Health Careers. Health Career Orientation Attendance is required to be able to register for the programs.

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1 Odessa College Continuing Education Immunization Policy for the following Health Career Programs: Certified Nurse Aide, Dental Assistant, Medication Aide, Pharmacy Technician, and Phlebotomy Technician To protect our student s health and the health of patients, OC Continuing Education has implemented a system of required immunizations for all healthcare students in direct patient contact. Students must have the following immunizations prior to registering for any of the programs listed above. Students will be immediately withdrawn, with no refund issued, if found to have falsified information. Hepatitis B (series of three shots) entire series or positive titer* must be completed prior to registration Certified Nurse Aide students ONLY are required to have a titer* drawn if the third Hepatitis B shot is within two months of the program start date Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) born before 1957 one dose or positive titer* is required, born in or after 1957 two doses one month apart or positive titer* -OR INDIVIDUALLY- Measles born in or after 1957 two doses one month apart administered since January 1, 1968 or positive titer* is required Mumps born in or after 1957 one dose or positive titer* is required Rubella one dose or positive titer* is required Tetanus/Diptheria/Pertussis (Tdap) one dose within the past 10 years is required Tuberculin Skin Test (TB) negative reading within 12 months of course completion date or chest x-ray within the last two years is required Varicella (Chicken Pox) two doses unless first dose is prior to age 13, report of a positive titer*, or documented date of illness is required *A titer refers to the amount of antibodies found in a patient s blood. Antibody titers can indicate immunities to diseases. Immunization fees are the responsibility of the student. Student must submit acceptable documentation that shows proof of current immunizations and/or titers. Additional Requirements High School Diploma, GED, or college transcript (except CNA and Medical Office Skills) Valid Driver s License or photo ID and Social Security card Reading requirement of 70 or better Influenza Vaccine one dose within the past year is required for the following programs: Certified Nurse Aide, Pharmacy Technician, and Phlebotomy Technician Bacterial Meningitis Massage Therapy students under the age of 30 are required to have one dose prior to registering for course Criminal Background Check provided by Odessa College Students are encouraged to obtain personal health insurance. Phlebotomy students are required to obtain current personal health insurance for both the classroom and clinical portion of the program. It is the responsibility of the students to obtain and purchase health insurance. Odessa College will not be responsible for any injuries sustained by the student during classroom or clinical site. A possible source of student insurance is Health Career Orientation Attendance is required to be able to register for the programs. This monthly orientation informs potential students about the pre-requisites for each health careers program. Orientations are located in Saulsbury Center, in the Electronic Technology Building, from 6:30-7:30pm. NUA Aug 7 W NUA Sep 4 W NUA Oct 2 W NUA Nov 6 W NUA Dec 4 W NUA Jan 8 W 6

2 HIPAA and CPR Most Health Career programs require that students complete and. Students learn how the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) Privacy and Security Rules protects the privacy of individually identifiable health information. HIPAA training is required for the majority of healthcare workers. This American Heart Association Healthcare Provider course includes one-and two-man CPR for healthcare students and healthcare professionals. Course includes lifesaving skills of respiratory (choking and near-drowning) and cardiac emergencies involving adults, children and infants. Certified Nurse Aide Program 112 Hours, 11.2 CEU s, $569 A fast growing medical career with emphasis on rehabilitation and long-term care needs of an increasing elderly population. NURA 1001: Certified Nurse Aide Applications NURA 1060: Certified Nurse Aide Clinical bookstore. Instructors: M. Thomas and P. Duncan. Classes are held in CT 222. Certified Nurse Aide Clinical 40 Hours, 4 CEU s A health-related, work-based, learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the instructor. Students are assigned four 10-hour days out of the eight scheduled clinical days. Students will be required to travel to a clinical affiliated site. NURA Aug M-Th 8:30am-3:30pm CT 222 EMSP Aug 16 F 8am-5pm