Medical/Health Care

• Pharmacy Technician Training Program
• Dental Assisting
• Coronal Polishing for the Certified Dental Assistant
• Local Anesthesia for the Dental Hygienist
• Vocabulary of the Health Care Profession
• Medical Billing
• Veterinary Assistant Training
• NEW Certified Dietary Manager
• Certification Exam Review for Coders

Pharmacy Technician Training Program -  read student testimonials
This course is designed to prepare individuals who want to enter the pharmacy field in hospitals, home infusion pharmacies or retail pharmacies under the supervision of a registered pharmacist. When you complete this course you may register to take the Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam to become a Certified Pharmacy Technician. Note: Certification is not required to work as a pharmacy technician in Ohio. Key topics:

     • medical terminology, reading and interpreting prescriptions
     • generic and brand names of drugs
     • dosage calculations and dose conversions
     • dispensing of prescriptions, unit doses and inventory control

Course fee includes textbooks and certification exam preparation software.
Instructor: Janice Sprankle, PT (Bio)
Index No.: 1121
Tuesdays and Thursdays, September 30 – December 2 (no class Nov. 27)
6 – 9 p.m.
Fee: $649

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Dental Assisting -  read student testimonials
This extensive training program will prepare you to be a dental assistant and to apply for testing as a Dental Assistant Radiographer and Ohio Certified Dental Assistant. Topics include:

     • dental sciences
     • dental materials
     • dental radiography
     • chairside procedures
     • dental office management
     • dentistry

Text required. Parking passes also required, may be purchased at Cashier’s office.
Instructor: Jennifer Grunder, CDA
Index No.: 1123
Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays, August 25 – December 15
6:30 – 8:30 p.m. (Monday and Wednesday); 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. (Sat.)
Fee: $2199

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Coronal Polishing for the Certified Dental Assistant
Learn basic anatomy, exposure control procedures, and indications and contraindications for coronal polishing. You will demonstrate appropriate coronal polishing techniques on a typodont and on a fellow student. Current certification by DANB or the Ohio Commission on Dental Assisting required.
Instructor: Sheri Herbert, RDH
Index No.: 1122
Saturday, October 4
8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Fee: $395

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Local Anesthesia for the Dental Hygienist
This self-study, lecture, hands-on course is designed to prepare dental hygienists in the state of Ohio for the safe and effective administration of local anesthesia and pain control. Topics will include anatomy, physiology, pharmacology of local anesthesia, administration of local anesthesia, and indications, precautions and limitations associated with the use of local anesthesia. You will first complete a 12-hour online module, followed by a 3-hour lecture and 14 hours of clinical participation in the techniques of local anesthetic administration on anatomical models and lab partners. All participants are required to serve as participant partners during the clinical training portion of the course. Completion of this course prepares you to take the NERB examination required for dental hygiene local anesthesia credentialing in Ohio. This course is approved by the Ohio State Dental Board and meets the standards for dental hygienists to be able to administer local anesthesia in the state of Ohio. It will be held in the Stark State College Dental Hygiene Clinic under the supervision of a dentist and qualified dental hygienist faculty. Course Participant Requirements:

     • Purchase required textbook from college bookstore prior to completing online module

Due prior to the start of clinicals:

     • Complete medical history forms*
     • Proof of HepB vaccination/immunity*
     • Negative PPD test or medical clearance with a positive result

* Information about these items is available online. Students may access the online course and contact the course instructors upon registration using the login provided. Course modules will be available two weeks prior to the start of the clinical portion.
Instructors: Kim Willey, RDH, BSTE and Susan Helbling, RDH
Index No.: 1124
Thursday, Friday and Saturday, October 9 – 11
5 – 8 p.m. (Thursday); 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. (Friday and Saturday)
Fee: $995

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Vocabulary of the Health Care Profession -  read student testimonials
This noncredit course provides an opportunity to understand and be more familiar with basic health care vocabulary:

     • words, symbols and abbreviations related to health and disease
     • identification of basic elements of health care
     • roots, prefixes and suffixes
     • anatomic and physiological terms
     • use of a medical dictionary
     • diagnostic tests and conditions
     • related specialty areas

Text required.
Instructor: Judy Stauder, MSN, RN (Bio)
Index No.: 1125
Mondays and Wednesdays, September 15 – October 8
6 – 9 p.m.
Fee: $259

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Medical Billing -  read student testimonials
Learn the basics of medical billing for the physician’s office and hospital. You will understand basic office forms, insurance forms, basic coding, processing payments, compliance and reimbursement issues, insurance filing, and more.
Prerequisite: Vocabulary of the Health Care Profession or one year experience in a medical setting. Text required.
Instructor: Karen Drummond, CPC, CPC-H, CMC, ACS-RA, ACS-MS (Bio)
Index No.: 1126
Mondays and Wednesdays, October 20 – December 15 (no class Nov. 26)
6 – 9 p.m.
Fee: $599

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Veterinary Assistant Training -  read student testimonials
Basic training for entry level employment in a veterinary clinic or office. Topics will include:

     • animal restraint and control
     • patient care
     • inoculation procedures
     • basic laboratory skills
     • assisting in surgery
     • front desk operations

Students will be required to complete 8 hours of clinical training on Saturdays at Elm Ridge Animal Hospital in Canal Fulton.
Instructor: Melanie Butera, DVM (Bio)
Index No.: 1127
Tuesdays and Thursdays, October 9 – December 4 (no class Nov. 27)
6:30 – 9:00 p.m.
Fee: $599

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NEW Certified Dietary Manager
This course is designed for use by health care food service employees, particularly those in long-term care facilities and hospital food service operations. It is also available for food service employees in correctional facilities, public schools and other institutional settings offering patient care. The three focus areas of the program are nutrition, management, and safety/sanitation. Successful completion of this course permits you to become a member of the Dietary Managers Association (DMA) and take the DMA exam, receive the National Restaurant Association ServSafe Certification, and receive the Ohio Department of Health Food Protection Certification. Course held at the University of Akron. To register, please call 330–972–7577.
Instructors: Fran Merda, R.D., L.D. and Deborah Kemokai-Wright, R.D., L.D
Fridays, September 5 – February 6
9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Fee: $899

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Certification Exam Review for Coders
Certification as a medical coder has become more and more critical to the well-being of the medical practice. This course will assist medical office employees in gaining and maintaining their knowledge by preparing for one of the certification exams, including the CCA, CPC and CCS exams.
Instructor: Karen Drummond, CPC, CPC-H, CMC, ACS-RA, ACS-MS (Bio)
Index No.: 1128
Tuesdays and Thursdays, November 4 – 13
6 – 9 p.m.
Fee: $99

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