American Heart Association American Heart Association (AHA) courses offer a number of training options. Please read the following course descriptions carefully to determine which course is the right one for you. The card awarded will reflect the type of course completed with a recommended renewal date of two years. Textbooks may be purchased at the CSM College Store where you are attending the AHA course and should be read prior to attending the course. (Any fees for AHA courses do not represent revenue to the American Heart Association.) American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers HTH-6650 (0.7 CEUs) Prerequisite: none Healthcare providers and professionals whose jobs require CPR as a condition of employment are encouraged to attend. Relief of foreign body airway obstruction, rescue breathing, CPR for victims of all ages, and the use of the bag valve mask and automated external defibrillator (AED) will be practiced. The signs of stroke, heart attack, and the prevention of SIDS and childhood injuries will be discussed. Participants successfully completing a written exam and a skills demonstration will earn an AHA card that is current for two years. Textbook required. Tuition: $68.00 Fees: $38.00 89612 S 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. 01/15/11-01/15/11 TBA-PRIN CPR and First Aid American Red Cross Adult/Child/Infant CPR and Basic First Aid HTH-6560 (0.8 CEUs) Prerequisite: none This American Red Cross course will train people in CPR for the infant, child, and adult. Management of airway obstructions and rescue breathing will be covered. Participants successfully completing the course will earn an American Red Cross CPR card that is good for one year and a first aid basic card that is valid for three years. This course meets the Maryland Child Care Administration's CPR training requirements for child care facilities open to children of all ages. Textbook required. Tuition: $68.00 Fees: $38.00 92593 S 8 a.m.-4 p.m. 3/12/11-3/12/11 HT728-LAPL 92613 S 8 a.m.-4 p.m. 2/12/11-2/12/11 B317-LEON 92614 S 8 a.m.-4 p.m. 5/14/11-5/14/11 B317-LEON Dental Dental Assistant HTH 7280 Chairside Dental Assisting HTH 7380 Oral Radiography Chairside Dental Assisting HTH-7370 (6.4 CEUs) Participants are taught how to assist the dentist with procedures and provide patient care. Preparing the patient for treatment and providing patient education are described. Occupational safety considerations, standard precautions, infection control, and sterilization and disinfection are taught and demonstrated. Fourteen hours of clinical observation in participating dental offices will be arranged and must be completed outside of regularly scheduled classroom sessions. Prior to entering clinical, students are required to submit a form signed by a physician or nurse documenting freedom from tuberculosis. Textbook required. Tuition: $208.00 Fees: $87.00 89598 MW 6:15-9:15 p.m. 02/14/11-05/04/11 TBA-PRIN Page 1
Oral Radiography HTH-7380 (4.1 CEUs) Prerequisite: Before clinical experiences at area medical institutions, students may be required to provide proof of current health insurance and/or a negative drug screen, and may be required to have a criminal background check at their own expense. Dental assistants will be trained to prepare patients, safely obtain radiographic dental images, and process and mount films. Stress is placed on infection control and safety. Skills will be refined in the dental office where the student is employed. Topics include anatomical landmarks, types of radiographic surveys, radiographic techniques, biologic effects, and types of radiographic and film composition and processing. This course prepares students to take the Dental Assisting National Board Dental Radiation Health and Safety Certification Exam. Applicants must be 18 years of age, currently employed with a dentist willing to supervise clinical experience, have three months work experience in a dental office, and possess a high school diploma or GED. Prior to entering clinical, students are required to submit a form signed by a physician or nurse documenting freedom from tuberculosis. Textbook required. Tuition: $128.00 Fees: $42.00 89599 T 3-6 p.m. 