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Course Schedule - Spring 2013

OTHER HEALTH CLASSES AVAILABLE ONLINE:
> Introduction to Natural Health and Healing
> Handling Medical Emergencies
> Certificate in End of Life Care
> Complementary and Alternative Medicine … and many more
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Pharmacy Technician Training Program
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. Key topics are

  • 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. Basic math assessment required for admission to the program.

Instructor: Janice Sprankle, PT
CRN: 40093
Tuesdays, January 29 - May 7
5:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Fee: $699

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Vocabulary of the Health Care Profession
Here is 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
CRN: 40094
Mondays and Wednesdays,
March 11 - April 3
6 - 9 p.m.
Fee: $249

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CPR-AED
This course is designed to enable students to become certified in American Red Cross Professional Rescuer/AED. Students will master CPR/AED on Adults, Children, and Infants. There will be demonstrations on procedures for rescue breathing, conscious choking, unconscious choking. Course fee includes book and mask.

Instructor: Ed Sensel
CRN: 40096
Saturday, February 23
8 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Fee: $89

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CRN: 40097
Saturday, April 27
8 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Fee: $89

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ICD-10 Update [ONLINE COURSE]
This online self-paced course will provide medical professionals who are already coding with an overview of the ICD-10 for both diagnosis and procedure coding. It covers the transition from ICD-9 to ICD-10 and reviews the changes and updates. You will learn the new codes, the structure, and nature of the characters. You will also learn how to use the appropriate reference manuals and guides to create diagnosis codes from the ICD-10-CM and procedure codes from the ICD-10-PCS. You will practice coding for a variety of purposes and settings. You can begin the course at any time and will have access to the course for six months.

CRN: 40107
Fee: $349

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Nurse Aide/Home Health Aide Training
This training program prepares you to function in a traditional nursing assistant role in nursing centers such as hospitals and nursing homes or as a home health aide in home settings. The course includes 16 hours of clinical training and 59 hours devoted to lecture and skills laboratory practice.

Some topics covered include

  • observation skills
  • universal precautions for infection control
  • basic elements of body functioning
  • recognition of emergencies
  • physical, emotional and developmental
  • appropriate and safe techniques in personal needs of patients hygiene and grooming

Upon successful completion of the program, you’ll be eligible to take the nursing assistant state competency test or, you may choose to seek employment as a home health aide. Attendance policy in accordance with the Ohio Department of Health states no absenteeism is permitted within the first 16 hours of instruction. Class requirements include a current physical examination report along with a negative TB test or negative chest x-ray, a background check and liability insurance available through the college.

Text required.

Instructor: Marilyn Freer
CRN: 40104
Monday, Wednesday and Friday,
February 4 - March 1 (no class Feb. 18)
9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Fee: $599

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CRN: 40105
Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday,
February 26 - April 13
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6 - 9 p.m.;
Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
(no class March 9 and 30)
Fee: $599

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Veterinary Assistant Training
Do you love animals? Would you like caring for them? Get trained for entry-level employment in a veterinary clinic or office. Topics will include

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

Tuesday classes will be at Stark State;
Thursday classes will be at Elm Ridge Animal
Hospital in Canal Fulton. Text required.

Instructor: Melanie Butera, DVM
CRN: 40108
Tuesdays and Thursdays,
March 5 - April 30
(no class March 28)
6:30 - 9 p.m.
Fee: $699

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NACE Exam Prep - Maternal/Child
This review class will assist and guide licensed practical nurses in studying for the National League for Nursing NACE Nursing Care of the Childbearing Family Test. Students are expected to purchase and bring to class the recommended review book sold in the bookstore.

Instructor: Valerie Becker, RN
CRN: 40209
Saturday, February 16
8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Fee: $89

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CRN: 40210
Saturday, May 4
8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Fee: $89

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NACE Exam Prep - Nursing Care of Children
This review class will assist and guide licensed practical nurses in studying for the National League for Nursing NACE Nursing Care of Children Test. Students are expected to purchase and bring to class the recommended review book sold in the bookstore.

