Continuing Education

Allied Health

Pharmacy Technician

Pharmacy Technicians work in hospitals, home infusion pharmacies, community pharmacies, and other health care settings. They work under the supervision of a registered pharmacist. This comprehensive 70-hour course prepares students to enter the pharmacy field and to take the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board’s PTCB exam. The course covers medical terminology specific to the pharmacy, reading and interpreting prescriptions, and defining drugs by generic and brand names. Students learn dosage calculations, I.V. flow rates, drug compounding, dose conversions, dispensing of prescriptions, inventory control, and billing and reimbursement.

Pharmacy Techinican applicants must attend a career seminar and math assessment. Students who do not meet minimum math proficiency may be advised to enroll in an optional math preparation course prior to enrolling in the program. Applicants must present proof of high school/GED completion.

Dental Assistant

The 80-hour Dental Assistant program prepares students for entry-level positions in Dental Assisting. The course familiarizes students with all areas of pre-clinical dental assisting and provides training in the professional skills required to function as an assistant in dental practice. The course covers the following key areas/topics: the history of dentistry and dental assisting; introduction to the dental office; the legal aspects of dentistry; policies and guidelines as well as an introduction to oral anatomy; dental operatory; dental equipment; introduction to tooth structure; primary and permanent teeth; the oral cavity and related structures; proper patient positioning; dental hand pieces; sterilization; and other areas. In addition to entry-level administrative jobs, this course is ideal for students interested in pursuing a future formal Dental Hygienist program.

Certified Nursing Assistant

A New York State-approved training for those seeking employment as CNAs in hospitals, nursing homes, hospices and home health agencies. Students must succcessfully complete the course and clinical to be eligible to take the NHA credentialing examination. CNAs work directly with patients and their families providing quality patient care. Duties include: helping with getting dressed; bathing; feeding; toileting; taking vital signs; catheter care; assisting with ambulation; range of motion exercises; and moving patients to bed and from bed to wheelchair. Program includes: Anatomy and Physiology (50 hours), Fundamentals of Patient Care (50 hours), Nursing Home Clinical Rotation (30 hours). (Prerequisites: must attend a career seminar and orientation. Proof of high school/GED completion required. Completed physical exam documentation is due at the 1st class meeting.).

Nurse Technician (Patient Care Technician/ Associate) PCT/PCA

The Nurse Technician (Patient Care Technician/Associate) Program trains students for positions as advanced nursing assistants. Upon completion, students are eligible to take the National Certifi cation exam. (Prerequisites: must attend an orientation and career seminar. Proof of high school/GED completion required.

Electrocardiography Technician

Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG) technicians prepare patients for testing on ECG machines and Holter monitors and also assist physicians with ECG stress testing. They take patient histories and administer actual ECGs for physicians to interpret. ECG technicians work in a variety of medical settings including hospitals, nursing homes, physicians’ offices and clinics.

Prerequisites: Current NYS Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or LPN or coordinator’s permission. Must attend an orientation and career seminar. Proof of high school/GED completion required.

Phlebotomy Technician

Phlebotomy technicians collect blood specimens for the diagnosis and treatment of patients using venipuncture. They work in a variety of medical settings including hospitals, nursing homes, blood banks, and physicians' offices and clinics.

Prerequisites: Current NYS Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or LPN or coordinator’s permission. Requirements: must attend a career seminar and orientation. Proof of high school/GED completion required.

CNA Hospital Internship Option

A unique experience for CNAs to receive training in the hospital setting. Students must have completed their CNA program, have current CPR certification, and submit required health clearance forms prior to the internship.

Pre-Nursing Assessment and Practice Test Prep (CNET)

Students learn test-taking techniques and master the reading, vocabulary, mathematics, and science competencies so that they can achieve their best score on the HESI A2 Admissions Assessment RN examination, a requirement for admission into the Lehman College nursing program. (Prerequisites: a high school diploma or GED.)

Last modified: Feb 1, 2012

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