Credit Course Descriptions (Spring 2008)
AVHO 102Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) (5 CR) Prerequisite: ENGL 121 with a grade of "C" or higher or Appropriate Compass reading test score. Documentation of current TB test and current CPR for Health Care Providers and a Social Security Card. This course provides classroom and clinical instruction for the primary
care of clients in long-term and acute- care facilities. Students learn
skills for daily hygiene, bedside care, vital sign measurement,
positioning and safe transfer of clients. The class prepares and
schedules the student to take the Kansas CNA examination. In-state
tuition and fees $228 total. Out-of-state tuition and fees $823 total. 96
contact hrs. For additional information go to the jccc.edu web page:
click on classes; click on credit class search; click the semester; course
prefix is AVHO Health Occupations. Click on CRN number for information.
The credit reflected in this course is for transcript reporting, recording
and transfer only. For more information, go to
http://www.jccc.net/home/depts/5104/site/newstudent/types/adm_avs/CNA_Information-Requirements AVHO 103Certified Nurse Aide Refresher Course (CNA) (1 CR) Prerequisite: Kansas CNA Certification This 21-hour CNA refresher course provides classroom and laboratory
experience to update the inactive CNA. The student will discuss the nurse
aide's responsibility in the current health care system and the importance
of resident rights. The student will demonstrate safety measures, infection
control procedures, personal care skills, measurement of vital signs and
transfers, positioning and turning. 21 contact hours. In-state tuition
and fees $48 total. Out-of-state tuition and fees $178 total. For
additional information go to the jccc.edu web page: click on classes;
click on credit class search; click the semester; course prefix is AVHO
Health Occupations. Click on CRN number for information. The credit
reflected in this course is for transcript reporting, recording and
transfer only. For more information, go to
http://www.jccc.net/home/depts/5104/site/newstudent/types/adm_avs/CMA_Update_Info-Requirements AVHO 104Certified Medication Aide (CMA) (4 CR) Prerequisites: Appropriate Compass reading test score, and proof of Kansas CNA certification or having completed the state CNA examination and awaiting results. If CNA examination results are not satisfactory, the student must withdraw from the CMA course. Documentation of current TB skin test - negative results within the last year. Current CPR for Health Care Providers and Social Security card. This course includes the development of knowledge related to many commonly
prescribed medications. Students will learn the classification, side
effects and techniques of administration, including preparation and
accurate distribution of medications. Safe administration of oral
medications is discussed and demonstrated. Students will be scheduled to
take the Kansas CMA examination. In-state tuition and fees $199 total.
Out-of-state tuition and fees $695 total. 80 contact hrs. For additional
information go to the jccc.edu web page: click on classes; click on credit
class search; click the semester; course prefix is AVHO Health Occupations.
Click on CRN number for information. The credit reflected in this course
is for transcript reporting, recording and transfer only. For more
information, go to
http://www.jccc.net/home/depts/5104/site/newstudent/types/adm_avs/CMA_Information-Requirements AVHO 106Home Health Aide (1 CR) Prerequisites: Proof of Kansas CNA certification and appropriate Compass reading test score Requirements - copy of current TB test, current CPR for Health Care Providers card, social security card This course provides the student with information necessary for nutritional
meal planning, task modification, emotional support and personal service to
clients and families needing health care assistance at home. Students will
be scheduled to take the Kansas HHA certification examination. In-state
tuition and fees $93 total. Out-of-state tuition and fees $223 total. 21
contact hrs. For additional information go to the jccc.net web page:
click on classes; click on credit class search; click the semester; course
prefix is AVHO Health Occupations. Click on CRN number for information.
The credit reflected in this course is for transcript reporting, recording
and transfer only. For more information, go to
http://www.jccc.net/home/depts/5104/site/newstudent/types/adm_avs/HHA_Information-Requirements AVHO 108Certified Medication Aide Update (CMA) (1 CR) Prerequisites: Proof of Kansas CMA certification and Proof of Kansas CNA Certification This course meets the continuing education requirements for licensed
Certified Medication Aides. The course includes review of commonly used
drugs and their interactions with foods and other drugs. Also included
are discussions of legal implications and regulations related to
administration and record keeping, biological effects of medications on
the elderly and a review of basic safety principles. 15 contact hours.
In-state tuition and fees $48 total. Out-of-state tuition and fees $195
total. For additional information go to the jccc.edu web page: click on
classes; click on credit class search; click the semester; course prefix
is AVHO Health Occupations. Click on CRN number for information. The
credit reflected in this course is for transcript reporting, recording and
transfer only. For more information, go to
http://www.jccc.net/home/depts/5104/site/newstudent/types/adm_avs/CMA_Update_Info-Requirements AVHO 112Rehabilitative Aide (2 CR) Prerequisite: Proof of current Kansas CNA certification This course includes both classroom and laboratory instruction for the
aging process as well as the role of the rehabilitative aide as a member
of the health care team. Students learn the skills required to enhance
the mobility of elderly residents in long-term care as well as the skills
required to care for residents with special needs. A certificate from the
college will be issued. In-state tuition and fees $83 total. Out-of-state
tuition and fees $281 total. 32 contact hrs. For additional information
go to the jccc.edu web page: click on classes; click on credit class
search; click the semester; course prefix is AVHO Health Occupations.
Click on CRN number for information. The credit reflected in this course
is for transcript reporting, recording and transfer only. For more
information, go to
http://www.jccc.net/home/depts/5104/site/newstudent/types/adm_avs/RA_Information_-_Requirements AVHO 115I V Therapy For LPNs (3 CR) Prerequisites: Proof of Kansas LPN licensure. Present evidence of personal liability insurance at the time of application for admission to the program and maintain it throughout the clinical practicum. Maintenance of current CPR certification for the duration of the course. Evidence of negative TB test or chest X-ray within the past year. This course provides review of basic physiology of the circulatory system
and instruction in principles of site selection for veins appropriate for
I.V. therapy. This course meets the Kansas requirements for LPNs seeking
certification in I.V. therapy. In-state tuition and fees $196 total.
Out-of-state tuition and fees $494 total. 48 contact hrs. For additional
information go to the jccc.edu web page: click on classes; click on credit
class search; click the semester; course prefix is AVHO Health Occupations.
Click on CRN number for information. The credit reflected in this course
is for transcript reporting, recording and transfer only. For more
information, go to
http://www.jccc.net/home/depts/5104/site/newstudent/types/adm_avs/IV_Therapy_Info-Requirements |
