Certified Nursing Assistant

This course utilizes the State of Michigan Nurse Aide Training Curriculum Model and is designed to prepare non-professional personnel with skills necessary to become effective and efficient members of the health care team. This preparation will provide for entry level employment in the medical field. Fundamental understanding of human behavior is basic to the skills provided in this course. Course will include supervised hands-on experience in an extended care facility. Upon successful completion, students will qualify to take the State Licensing Exam. Students must provide a copy of a State of Michigan criminal background check completed within three months of the registration date for the class. State of Michigan Background Check from ICHAT is due at registration. No exceptions. Students must use the I-Chat website (http://apps.michigan.gov/ICHAT/Home.aspx) through the Michigan State Police to obtain a background check.  Students must also provide proof of a Negative TB test that has been done within 6 months of the registration date.  Stust also be able to lift 50 pounds. Students MUST register in person.  Books will be purchased first night of class. This class meets two nights a week for 15 weeks from 4:00 - 8:00 p.m.  Class begins Wednesday, September 8, 2010.

Night: Mon/Wed                 Tuition:$350.00              Instructors: Jodi Lemmon                                                                                                                                           Connie Kolat

Medical Terminology

This class will cover an introduction to the language used in the medical profession. It includes the foundation of words and the overview of the body structure. It provides the student with a working knowledge of medical terminology. The second part of the course will provide the student with a further comprehension of the language, but also a study of anatomy and physiology, the study of the body and its functions, system by system. The student will be expected to provide own index/flash cards. Book will be purchased the first night of class. This class meets one night a week for 15 weeks from 5:30 - 9:30 p.m. Class begins Tuesday, September 7, 2010.

Night: Tuesday                 Tuition: $200.00                 Instructor: Peggy Walkowiak

Medical Billing

In this course the student will learn the basics of insurance billing and use of diagnostic and procedure coding manuals. The student will also be introduced to Medicare and Medicaid insurance. An introduction to inputting information into the computer will also be given. The second part of the semester an emphasis will be placed on proper claim completion of Medicare, Medicaid, Blue Cross Blue Shield, HMO's and Workman's Compensation insurance forms. Prerequisite: Medical Terminology and keyboarding are required.  Must be able to type 35 wpm. This course should be taken after or concurrently with Medical Terminology. This class meets one night a week for 15 weeks from 5:30 - 9:30 p.m.  Class begins, Monday, September 13, 2010.

Night: Monday                 Tuition: $200.00                Instructor: Peggy Walkowiak

Medical Office Assistant I

This This introductory course will provide the student with the basic skills needed to work in a physician's office.  Skills include: basic office procedures, basic assistant nursing skills, transcription, telephone techniques, patient appointments and patient history.  CPR and First Aid training will be taken during this course.  This course should be taken concurrently with Medical Terminology.  Book will be purchased the first night of class.   This class meets one night a week for 15 weeks from 6;00 - 9:30 p.m.  Class begins Wednesday, September 8, 2010.

Night: Wednesday               Tuition: $140.00            Instructor: Peggy Walkowiak

Phlebotomy

In this introductory class, the student will learn universal precautions for the safety of patient and phlebotomist, vein and artery anatomy, proper technique for an actual blood draw, safe handling of equipment, and will have a knowledge of what tube to use for specific tests. Book will be purchased first night of class. This class meets two nights a week for 15 weeks from 6:00 - 9:30 p.m.  Class begins, Tuesday, September 7, 2010.

Night: Tuesday/Thrusday         Tuition: $285.00          Instructor: Barb Rozek