Venipuncture Certification for Radiology Technologist

This course introduces the Radiology Technologist (CRT) to the basic skills necessary to safely perform venipuncture for contrast x-rays. This course is also a great refresher for those that have already completed their certification.

This course provides 6 hours of didactic training approved by the American Society of Radiologic Technologist, Department Of Education.

Course topics:

  •  Anatomy and physiology of venipuncture sites
  • Venipuncture instruments, solutions and related equipment
  •  Venipuncture techniques
  • Techniques of intravenous line establishment
  • Hazards and complications of venipuncture
  • Post puncture care and Infection control
  • Signs and symptoms of adverse reaction to IV contrast
  • Composition and purpose of Anaphylaxis Tray
  • First aid related to complications of venipuncture
  • Practice on manikins and 3 live venipunctures in classroom

California Health & Safety Code 106985, Section 27, requires students to fulfill 10 hours of instruction and 10 supervised live intravenous line insertions for certification. After completing this course the student will need to complete 4 additional hours of training that must includes 7 additional live supervised intravenous line insertions. The student must also have a current CPR certificate. We will provide a check off form to assist the student and facility to document the completion of the final requirements for CDPH certification.

1 Day Course
6 CE Credits Issued upon course completion
4 CE Credits Issued upon CDPH Certification

Individual Rate: $195.00 ea

Currently Being Offered
January February March April May June
  Wed. 2/12
9am - 3:30pm
  Wed. 4/16
3pm - 9:30pm
Sat. 5/31
8am - 2:30pm
Wed.6/25
3pm - 9:30pm

Intermediate Arrhythmias & Introduction to 12 Lead EKG's

This course is designed for students who have a basic understanding of arrhythmia recognition and want to increase their skill level.  Emphasis is placed on more advanced EKG recognition, clinical implications and nursing interventions. A workbook with practice 12 Lead EKG's will be provided and reviewed by the instructor. Successful completion of the course requires a grade of at least 80% on the finial examination. You should have a basic understanding of EKG's before taking this course.

Course Topics:

  • Narrow / Wide Tachycardia
  • MAT / AVIR
  • BBB / Hemiblocks
  • Aberration / Ectopy
  • ILV / RVH Hypertrophy
  • 12 Lead: Anterior, Lateral, Inferior, Septal and Posterior Infarction Patterns
  • Axis Deviation
  • Many strips are reviewed, to help you practice seeing the areas of infarction

2 Day Course
16 CE Credits Issued

Individual Rate: $195.00 ea
This is a special introductory price.

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Physiology of Aging

This course is for nurses and other health care providers who work with elderly patients in a variety of settings, such as acute care, long-term care and home care. Elder care has many challenges due to the physiological changes that occur with aging. We will address the physical, cognitive and emotional aspects of aging and focus on how to manage the patient more effectively.

Course Topics:

  • Physical and cognitive assessment components used to measure function in the elderly patient
  • Mental health issues common to elderly patients
  • Components of social assessment and their relevance to the elderly patient
  • ADL management, Dependent vs. Independent
  • Identify other components to be assessed and discuss their importance for maintaining the health, safety and quality of life in the elderly

2 Day Course
16 CE Credits Issued

Individual Rate: $195.00 ea
This is a special introductory price.

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Alternative Therapies in a Traditional World

This course is designed to introduce nurses and other health care providers to alternative and complementary therapies in health care management. This course will help you gain an appreciation for the role of "natural medicines". The use of herbs and supplements will be discussed, along with their dosages, administration, side effects and adverse reactions.

Course Topics:

  • "Natural" remedies, indications & uses
  • Interactions with daily medications
  • Contraindications for herbal medications
  • Nursing implications of side effects of drug interactions
  • Patient education regarding "harmless" OTC medications

1 Day Course
8 CE Credits Issued

Individual Rate: $150.00 ea
This is a special introductory price.

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Pharmacology Update

This course introduces the underlying principles of pharmacology. It emphasizes the understanding of drug effects on organ systems and drug use as clinical therapeutics.

Course Topics:

  • Receptor structure
  • Rates of drug absorption, distribution, metabolism and mechanism of action
  • Pharmacological effects on major systems
  • New biological agents will also be addressed

1 Day Course
8 CE Credits Issued

Individual Rate: $175.00 ea

Pharmacology Update is currently being offered
January February March April May June
 

Wound Care Assessment & Management

As our patient population grows older, so does their skin. Not only are nurses faced with more complicated "skin management" but also with new and greater options for wound care. This course will provide a review of the various types of wounds with possible interventions for each wound type. This not a state certification class but is a thorough introduction to wound classification and management.

Course Topics:

  • Wound care vocabulary, including: dehiscence, debridement, tunneling, induration, evisceration
  • Phases of healing
  • Wound drainage and assessment
  • Types of dressings, indications and rationale
  • Methods of wound debridement
  • Colostomy types and care

1 Day Course
8 CE Credits Issued

Individual Rate: $195.00 ea

Wound Care Management & Assessment is currently being offered
January February March April May June
  Tue. 2/25
8am - 5pm
  Wed. 4/23
8am - 5pm
  Fri. 6/27
8am - 5pm