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Certi'iedNursesAide(CNA)Syllabus
ProgramInformation
•Hours:102Hours•CourseLengthAccess:DaytimeCourse-2.5Weeks EveningCourse-4Weeks2daysClinicalsiteInformation: 3HourOrientation(Includedinclinicaltime):
Includes:Fire,HIPAA,Abuseandreporting,plusabrieftourofthebuildingrelatedtosafety
ProgramDescription
Thiscoursewillconsistof102hourssplitbetweenaclassroom(42hours)Lab(27hours)andclinical(33hours)setting.Eachstudentwilllearnbasictheoreticalcomponent,whichisdeRinedbytheStateOfConnecticutandFederalregulations.Studentswillbetrainedon25corecompetencyskills,whichwillpreparestudentsfortheFinalExamwithProMetric.
Thetrainingincludes,butnotlimitedto;! InitialTraining,! BasicNursingSkills! PersonalCareSkills! MentalHealthandSocialServices! CareofCognitiveImpairedresidents! BasicRestorativeServices! ResidentsRights.
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EnrollmentRequirementsfortheProgram
1. Proofapplicantisatleast16yearsorolder.2. CurrentnegativePPDornegativex-ray.Thismustbecompletedbeforeenteringinto
theclinicalfacility.3. Backgroundcheck(Thisistolookatanypreviousjobswithinahealthcarefacility).4. Thepaymentoftheregistrationfeeandarrangementstopaytuition.5. Signedenrollmentagreement.6. Allapplicantsmustbeabletospeak,read,andunderstandEnglish.7. IfyouclinicalisheldbetweenOctoberandAprilyoumayberequiredtoshowproof
ofinRluenzaimmunizations.
GraduationRequirements
StudentswhosuccessfullycompleteanyofNortheastMedicalInstituteProgramswillbeawardedaCertiRicateofAchievementintheprogramofstudy.
UponcompletionofthecoursethestudentmaysitandtaketheCTStateExamthatisprovidedbyPrometric.SuccessfulcompletionofNortheastMedicalInstitutecoursesdoesnotguaranteeapassinggradeontheStatePrometricExam.
SuccessfulCompletionRequires:1. Studentsmustdemonstrate100%accuracyonallskillstaughtinlab/clinicalsetting
inordertoreceive“Pass”forthisportionoftheProgram.2. Studentsmustmaintain100%attendancerateinclass/clinical.(Ifstudentmissesa
classtheywillhavetowaituntilthatclassdayisofferedagainanditisnotguaranteeditwillbeavailableinthenextclass)
3. AllStudentsmustcomplete100%oftheclinicalhours4. AllStudentsmustgetatleastan80%oraboveonallquizzesandexamswhengiven5. AllFinancialobligationstoschoolmustbesatisRiedbeforesittingforCNAStateexam
oraccreditationtestingorbeforereceivingacompletionofAchievementCertiRicate.