Instructor: Sheryl Stuck, MSN, RN
CRN: 40211
Saturday, February 2
9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Fee: $69

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CRN: 40212
Saturday, April 27
9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Fee: $69

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Foundations in Myofascial Release II
Myofascial Release (MFR) is an effective modality for the reduction of pain and the restoration of function and is accepted by the medical community and health insurers. Foundations seminars have moved MFR into a neurosciencebased format without reliance on pseudoscience. With an emphasis on hands-on learning, the therapist will be introduced to whole-body evaluation and treatment, reinforcing the key elements of MFR and manual therapy. You’ll better understand causes and elimination of pain. Advanced cervical, cranial, thoracic, lumbar, pelvic and upper/lower extremity techniques will be included. Prerequisite: None. Foundations II may be taken as an introductory seminar. All MFR seminars are 20 hour/2.5- days with 20 CE hours approved by NCBTMB and 16 CEUs approved for Ohio PTs, PTAs, OTs and COTAs. Other approvals may be available. Bring a massage table if possible and wear lab clothes appropriate for hands-on work.

Instructor: Walt Fritz, PT
CRN: 40109
Thursday - Saturday,
March 7 - 9
9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
(Thursday and Friday);
9 a.m.-1 p.m. (Saturday)
Fee: $445 through 02/14/13, $495 after 02/14/13, $150 for those retaking Foundations II

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Kinesio Taping I and II
This course is designed to introduce practitioners to the Kinesio taping method. It covers the five major physiological effects: skin, circulatory/lymphatic, fascia, muscle and joint. We also cover the six corrective techniques: mechanical, functional, space, fascia, ligament/tendon and lymphatic. You will have lab sessions to practice taping applications. Upon completion of the course, you will know how to use the Kinesio taping method to relax overused muscles, decrease pain and swelling and relieve orthopedic and neurological conditions. Wear lab clothes so that pelvic and shoulder areas are accessible. Bring a pair of scissors.

(Approved for 16 continuing education hours for massage therapists, sports medicine professionals, and occupational and physical therapists and assistants.)

Instructor: Mary Saloka Morrison, PT, DScPT, MHS, CKTI
CRN: 40110
Friday and Saturday,
March 1 and 2
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Fee: $495

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Kinesio Taping III
This course builds on material learned in Kinesio Taping I and II and includes clinical concepts and advanced taping methods. There will be additional lab sessions to practice KTM applications that can be tailored to specific conditions, professions or applications. Upon completion, you will be eligible to take the CKTP exam. Wear lab clothes so that pelvic and shoulder areas are accessible. Bring a pair of scissors.

(Approved for 8 continuing education hours for massage therapists and sports medicine professionals. Approval for occupational and physical therapists and assistants pending.)

Instructor: Mary Morrison
CRN: 40111
Saturday, April 20
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Fee: $249

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Treatment of Gait Dysfunction in Children with Cerebral Palsy and Related Disabilities
This course is designed for physical therapists and assistants who treat pediatric populations with cerebral palsy and related neuromuscular disorders. Emphasis will be placed on analyzing the normal muscle control and coordination during the gait cycle, evaluating abnormal gait, and applying treatment strategies to gain a more energy efficient gait pattern. Lab work will emphasize problem solving and hands-on treatment of other participants. The instructor will also treat two children with cerebral palsy in demonstrations (live and/or video recorded). Please wear shorts and t-shirt for labs.

(Approved for 12 CEUs for physical and occupational therapists and assistants.)

Instructor: Marcia Stamer, PT, C/NDT
CRN: 40112
Friday and Saturday,
April 5 and 6
8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Fee: $249

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Selected Joint Mobilization Techniques for the Extremities
Learn selected non-thrust mobilization techniques for all extremity joints. These techniques will be safe, practical and easily mastered for immediate integration into your current practice. This is not an evaluation course but a technique course, with a significant portion lab focused. With a limit of 20 participants, you’ll work in groups of two in lab (please wear appropriate lab clothing). Each participant will need to determine which techniques are appropriate for their individual discipline, practice setting and patient conditions.

(Approved for 8 continuing education hours for occupational therapists and assistants and massage therapists.)

Instructor: Mark Crank, PT, DPT, MA,
DipMDT, MTC
CRN: 40213
Saturday, February 16
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Fee: $139

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Medical Massage Techniques for Spine and Extremity Conditions
In this workshop you’ll learn selected soft-tissue techniques for spine and extremity medical conditions. These techniques will be safe, practical and easily mastered for immediate integration into your current practice. A significant portion of this course is lab focused. With a limit of 24 participants, you’ll work in groups of two in lab. Please wear appropriate lab clothing.

(Approved for 8 continuing education hours for occupational therapists and assistants and massage therapists.)

Instructor: Mark Crank, PT, DPT, MA,
DipMDT, MTC and
Larry Dickey, LMT, CNMT
CRN: 40214
Saturday, May 4
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Fee: $139

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