EKG Monitor Technician : Class Dates are (Choose one) July 18 OR Aug 15
    Knowledge of cardiac terminology, structure, and function of the heart, anatomy and physiology of the heart.  Learn the basic understanding of the electrical conduction system and how it affects the heart function.  Understand the cardiac cycle, demonstrate equipment operation, and could be prepared to be employed as an EKG monitor technician.

• Class meets from 8:00 am - 5:00 pm. Class location is HS 263

• Cost for this class is $55

• Class instructor is Pam Branch

• Questions and registration information: 438-6131 or 438-6123

Basic EKG Interpretation: Class Dates are August 23 and 30

• Class meets from 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Class location is HS 263

• Cost for this class is $60.00

• Class instructor is Katrina Avery, BSN, RN

• Questions and registration information: 438-6131 or 438-6123

• Individuals interested in taking this class may also register online.

Medication Aide Requirements:  Class dates are Oct. 7 - 23, 2008.

• Class meets Tuesday/Thursday from 5:30 - 10:00 pm. Class location is CE 210

• Listing as Nurse Aide I by the Division of Health Service Regulation

• Copy of High School Diploma or GED

• Copy of driver’s license and social security card with matching names

• Cost for this class is $80.00.

Nurse Aide I Requirements:

• Must be 18 years of age

• COPY of valid driver’s license and Social Security card with matching names

• COPY of high school diploma or GED.

• CPR prior to the start of class.  Must be through the American Heart Association.

• Completion of TABE test with a 9th grade score on reading and math.

• Cost for this class is $120.00

TABE Testing Schedule: (To schedule TABE testing, please call (828) 438 - 6131)

Wed, July 9	4:00 pm	CE Room 210
Wed, July 23	4:00 pm	CE Room 210
Wed, July 30	2:00 pm	CE Room 200
Th, July 31	2:00 pm	CE Room 200
Mon, Aug 4	3:00 pm	CE Room 210
Tues, Aug 5	4:00 pm	CE Room 200
Wed, Aug 13	4:00 pm	CE Room 200

*CE = Continuing Education

Nurse Aide I Class Schedule for Fall 2008:

Aug 21 - Nov 24, 2008	8:00 AM - 12:30 PM	M, Tu, Th
*Clinical: Oct 30 - Nov 17, 2008	7:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Aug 21 - Nov 18, 2008	1:00 - 4:30 PM	M, Tu, W, Th
*Clinical: Oct. 29 - Nov 11, 2008	1:00 - 6:00 PM
Aug 21 - Nov 24, 2008	5:00 - 9:30 PM	M, Tu, Th
*Clinical: Oct 30 - Nov 17, 2008	5:00 - 10:00PM

Nurse Aide II Requirements:

• Cost for this class is $120.00

• Listing as a Nurse Aide I.

• Active CPR certifications.

• Six months working experience as a Nurse Aide I.

• Letter of recommendation from immediate supervisor.

  Nurse Aide II Class Schedule for Fall 2008:  Class Location is H123

  Aug 11 - Dec 17, 2008	5:30 - 9:30 PM	M, W
  *Clinical: Oct 22 - Dec. 17, 2008	5:00 - 10:00PM

Phlebotomy Requirements: Fall class dates are Aug. 25 - Dec. 17, 2008

• Class meets Mon/Wed from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. Class location is CE 210

• Cost for this class is $120.00

• Copy of valid driver's license and Social Security card with matching names.

• Copy of High school diploma or GED.

• Only the first 30 on the list will be admitted to the course.

Since January 2006, all Nursing Assistant I and Nursing Assistant II courses have been administered by the WPCC Division of Health Sciences. Changes were made to the entrance requirements for Nursing Assistant.

Changes to the Nursing Assistant Entrance Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED.

• Ninth grade reading level score on the TABE test.

• Current and valid certification in basic cardiac life support (CPR).

In addition to the above changes, all JCAHO accredited Clinical agencies now require a criminal background check for all Allied Health students prior to beginning the Clinical practicum.  The cost of the criminal background check is the student's responsibility.  Additional information regarding the criminal background check process is explained at the start of each nursing assistant course.