02/08/11-05/17/11 CE302ALAPL ECG Technician Training HTH-5120 (1.5 CEUs) Prerequisite: must have active Certified Nursing Assistant License Students will learn basic knowledge and skills to take electrocardiograms (ECG), including operating an ECG machine, preparing the patient, placing the leads, and recording the tracings. This course is designed to expand the abilities of multi-skilled workers in hospitals, nursing homes, and healthcare facilities. Textbook required. Tuition: $94.00 Fees: $34.00 89591 TTh 5-9 p.m. 03/01/11-03/10/11 B314-LEON ECG Analysis HTH-5130 (1.5 CEUs) Prerequisite: HTH 5120 Learn the basic knowledge to interpret common cardiac arrhythmias, including sinus, atrial, junctional, and ventricular dysrhythmias. Participants will develop skills in reading and analyzing electrocardiogram (ECG) tracings. Textbook required. Tuition: $94.00 Fees: $34.00 89592 TTH 5-9 p.m. 03/22/11-03/31/11 B314-LEON Electrocardiogram Technician HTH-5120 ECG Tech Training HTH-5130 ECG Analysis HTH-5770 ECG Tech Practicum Entry-Level Medical Assistant HTH-5170 Introduction to Medical Assisting HTH-6460 CPR and First Aid HTH-5140 Medical Terminology Pharmacy Technician HTH-5670 Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam Prep HTH-5680 Pharmacy Clinical Practice Phlebotomy Technician HTH-7210 Phlebotomy Technician HTH-7250 Phlebotomy Practicum Physical Therapy Aide HTH-5140 Basic Medical Terminology Concepts HTH-7270 Physical Therapy Aide HTH-6560 CPR and First Aid Page 2
ECG Technician Practicum HTH 5770 (4.5CEUs) During this practicum, students demonstrate application of comprehensive knowledge and skills of ECG technicians in a health care facility or clinic after completing the technician and analysis courses. Fees: $228.00 89594 MTWThFSSu TBA 01/10/11-04/11/11 TBA-LEON 89593 MTWThFSSu TBA 04/01/11-05/26/11 TBA-LEON Basic Medical Terminology Concepts HTH-5140 (1.5 CEUs) This course offers health-related personnel a simple approach to the building blocks of medical terminology: roots, prefixes, and suffixes. Terminology for basic medical disciplines as well as medical specialties will be included. A variety of commonly used words or phrases for which there are medical terms will be presented. The unit on body disease sciences introduces the body's biological structure and function and basic system identification. Beyond the identification of medical terms, pronunciation, spelling, and abbreviations will be included. Each unit is enhanced and reinforced with several review definition exercises and puzzles. Textbook required. Tuition: $98.00 Fees: $51.00 89587 01/27/11-03/24/11 ONLINE 89588 03/24/11-05/19/11 ONLINE Introduction to Medical Assisting HTH-5170 (4.5 CEUs) Prerequisite: HTH-5140 and HTH-6460 Become a multi-skilled medical assistant that can work in different healthcare settings such as doctors' offices, clinics, medical departments in industry and government, and other ambulatory care centers. Learn how to prepare patients for examinations, take vital signs, obtain specimens, and administer medications under the supervision of a physician or a nurse. Tuition: $292.00 Fees: $158.00 89586 F 6-8:15 p.m. 01/21/11-04/01/11 HT713-LAPL Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam Preparation HTH-5670 (6 CEUs) Prepare to take the national pharmacy technician certification exam and for a career as a pharmacy technician. Focus on pharmacy law and ethics, pharmaceutical calculations, dosage unit conversions, pharmacy and medical abbreviations and terminology, medications errors, and the actions and uses of various drug classification. Become familiar with the roles and responsibilities of pharmacy technicians. Cover pharmacology of prescription versus over the counter medications. Strong algebra skills recommended for success in this course. Tuition: $406.00 Fees: $322.00 89595 S 9 a.m.