CT 222 COU Aug 12 Online NURA Aug 30, F 6:30am-5:30pm Sept 3-6, 9-11 T-F, M-W NURA Sept 23-Oct 22 M-Th 8am-12pm CT 222 EMSP Sept 27 F 8am-5pm CT 222 COU Sept 23 Online NURA Oct 23-Nov 1 W-F, M-F 6:30am-5:30pm NURA Nov 11-Dec 3 M-Th 8:30am-12:30pm CT 222 EMSP Nov 15 F 8am-5pm CT 222 COU Nov 11 Online NURA Dec 4-13 W-F, M-F 6:30am-5:30pm NURA Sept 9-Nov 5 M-W 6-9pm CT 222 EMSP Sept TW 6-10pm CT 222 COU Sept 9 Online NURA Nov 8-11, F-M 6:30am-5:30pm Spanish for Nursing 16 Hours, 1.6 CEU s This class prepares non-spanish-speaking nurses to provide medical care and attention to Spanish-speaking patients in medical office settings and in hospitals. In addition to workplace Spanish language, this class provides trans-cultural training for nurses and future nurses. Emphasis is placed on enhancing quality of patient care. No prior knowledge of Spanish is necessary. Instructor: K. Ortiz. Textbook included. SPNL Nov 4-7 M-Th 6-10pm DH 109 $123 Certified Nurse Aide Applications 72 Hours, 7.2 CEU s Course provides students with the knowledge, skills, and abilities essential to provide basic care to residents of long-term care facilities. Topics include residents rights, communication, safety, observation, reporting, and assisting residents in maintaining basic comfort and safety. Register for classes early! Some classes fill early, so please register at least three business days prior to the class start to help assure your place in class. See page 23 for registration options. Medication Aide Renewal 7 hours,.7 CEU s This course fulfills the annual renewal requirements for Certified Medication Aides according to specifications of the Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services. Check your permit for expiration dates. Finishing this class is only the first step in the renewal process! YOU CANNOT CONTINUE TO WORK WITH AN EXPIRED PERMIT. Instructors: V. Rutherford and P. Duncan. NURA Oct 16 W 8:30am-4:30pm CT 230 $56 NURA Dec 4 W 8:30am-4:30pm CT 230 $56 Medication Aide Program 140 hours, 14 CEU s, $430 State approved class. Learn the preparation and administration of designated medications and responsibilities associated with such administration. Students must be employed in a long-term care facility. bookstore. Instructors: M. Thomas and V. Rutherford. Classes are held in DH 208. NURA Sept 10-Jan 15 TW 6-10pm DH 208 7

3 Phlebotomy Technician Program 210 Hours, 21 CEU s, $697 This program prepares students for a career as a phlebotomist. After completion of the program, students will be prepared to take the ASCP National examination for Phlebotomy Technicians. Payment plans available. PLAB 1023: Phlebotomy Technician Theory PLAB 1063: Phlebotomy Technician Clinical bookstore. Instructors: S. Birchfield and G. McGuire. Classes are held in CT 111. Pharmacy Technician Program 213 Hours, 21.3 CEU s, $1,009 This program prepares students for employment in all pharmacy environments. Pharmacy technicians work under the supervision of licensed pharmacists to perform technical and clerical duties in the systematic operation of the pharmacy. Payment plans available. PHRA 1009: Pharmacy Math PHRA 1015: Introduction to Pharmacology PHRA 1001: Introduction to Pharmacy PHRA 1060: Pharmacy Clinical bookstore. Instructor: S. Akati. Classes are held in CT 230. Pharmacy Math 45 Hours, 4.5 CEU s Course includes reading, interpreting, and solving calculation problems encountered in the preparation and distribution of drugs. Course will prepare students to solve math problems, demonstrate conversion between various systems of measurement, perform dosage calculations and calculate IV flow rates. Technician Theory 90 Hours, 9 CEU s Learn how to draw blood samples by venipuncture, skin puncture or arterial collection for medical tests and blood donations. Emphasis will be placed on infection prevention, patient identification, specimen labeling, quality assurance, specimen handling, processing, accessioning, professionalism, ethics, and medical terminology. Phlebotomy Technician Clinical 120 Hours, 12 CEU s A health-related, work-based, learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by a clinical professional. Students will be required to travel to various clinical affiliated sites. Locations and schedules will vary. PLAB Sept 17-Nov 19 TTh 8am-2pm CT 111 EMSP Oct 29 T 8am-5pm CT 222 COU Sept 17 Online PLAB Nov 25-Mar 7 Individual Scheduling PLAB Sept 16-Jan 15 MW 6-9pm CT 111 EMSP Dec 9-11 MW 6-10pm CT 222 COU Sep 16 Online PLAB Jan 21-Apr 25 Individual Scheduling Introduction to Pharmacology 48 Hours, 4.8 CEU s Course includes the study of word origins and structure through the introduction of prefixes, suffixes and root words as it relates to a pharmaceutical setting. Course focuses on