Workforce Equity Initiative

Dispensary Technicians work in cannabis dispensaries, performing day to day operations, and work with customers to find the best products that suit their need. This certificate is useful for individuals planning to enter the cannabis industry. In addition to history, policy and laws related to cannabis, the certificate presents best practices in cannabis dispensary operations, and cannabis therapeutics. Students will also learn about the importance of advocacy within the cannabis industry. 

Learning objectives:

• Operations Management
• Regulatory Frameworks
• Dispensary Layout
• Highlights of Dispensary Rooms and Product Packaging
• Highlights of Auditing and Transfer Diversity and “isms” in the industry

Summer 2022 Course Schedule:

Cannabis Dispensary Technician
June 9, 2022 to August 11, 2022
Thursdays
6 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Format: Online Class through Blackboard

Dental assistants provide quality preventative and corrective dental care under direct supervision of the dentist or dental hygienist. The dental assistant is responsible for assisting dentists and dental hygienists with patient care as well as providing certain administrative support to the office. Dental assistants work in a variety of health care settings including dentist offices, hospitals and other similar facilities. With the national increase in health care related services and the national shortage of health care professionals, the need for dental assistants is growing substantially. The 60-hour Dental Assisting Program prepares students for entry-level positions in one of the fastest growing health care positions – dental assisting. The purpose of this course is to familiarize the student with all areas of pre-clinical dental assisting and provide training in the professional skills required to function as an assistant in the dental practice.

Summer 2022 Course Schedule:

June 7, 2022 to August 23, 2022
Tuesdays and Thursdays
6 p.m. - 9 p.m.
 H Building, Room H126

EKG technicians are responsible for performing electrocardiogram tests in order to monitor and record electrical impulses transmitted by the heart. These tests include basic EKGs, Holter Monitoring (portable EKG which records activity for 24-48 hrs.), 12 lead placement and stress tests (treadmill). They assist a physician in diagnosing and treating cardiac and blood vessel irregularities. This comprehensive 60-hour EKG Technician Certification Program prepares students to function as EKG technicians and to take the NHA, National Healthcareer Association examination.

Summer 2022 Course Schedule:

June 6, 2022 to August 15, 2022
Mondays & Wednesdays
6 p.m. - 9 p.m.
H Building, Room H125

Designed to prepare nursing assistants to provide care in various health care settings under the direction of a registered nurse. The program includes development of fundamental nursing skills through lectures, laboratory activities and clinical experience. Students may also complete elective courses to gain knowledge and practical skills in ethical and legal responsibilities, medical terminology, venipuncture, and electrocardiography.

PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES:

Upon successful completion of the Nurse Assistant Certificate, the graduate will be able to:

• Communicate accurately and appropriately, with all residents, families and staff relative to observations and care provided to residents
• Perform basic nursing skills as delineated within the scope of practice of the certified nursing assistant
• Safely perform personal care skills for residents to facilitate them meeting their basic needs
• Safely perform basic restorative skills to promote residents achieving their highest level of functioning
• Identify the psychological aspects of relocation, aging, loss, isolation, cognitive changes, and impending death
• Provide appropriate emotional and spiritual support to promote residents’ mental health and continued involvement in social activities
• Meet residents’ rights to quality care according to HIPPA guidelines

Summer 2022 Course Schedule:

Starts as early as May 16, 2022
Many sections available

Pharmacy technicians work under the supervision of licensed pharmacists to perform technical duties in the systematic operation of the pharmacy – providing health care services and medications to patients. This 75-hour course will introduce students to various settings in pharmacy practice, including the community, hospital, managed care, mail order and long-term care. Information on qualifying for the pharmacy certification examination will be provided. Technicians may perform many of the same duties as pharmacists; however, all of a technician's work must be checked by a pharmacist before medicine can be dispensed to a patient. This program is designed to familiarize students with the role of the pharmacy technician and develop the skills required for assisting pharmacists. Instruction includes a review of mathematical principles as they apply to pharmacology, various disease states, basic physiology, pharmacy law, ethics, and the fundamentals of technician training. Emphasis will be given to pharmacology measurement, pharmacy abbreviations and generic medications, prescription processing and hands-on compounding techniques. Students are eligible to take the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) exam post-completion of this course.

Summer 2022 Course Schedule:

Morning Session
June 6, 2022 to August 3, 2022
Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays
8 a.m. - 11 a.m.
H Building, Room H125

OR

Evening Session
June 14, 2022 to September 6, 2022
Tuesdays and Thursdays
6 p.m. - 9 p.m.
H Building, Room H125

Phlebotomists are skilled health care professionals who have been trained to collect, transport, handle and process blood and other specimens for laboratory analysis using venipuncture and micro collection techniques. This course is designed for those interested in becoming phlebotomists, nurses, doctors, medical staff and anyone interested in the health care profession. The health care system of the laboratory, anatomy and physiology of the body systems, institutional procedures such as infection control, patient care issues such as specimen collection and handling, detailed content outline for certificate examination for phlebotomists and professionals including quality assurance and professional standards are covered. Phlebotomists must be able to identify and select equipment, supplies and additives used in blood collection and understand factors that affect specimen collection procedures and test results. Students will be required to complete 40 observation hours in order to successfully pass this course.

Summer 2022 Course Schedule:

Morning Session
June 6, 2022 to August 22, 2022
Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays
9 a.m. - Noon
H Building, Room H126

OR

Evening Session
June 6, 2022 to August 22, 2022
Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays
6 p.m. - 9 p.m.
H Building, Room H126