-3:45 p.m. 02/05/11-04/16/11 C303-LEON Pharmacy Technician Clinical Practice HTH-5680 (1.6 CEUs) Prerequisite: HTH-5650 Practice your Pharmacy Technician skills in the clinical setting. Have the opportunity to review job responsibilities such as counting medications, interacting with customers, accepting prescriptions, and maintaining inventory. Tuition: $108.00 Fees: $60.00 89605 04/18/11-05/20/11 ONLINE Phlebotomy Technician HTH-7210 (6 CEUs) Enter the field of Phlebotomy. Learn about collection, preparation, and transportation of blood samples using asceptic techniques and procedures. Gain an understanding of patient safety, basic anatomy, infection control, patient preparation, and ethical considerations associated with venipuncture. With this course you will develop in-depth knowledge about working as a phlebotomist in a hospital, doctor's office, laboratory, and in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Tuition: $284.00 Fees: $306.00 92480 MW 6-9 p.m. 1/10/11-3/25/11 HT728-LAPL Page 3
Phlebotomy Technician Practicum HTH-7250 (9 CEUs) Prerequisite: HTH 7210 Get hands-on, practical experience in the Phlebotomy field. Learn more about collection, preparation, and transportation of blood samples by observing in the workplace. An opportunity to continue practicing your skills, this course is designed to get you started on your way towards certification as a phlebotomy technician. Fees: $228.00 92481 TBA TBA 3/28/11-5/20/11 TBA-LAPL Physical Therapy Aide HTH-7270 (7.5 CEUs) Get ready to work as a Physical Therapy Aide. Join the healthcare team in hospitals, private practice, outpatient clinics, rehabilitation units, and nursing centers. Classroom content includes basic patient care and patient handling skills, the role of the physical therapy aide, effective communication, workplace safety, knowledge of medical terminology, and basic physical therapy aide skills. Tuition: $402.00 Fees: $257.00 89589 MW 3-6:30 p.m. 01/24/11-04/13/11 B314-LEON 89590 TTh 5:15-9:15 p.m. 03/22/11-05/26/11 TBA-PRIN Medical Records and Billing Entry Level Medical Records Technician ITS-7400 Getting Started with Computers HTH-5140 Basic Medical Terminology Concepts HTH-8900 Basic Medical Records Management HTH-8920 Introduction to Medical Coding Medical Billing Specialist HTH 5140 Medical Terminology HTH-8900 Basic Medical Record Management HTH-9620 Beginning Medical Billing - AND - HTH 9630 Basic Computerized Medical Billing HTH 9640 Advanced Medical Billing HTH 9650 Medical Billing Specialist Exam Prep (Optional) Basic Medical Record Management HTH-8900 (4.5 CEUs) Prerequisite: ITS 7400 Competent medical records personnel need to understand proper filing, storage, and record management practices of both manual and electronic medical records in the inpatient and outpatient healthcare settings. There is an emphasis on medical record ethics, security, and privacy. Instructional software provided in the text is used to simulate the Electronic Health Record so learners can be properly prepared for the total conversion to electronic medical record technology! Tuition: $213.00 Fees: $122.00 89600 F 5:30-8:30 p.m. 02/25/11-04/22/11 B206-LEON Introduction to Medical Coding HTH-8920 (1.5 CEUs) Prerequisite: ITS 7400 Discover the world of medical coding! All patient medical office visits or diagnostic procedures are coded for tracking and billing purposes. Learn how to code these medical services so statistics can be tracked and managed and billing can be facilitated with insurance companies and government agencies. Be introduced to diagnostic and procedural coding using the International Classification of Disease (ICD) and the Procedural Terminology Page 4
(CPT) systems required for such medical insurance claims and statistical information tracking in health care facilities. Master the introductory basics of medical coding with this practical approach. Tuition: $71.00 Fees: $44.00 89606 F 5:30-7:45 p.m. 03/11/11-03/11/11 HT701-LAPL F 5:30-7:45 p.m. 04/01/11-04/01/11 HT701-LAPL F 5:30-7:45 p.m. 04/22/11-04/22/11 HT701-LAPL F 5:30-7:45 p.m. 05/06/11-05/06/11 HT701-LAPL 89607 S 10 a.m.-12:15 p.m. 03/05/11-03/05/11 B215-LEON S 10 a.m.-12:15 p.m. 03/26/11-03/26/11 B215-LEON S 10 a.m.-12:15 p.m. 04/16/11-04/16/11 TBA-LEON S 10 a.m.