translation and recognition of commonly used pharmacy abbreviations. Introduction to Pharmacy 60 Hours, 6 CEU s Course is an overview of the qualifications, operational guidelines and job duties of a pharmacy technician. Course will identify the standards of law and ethics governing pharmacy practice, define key medical terms and summarize safety standards. Pharmacy Clinical 60 Hours, 6 CEU s A health-related, work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by a clinical professional. Students will be required to travel to various clinical affiliated sites. Locations and schedules will vary. PHRA Sept10-Nov 5 TTh 6-9pm CT 230 COU Sept 10 Online PHRA Nov 7-Jan 16 TTh 6-9pm CT 230 PHRA Jan 21-Apr 10 TTh 6-9pm CT 230 PHRA Apr 14-Jul 18 Individual Scheduling 8

4 Massage Therapy Program 614 Hours, 61.4 CEU s, $2,599 Become a massage therapist and provide a service that is on the rise. The benefits of a massage have a positive psychological effect, helping to reduce the effects of stress and tension in the body. Work in a group or set up your own business. Payment plans available. MSSG 1013: Anatomy and Physiology MSSG 1011: Massage Therapy Fundamentals I MSSG 1009: Health and Hygiene MSSG 2013: Kinesiology for Massage MSSG 1007: Business Practices & Professional Ethics MSSG 1005: Hydrotherapy MSSG 2014: Pathology MSSG 2011: Massage Therapy Fundamental II MSSG 2086: Internship bookstore. Instructors: C. Foreman and R. Lightfoot. Classes are held in CT 230 and CT 233. Anatomy and Physiology 100 Hours, 10 CEU s Course provides in-depth coverage of the structure and function of the human body. Students are taught cell structure and function, tissues, body organization, and the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous and endocrine systems. Course also emphasizes homeostasis/wellness care. Massage Therapy Fundamentals I 120 Hours, 12 CEU s Course introduces the theory and the practice of manipulation of soft tissue. Emphasis will be placed on the application of skills necessary to perform Swedish massage. Hydrotherapy 32 Hours, 3.2 CEU s Course teaches the use of accepted hydrotherapy and holistic healthcare modalities of external application of temperature for its reflexive effect. Emphasis will be placed on performing therapeutic modalities, while applying appropriate safety precautions. Pathology 60 Hours, 6 CEU s Course includes general discussion of pathologies as they relate to massage therapy. Course includes universal precautions and their management in professional practice. Course also covers etiology, signs, symptoms, and the physiological and psychological reactions to disease and injury. Health and Hygiene 24 hours, 2.4 CEU s Course teaches the study of safety and sanitation practices, including universal precautions. The course also includes the importance of proper body mechanics, maintaining a healthy lifestyle, maintaining the massage environment and the advantage of therapeutic relationships. Kinesiology for Massage 62 Hours, 6.2 CEU s Course is the applied study of human kinesiology. Muscle movements and dysfunctions will be discussed. Course includes theory and practice of functional muscle testing. Business Practices & Professional Ethics 52 Hours, 5.2 CEU s Course teaches the study of physical and financial office practices and marketing. Course includes ethical practices for massage therapists as established by law or regulatory agency. Massage Therapy Fundamentals II 96 Hours. 9.6 CEU s Course is a continuation of Massage Therapy Fundamentals I. This course emphasizes specialized techniques and assessment of client needs to identify a specific plan of care. Internship 60 Hours, 6 CEU s A health-related, work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by a clinical professional. MSSG Sept 9-Jan 27 MW 6-9pm CT 230 MSSG Sept 14-Feb 2 S/Sun 8am-12pm CT 230/CT 233 MSSG Sept S/Sun 1-5pm CT 230/CT 233 MSSG Oct 12-Dec 15 S/Sun 1-5pm CT 230/CT 233 MSSG Jan 11-Mar 1 S/Sun 1-5pm CT 230/CT 233 MSSG Mar 2-Apr 5 S/Sun 1-5pm CT 230/CT 233 MSSG Feb 10-Apr 21 MW 6-9pm CT 230 MSSG Feb 15-Apr 27 S/Sun 8am-12pm CT 230/CT 233 MSSG May 2-18 F-Sun 7:30am-5:30pm CT 230/CT 233 EMSP Feb 3-5 MW 6-10pm CT 230 Dental Assisting Program 166 hours, 16.6 CEU s, $1,876 Demand for dental care is on the rise due to population growth and a greater awareness of the importance of dental care. Dentists use assistants to help meet increased patient needs. Payment plans available. bookstore. Instructor: Dr. S. Diais. Classes are held in DH 121. DNTA 1053: Dental Assisting Applications DNTA 1061: Phlebotomy Technician Clinical Dental Assisting Applications 66 Hours, 6.6 CEU s This course includes dental assisting techniques with emphasis on four-handed dentistry and utilization of tray setups for general practice and specialty procedures. Course includes work in a dental laboratory and a clinical experience in a dental office. Dental Assisting Practicum 100 Hours, 10 CEU s A health-related, work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by a clinical professional. Students will be required to travel to various clinical affiliated sites. Locations and schedules will vary. DNTA Sept 10-Dec 10 TTh 6-9pm DH 121 EMSP Nov TTh 6-10pm CT 222 DNTA Dec 16-Mar 10 Individual Scheduling 9