Textbook
Hartman’sNursingAssistantCare:Long-TermCareandHomeCare,ThirdEdition
bySusanAlvare,JettaFuzy,RN,MS,andSuzanneRymer,MSTE,RN,C,LSWTextbookPaperbackISBN:978-1-60425-070-1
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Workbook:Hartman’sNursingAssistantCare“Long-TermCareandHomeCare”-byHartmanPublishing-ThirdEdition
Module# ClassroomCreditHours
Clinical/LabCreditHours
Module1InitialClassroomTraining
16CreditHours 0CreditHours
Module2BasicNursingSkills
6CreditHours 17CreditHours
Module3PersonalCareSkills
6CreditHours 21CreditHours
Module4MentalHealth&Social
Service
4CreditHours 4CreditHours
Module5CareofCognitivelyImpaired
6CreditHours 9CreditHours
Module6BasicRestorativeServices
2CreditHours 7CreditHours
Module7ResidentsRights
2CreditHours 2CreditHours
TotalHours:42 CreditHours60
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Quiz&ExamsGrading:
Module1:10PointExamModule2:10PointExamModule3:10PointExamModule4:10PointExamModule5:10PointExamModule6:10PointExam(Takehometest)Module7:10PointExtraCreditFinalExam:40PointExam TotalPoints: 100Points
GradingSchedule:Quizzes:60%Exam:40%
Total:100%
CourseObjectives! CommunicationandInterpersonalSkills! InfectionControl! Safety/Emergencyprocedures-including,butnotlimitedtotheHeimlichmaneuver
! PromotingResidents’independence! Respectingresidents’rights! Takingandrecordingvitalssigns! Measuringandrecordingheightandweight! Caringfortheresidents’environment! Caringforresidentswhendeathisimminent! Recognizingabnormalchangesinbodyfunctionandtheimportanceofreportingsuchchangestoasupervisor
! Bathing! Grooming! Dressing! Toileting! Assistingwitheatingandhydration! Properfeedingtechniques
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! Skincare! Transfers,positioningandturning! Modifyingaide’sbehaviorinresponsetoresidents’behavior! Identifyingdevelopmenttasksassociatedwithagingprocess! Howtorespondtoresidentsbehavior! Allowingtheresidentstomakepersonalchoices! Identifyingpsychiatricdisorders! Techniquesforaddressingtheuniqueneedsandbehaviorsofindividualswithdementia
! Communicatingwithcognitivelyimpairedresidents! Understandingthebehaviorofcognitivelyimpairedresidents! Appropriateresponsestobehaviorofcognitivelyimpairedresidents! Methodsofreducingtheeffectsofcognitiveimpairments! Trainingtheresidentsinselfcareaccordingtotheresidentsabilities! Useofassistivedevicesintransferring,ambulation,eating&dressing! Maintainingrangeofmotion! Properturningandpositioninginbedandchair! BowelandBladdertraining! Careanduseofprostheticandorthoticdevices! ProvidingprivacyandmaintenanceofconRidentiality! Promotingtheresidents’righttomakepersonalchoicestoaccommodatetheirneeds
! Givingassistanceinresolvinggrievancesanddisputes! Providingneededassistanceingettingtoandparticipatinginresidentandfamilygroupsandotheractivities
! Maintainingcareandsecurityofresidents’personalpossessions! Promotingtheresident’srighttobefreefromabuse,mistreatmentandneglect,andtheneedtoreportanysuchinstancetoappropriatefacilitystaff
! Avoidingtheneedforrestraintsinaccordancewithcurrentprofessionalstandards
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Daytime-DaytoDayScheduleModule CreditHours Day
Module1InitialClassroomTraining
Classroom16HoursClinical/Lab0Hours
1,2
Module2BasicNursingSkills
Classroom6HoursClinical/Lab17Hours
2,3,4,5
Module3PersonalCare
Classroom6HoursClinical/Lab21Hours
5,6,7,8
Module4MentalHealth
Classroom4HoursClinical/Lab4Hours
8,9
Module5CareofCognitivelyImpaired
Classroom6HoursClinical/Lab9Hours
9,10,11,
Module6BasicRestorativeServices
Classroom2HoursClinical/Lab7Hours
11,12
Module7Residents’Rights
Classroom2HoursClinical/Lab2Hours
12
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EveningDaytoDaySchedule
Pleasenote:Thisscheduleisnot'inal.Teachersandadministrationmayhaveto
readjustthescheduleduetothenursinghomerequirementsduringthattimeoftheyear.
