Patricia Zapata - LaGuardia Community College - CUNY
Patricia Zapata - LaGuardia Community College - CUNY
Patricia Zapata - LaGuardia Community College - CUNY
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LPN to RN Transition<br />
For more information regarding this program please contact <strong>Patricia</strong> Ramos<br />
at (718) 482-5094.<br />
Responding to the shortage of professional nurses in the area, the New York State<br />
LPN to RN Transition course creates a pathway to encourage Licensed Practical<br />
Nurses to advance in their careers. This course will facilitate your transition from the<br />
role of Practical Nurse to that of a student preparing for the role of Registered Nurse.<br />
It will validate your prior learning and update your knowledge, focusing on critical<br />
thinking and problem solving skills. Upon successful completion of this course, you<br />
will be eligible to earn a minimum of 12 credits in a participating Associate Degree<br />
Nursing program. For more information contact <strong>Patricia</strong> Ramos at (718) 482-5094.<br />
ND<br />
Coming Fall 2011<br />
Mon Sep 12 - Dec 5 (12 sessions/36 hours)<br />
5:45 pm - 8:45 pm $599 A20CRD001A<br />
Tues Sep 13 - Nov 29 (12 sessions/36 hours)<br />
5:45 pm - 8:45 pm $599 XXXXXXXXX<br />
Health Workshops<br />
Introduction to Infection Control<br />
New York State law requires all licensed health care professionals to receive training in<br />
infection control and barrier precautions every four years. If you are a licensed health care<br />
worker, this 2.5 hour NYS Education Department approved course will satisfy your licensure<br />
requirement and increase your knowledge of new drug resistant pathogens as well as<br />
occupational risks and current immunization practices for health care workers. You will also<br />
explore new strategies for infection prevention and control. For more information please<br />
call (718) 482-5097.<br />
Coming Fall 2011<br />
(1 session/2.5 hours) 10:00 am -12:30 pm<br />
$75 A20CRD002A<br />
Health<br />
Health Online<br />
Spanish for Medical Professionals/Online<br />
Learn medical Spanish quickly and easily, honing your basic conversational skills<br />
and mastering key healthcare words and phrases. ND<br />
$129 A05CRD801<br />
Human Anatomy and Physiology/Online<br />
Learn about the structure and function of the human body and how the organ<br />
systems work together. You'll also explore genetics, physical disorders, and recent<br />
advances in medicine. (non credit) ND<br />
$129 A05HLT800<br />
Medical Terminology: A Word Association Approach/<br />
Online<br />
Prepare for a career in the health services industry by learning medical terminology<br />
through a unique approach. Use graphics, online interaction and unusual facts to help<br />
memorize hard to learn medical terminology. ND<br />
$129 A05HLT801<br />
New York Needs Healthcare Professionals!<br />
• Are you an internationally trained healthcare professional?<br />
• Do you want to get back into the healthcare field?<br />
The New York City Welcome Back Center at <strong>LaGuardia</strong> <strong>Community</strong> <strong>College</strong> can<br />
guide you in the process of becoming licensed in New York in your specialty or<br />
another healthcare area as you work towards licensure in your field.<br />
We offer licensure guidance for the following professions:<br />
• Physicians<br />
• Lab Technicians and Technologists<br />
• Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses<br />
• Occupational Therapists<br />
and Vocational Registered Nurses<br />
• Dentists<br />
• Psychologists<br />
• Pharmacists<br />
• Social Workers<br />
The center also offers career counseling; referrals to support services, such as ESL classes and training programs;<br />
job placement through our Workforce1 Healthcare Career Center, once you have appropriate credentials, and more.<br />
For more information email NYCWBC@lagcc.cuny.edu.<br />
Visit us on the Web at http://www/laguardia.edu/nycwbc/<br />
Phone: (718)482-7244 • E-Mail: acereg@lagcc.cuny.edu • Fax: (718)609-2074<br />
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