Continuing Education for Nurses and Healthcare Professionals
For more information on approved hours for nurses, social workers and nursing home administrators, contact Janet Baker, Director, Allied Health, at 215-968-8324 or email: bakerj@bucks.edu.
Clinical Research Coordinator Specialist
This course is designed for the nurse who will be working or is working as a Clinical Research Coordinator. It provides the framework for the requirements of running a clinical trial. The experienced nurse will find helpful strategies that will lead to success in the Coordinator role. Upon completion of the course, the individual will have the knowledge and tools to coordinate a well organized trial that is compliant with the standards of GCP.
An information session will be held at the Newtown Campus on Tuesday, September 15, at 7 pm in the Allied Health Building. Call and register for XHPAH 0750. If you sign up for the program at the information session, tuition will be $1,399.
Newtown Campus
$1,499
WHPAH 0750 WB1
7 Tu, 9/29-11/10, 7-9:30 pm
Donna W. Dorozinsky, RN, MSN, CCRN,
Martha Minnitti, RN
Nursing Review & Re-Entry into Practice
This includes both classroom instruction and clinical experience designed to prepare nurses (RN's & LPN'S) for re-entry into practice, and/or a review of contemporary nursing.
Requirements: Current PA Nurse's license, Current Healthcare Provider CPR certification, Professional Liability Insurance, Healthcare Insurance and Medical clearance, Criminal background check by the State Police. All must be provided for clinical experience.
$1,199 (includes textbook)
WHPAH 0310 WA1
Orientation: Newtown Campus/ W, 9/9, 6-8 pm
Classroom: Nazareth Hospital/ 7 M & 6 W,
9/14-10/26, 6-10 pm
Clinical: Nazareth Hospital/ 4 M & 4 W,
10/28-11/23, 6-10 pm
Joyce Welliver,
RN, MSN, CRNP
Heart Failure and Cardiomyopathy
This course is geared for Nurses, EMT’s, Paramedics and other healthcare professionals, to learn the relationship between heart failure and cardiomyopathy. It will review ischemic and nonischemic cardiomyopathy as well as various types of cardiomyopathies, symptomatology, four classifications of heart failure and current treatment modalities from medical management to surgical intervention.
Susan Salley, RN, CCRN, CEN
Newtown Campus
$49/WHPAH 0556 WB1
W, 10/28, 6-10 pm
Approved hours: 4 (PSNA for Nurses)
Neurological Assessment
This course is geared for Nurses, EMT’s, Paramedics and other healthcare professionals, to learn focused, neurological assessment techniques, and review assessment and management techniques for specific neuro-based medical and traumatic emergency care scenarios.
Susan Salley,
RN, CCRN, CEN
Newtown Campus
$49/WHPAH 0558 WB1
W, 10/21, 6-10 pm
Approved hours: 4 (PSNA for Nurses)
Cardiac Assessment for Nurses
This course is geared for Nurses, EMT’s, Paramedics and other healthcare professionals, to learn cardiac assessment. This course will focus on cardiac anatomy and physiology, heart sounds and cardiac related processes, such as acute MI, coronary artery disease, heart failure, afib, hypertension as well as diagnostics, treatment modalities and cardiac medications.
Susan Salley,
RN, CCRN, CEN
Newtown Campus
$49/WHPAH 0566 WB1
W, 12/9, 6-10 pm
Application for Nursing Contact Hours
Submitted to PSNA
Phlebotomy for Healthcare Personnel
Designed as an introduction to the basic skills of phlebotomy and a review for returning healthcare workers. This course will include the latest NAACLS guidelines and competencies necessary to provide a continuum of care. Emphasis will be on the fundamental theory and techniques of drawing blood samples as well as safety awareness, proper laboratory practice, and professionalism.