Module CreditHours Day
Module1InitialClassroomTraining
Classroom16HoursClinical/Lab0Hours
1,2,3,4
Module2BasicNursingSkills
Classroom6HoursClinical/Lab17Hours
4,5,6,7,8
Module3PersonalCare
Classroom6HoursClinical/Lab21Hours
9,10,11,12,13,14
Module4MentalHealth
Classroom4HoursClinical/Lab4Hours
14,15,16
Module5CareofCognitivelyImpaired
Classroom6HoursClinical/Lab9Hours
16,17,18,19
Module6BasicRestorativeServices
Classroom2HoursClinical/Lab7Hours
20,21
Module7 Classroom2Hours 21,22
Residents’Rights Clinical/Lab2Hours 22
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PhlebotomyTechnicianSyllabus/CourseCurriculum
ProgramInformation•Hours:80Hours•CourseLengthAccess:2WeeksProgramDescriptionPhlebotomy Technician program is designed to teach the knowledge in technical andprocedural aspects of basic phlebotomy, including collection of blood specimens andvenipuncture required to become a Phlebotomy technician. The Phlebotomy Technicianprogram includes theory and hands-on instruction. The programwill teach students theconcepts of Introduction to Phlebotomy & Infection Control, Legal Issues in Healthcare,Introduction to Human Anatomy & Physiology, Phlebotomy Equipment & Supplies,Phlebotomy Procedures, and Phlebotomy Fundamental Essentials. This program isdesignedforleaner’swhowanttoadvancetheircareer,orinterestedinstartingacareerinthe medical field to become a phlebotomy technician. This is a comprehensive 80-hourprogram.PrerequisitesfortheProgram
1. Proofindividualisatleast18yearsorolder2. HighSchoolDiplomaorGED3. Thepaymentofregistrationfeeandarrangementstopaytuition.4. Signedadmissionsapplicationandsignedenrollmentagreement.5. Allapplicantsmustbeabletospeak,read,andunderstandEnglish
GraduationRequirementsStudentswhosuccessfullycompleteanyofNortheastMedicalInstituteProgramswillbeawardedaCertificateofAchievementintheprogramofstudy.UponcompetitionofPhlebotomytrainingatNortheastMedicalInstitutestudentsmaysitforaccreditationtestingNHA.NationalHealthcareerAssociationTestingRequirements30venipunctureand10capillarysticksExamtakenwithNHATextbookPhlebotomyTechnicianTextbook:TheoryandPracticalFundamentalsISBN:978-1944471-99-6YearofPublication2017.
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Quiz&ExamsGrading:Module1:20PointExamModule2:20PointExamModule3:20PointExamModule4:20PointExamModule5:20PointExamModule6:20PointExamFinalExam:55PointExamTotalPoints: 175PointsTheoryPoints:Module1:4PointsModule2:2PointsModule3:2PointsModule4:8PointsModule5:8PointsModule6:5PointsTotalPoints:25PointsGradingSchedule:Theory:25%Quizzes:120%Exam:55%Total:200%CourseObjectivesCurriculumTopicsOutline ClockHours
IntroductiontoPhlebotomy&InfectionControl
6ClockHours
LegalIssuesinHealthcare 3ClockHours
IntroductiontoHumanAnatomy&Physiology
7ClockHours
MedicalTerminology 4ClockHours
PhlebotomyEquipment&Supplies 14ClockHours
PhlebotomyProceduresI&II 32ClockHours
PhlebotomyFundamentalEssentials 14ClockHours
TotalClockHours
80ClockHours
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- Describetheroleofaphlebotomytechnician.- Discusstheareasofemploymentofaphlebotomytechnician.- Describehazardsfacedbytheworkers.- Describestandardprecautions.- Discussanddemonstratetheuseofbiohazardcontainerinphlebotomy.- Discussanddescribebloodbornepathogenstandards.- Identifyspecialconsiderationsinphlebotomy.- Demonstratetechniquesofperformingvenipuncture.- Demonstratetechniquesofperformingdermalpuncture.- Discussfunctionsofhumanbodysystems.- Identifysitesofvenipuncture.- Explainchainofinfection.- Discusslatexallergyandprevention.- Discussmodesofinfectiontransmission.- Explainbreakingofchainofinfection.