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 712-277-4442

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Postal address:   

3100 S. Lakeport St.

Sioux City, IA  51106

 

 

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Courses and Classes

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Nursing Assistant

$650.00 - **** as of March 14, 2011***

Our 75 hour OBRA approved course is geared with the traditional and non-traditional student in mind.  The Nursing Assistant curriculum is designed to prepare students for careers in health care under the supervision of the licensed nurse.  Students will learn the basic entry-level nursing skills to work in health care.  The Nursing Assistant Theory and Clinical curriculum provides the student with the necessary information and skills in long-term care to take the Iowa State Competency Skills and Written exam, which is required for the Nursing Assistant State Registry.

 

**Must be 16 years of age to attend.   GED or High school diploma not required in order to attend.

 

 

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Medical Coding Specialist

$3136.00

The course includes 12 weeks of lecture and lab experience. Medical Coding Specialist is a certificate program designed to prepare students to assign codes to diagnoses and procedures using recognized coding systems.  The student will also be knowledgeable of medical insurance, reimbursement systems, and their correlation to coding.  The course includes 12 weeks of lecture and lab experience.  Upon completion of the course, students may apply to sit for the certifying examinations through AHIMA.

 

**Must be 18 years of age and have a GED or high school diploma to attend this class.

 

 

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Pharmacy Technician

$2628.00

This course is a 6 week program and will prepare participants to enter the pharmacy field and to take the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board's (PTCB) exam. Course content includes medical terminology specific to pharmacy, reading and interpreting prescriptions, and defining drugs by generic and brand names. Participants will learn dosage calculations, I.V. flow rates, drug compounding, dose conversions, dispensing of prescriptions, inventory control, and billing and reimbursement.

 

**Must be 18 years of age and have a GED or high school diploma to attend this class.  Students may not have any criminal history.

 

 

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Renal Technician

$3500

The Renal Technician class is a 12 week course working towards dialysis technician national certification. The curriculum is initially focused on the anatomy and physiology of the kidney and the causes of kidney failure, work into the basics of  Hemodialysis and the role of the dialysis technician in the outpatient setting.

This course entails 8 weeks of classroom and lab instruction with 4 weeks of clinical Cannulation Camp.

Students completing the course will take the National Test for Renal Dialysis Technician.

 

**Must be 18 years of age.  Must present copy of a GED or high school diploma to attend this class.  Students may not have any criminal history.

 

**Omaha NE location only · 

 

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Medical Terminology Course

$290.00

This course is a 7 day accelerated course.  Medical Terminology is a vocabulary for accurately describing the human body and associated components, conditions, processes and process in a science-based manner. This systematic approach to word building and term comprehension is based on the concept of: (1) Word roots, (2) prefixes, and (3) suffixes.

 

** Must be 16 years of age to attend.   GED or High school diploma not required in order to attend

 

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Basic Human Anatomy Course

$290.00

This course is 8 day long and teaches students to easily remember the names, pronunciations and locations of all the principal parts of every major body system, including associated anatomical terms and locations.  By understanding the names and functions of the body and its parts, students will gain a tremendous advantage when attending further educational trainings; such as CNA classes, Medical Coding classes, CPR, etc.

 

** Must be 16 years of age to attend.   GED or High school diploma not required in order to attend.

 

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CPR for Non-Healthcare Providers

 

The American Heart Association’s Heartsaver® CPR in Schools Course is designed to teach non-medical persons the lifesaving skills of CPR, how to relieve choking, and how to use an AED (automated external defibrillator).

This course is for family members, friends, daycare providers, work supervisors and members of the general community who want to learn CPR . This program is specifically designed for those who prefer to learn in a group environment with feedback from an instructor.

 

**No age requirement to attend this course.   GED or High school diploma not required in order to attend.

 

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CPR for Healthcare Providers

The BLS Healthcare Provider Course is designed to provide a wide variety of healthcare professionals the ability to recognize several life-threatening emergencies, provide CPR, use an AED, and relieve choking in a safe, timely and effective manner. The course is intended for certified or noncertified, licensed or non-licensed healthcare professionals.

 

This course is for healthcare providers such as physicians, nurses, paramedics, emergency medical technicians, respiratory therapists, physical and occupational therapists, physician's assistants, residents or fellows, or medical or nursing students in training, aides, medical or nursing assistants, police officers, and other allied health personnel.

 

** Must be 16 years of age to attend.   GED or High school diploma not required in order to attend.

 

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CCDI- Chronic Confusion and Dementing Illness

The purpose of this training is to give an understanding of Alzheimer’s and other dementing illnesses.  The course reveals common behavioral problems and how to cope, offers communication techniques, and techniques/activities for assisting those with the disease. It provides professionals with the skills they need to effectively identify and meet the needs of these residents and their families. This course is for those caregiver professionals looking to improve the health and well-being of residents who have Alzheimer's disease and other dementias. 

** Must be 16 years of age to attend.   GED or High school diploma not required in order to attend.

 

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Bloodborne Pathogens

Bloodborne pathogens  training teach what pathogens are, how they affect the body, and to learn how you can protect yourself against these organisms.  This course is for an employee, student, or other individual working with blood or other potentially infectious materials.  This course meets the OSHA requirements for BBP training.

** Must be 16 years of age to attend.   GED or High school diploma not required in order to attend.

 

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HIPAA and Confidentiality

This course will simplify the administrative components of the most recent details of the (HIPAA legislation) Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act passed by congress and the importance of respecting a patient's confidentiality at all times.  Healthcare agencies and providers must provide confidentiality and privacy of the healthcare information that they collect, maintain, use, and/or transmit.

** Must be 16 years of age to attend.   GED or High school diploma not required in order to attend.

 

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Safety Course

This course in safety covers prevention of injury, danger, or loss in a variety of areas .  Guidance  is given on how to help should an emergency occur. Proper use of body movement in daily activities, the prevention and correction of problems associated with posture, and the enhancement of coordination and endurance. We also explore major causes of accidents in the workplace/home. Whether it is the workplace or the home, being safety conscience is the key to avoiding a potentially dangerous situation.

** Must be 16 years of age to attend.   GED or High school diploma not required in order to attend.

 

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Workplace Violence and Harassment Prevention

This course covers information regarding OSHA regulations, understanding, and response protocol for both issues of workplace violence and harassment.  Students will learn to recognize the early warning signs of escalating behavior in order to assess your environment for potential dangers and learn to promote more courteous interactions.  Student’s awareness and competence is increased in identifying, stopping and preventing harassing and discriminatory behaviors before they escalate.

** Must be 16 years of age to attend.   GED or High school diploma not required in order to attend.

 

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Employment Skills Course

This course helps individuals become more employable, productive, and self-sufficient community members through a variety of topics that assess and identify an individual's abilities and job readiness skills. 

It covers a multitude of topics including; where to look for jobs, resume & cover letter formatting, guide to successful interviewing, attire for interview & job, general hygiene & appearance, time management, and teamwork.  These are the skills that employers are looking for in the individuals they hire.   Anyone heading into the job market, either for the first time or once again, will benefit from the skill set being offered with this course. 

** Must be 16 years of age to attend.   GED or High school diploma not required in order to attend.

*All classes to be held at Tri-State Nursing Learning Center, 3100 S Lakeport St, Sioux City, IA unless otherwise indicated.

 

 
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