Gail Donegan, BS, MT, (ASCP)
Newtown Campus
$60/ WHPAH 0317 WB1
W, 10/7, 6-10 pm
Nursing and the Law
This course will enable the professional nurse to identify and recognize various theories of legal liability. Additionally, the course will promote quality of care by helping Nurses, Nursing students, Nursing Home Administrators and Social Workers, and other healthcare providers understand critical and legal issues such as: informed consent, the Patient Self Determination Act (PSDA); principle of documentation, malpractice and the Good Samaritan Act.
Alan C.
Horowitz, Esq., RN, RRT
Newtown Campus
$149/WHPAH 0557 WB1
4 M, 10/5-10/26, 6-9 pm
Approved Hours: 12 (PSNA for Nurses)
Law, Medicine & Ethics
Bioethics touches all of our lives. This course will explore the intersection of law, medicine and ethics as presented by a health care provider and attorney specializing in health law. Students will examine and discuss bioethical issues such as: abortion; cloning; conscious choice by health care providers; end-of-life (EOL) decisions; assisted suicide; pain management; non-traditional drug use (legal and illegal); stem cell research; assisted reproduction; and human enhancement through medicine.
Alan
C. Horowitz, Esq., RN, RRT
Newtown Campus
$149/WHPAH 0567 WB1
4 M, 11/9-11/30, 6-9 pm
Application for Nursing Contact Hours Submitted
to PSNA
HIPAA - Privacy/Security and Compliance
Healthcare professionals need to have an awareness of the regulations for privacy and security. Healthcare workers need to keep informed of the latest changes and guidelines. The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) is about insurance portability and fraud and the changes that have evolved in business development. HIPAA involves three segments, 1- Privacy, 2-Security and 3-Transaction sets. The changes include processes, policies, and procedures for all covered entities, including and not limited to providers such as hospitals, and laboratories as well as insurance payers.
Deborah
Talone, MBA
Newtown Campus
$49/WHPAH 0325 WB1
W, 9/30, 6-9 pm
Pharmacology Update for Nurses
This course provides a background review of pharmacology basics, defines the pharmacologic process as used by nurses, overviews the new drugs of 2007-2008, examines under-dosing and overdosing, and explores the use of the package insert.
Dr. Joseph Urban, R.Ph., MBA
Newtown Campus
$99/WHPAH 0559 WB1
2 W, 10/7-10/14, 6-10 pm
ABC’s of Viral Hepatitis
This course will provide nurses and healthcare professionals with knowledge of the three most common types of viral hepatitis in the United States, namely: hepatitis A, hepatitis B, and hepatitis C. You will learn the acute and chronic stages of infection, how each virus is transmitted, how infection can be prevented, and the current treatment options available.
Hepatitis B Foundation
Newtown Campus
$60/ WHPAH 0560 WB1
W, 10/14, 6-10 pm
Insulin Safety and Administration Certification
This course is designed to meet the mandatory training guidelines for insulin safety and administration. It is geared for Certified Medical Assistants, Medication Aides, and Home Health Workers who are administering insulin medications to the elderly, in Personal Care Homes, Long Term Care Facilities and Home Care. This program will include basic anatomy and physiology of Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes, how insulin is produced in the body, and how it is affected by food. Also included are the effects and side effects of insulin treatment, recognition and treatment of hypoglycemia, hyperglycemia, special considerations of the elderly and or impaired patient, and demonstration of ability to read orders and administer insulin safely. Any healthcare professional interested in learning more about diabetes may attend even if they do not administer insulin.
Brenda Schesinger,
MSN, APRN-BC, GNP-BC, CDE
Newtown Campus
$49/ WHPAH 0800 WB1
Sa, 10/24, 9 am-1:30 pm
Diabetes Education for Nurses
This course is intended for nurses or other interested healthcare professionals who would like to learn the latest information on diabetes management. This course will help you to build upon existing knowledge and study the nature of diabetes in greater depth, including the impact on the patient and the family. It will focus on how to empower patients by incorporating selfmanagement skills and lifestyle changes. You will learn pattern management, treatment protocols including the use of insulin and insulin pumps.
