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Health Careers
Hands-on Review of Local Anesthesia Techniques
If you are a Registered Dental Hygienist with a valid, current state permit/license to
administer Local Anesthesia and would like to have faculty oversee your technique,
this class is for you. We will review maxillary and mandibular nerve blocks. Specific
injection techniques will be determined by participants. The goal of this course
is to become more comfortable with injection techniques that you have already
learned, or to troubleshoot any barriers you have encountered. This course includes
four hours clinical and a two-hour lecture. Participants are required to sit as a
patient. Required Forms: In order to participate you must have your permit/license
to administer local anesthesia from your state dental board and sit as a patient for
this hands-on course. Please submit the following forms/copies to the Community
Education and Training Department at MCC: state RDH license, CPR certification,
state permit to Administer Local Anesthetic, medical history, and consent form.
Memo of Understanding is not required. Liability insurance covered by MCC. Note:
If you have passed a local anesthesia certification course between January 2015
to the present, you may also participate in this class with proof of passed L/A
certification course. Lead Instructor: Debra November-Rider, RDH, MSDH. To
11/05
8:00am - 3:30pm
S
L NOVEMBER-RIDER
CAR 753 80
16573
LT 215
Nurse Assistant/Home Health Aide
This training program (including 24 hours of weekend clinical training at a
local long-term care facility) prepares you for an entry level career as a Nurse
Assistant. Upon successful completion, students are eligible to sit for the
Massachusetts nurse assistant certification exam. Students will learn how
to appropriately care for residents in long-term care facilities and hospitals
as well as personal patient care, patient rights, lifting and turning patients,
safety, infection control, vital signs, record keeping, mental health care of
residents, and stress management. Students will also be required to pass a
literacy exam and complete a CORI/SORI check and be able to lift and move
50 pounds. Course is not eligible for waivers or vouchers. (100 hours) $1,095
09/26 - 11/21
6:00pm - 10:00pm
M/W/R
L
LEWIS
CAR 768 80
16127
LT 301
Caring for the Patient with Dementia
This curriculum is based on the model of dementia care called
Habilitation Therapy. This workshop is designed for staff and care
givers who work in agencies or home settings that serve people with memory
loss, Alzheimer's disease, or a related dementia. The goals of this program are to
create an understanding of how damage to the brain impacts function, promote
understanding how to tailor tasks and activities to disease stage and to provide
practical strategies for accommodating "responsive" behaviors. Participants will
receive at the conclusion of the course a Certificate of Completion. (12 hours) $199
10/06 - 10/27
6:00pm - 9:15pm
R
L
REGAN
HLT 612 80
16805
LC 103
Developmental Disabilities, Mental Health
Concerns An Overview
This course is designed for health care professionals that are either new
to the health care industry or who are unfamiliar with Developmental Disabilities,
Mental Health issues and Elder care. The student will learn how to become more
aware of the needs of individuals with varied developmental and mental health
problems and care for them with understanding, sensitivity, and respect. In
this course, the student will learn about different types of disabilities and learn
communications skills, approaches to personal care, environmental engineering for
safety, as well as, learning how to work as a team in caring for these populations in
a stress-free manner. This class is designed as an overview. Specific classes will be
offered in future semesters to break down this course outline and delve into detail
of each disability. (15 hours) $199
9/19 - 10/31
6:00pm - 9:00pm
M
B
SPINOSA
HLT 611 30
16804
HH 213
No class 10/10 & 10/17
Personal Trainer National Certification
According to the latest fitness industry salary guide, Personal Trainers are earning
on average of $34 an hour. Employers like 24 Hour Fitness, LA Fitness and Gold's
Gyms are just a few of the thousands of club employers that seek out our graduates
each semester. Whether a career move or for your own personal knowledge, get all
the information you need to become a Certified Personal Trainer. This challenging
course is taught over an 8-week period for better retention and hands on skill
competency. The national exams are held on the 9th week. This course is formatted
as a 62-hour program and is comprised of 16 hours of lecture, 16 hours of hands on
practical training and a 30-hour internship that walks many graduates right into a
job!! The course prepares you for success with key topics that include biomechanics,
exercise physiology, fitness testing, and equipment usage and health assessment.
CPR/AED and a 30-hour internship are required to receive the certificate. W.I.T.S.
is the only major certifying body in the country providing comprehensive practical
training and internship components. You will be prepared to work with clients and
stand out in any gym as the expert in your field. (9 weeks) $749
Purchase of a textbook is required: Fitness Professional's Handbook-6th Edition
by Edward Howley, Dixie Thompson, ISBN-13: 9781450411172 or eBook, ISBN-13:
9781450423946
Free webinar information session, Live Your Passion, Become a Personal
Trainer! on Wednesday, September 7, 2016 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM EDT at
09/17 - 11/12
9:00am - 2:00pm
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B
TBA
CAR 836 30
16652
NA G17
Veterinary Assistant. GES 118
This ONLINE program will prepare you to become a productive member of
a veterinary team. You'll learn about every aspect of veterinary assisting,
including anatomy and physiology, animal restraint, laboratory sample collection,
assisting in surgery and dentistry, prescription preparation, and taking radiographs.
You'll also learn how to interact professionally with clients and gain the expertise
you need to educate them about key topics in pet care, such as nutrition,
vaccinations, and administering medication. This program is designed for people
who want to work at a veterinary hospital and those who are already employed in
positions in which they look after animals. 170 hours. $1,995.
To enroll or questions for MCC, call (877) 221-5151. Not eligible for tuition waivers.
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