Spring 2013 - Massasoit Community College

COMMUNITY EDUCATION COURSE DESCRIPTIONScovered in class. This course is approved for four contact hoursaccording to the American Association of Respiratory Care (AARC).CSHH077 HemodynamicThis course will provide an in-depth discussion on hemodynamicmonitoring. It will include pre-load, after-load, contractility, ratecontrol along with the values of each measurement. Differentiationamong the different types of shock: anaphylactic, cardiogenetic,septic, hypovolemic and neurogenic shock will be presented withcase studies. ECMO will be presented with up-to-date and currentuses, along with policy and procedures of this specialty procedure.There will be a lab component to this lecture that will review thetopics covered in class. This course is approved for four contacthours according to the American Association of Respiratory Care(AARC).CSHH078 Respiratory FailureALI, ARDS, aspiration, atelectasis, drug-induced, and hypoventilationsyndromes, neuromuscular, COPD, pneumonia, pulmonarycontusions will be covered, PE, sleep apnea, and transfusion-relatedlung injury, upper airway obstruction, and chest tubes. Learn thecurrent treatments associated with these diseases. There will be alab component to this lecture that will review the topics covered inclass. This course is approved for four contact hours according to theAmerican Association of Respiratory Care (AARC).CSHH079 Renal SystemLearn the importance of the renal function, Aacid-base balance,a-line insertion, gastrointestinal and coagulation. Emphasis will beplaced on the importance of acid-base balance along with somecase studies to relate the importance of correctly interpreting theresults and how to correct the diagnosed problem as it relates tothe patient. There will be a lab component to this lecture that willreviewthe topics covered in class. This course is approved for fourcontact hours according to the American Association of RespiratoryCare (AARC).CSHH080 Lab Results and Nutritional StatusGain an in-depth analysis on the complex yet much needed: CBC,cardiac markers, coagulation studies, culture and sensitivities,sputum gram stain, hemoximetry, BUN, creatine, fluid analysis,complications of malnutrition, complications of feedings, morbidobesity, metabolic studies and PFT. Case studies will highlight theproblems of evaluating the results and how to correct the issues thatrelate to the patient. There will be a lab component to this lecturethat will review the topics covered in class. This course is approvedfor four contact hours according to the American Association ofRespiratory Care (AARC).CSHH081 Update on VAPLearn the current practice associated with preventing patients fromobtaining VAP (ventilator-associated pneumonia). The course willdiscuss the following issues related to VAP: oral care, bed positioning,minimizing intubation, ventilator circuit care, recognition ofclinical and laboratory signs consistent with infection and sepsis,management of patients with infection and sepsis, preventivemeasurements, and MiniBal. There will be a lab component tothis lecture that will review the topics covered in class. This courseis approved for four contact hours according to the AmericanAssociation of Respiratory Care (AARC).CSHH082 End of Life CareAn advanced focus on end of life and preparation for disasters willbe discussed. Learn the differentiation of the potential need for endof-lifecare with either palliative or hospice care. The determinationof brain death and the discussion for the withdrawal of life supportwill be analyzed with case studies. Triage procedures and theequipment and supplies needed for a disaster will be presented.Finally, a discussion on the importance of pulmonary rehabilitationwill conclude the series of lectures on critical care. There will be alab component to this lecture that will review the topics covered inclass. This course is approved for four contact hours according to theAmerican Association of Respiratory Care (AARC).CSHH107 MRI Registry ReviewYou can prepare for the advanced level MRI examination throughthis specially designed course. A comprehensive review willbe accomplished during this 16 hour course. In preparation forthe exam, you will learn the technical contents as well as AARTexamination information. Students have taken this course in orderto successfully complete the exam. A study guide is included forreference. You do not want to miss this learning experience!CSHH256 Food Supervision in Health Care IIThis 2nd course continues to provide training for food staff in healthcare facilities. The course covers basic fundamentals of Food ServiceManagement including time management, leadership, decisionmaking, communication, human resources, regulations, dining andculture change. Food safety and sanitation is reviewed and testingfor ServSafe Certification is offered. Textbook required. Courses donot need to be taken sequentially. Certificate issued upon successfulcompletion of course. To learn more view our brochure at www.massasoit.mass.edu and click on Workforce Development.CSHH360 Water AerobicsIn this vigorous deep-water aerobics class, learn strength trainingand perform moderate to high level cardiovascular jogging usingfloatation belts and resistive gloves. Prerequisite: Swimming skillsnot required but will spend 75% of class in deep water. You will notbe underwater but may be splashed and will need to complete aconfidential short medical questionnaire for instructor.CSHH370 Certified Electronic Health RecordsThis practical, hands-on course introduces you to the electronichealth record (EHR) and shows you how to become proficient in usingEHR software on the job. You will gain a thorough understandingof both the terminology of EHR systems and the practical use ofsuch systems in a health care provider office setting. This course isdelivered online. For more information call x1310.CSHH382 Zumba BasicsDance your way to good health and fitness with this latest Latinexercise craze! This fun and innovative beginner’s class is based on“traditional aerobics” using Latin-American based music and moves.CSHH383 Zumba FitnessDesigned for the intermediate to advanced participant, this classbuilds on the fundamentals of Zumba Basic. Join this interactive andexhilarating Latin-inspired fitness program!60