Brenda Schesinger, MSN, APRN-BC, GNP-BC,
CDE
Newtown Campus
$49/WHPAH 0801 WB1
Sa, 11/21, 9 am-noon
Diabetes Education for Patients and Families
Does someone in your family have diabetes? Need help understanding and helping them? Are you or your children at risk for developing diabetes? What exactly is diabetes, and are there different types? This course is designed to cover the basics, up to the most recent developments in diabetes information for the consumer. Medications, selfmanagement and nutritional aspects will be discussed.
Brenda Schesinger, MSN, APRN-BC,
GNP-BC, CDE
Newtown Campus
$49/RHEAL 1006 WB1
Sa, 10/24, 2-5 pm
“Do the Math” An Overview of Medication Dosage Calculations for Nursing Professionals
Nurses are routinely required to calculate drug dosages to ensure safe and effective medication administration to their patients. This course provides a comprehensive overview on common medication dosage calculations to be performed using available drug dosage forms. Special emphasis will be given to those medications with unique dosage requirements. Alternative calculation methods will also be explored.
Thomas
A. Viola, R.PH.
Lower Bucks Campus
$99/WHPAH 0571 W50
Sa, 11/21, 9 am- 4 pm
Application for Nursing Contact Hours
Submitted to PSNA
“The Chamber of Herbal Secrets”: What Your Patients Don’t Know, or Aren’t Telling You About Their Herbal Self-Medication
While patients continue to self-medicate with a variety of herbal and nutritional supplements, much misinformation regarding the safe use and efficacy of these products is made available. Patients and nursing professionals are unaware of potentially serious drug interactions, contraindications to therapy and adverse effects associated with these products. This course will serve as an overview to the nursing professional of the most popular herbal products available and the effects of these products on patient care.
Thomas
A. Viola, R. PH.
Lower Bucks Campus
$49/ WHPAH 0572 W50
Tu, 10/6, 6-9 pm
Application for Nursing Contact Hours
Submitted to PSNA
“ A Fracture Waiting to Happen”: Osteoporosis and its Treatment for Nursing Professionals
Osteoporosis is a major cause of morbidity and institutionalization in older Americans. One out of every two women will sustain an osteoporosisrelated bone fracture in her lifetime. As the population ages, the number of osteoporosisrelated bone fractures, some of which are life-threatening, increases as well. This course will provide nursing professionals an overview of osteoporosis and review the pharmacology of the various available agents used in its prevention and treatment.
Thomas A. Viola, R.PH.
Lower Bucks Campus
$49/WHPAH 0573 W50
Tu, 11/10, 6-9 pm
Application for Nursing Contact Hours
Submitted to PSNA
Food Allergies: Keeping Residents in Assisted Living and Nursing Homes Safe
This program is designed for staff working in personal care homes, nursing homes, and adult day programs. Participants will learn about food allergies including common allergens, symptoms and treatment, how to use food labels to identify potential allergens, planning for allergic emergencies, how to safely prepare foods, ways to include an allergic individual in special events and outings, and documenting food allergies in the residents’ support plans.
Michelle Morton PCHA
Newtown Campus
$60/ WHPAH 0561 WB1
M, 12/21, 6-10 pm
Application for Nursing Contact Hours
Submitted to PSNA & Application for Nursing Home Administrators
Submitted
Fall Prevention for Residents in Assisted Living and Nursing Homes
This program is for staff of assisted living facilities, nursing homes and adult day care centers. You will learn the scope of the falling problem, how to assess for fall risk and how to decrease the risk of falls through education, exercise, medication review, vision assessment and environmental adaptations. You will also be able to include fall interventions in the residents’ support plans.
Michelle Morton PCHA
Newtown Campus
$60/ WHPAH 0562 WB1
M, 10/5, 6-10 pm
Application for Nursing Contact Hours
Submitted to PSNA &
Application for Nursing Home Administrators
Submitted
Recreation for Residents in Assisted Living
This program is for staff of assisted living facilities, nursing homes and adult day care centers. Participants will be able to describe the components of a balanced activities calendar, evaluate residents’ interests, describe ways to accommodate or adapt for special needs, evaluate risk and follow safety procedures, understand ways to motivate residents to participate, be familiar with community resources, and know to include leisure needs in the support plan.
