Health Care Training

Pharmacy Technician (click for more information)

The purpose of this non-credit course is to prepare the student to enter the pharmacy field in hospitals, home infusion pharmacies, community pharmacies and mail-order pharmacies as an ancillary working under the supervision of a registered pharmacist. The course is taught by registered pharmacists practicing in Columbus. This course will prepare students for the National Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam.

Topics:

• Medical terminology specific to the pharmaceutical industry
• Reading and interpreting prescriptions
• Defining drugs by generic and brand names
• Dosage calculations
• IV flow rates
• Drug compounding
• Dose conversions
• Dispensing of prescriptions
• Unit dose
• Inventory control
• Billing and reimbursement

Healthcare and Allied Health Online Programs

Dementia Care Specialist(click to register)

CPELRN-260

As baby boomers age, the 21st century workforce is challenged to care for an exponentially growing population of persons with dementia. This course provides essential knowledge and understanding about neurological diseases that affect cognition and memory, and practical application of effective skills for supporting persons with dementia. Nearly all disciplines benefit from expertise in Dementia Care Specialists, as do families of persons with dementia.

Come away with increased knowledge in how to care for persons with dementia. Expertise in this growing area of human services also enhances your resume.

Pamela Atwood, instructor.

February 6, - March 30, 2012 $495
April 2, - May 25, 2012 $495
June 4 - July 27, 2012 $495