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Home Health Aide
with Susan Buisch
Due to our aging population, the demand for experienced Home Health Aides continues to increase amid a preference for at-home health care. Home health aides are also employed by home health agencies, hospitals and nursing homes.
Students will learn: Nutrition and meal preparation. Assisting in self-medication. Safety and accident prevention. Budgeting. Assisting with exercise programs and medical equipment. Assisting with special medical conditions and needs.
Requirements: At least 18 years of age. An ethical person. Able to pass a fingerprint screen. Note: Drivers license is preferred.
You MUST attend an Information Session prior to being accepted into a Certified Nurse Aide or Home Health Aide training class. Register for a FREE Information session here:
Phlebotomy Technician
The phlebotomist is a vital member of the clinical laboratory team, whose main function is to obtain patient’s blood specimens by venipuncture and micro collection for testing purposes. Phlebotomists are employed throughout the healthcare system including in hospitals, neighborhood health centers, medical group practices, and in other healthcare settings. Current healthcare industry experts predict a 15% increase in phlebotomy jobs by 2021.
Phlebotomists should have/be: A high school graduate, or working on a G.E.D. In good health. MMR and PPD immunization records must be up to date. Dependable, patient, tactful, and have a desire to help people.
Students will learn:
- The history of phlebotomy & the healthcare setting
- Blood and blood composition, blood tubes, coagulation, venipuncture protocols, etc.
- Infection control, safety, first aid, & personal wellness Universal precautions including safety protocols and infection control Laboratory operations (e.g. safety, quality control)
- Blood banks and blood typing, lab departments and personnel Medical terminology and laboratory theory
- Human anatomy & physiology of the circulatory system
- Specimen collection, processing, and handling
- Blood collection equipment, additives, & order of draw Venipuncture specimen collection procedures
- Capillary puncture equipment and procedures
- Arterial puncture procedures
- Non-blood specimens and tests
You MUST attend an Information Session prior to being accepted into a Phlebotomy Technician class. To register, follow this link and select an available session. After providing your contact information, you will receive a digital "ticket" to the event:
Certified Nurse Aide
Join one of the fastest growing professions in the healthcare industry! This New York State approved course includes clinical and classroom instruction in patient care, and will prepare you for Nurse Assistant certification.
Students will learn: Patient care (clinical and classroom), patient safety, Infection control procedures, moving, feeding and caring for patients, Nutrition and diet therapy, assisting with admissions and exams, Communication with the patient, patient self care, Pre and postoperative care, Anatomy and Physiology, circulation and respiratory care, elimination procedures, human sexuality, and job seeking and retention skills.
You MUST attend an Information Session prior to being accepted into a Certified Nurse Aide or Home Health Aide training class. Register for a FREE information session here:
Certified Nurse Aide
Join one of the fastest growing professions in the healthcare industry! This New York State approved course includes clinical and classroom instruction in patient care, and will prepare you for Nurse Assistant certification.
Students will learn: Patient care (clinical and classroom), patient safety, Infection control procedures, moving, feeding and caring for patients, Nutrition and diet therapy, assisting with admissions and exams, Communication with the patient, patient self care, Pre and postoperative care, Anatomy and Physiology, circulation and respiratory care, elimination procedures, human sexuality, and job seeking and retention skills.
You MUST attend an Information Session prior to being accepted into a Certified Nurse Aide or Home Health Aide training class. Register for a FREE information session here:
CNA/HHA Information Sessions
with Patricia Dlugosh
To register, follow this link and select an available session. After providing your contact information, you will receive a digital "ticket" to the event:
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This orientation session will provide you all the information needed to enroll and access possible funding sources for the CNA and/or HHA Training. You MUST attend an Information Session prior to being accepted into a Certified Nurse Aide or Home Health Aide training class.
You only need to attend ONE Information Session. You may attend an orientation session at ANY location near you.Please bring a NYS Driver's License or Non-Driver ID, and a copy of your Soc Sec card to the orientation session if you wish to be considered for all possible funding sources.
During COVID-19 operations, our Information Sessions will NOT be in person. If you register for any scheduled information session you will be contacted for a web or phone based meeting by the program manager.
Phlebotomy Technician Information Sessions
with Mary Gratton
To register, follow this link and select an available session. After providing your contact information, you will receive a digital "ticket" to the event:
Workforce & Career Solutions, FLCC Events | Eventbrite
This information session will provide you all the info needed to enroll and access possible funding sources for the Phlebotomy Technician Training. You MUST attend an Information Session prior to being accepted into a Phlebotomy training class.
You only need to attend ONE Information Session. You may attend an orientation session at ANY location near you.Please bring a NYS Driver's License or Non-Driver ID, and a copy of your Soc Sec card to the orientation session if you wish to be considered for all possible funding sources.
During COVID-19 operations, our Information Sessions will NOT be in person. If you register for any scheduled information session you will be contacted for a web or phone based meeting by the program manager.