Michelle Morton PCHA
Newtown Campus
$60/WHPAH 0037 WB1
Th, 10/22, 6-10 pm
Application for Nursing Home Administrators
Submitted
Personal Care Services and Personal Hygiene for Residents in Assisted Living
This program is for staff of assisted living facilities, nursing homes and adult day care centers. Participants will be able to define instrumental activities of daily living, understand the scope of Personal Care Services, and discuss how to assess and provide for a resident’s personal care needs.
Michelle Morton PCHA
Newtown Campu
/$60/ WHPAH 0039 WB1
2 M, 11/16-11/23, 6-9 pm
Application for Nursing Home Administrators
Submitted
Nutrition, Food Handling, and Sanitation for Residents in Assisted Living
This program is for staff of assisted living facilities, nursing homes and adult day care centers. Participants will be able to describe the components of a balanced menu, understand the nutritional requirements of residents, describe ways to accommodate special diets, and follow safe serving techniques for purchasing, preparing, storing, and serving food.
Michelle Morton PCHA
Newtown Campus
$60/ WHPAH 0038 WB1
2 W, 12/2-12/9, 6-8:30 pm
Application for Nursing Home Administrators
Submitted
Team Building to Improve Nursing Care
Successful teamwork increases the performance of every organization and enhances the job satisfaction of team members. In a complex healthcare setting, multi-disciplined work teams can contribute to patient care in direct proportion to how well the various team members interact with one another. Good teamwork values the participation of the individual member regardless of title, status or educational background. Everyone has a unique perspective on the care of the patient, and that uniqueness can drive the level of care to a height we would not have imagined possible.
Larry Wenger
Newtown Campus
$99/WHPAH 0563 WB1
2 Th, 10/22 & 10/29, 6-8 pm
Application for Nursing Contact Hours
Submitted to PSNA &
Application for Nursing Home Administrators
Submitted
Learning Tools for Successful Nursing Supervision
This course is for nurses and other healthcare professionals who are faced with the challenges of leadership roles that impact patient care. It will include formal and informal aspects of supervision, the process of discipline and direction, the essentials of good communication, motivation and making commitments to the success of others, which will directly affect the quality of patient care.
Larry Wenger
Newtown Campus
$99/WHPAH 0564 WB1
2 Th, 11/12 & 11/19, 6-8 pm
Application for Nursing Contact Hours
Submitted to PSNA &
Application for Nursing Home Administrators
Submitted
Financial Exploitation of the Elderly: A Family Matter
This course is designed for nurses, nursing home administrators, social workers and other interested healthcare professionals. Financial exploitation of the elderly can be perpetrated by family members, friends, and home health aides. This interactive workshop will help healthcare professionals recognize the risk factors for financial exploitation of elderly and the indicators/red flags to look for when working with older clients. Legal and ethical issues will be addressed. Financial and psychological assessment will be discussed and the topic of undue influence explored. The focus will be on strategies for protection and prevention.
Susan Castano, ACSW, LCSW
Newtown Campus
$49/WHPAH 0036 WB1
W, 11/4, 6-9 pm
Approved Hours: 3 (Social Work/CAC)
Where Angels Fear to Tread
Social workers as well as other human services professionals and paraprofessionals often have the responsibility of making home visits to their clients. The purpose of these visits can range from information sharing/ assessment/ eligibility for services to mental health/substance abuse outreach/intervention to investigating abuse or neglect. Neighborhoods may be unfamiliar and sometimes dangerous. Information on the client or situation may be incomplete. Workers may be met with fear and suspicion. To minimize risk, it is crucial that the worker prepare and learn techniques for engaging and disengaging in the home visit. In this workshop we will discuss safety precautions workers can take in the field as well as strategies to prevent and handle dangerous situations.
