures
• Performing Capillary Blood Collection Procedures
• Performing a Blood Smear for Microscopic Slides
• Performing a Heal Stick Procedure
• Performing Procedures for Capillary Blood Collection
• Performing Radial ABG Procedure
• Taking Vital Sign Measurements

After completing this program, learners will be able to:

• Explain the steps in selected specimen collection procedures performed by the phlebotomy technician
• Explain the safety procedures in the healthcare setting and specifically in performing specimen collection procedures
• Identify specific supplies and equipment used in selected specimen collection procedures
• Explain precautions and guidelines when collecting specimens in special populations such as pediatrics and geriatrics
• Define quality of care and explain the impact on patient medical care when quality and safety are compromised in phlebotomy procedures
• Describe the anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, and medical terminology associated with phlebotomy
• Describe the requirements of the successful phlebotomy career including desired character traits, training and education, roles and responsibilities
• Explain how phlebotomists communicate with others in the healthcare setting verbally, nonverbally, within the health record, and using computer systems
• Identify common legal issues, ethical issues, and regulatory issues commonly impacting the phlebotomist

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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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.

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