- Demonstratehandhygiene.- Identifyanddemonstratethepersonalprotectiveequipment.- Selectcorrectpersonalprotectiveequipment.- Demonstratethecorrectorderofwearingpersonalprotectiveequipment.- Discusspostexposuretobloodbornepathogens.- Discussnegligenceversusmalpractice.- Discussthestandardofcare.- Discussthebasicselementsofnegligence.- Discussandidentifypatients’rights.- Explaingoodsamaritanlaw.- Explainscopeofpractice.- Explainpatientself-determinationact.- Discussanddemonstratepatientconsentsanditstypes.- DiscussAmericanwithdisabilitiesact(ADA).- Identifyanddiscussbasicmedicalterminologies.- Identifyphlebotomyequipmentusedforperformingphlebotomy.- Identifyphlebotomysuppliesusedforperformingphlebotomy.- Describecorrectspecimentransport,handling,andprocessingprocedures.- Applytheknowledgelearnedtofulfillthejobresponsibilitiesofanentrylevel
phlebotomytechnician.- Identifyanddemonstrateglovesremovaltechniques.- Identifyanddemonstratebleedingtimecompetency.- Identifyanddemonstrateglucosetestingcompetency.- Identifyanddemonstratecapillarytubebloodcollectionprocedure.- Identifyanddemonstratepreparingabloodsmear.- Identifyanddemonstratevenipunctureusingamultisampleneedle(method).- Identifyanddemonstratevenipunctureusingabutterflyneedle(method).- Identifyanddemonstratevenipunctureusingasyringe(method).- Discussphlebotomycomplication.- Discusstheareasofconcernsonphlebotomy.- Discussanddemonstratetourniquettest.
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- Discussonhowtoavoidhemolysis.- Discussanddemonstrateproperspecimenhandlingtechniques.- Discussanddemonstrateproperspecimentransporting.- Discusstheprecautionstobeconsidered.- Identifyanddiscussrejectionofspecimen.- Identifyphlebotomytestrequisition.- Discussanddemonstratebloodcollectionfrompediatricandneonates.- Discussanddemonstratebloodsugartests.- Discussanddemonstratebloodcultures.- Discussanddemonstratebloodcollectionforlegalpurposes.- Explainanddiscusstherapeuticdrugmonitoring.- Discussanddemonstrateurinespecimencollection.- Discussanddemonstratestoolspecimencollection.- Discussanddemonstratesputumspecimencollection.- Discussanddemonstratethroatswabspecimencollection.- Discussanddemonstrateblooddonationprocedure.- Discussanddemonstratesafetydatasheets.- Describeincidentreport.- Demonstrateproperdocumentationskills.
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Module# ModuleTitleForEachModule
ForEachModule
Module1S1 IntroductiontoPhlebotomy&
InfectionControl6ClockHours 2Points
Module1S2 LegalIssuesinHealthcare 3ClockHours 2Points
Module2 IntroductiontoHumanAnatomy&Physiology 7ClockHours 2Points
Module3 MedicalTerminology 4ClockHours 2Points
Module4 PhlebotomyEquipment&Supplies 14ClockHours 8points
Module5 PhlebotomyProcedures1&2 32ClockHours 8Points
Module6 PhlebotomyFundamentalEssentials 14ClockHours 5Points
80ClockHours 25Points
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EKGTechSyllabus
ProgramInformation•Hours:24Hours
•CourseLengthAccess:DaytimeCourse:3Days
EveningCourse:6Days
ProgramDescriptionThiscoursewillconsistof24hoursofclassroom(theory)andskills.Eachstudentwilllearn
basictheoreticalcomponent,whichisapprovedbytheStateOfConnecticut.Studentswill
betrainedoncompetencyskillsandtheory,whichwillpreparestudentsfortheFinalExam
withNationalHealthcareerAssociation(NHA).
EnrollmentRequirementsfortheProgram
1. Proofapplicantisatleast16yearsorolder.2. Thepaymentoftheregistrationfeeandarrangementstopaytuition.3. Signedenrollmentagreement.4. Allapplicantsmustbeabletospeak,read,andunderstandEnglish.5. MusthavetakeneitherCNAorPhlebotomyinthepastandhavevalidproof.