Susan Castano, ACSW, LCSW
Newtown Campus
$49/WHPAH 0388 WB1
W, 9/30, 6-9 pm
Approved Hours: 3 (Social Work/CAC)
Medical Terminology
This 6-hour course will teach medical terminology used in all healthcare settings, such as hospitals, Nursing Homes, Rehabilitation and Doctor Offices. This course is an excellent introduction to a healthcare career. The course will include word parts, word prefix, and abbreviations. This course is designed for Nurse Aides, Unit Secretaries or anyone who wishes to pursue a health career.
Newtown Campus
$79/ WHPAH 0326 WB1-WB2
WB1/ 3 M & 3 W, 10/12-10/28, 8-9 am
WB2/ 3 M & 3 W, 11/30-12/16, 8-9 am
Access to Health
This 6-hour course teaches the layperson and healthcare provider how to care for ourselves by making educated personal choices. It emphasizes the impact of the choices we make as individuals and/or caregivers. It includes self-awareness, nutrition, emotional health, fitness, disease prevention, family planning, weight control, environmental health matters and the aging process.
Newtown Campus
$79/WHPAH 0330 WB1-WB2
WB1/ 3 Tu & 3 Th, 10/13-10/29, 8-9 am
WB2/ 3 Tu & 3 Th, 12/1-12/17, 8-9 am
CPR & First Aid Training & Retraining for Healthcare and Community
CPR and First Aid courses can be set up on-site at your company location, or at one of the College's Bucks County locations. For additional information, please contact Janet Baker, Director, Allied Health at 215-968-8324 or email: bakerj@bucks.edu.Heartsaver First Aid
American Heart Association 2-year certification For professionals who need basic first aid for the workplace.
Janet Baker, M.Ed.
Newtown Campus
$59 (includes book & card)
PHPAH 0001 WB1/ Sa, 10/3, 9 am-1 pm
Approved Hours: 4 (Act 48)
Heartsaver Adult CPR/AED and First Aid
American Heart Association 2 year certification For professionals who need Adult CPR & basic first aid for the workplace.
Janet Baker, M.Ed.
Newtown Campus
$74 (includes book and
card)
PHPAH 0002 WB1/ Sa, 11/7,
9 am-3:30 pm
Approved Hours: 6 (Act 48)
Heartsaver Pediatric CPR & Safety
For parents, grandparents, teachers, day care workers, nannies, and babysitters.
Janet Baker,
M.Ed.
Newtown Campus
$59 (includes book &
card)
PHPAH 0005 WB1/ Sa, 10/10, 9 am-1 pm
Approved Hours: 4 (Act 48)
CPR for Healthcare Providers - Certification
Includes Adult, Child, Infant CPR and AED training, American Heart Association 2-year certification. For all Healthcare professionals, nurses, doctors, dentists, chiropractors, paramedics, EMTs and lifeguards.
Janet Baker, M.Ed.
$74 (includes book & card)
PHPAH 0003 WB1-WB4 & W50
Approved Hours: 6 (Act 48)
Newtown Campus
WB1/ Sa, 9/26, 9 am-3:30 pm
WB2/ Sa, 10/17, 9 am-3:30 pm
WB3/ Sa, 11/14, 9 am-3:30 pm
WB4/ Sa, 12/5, 9 am-3:30 pm
Lower Bucks Campus
W50/ Sa, 10/24,
9 am-3:30 pm
CPR Recertification for Healthcare Providers & Community
Includes Adult, Child, Infant CPR and AED training, 2 year certification.
Janet Baker, M.Ed.
$49 (includes card)
PHPAH 0004 WB1-WB4 & W50
Approved Hours: 4 (Act 48)
Newtown Campus
WB1/ W, 9/23, 6-10 pm
WB2/ Tu, 10/13, 6-10 pm
WB3/ W, 11/11, 6-10 pm
WB4/ Tu, 12/1, 6-10 pm
Lower Bucks Campus
W50/ Tu, 10/20, 6-10 pm