-12:15 p.m. 04/30/11-04/30/11 TBA-LEON Getting Ready for Electronic Medical Record Technology HTH-9600 (1.5 CEUs) The Healthcare industry is moving more and more toward electronic medical records. This shift in business practices is changing the qualifications required to perform both clinical and administrative allied health duties. Discover the proper filing, storage, and management of electronic medical records in the inpatient and outpatient healthcare settings. Gain a hands-on opportunity to work with simulated Electronic Health Record Software, Practice Partner. Develop an understanding of medical record ethics, security, and the privacy challenges associated with the conversion process. Prepare for the electronic technology conversion! Tuition: $71.00 Fees: $44.00 89608 F 5:30-7:30 p.m. 01/14/11-01/14/11 HT701-LAPL F 5:30-7:30 p.m. 02/11/11-02/11/11 HT701-LAPL F 5:30-7:30 p.m. 02/25/11-02/25/11 HT701-LAPL F 5:30-7:30 p.m. 03/25/11-03/25/11 HT701-LAPL Basic Computerized Medical Billing HTH-9630 (2 CEUs) Prerequisite: HTH-5140, HTH-8900, HTH-9620 Learn computerized medical billing procedures, including how to enter patient information, demographics, charges, and how to post patient and insurance payments. Join in this exploration of the electronic billing practices of medical offices, hospitals and health care facilities. Identify the common billing and coding errors and learn how to avoid them. Medical billing software is used so learners can experience an overview of the billing process electronically. Tuition: $95.00 Fees: $60.00 89601 F 5:15-8:15 p.m. 01/21/11-02/11/11 A308-LEON Advanced Medical Billing HTH-9640 (3 CEUs) Prerequisite: HTH-9620 Put your new skills to use in a physician office or medical facility by gaining a deeper, comprehensive view of the medical insurance billing process with major insurance companies like Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Medicare, Medicaid, TRICARE and CHAMPVA. Equip yourself with the fundamentals of correct health care claims preparation. All the current HIPAA forms and regulations are made available and software is included to practice completing claims. Fees: $83.00 89603 F 5-8 p.m. 02/25/11-04/01/11 B116-LEON Medical Billing Specialist Exam Prep HTH-9650 (3 CEUs) Prerequisite: HTH-9640 Finalize your hard work with a preparation for national certification as a Certified Medical Reimbursement Specialist. This overview includes a review of medical terminology, acronyms, anatomy and physiology, information technology, coding, insurance carriers and claims, compliance, fraud, and abuse. Case studies are used to simulate reallife billing Page 5
challenges. Take your hard work to the recognized, professional level. Fees: $83.00 89604 S 9 a.m.-12 p.m. 04/16/11-05/14/11 C305-LEON Nursing The Maryland Community College Association for Continuing Education and Training is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center s Commission on Accreditation. 89611 TTh 4-9 p.m. 05/10/11-05/12/11 TBA-PRIN Certified Nursing Assistant HTH 6170 Nursing Assistant Fundamentals HTH 8170 Nursing Assistant Practice Before clinical experiences at area medical institutions, students may be required to provide proof of current health insurance, a negative drug screen, and a criminal background check, at the student s own expense. Medicine Aide Update Course HTH-5580 (0.8 CEUs) Prerequisite: GNA, CNA, CMA expiration date of certifications must fall within 90 days of the start date of the update course This course is designed to provide current medicine aides in long-term care facilities with the content necessary to meet Maryland state continuing education requirements. Tuition: $51.00 Fees: $27.00 89609 TTh 4-9 p.m. 01/25/11-01/27/11 HT716-LAPL 89610 TTh 4-9 p.m. 03/08/11-03/10/11 B315-LEON Nursing Assistant Fundamentals HTH-6270 (9 CEUs) Prerequisite: Before clinical experiences at area medical institutions, students may be required to provide proof of current health insurance and/or a negative drug screen, and will be required to have a criminal background check at students own expense; and students must pass the free CSM testing center pre-test prior to registration. Acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to work as a certified nursing assistant or geriatric nursing assistant performing delegated nursing tasks. This course, when accompanied with Nursing Assistant: Practice, meets eligibility requirements to become a certified nursing assistant through the Maryland Board of Nursing and to take the geriatric nursing assistant competency exams. Textbook required. Tuition: $547.00 Fees: $325.00 89627 MWF 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. 2/7/11-3/7/11 HT728-LAPL 89621 S 7:45 a.m.-3:45 p.m. 01/15/11-02/24/11 B315-LEON 89623 TTh 5:15-8:30 p.m. 01/25/11-03/10/11 CHVH S 8 a.m.-4 p.m. 01/29/11-03/12/11 CHVH Page 6