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GraduationRequirementsStudentsneedtosuccessfullycomplete10liveEKGsthroughoutthecourse.Studentswho
successfullycompletetheEKGprogramatNortheastMedicalInstitutewillbeawardeda
CertificateofAchievementinEKGTechnician.
UponcompletionofthecoursethestudentmaysitandtaketheNHAPatientCareTech
Exam.
SuccessfulCompletionRequires:1. Studentsmustdemonstrate100%accuracyonallskillstaughtintheclasssettingin
ordertoreceive“Pass”forthisportionoftheProgram.
2. AllStudentsmustgetatleastan80%oraboveonallquizzesandexamswhengiven3. AllFinancialobligationstoschoolmustbesatisfiedbeforesittingforNHAexamor
accreditationtesting.StudentswillnotreceivetheircompletionofAchievement
Certificatebeforeallfinancialobligationsaresatisfied..
Thereisnorequiredtextbookforthisekgprogram,however,thereisaPowerPointpresentationwhichstudentswillhaveaccessto.Theymayusethisastheirtextbook.
Quiz&ExamsGrading:Quiz1:20Points
Quiz2:20Points
Quiz3:20Points
TotalPoints:60Points
GradingSchedule:Quizzes:60%
ClassParticipant:40%
Total:100%CourseObjectives
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- Anatomyoftheheart(includingchambers,valves,andlayersoftheheart)
- CoronaryArteries
- Bloodflowthroughtheheart(systole/diastole)
- Electricalconductionsystemoftheheart(includingnodes,branches,bundles,fibers
andrates)(automaticity)
- Explanationofarhythmstrip(small/largeboxes(vertical/horizontal),voltage,
paperspeed,identificationofwaves[P,Q,R,S,T,U(notalwaysseen/whyisitseenat
times?)]andnormaldurationsofP-RandQ-Tintervals,QRSdurationandwhatthey
represent)
- IdentificationofwavesonEKGandwhatelectricalactivityintheheartthey
represent
- Typesofleads(standard/augmented/chest)
- CalculationofheartratefromEKG(6secondmethod,R-R/P-P)
- Identificationofcardiacrhythms
- Identificationofartifactandwhatitmaybecausedby(somatic,electrical,
wanderingbaseline)
- Identificationofsignsofischemia,infarction,andinjuryrepresentedonanEKG
- Identificationofectopy/cardiacarrhythmias,andappropriateresponse
- IdentificationofpacemakerspikesonEKG
- LeadplacementforEKG(anatomicallandmarks)/Holtermonitor/Stress
test/Telemetry(considerationsforpediatricpatients,dextrocardia,amputations
andhowtodoposteriorleadplacement)
- Interventionsneededifpatienthasexcesshair,sweating,etc
- MaintenanceofEKGmachine,verificationofspeedandsensitivity
- Preparepatient(willbedonebyfacility’sguidelines,explanationofwhattoexpect,
answerpatients’questions,gatherimportantpatientinfosuchasallergies,medical,
surgical,medicationlist,diseasehistory)
- Handhygiene
- Explainwhattelemetryisusedforinthehospital(noninvasive,painless)–
continuousambulatorymonitoring
- Practiceperforming/printing/uploadingEKGs(ensurepatientprivacy)
- Rhythmsidentification
- Abletoobtainpatientsvitalsigns
- HolterMonitoring(intermittentambulatorymonitoring)(periodoftimeitisused,
howpatientshouldpreparepriortohavingmonitorplaced,whatmustbedone
whilewearingthemonitortorecordevents(diary),verifythepatients
understanding)
- StressTesting(Whatitisusedfor,howthepatientcanprepareofthetest,
procedure,whatisexpectedofthepatientduringthetest,durationofthetest,ask
aboutallergies/asthmapriortoexamandmonitorpatientforcomplications)
- HIPPA/PHIregulations
- Translators(nofamily)
- PracticeperformingEKGs
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