Continuing Education - Capital Community College - Connecticut ...

Personal Care Assistant (PCA) Certificate
WIA SNAP
Personal care assistants have held 767,000 of the jobs in the United States. This total is expected to grow by 46 percent by 2018 based on
U.S. Department of Labor employment projections. Personal care assistants are and will continue to be in high demand as the population
continues to age and individuals transition from long term care facilities to homecare. In addition, earlier hospital discharges and the need
to care for veterans returning from service will further increase the demand for trained personal care assistants.
The training - developed in consultation with a variety of state and non-profit entities along with patients and their families - will cover
topics on the role of the personal care assistant, care of elderly and disabled individuals, proper body mechanics, nutrition, infection
control, vital signs, fall prevention, safe wheelchair use, cultural competency, respect, communication, CPR and First Aid Certification, and
specific diseases. The program will also cover the social service aspects of a personal care assistant’s responsibilities. Guest presenters
include family and patients currently employing PCAs as well as non-profit agency representatives whose constituents needs may be met
by trained PCAs.
Pre-requisites: Participants must have a high school diploma or GED.
HMED 5328-3059 - $799
3/26 - 5/16; Tuesdays & Thursdays; 5:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Rooms: 820/318
Instructors: Judy Bahr, RN & Renee Gary
CEU: 7.2
“It was a pleasure to take this course at Capital and the teacher was a great instructor. I learned a lot through this course.” - LaShauna, Spring
2012 PCA student
Emergency Medical Technician – Basic (EMT-B) Certificate
WORKFORCE TRAINING CERTIFICATES
WIA SNAP
Emergency Medical Technicians provide care to ill and injured individuals in critical times, often making the difference between life and
death. EMTs work in a variety of different environments – including ambulances and hospital emergency departments.
This 160-hour course, in cooperation with the Office of Emergency Medical Services and the CT Department of Public Health, will
prepare individuals for the state certification exam as an Emergency Medical Technician-Basic (EMT-B). Lectures, guest presentations,
demonstrations, emergency room observation and hands-on experience will provide the knowledge and skills required for certification.
The training will cover topics such as airways, patient assessment, OB-GYN, trauma, infants and children, and EMT operations.
Participants of this course will attend the State Practical Exam free of charge at Capital Community College.
EMT-Basic Certification is required for admission into the EMT-Paramedic Certificate and Associate Degree programs at Capital Community
College and other institutions.
Pre-requisites: High School Diploma or GED. Completion of reading and math assessment REQUIRED. May not have a criminal record that will
impact employment.
HMED 5207-2681 - $899* (includes state practical exam and CPR certification) *Textbook is not included
2/5-5/23, Tuesdays & Thursdays, 5:45 PM - 8:45 PM
Class will also meet 5 Saturdays, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM, Dates TBD (CPR held 2/9)
Room: 303
Instructor: Staff
CEU: 16.0
Pre-requisites: Participants must have a high school diploma or GED.
*Textbooks (Brady Emergency Care 12th Edition Textbook and Workbook) may be purchased at the Capital Community College
bookstore located the 7th floor. Book cost is approximately $150
Spring 2013 | 860-906-5130 | www.capitalcc.edu
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