Nursing Assistant: Practice HTH-6280 (6 CEUs) Prerequisite: Before clinical experiences at area medical institutions, students may be required to provide proof of current health insurance and/or negative drug screen, and will be required to have a criminal background check at students own expense. Registrants demonstrate application of comprehensive knowledge and skills of the nursing assistant in a clinical setting. This course, accompanied by Nursing Assistant Fundamentals, meets eligibility requirements to become a certified nursing assistant through application to the Maryland Board of Nursing and to take the Geriatric Nursing Assistant competency exams. Tuition: $250.00 Fees: $199.00 89629 MWF 7 a.m.-3:30 p.m. 3/9/11-3/28/11 CCNC 89628 TThS 7 a.m.-3:30 p.m. 3/8/11-3/29/11 CCNC 89622 S 7 a.m.-3:30 p.m. 02/26/11-04/23/11 SMNC 89624 S 7 a.m.-3:30 p.m. 03/26/11-05/14/11 CHVH 89625 Su 7 a.m.-3:30 p.m. 03/27/11-05/15/11 CHVH Nurse Refresher Course NUR-5030 (9 CEUs) Prerequisite: Maryland nursing license This refresher course for inactive RNs and LPNs is approved by the Maryland Board of Nursing for re-entry into active nursing practice. Content focuses on current nursing practice and the evolving role of nurses within a changing healthcare delivery system. Dimensions covered will include: 1) clinical processes -- patient care competencies to meet patients' emerging psychosocial needs within a variety of healthcare settings; 2) effective communication skills -- incorporating patient and family involvement in care decisions; 3) leadership -- establishing effective team relationships and appropriate delegation and supervision of nursing interventions; 4) continuous improvement -- ongoing evaluation of care given; and 5) critical thinking -- disciplined process of skillfully conceptualizing, applying, analyzing, and synthesizing information in a variety of ways and using it as a guide to action. A supervised clinical experience, NUR-7010, must be completed within one year to meet the Maryland Board of Nursing requirements. Textbook required. Web-based section; see www.csmd.edu for details. Tuition: $467.00 Fees: $258.00 89616 TBA TBA 01/12/11-04/06/11 ONLINE Nurse Refresher Lab Skills NUR-5040 (1 CEUs) Are you a nurse heading back into the workforce? Need to update your clinical skills? This Maryland Board of Nursing approved course is an opportunity to practice your clinical skills before you re-enter the workforce. Gain confidence! Practice your skills in advance! Review the following skills: injections, peripheral intravenous insertion (IV), wound care, tracheostomy care, indwelling catheters, and nasogastric insertion. Tuition: $65.00 Fees: $15.00 89617 F 3-9 p.m. 04/15/11-04/15/11 HT728-LAPL S 9 a.m.-3 p.m. 04/16/11-04/16/11 HT728-LAPL Nurse Refresher Clinical Practicum NUR-5050 (6.8 CEUs) Prerequisite: AHA CRP for Health Care Providers or ARC CPR for Professional Rescuer; plus completion of CSM health forms; plus, before clinical experiences at area medical institutions, students may be required to provide proof of current health insurance and/or negative drug screen, and will be required to have a criminal background at students own expense. Obtain the clinical hours for inactive RNs and LPNs necessary to complete a Maryland Board of Nursing approved course for licensure. Nurses work with a registered nurse preceptor to update their organizational abilities and decisionmaking and technical skills while caring for clients in a variety of healthcare settings. These supervised clinical experiences allow nurses to gain self confidence while managing patient care and demonstrating accountability for their own practice. The Nurse Refresher Course, NUR 5030, must be completed within the year immediately preceding NUR-5050. Tuition: $415.00 Fees: $100.00 89620 TBA TBA 04/25/11-05/20/11 TBA-LAPL Page 7