5 Medical Office Skills Program 124 Hours, 12.4 CEU s, $745 This program prepares individuals to enter the high-demand clerical health care profession and provides continuing education for those already active in this field. Students will learn medical terminology, medical office procedures, medical coding, and medical billing. HIPAA and CPR training will meet the requirements of medical offices and hospitals in Odessa and surrounding areas. Payment plans available. HITT 1005: Medical Terminology BMGT 1091: Excelling in the Workplace POFM 1017: Medical Administrative Support HITT 1009: Introduction to Health Information bookstore. Instructors: K. Stewart and D. Franco. Classes are held in DH 206. Medical Terminology 32 Hours, 3.2 CEU s Course is an introduction to medical terminology, designed to familiarize students with medical terms and their applications. The medical language learned will serve as a foundation for medical coding, medical billing, and the accurate communication with patients. Excelling in the Workplace 12 Hours, 1.2 CEU s Students will learn how to sharpen their professional image, communicate effectively, manage their time, be a team player, and handle those problems that can otherwise make work more challenging. Medical Administrative Support 48 Hours, 4.8 CEU s Course prepares students in patient services by answering phones, scheduling appointments and processing medical records. Medical coding, billing, and records management will also be introduced. Introduction to Health Information 32 Hours, 3.2 CEU s Course is an introduction to health information processing. Instruction includes medical terms, record classification systems, indexing, professionalism in a medical office and legal aspects. HIPAA and CPR training will be included in course. Prerequisite: Students are required to take HITT 1005 prior to registering for this course. HITT Sept 9-Oct 1 MT 6-10pm CT 206 BMGT Sept Sat 8am-12pm CT 206 POFM Oct 7-Nov 12 MT 6-10pm CT 206 HITT Nov 25-Dec 17 MT 6-10pm CT 206 EMSP Nov MT 6-10pm CT 222 COU Sept 9 Online NOW Offering CODING Program Join the health career field as a medical coder! Students will learn medical office skills, anatomy and physiology, the fundamentals of coding rules, conventions, and guidelines using the clinical classification systems, and advanced coding techniques with emphasis on case studies, health records, and federal regulations regarding prospective payment systems and methods of reimbursement. Students will also become CPR and HIPAA certified. Medical coders can work almost anywhere in the medical field such as doctors offices, clinics, public health facilities, hospitals, labs, nursing homes, or insurance agencies. 266 Hours, 26.6 CEU s, $1,500. Payment plans available. Classes required in Fall 2013 HITT 1005: Medical Terminology BMGT 1091: Excelling in the Workplace POFM 1017: Medical Administrative Support HITT 1009: Introduction to Health Information See course descriptions and times under Medical Office Skills. Classes required in Spring 2014 Ed2Go: Human Anatomy & Physiology (online course) HITT 1041: Coding and Classification Systems HITT 2035: Coding and Reimbursement Methodologies Health & Safety CPR for Healthcare Providers & Students 8 Hours,.8 CEU s American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Course includes one and two-man CPR for healthcare students and health professionals. Cost of each class is $51. EMSP Aug 16 F 8am-5pm CT 222 EMSP Sept 27 F 8am-5pm CT 222 EMSP Oct 29 T 8am-5pm CT 222 EMSP Nov 15 F 8am-5pm CT 222 EMSP Sept TW 6-10pm CT 222 EMSP Nov TTh 6-10pm CT 222 EMSP Dec 9-11 MW 6-10pm CT 222 Spanish for First Responders 16 Hours, 1.6 CEU s This class teaches non-spanish-speaking first responders to use Spanish language commands and phrases that will enable them to assist Spanish-speaking persons in emergencies. Emphasis is placed on concise Spanish to assess the nature of the emergency, determine the patient s chief complaint, nature of injury or illness, aid in movement or extraction of the involved person, as well as explain basic procedures and treatment. No prior knowledge of Spanish is necessary. Instructor: K. Ortiz. Textbook included. SPNL Oct M-Th 6-10pm CT 204 $123 10