Campus - Northampton Community College
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HEALTHCARE EDUCATION | HealTHCaRe COnTInUIng eDUCaTIOn<br />
HealTHCaRe COnTInUIng eDUCaTIOn<br />
nurse aide mentoring<br />
Participants will learn to identify and define the roles and responsibilities<br />
of mentor and mentee. They will understand adult learning principles,<br />
mentoring, orientation, communication, conflict resolution, and feedback<br />
techniques.<br />
SEC DATES AND TIMES CAMPUS/BUILDING<br />
(2) Thu, Mar 7, 8 AM - 4:30 PM<br />
Thu, Apr 4, 8 AM - Noon<br />
SBTH/FWLC<br />
Course: naIDe102 fee: $340.00<br />
Continental breakfast (both days) and lunch (first day only) are included.<br />
nurse aide — addressing the Human needs of the<br />
aging Population<br />
Our elderly population has many needs that Nurse Aides need to deal with<br />
on any given day. Today we will explore four of those areas. This course<br />
will consist of four 2-hour modules presented in one 8-hr. day:<br />
• Module 1 - Delirium, Dementia & Depression - Interventions Explored;<br />
• Module 2 - Preventing Dehydration and Malnutrition;<br />
• Module 3 - End of Life Hospice and Bridge Programs;<br />
• Module 4 - Healthy Aging.<br />
SEC DATES AND TIMES CAMPUS/BUILDING<br />
(2) Thu, May 2, 8 AM - 4:30 PM SBTH/FWLC<br />
Course: naIDe101 fee: $230.00<br />
Continental breakfast and lunch are included.<br />
ICD-10 — eight Hour Workshop for Current Coders<br />
This course is ideal for current coding professionals looking for an update<br />
and review of the issues and challenges they will face with the upcoming<br />
ICD-10 adoption. Effective October 13, 2013, the US Department of Health<br />
and Human Services will require that the standard ICD-9 code sets, which<br />
are used in medical billing and coding to report health care diagnoses<br />
and procedures, be replaced by ICD-10. This move from ICD-9 to ICD-10<br />
will have a significant impact on healthcare providers and the process for<br />
which they receive reimbursement.<br />
SEC DATES AND TIMES CAMPUS/BUILDING<br />
(4) Sat, Mar 16, 8 AM - 4:30 PM SBTH/FWLC<br />
(5) Sat, Apr 13, 8 AM - 4:30 PM SBTH/FWLC<br />
(6) Sat, May 18, 8 AM - 4:30 PM SBTH/FWLC<br />
Course: ICD100<br />
Lunch is not provided..<br />
fee: $220.00<br />
ICD-10 for new medical Coders<br />
This 30 hr. course is ideal for those students with limited knowledge of<br />
ICD-9. Effective October 13, 2013, the US Department of Health and<br />
Human Services will require that the standard ICD-9 code sets, which are<br />
used in medical billing and coding to report health care diagnoses and<br />
procedures, be replaced by ICD-10. This move from ICD-9 to ICD-10 will<br />
have a significant impact on healthcare providers and the process for<br />
which they receive reimbursement.<br />
SEC DATES AND TIMES CAMPUS/BUILDING<br />
(2) Mon/Wed, Mar 11-Apr 10, 6 - 9 PM SBTH/FWLC<br />
Course: ICD101 fee: $700.00<br />
Recommended for new/recert coders that need a more substantial introduction to<br />
the new code standards.<br />
Review local anesthetics for Dental Hygienists<br />
The PA State Board of Dentistry granted registered dental hygienists the<br />
opportunity to administer local anesthetic within their scope of practice. To<br />
be eligible to apply for biennial permit renewal, a three (3) hour minimum<br />
of the hygienist’s twenty (20) hours of continuing education must be<br />
related to the administration of local anesthetics. This course will refamiliarize<br />
the hygienists with the solutions, instruments, and techniques for<br />
safe, effective local anesthesia. We will review topical and injectable local<br />
anesthetics agents, appropriate use of local anesthetics/vasoconstrictors<br />
based on the dental procedure and patient’s medical history, and proper<br />
procedures and techniques for the administration of local anesthesia.<br />
Please wear scrubs for the lab portion of the class.<br />
SEC DATES AND TIMES CAMPUS/BUILDING<br />
(3) Fri, Mar 15, 9 AM - Noon SBTH/FWLC<br />
(4) Fri, Jun 7, 9 AM - Noon SBTH/FWLC<br />
Course: DenTl101 fee: $69<br />
CHILD CARE HEALTH ADVOCATE COURSE<br />
eaRl 160 Child Care Health advocate — (Cr3)<br />
The Special Studies in Early Childhood Education: Child Care Health<br />
Advocate course is intended to prepare the Child Care Practitioner<br />
to function in the role of a Child Care Health Advocate (CCHA).The<br />
course will address 15 different health and safety modules as a resource<br />
for child care directors, teachers, assistant teachers, and child<br />
care practitioners. The Child Care Health Advocate who will be working<br />
in a child care setting will learn to assess, identify, and prioritize<br />
health and safety needs of children and staff. The completion of the<br />
course assists the participant in learning their role in participating in<br />
health and safety activities to ensure activities occur in their facility.<br />
Jan 14-May 13, 6-8:45 PM<br />
eaRl160-Wa Online Session<br />
For information call Admissions at 610-861-5500<br />
UPCOMING HEALTHCARE OFFERINGS<br />
Please visit www.northampton.edu/healthcare or<br />
www.northampton.edu/lifelearn for further information.<br />
IV Therapy for lPn’s<br />
2013 Nursing Continuing Education Conference — Oct. 4, 2013<br />
For additional information and course requirements, call<br />
610-332-6585.<br />
Register for classes at northampton.edu/lifelearn<br />
Register online: northampton.edu/lifelearn The refund policy has changed: see page 3.<br />
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