Health and Medical (HMED)

This course covers recognizing and handling emergency situations, caring for breathing and cardiac emergencies, performing CPR, and using an AED on adult and child victims of sudden cardiac arrest until advanced medical help is available. It also covers caring for breathing emergencies for adults, children, and infants. Basic precautions for preventing disease transmission are also included. Upon successful completion of this course, students will receive an American Red Cross certificate which is good for two years.

Learn how to recognize life-threatening emergencies, perform CPR, manage foreign body airway obstructions, use bag-valve-masks (BVMs), and operate an automated external defibrillator (AED). Successful completion of the 4-6 hours BLS course results in a 2-year certification from the American Heart Association.

The First Aid Training Course is designed to provide individuals with the essential skills and knowledge needed to respond effectively to common medical emergencies and injuries. This course covers a wide range of first aid techniques, including assessing the situation, providing basic life support, managing wounds, and stabilizing injuries until professional medical help arrives.

The First Aid and CPR/AED Training Course is designed to provide individuals with comprehensive skills and knowledge required to respond effectively to medical emergencies and provide life-saving interventions. This course covers a combination of first aid techniques, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), and automated external defibrillator (AED) usage to ensure participants are prepared to address a wide range of emergency situations.

The Mental Health First Aid Training Course is designed to equip individuals with the knowledge and skills needed to provide initial assistance and support to individuals experiencing mental health challenges or crises. This course focuses on raising awareness, reducing stigma, and promoting early intervention to improve mental health outcomes in various settings.

This course covers recognizing and handling emergency situations, caring for breathing and cardiac emergencies, performing CPR, and using an AED on adult and child victims of sudden cardiac arrest until advanced medical help is available. It also covers caring for breathing emergencies for adults, children, and infants. Basic precautions for preventing disease transmission are also included.  Upon successful completion of this course,  students will receive an American Red Cross certificate which is good for two years.

BLS is the foundation for saving lives after cardiac arrest. This four-hour course teaches both single-rescuer and team basic support skills for application in both prehospital and in-facility environments, focusing on high-quality CPR and team dynamics.

The Patient Centered Communicator Micro-credential is a review of professional communication, an essential skill impacting the medical profession and patients in today’s health care occupations. The focus is on specific skills needed to appropriately communicate with various patient profiles. Recognizing patients as customers while showing empathetic responses is critical. Elements of essential communications with the public and specialized communications techniques geared toward specific patient populations will be introduced. Effective questioning for healthcare information and listening skills are covered. Factors that negatively affect communication, such as communication barriers, blocks, and defense mechanisms will be discussed.

This micro-credential is designed to equip healthcare professionals with essential skills and knowledge to excel in their roles by emphasizing the importance of professionalism and customer service. Effective time management and organizational strategies will be covered. Students will explore the importance of personal appearance, positive attitude, and ethical behavior in healthcare. The topics of bias, prejudice, ethnocentrism, and cultural competence will be covered, all of which are essential for providing high-quality, patient-centered care.

This micro-credential equips learners to understand legal, financial, and ethical responsibilities of medical documentation. Participants understands the importance of accuracy, proper terminology, grammar, and facility-approved abbreviations.

This microcredential equips learners to understand the significance of fostering a positive team culture, clear communication, and active participation in decision making.

This micro-credential course provides healthcare professionals with comprehensive training in infection control. Learn about microorganisms, medical asepsis, and cycle of infection.

Participants will explore the multifaceted landscape of health stressors, learning to identify both internal and external factors impacting healthcare works and external factors impacting healthcare workers.

This micro-credential provides an in-depth understanding of vital signs, essentials for healthcare professions in monitoring and accessing patient health. Learners will build on their clinical skills by studying the theory around the four primary vital signs: temperature, pulse rate, respiratory rate, and blood pressure.

Certified Nurse Assistants are valuable members of healthcare team providing day-to-day care. They address complex needs to patients in a changing healthcare landscape. The age-Friendly 4M's are a framework to help guide effective care for the older adult population.

This Law and Ethics in Medicine micro-credentials equips learners with key knowledge of healthcare legalities and ethical considerations.

This course explores the critical role of cultural competence in heatlhcare. Students will learn to demonstrate respect for culture diversity through inclusive behaviors and the creation of welcoming environments.