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CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION
www.rockvalleycollege.edu/cpe Fall 2011
HEALTH CARE CAREER TRAINING
Dental Assisting Program
(6 Credits) This 60-hour Dental Assisting Program has been endorsed
by the Winnebago County Dental Society and prepares students for
entry-level positions in one of the fastest growing health care positions
– Dental Assisting. This course covers the history of dentistry and dental
assisting; introduction to the dental office; the legal aspects of dentistry
and dental assisting; state dental practice; policies and guidelines; an
introduction to oral anatomy; equipment, operation, and maintenance; introduction
to tooth structure; the oral cavity and related structures; proper
patient positioning; dental anesthesia; sterilization and other areas. Students
will be given the opportunity to participate in a two-week rotation/
clinical at a local dentist’s office. All materials and student insurance
are included in the course cost. Please note: Most employers prefer that
dental assistants and aides have a high school diploma or equivalent.
This program does not include a national or state certification objective
which in most states requires 1 to 2 years of training or education. CPR
training is provided in this course. No class 11/24.
• Course #: HLT 053 RV
Reg Code: 7513 10/10/12/8
MTh, 6:00-9:30 pm
9 Weeks
RVC WOODWARD TECHNOLOGY CTR Room 121
Condensed Curriculum Staff $1,299
Physical Therapy Aide Program
(3 Credits) This comprehensive 50-hour program prepares students for
the growing field of Physical Therapy. The Physical Therapy Aide is
generally responsible for carrying out the non-technical duties of physical
therapy, such as preparing treatment areas, ordering devices and
supplies, and transporting patients working under the direction of the
physical therapist. Furthermore, these workers assist physical therapists
in providing services that help improve mobility, relieve pain, and prevent
or limit permanent physical disabilities of patients suffering from injuries
or disease. Physical Therapy Aides may be employed in nursing homes,
hospitals, sports rehabilitation center and some orthopedic clinics. NOTE:
This program does not include a national or state certification as part of its
overall objectives. There is no job placement for this course. All materials
and student insurance are included in the course cost. No class 11/23.
• Course #: HLT 057 RV
Reg Code: 7166 10/10, 11/30
MW, 6:00-9:30 pm
7 Weeks
RVC STENSTROM CENTER Room 129
Condensed Curriculum Staff $1,005
Medical Billing and Coding Program
(5 Credits) This combined 80 hour billing and coding course offers the
skills needed to solve insurance billing problems, how to manually file
claims (using the CPT and ICD-9 manual), complete common insurance
forms, trace delinquent claims, appeal denied claims and use generic
forms to streamline billing procedures. The course covers the following
areas: CPT (Introduction, Guidelines, Evaluation and Management),
specialty fields (such as surgery, radiology and laboratory), ICD-9
(Introduction and Guidelines) and basic claims processes for medical
insurance and third party reimbursements. Students will learn how to
find the service and codes using manuals, (CPT, ICD-9 and HCPCS). After
obtaining the practical work experience (6 months to 2 years), students
who complete this course may be qualified to sit for the American Academy
of Professional Coders (AAPC) - Certified Professional Coder Exam
(CPC or CPC-H Apprentice); the American Health Information Association
(AHIMA) Certified Coding Associate (CCA) exam; and/or other National
Certification Exams. (All materials are included in the tuition fee.) Note:
will meet 2 Saturday’s, 11/5 & 12/3, 9:00 am-3:00 pm. No class 11/24.
