Continuing Education for Nurses and Healthcare Professionals

The Center for Allied Health at Bucks County Community College provides quality, up-to-date information for healthcare professionals and those wishing to enter the healthcare field.   To register call 215-968-8409 and select option #1 or www.bucks.edu/con-ed.  For more information about Allied Health Programs, please call Janet Baker at 215-968-8324 or email: bakerj@bucks.edu

Dementia Care (32 hrs)

NEW
As baby boomers age, the 21st century workforce is challenged to care for an exponentially growing population of persons with dementia. This course provides essential knowledge and understanding about neurological diseases that affect cognition and memory, and practical application of effective skills for supporting persons with dementia. Nearly all disciplines benefit from expertise in Dementia Care Specialists, as do families of persons with demen­tia. Come away with increased knowledge in how to care for persons with dementia. Expertise in this growing area of human services also enhances your resume.

Online /$495/ EHPAH 0099 C30-C31

C30/ 2/4 - 3/29, Online

C31/ 4/1 - 5/24, Online

www.bucks.edu/LERNclasses

Dental Assisting Program (70 hours)

This 70-hour Dental Assisting Program prepares you for entry level positions in one of the fastest growing health care positions – Dental Assisting. Administrative aspects include: the history of dentistry and dental assisting; introduction to the dental office; the legal aspects of dentistry; policies and guidelines.  Clinical aspects include: introduction to oral anatomy; dental operatory; dental equipment; introduction to tooth structure; primary and permanent teeth; the oral cavity and related structures; proper patient positioning; dental hand-pieces; sterilization; and other areas.  
Additionally, this course is designed to prepare you to sit for the DANB Radiology Health and Safety Examination (RHS).  The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania requires that any dental office employee who will be performing radiological procedures as auxiliary personnel (other than a licensed dentist or dental hygienist) must take and pass the DANB Radiology Health and Safety Examination (RHS) and register with the State.  The cost of this exam is $175 and is not included as part of the cost of this program.  The DANB exam is administered at Pearson Vue Centers.

Newtown Campus/$1,605 (textbook included)
WHPAH 0701 WB1-WB2
WB1/14 Sa, 2/9-5/18 (no class 3/30), 9 am-2:30 pm, Debra DiSandro, RDA
WB2/ 10 Tu &  10 Th,  2/26-5/2, 6-9:30 pm, Lisa Jones

EKG Interpretation: Basic Cardiac Dys­rhythmia Hybrid 

NEW
This course is designed for nurses, working in telemetry, critical care and trauma, as well as techs working in telemetry units. You will learn concepts that allow for the basic interpretation of EKG rhythms. It will include how to measure and plot EKG rhythm components as well as treatment methods for specific abnormal rhythms.  Susan Salley, RN, CCRN, CEN

Application for nursing contact hours submitted to PSNA
Newtown Campus/$85/ WHPAH 0259 W20/
3 hrs. Online & 2 Wed, 4/3 & 4/10, 6-9 pm 

Heart Failure and Cardiomyopathy

This course is geared for Nurses, EMTs, Paramedics and other healthcare professionals, to learn the rela­tionship between heart failure and cardiomyopathy. It will review ischemic and non-ischemic cardiomy­opathy as well as various types of cardiomyopathies, symptomatology, and four classifications of heart failure and current treatment modalities from medical management to surgical intervention. Susan Salley, RN, CCRN, CEN

Approved Hours: 4 (PSNA for Nurses)

Newtown Campus/$65/WHPAH 0556 WB1/ Wed, 3/27, 6-10 pm

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

Application for Nursing Contact Hours Submitted to PSNA

Newtown Campus/$65/WHPAH 0325 WB1/  Wed, 4/3, 6-9 pm

How to Improve Your Relationships 

NEW
This workshop is designed to help you identify and correct the real issues in your relationship – be it with your spouse, partner or neighbor. Participants will examine how personality factors influence relationship dynamics, what triggers conflict, how to successfully resolve differences, and how to be happy in a relationship that sometimes feels less than perfect. Participants will learn better ways to communicate and other behaviorally specific techniques that lend themselves to relationship satisfaction. Participants who complete this workshop will have increased personal insight, a new skill set and, perhaps more importantly, a new mindset. This is a fast-paced, fun course valuable for both individuals and couples. Lori Hart, Ph.D.; Licensed psychologist

Newtown Campus/ $85/ RHEAL 0205 WB1

2 Tu, 3/12 & 3/19, 6-9 pm

Introduction to Clinical Research and Monitoring Clinical Trials  

NEW
Provides an overview of the field of Clinical Research as well as introduction to the position of Clinical Research Associate (CRA)/Monitor who supports the management of Clinical Trials. It provides an understanding of the FDA regulations relative to Clinical Trials as well as outlines the role and responsibilities of a CRA. The course is for individuals who are seeking to learn more about the field of monitoring and better understand the function of a monitor. Included in the curriculum will be a comprehensive review of CRA roles and responsibilities, study initiation and monitoring plans, recruiting and retaining study subjects, the informed consent process, preparing for audits and detecting fraud, managing multi-national trials as well as various  other tasks performed by a CRA as part of a clinical support team.  Joan Graves
Text: The CRA’s Guide to Monitoring Clinical Research: Third Edition by Karen E. Woodin
 
Newtown Campus/$505 (plus textbook)

WHPAH 0752 WB1/10 Wed, 3/6-5/8, 6-9 pm  

Neurological Assessment

This course is geared for Nurses, EMTs, 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

Approved hours: 4 (PSNA for Nurses)

Newtown Campus/$65/WHPAH 0558 WB1/ Wed, 5/8, 6-10 pm

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. Joyce Welliver, RN, MSN, CRNP           

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 before clinical experience. All forms can be found on our website: http://www.bucks.edu/nursing_review/index.php

Text:  Manual of Nursing Practice - Ninth Edition/Lippincott
$1,305 (plus textbook)/ WHPAH 0310 W50
Orientation:Newtown Campus/ Wed., 1/9, 6-8pm
Classroom:  Lower Bucks Campus/ 5 Mon & 6 Wed, 1/14 - 2/20 (no class 1/21), 6-10pm
Skills Review:  Newtown Campus/ Mon & Wed, 2/25 & 2/27, 6-10pm
Clinical:  Lower Bucks Hospital/  4 Mon & 4 Wed, 3/4 - 3/27, 6-10pm

Phlebotomy for Healthcare Personnel

This course is designed as an introduction to, and review of, 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 practices, and professionalism. Gail Donegan, BS, MT, ASCP

Newtown Campus/ $85/ WHPAH 0331 WB1/  2 Tues, 6/11 - 6/18, 6-9 pm
Text:  So You're Going to Collect a Blood Specimen: An Introduction to Phlebotomy 13th Edidtion (2010) by F. Kiechle

Weigh It Forward: 9-Week Mini Camp

Work with your personal Health Coach to learn how to lose weight and keep it off. Your Health Coach will formulate your personal calorie count and then teach you the eight secrets of behavior modification so you can finally arrive at a healthy weight. Weigh in each week and benefit from the support of your Continuing Care group, as you go on this 9-week journey together.  Celine Hampson, M.S.H.Ed.

Newtown Campus/ $135/ RHEAL 0094 WB1

9 Th, 3/7 - 5/2, 5-6:30 pm 

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