• Course #: HLT 069 RV
Reg Code: 7169 10/11-12/20
TTh, 6:00-9:30 pm
14 Weeks
RVC CLASSROOM BLDG II Room 126
Condensed Curriculum Staff $1,499
EKG Technician
Certification Program
(3 Credits) This comprehensive 50 hour program prepares students to
function as EKG Technicians and to take the ASPT – Electrocardiograph
(EKG) Technician exam and other National Certification Exams. This
course will include important practice and background information on
anatomy of the heart and physiology, medical disease processes, medical
terminology, medical ethics, legal aspects of patient contact, laboratory
assisting, electrocardiography and echocardiography. Additionally,
students will practice with equipment and perform hands on labs including
introduction to the function and proper use of the EKG machine, the
normal anatomy of the chest wall for proper lead placement, 12-lead
placement and other clinical practices. The ASPT-Electrocardiograph
Technician exam will be given following the completion of this course for
an additional charge. All materials and student insurance are included
in the course cost. There is no job placement for this course. Current
Healthcare Provider CPR required. No class 11/24
• Course #: HLT 044 RV
Reg Code: 7154 10/11-12/1
TTh, 6:00-9:30 pm
8 Weeks
RVC STENSTROM CENTER Room 155
Condensed Curriculum Staff $1,019
Pharmacy Technician Program
(3 Credits) This comprehensive 50-hour course will prepare students to
enter the pharmacy field and to take the Pharmacy Technician Certification
Board’s PTCB exam. Technicians work in hospitals, home infusion
pharmacies, community pharmacies and other health care settings
- working under the supervision of a registered pharmacist. Course
content includes medical terminology specific to the pharmacy, reading
and interpreting prescriptions and defining drugs by generic and brand
names. Students will learn dosage calculations, I.V. flow rates, drug
compounding, dose conversions, dispensing of prescriptions, inventory
control and billing and reimbursement. Recommended: Students should
have taken math and science in high school. A high school diploma
or GED is required to sit for the PTCB exam. All materials and student
accident insurance are included in the course cost. No class 11/23.
• Course #: HLT 056 RV
Reg Code: 7165 10/10-11/30
MW, 6:00-9:30 pm
9 Weeks
RVC STUDENT CENTER BLDG Room 1224
Condensed Curriculum Staff $1,005
Sleep Laboratory
Training Program
Become a Sleep Technician
Overview Session
Polysomnography is the study of an individual’s sleep. Millions
of Americans suffer from sleep disorders. Over 80 types of sleep
disorders are recognized by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine
(AASM). Growth in the number of sleep laboratories supports an
increasing demand for trained professionals. If you are interested
in finding out more about this exciting, new career, visit the online
Website at www.sleephealth.com
Boot Camp Basic Training for the
Sleep Technician
(5 Credits) This program offers 80 hours of didactic training recommended
by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM).
Participants will develop the skills to collect a quality sleep study with
an introduction to polysomnography scoring procedures. They will
achieve the essentials necessary, as set forth by the AASM’s 29 standards
of achievement, to promote an understanding of basic principles
of polysomnography & the role of the sleep technician. Topics include
abnormal sleep patterns, collecting an EEG signal, sleep staging,
respiratory events, & medications. Participants will emerge highly
prepared for their professional positions as sleep technicians. Tuition
fee includes student liability coverage & cost of the study manual.
Additional fees for AASM exam ($50) & 14 modules at $30 each
completed in the following 18 months are not included in the cost of
the program.
For registration information, contact Continuing Education—815-921-3900
or for information on the program, contact Mary
Kay Hobby at (815) 298-0696; www.sleep-health.com.
IMPORTANT: Students are required to provide the following
documentation prior to registration: Current physical exam (within 6
months); Immunization record: Mumps, Measles, Rubella, Hepatitis
B, Varicella/Chicken Pox or titre, Tetanus (within 10 years), TB (2-step
test plus negative skin test within 6months); proof of health insurance
coverage; current CPR card. NOTE: Students will NOT be allowed to
begin this program unless documentation of the above requirements is
provided ONE WEEK prior to the start date—August 12, 2011.
•Course #: HLT 080 RV
Reg Code: 4831 8/22-9/2
Classroom Instruction:
MTWThF, 8:30 am-5:30 pm
2 Weeks
HOLIDAY INN, Bell School Road & State St
Clinicals:
Thursday, 8/25; Monday, 8/29;
Thursday, 9/1; Friday, 9/2 from 7:30 pm-6:30 am
HOLIDAY INN, Bell School Road & State St
Sleep Health Mgmt Staff $2,995