Healthcare Training Classes
Clinical Medical Assistant Training Program
Enter the thriving healthcare field! Clinical Medical Assistants are qualified to work in a physician's office or in clinical settings to assist with routine procedures, care for patients, perform simple laboratory tests, and administer medications. This program is offered in partnership with Boston Reed College. Instruction: 134 hours (including 42 hours online training). Clinical Externship: 160 hours. Qualify to sit for the optional Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) exam through the National Healthcareer Association; visit www.nhanow.com for testing information. Course fee includes textbooks, program materials, externship placement, and certificate of completion. For more information call 1-800 830-2228 or visit the program Website. *CPR [American Heart Association’s Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers] is pre-requisite for internship/externships for Clinical Medical Assistant, Kinesio-Massage, Phlebotomy Technician, and Personal Training.
55761; $3199; Mar 20 - Jun 21, Tue & Thur, 6 - 9:30 pm; BRCC Plecker Center.
CPR* American Heart Association's Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers
Earn a two-year certification in Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers CPR from the American Heart Association. Learn how to recognize cardiac and breathing emergencies and provide appropriate response, including adult, child and infant CPR, 2-rescuer CPR, use of a bag-valve mask, mouth-to-mouth resuscitation using barrier devices, proper use of an automated external defibrillator (AED), and foreign body airway obstruction. Taught by Brad Neher, who has 29 years of emergency response experience, this course meets the regulatory requirements of the Virginia Department of Health, Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations, Virginia Office of Emergency Medical Services, OSHA, and Virginia Department of Social Services. Course fee includes full color manual, student CD, and disposable training supplies. Each class held at the BRCC Plecker Center, 5:30-9:30 pm.
55773; $95; One class, Mar 16
55775; $95; One class, May 4
14183; $95; One class, Jun 29
*CPR is pre-requisite for internship/externships for Clinical Medical Assistant, Phlebotomy Technician, and Personal Training and for the Kinesio-Massage Certificate.
Electrocardiography Technician Training Program NEW
Blue Ridge Community College in partnership with Boston Reed College is pleased to offer the new Electrocardiography (EKG) Technician Training Program. This 70 hour program provides instruction in EKG unit operation and troubleshooting, lead placement utilizing 12 lead EKG, use and understanding of EKG grid paper, recognizing normal and abnormal EKG patterns in all 12 leads and plotting EKG axis. Course fee includes textbooks, program materials and certificate of completion. Upon successful completion of the program, graduates will receive our Certificate of Completion and qualify for the optional certification exam offered by the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) and the National Healthcareer Association (NHA). Visit www.ncctinc.com and www.nhanow.com for testing information.
61091; $1499; Mon & Wed, Mar 19 to May 23, 6:30-10 pm; BRCC Plecker Center.
Health Care Performance Improvement & Patient Safety
Times are changing in the health care industry. Organizations are under pressure to improve performance and enhance patient safety. Learn how to make healthcare more effective while reducing defects and errors. Instructor Tom Pike is an author and recognized authority on Strategic Management and Process Improvement as well as an experienced Med.-Surg. Registered Nurse. BRCC Plecker Center, Tue-Fri from 7-9 pm.
59030; $205; Four classes, Feb 7–10
55789; $205; Four classes, Apr 10-13
15140; $205; Four classes, Jun 12–15
Kinesio-Massage Therapy Certificate Program* NEW
Kinesio-Massage is much more than another modality or application technique for pain; it is an applied science. Led by Glenn Hakey (The Body Mechanic) this series focuses on understanding pain and its effects on various body types, and using orthopedic massage and various Proprioreceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF) techniques as a targeted means of “tailored rehabilitation". The program consists of three modules (see below). Students will receive a BRCC Certificate of Completion; courses count towards National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB) certification. Personal Fitness Trainers, Physical Therapists, Rehabilitation Therapists, Athletic Trainers, Athletic Coaches, Medical Massage Specialists, and Certified Massage Therapists can all benefit from this program.
*CPR is pre-requisite for this course.
Kinesio-Massage Therapy I
This course consists of four hours of on-line instruction, followed by four hours of hands-on training. You must complete the on-line portion of this class before attending the hands-on training at the BRCC Plecker Center, 8:30 am-12:30 pm. On-line content is available two weeks prior to scheduled class dates.
14685; $199; One Saturday, May 19
Kinesio-Massage Therapy II
Following completion of Kinesio-Massage I, you may enroll in this course, consisting of four hours of on-line instruction, followed by eight hours of hands-on training given on two successive Saturdays. You must complete the on-line portion before attending hands-on training at the BRCC Plecker Center, 8:30 am-12:30 pm. On-line content is available two weeks prior to scheduled class dates.
57354; $259; Two Saturdays, Mar 10 & 24
14686; $259; Two Saturdays, Jun 9 & 23
Kinesio-Massage Therapy III
The final course in this certificate program involves 24 hours of hands-on training given on three successive Saturdays. You must complete parts I and II prior to attending this class. BRCC Plecker Center, 8:30 am-4:30 pm
57355; $399; Three Saturdays, Apr 7-21
14687; $399; Three Saturdays, Jul 7-21
Nurse Re-Entry Course
Been away from nursing? Prepare to re-enter acute care nursing settings by completing on-line lessons, laboratory simulations, and 80 hours of clinical experience with a preceptor at a local hospital. You will have four months to complete course modules and clinicals. Contact us for registration checklist and more information: 540-453-2215 or wsce@brcc.edu. Includes optional CEUs. $249; Full semester, dates online. BRCC Plecker Center; Instructor: Lori Wack.
Personal Training Certification
Become a Certified Personal Trainer – the 4th hottest job in the US, according to ABC NEWS.com, with a national average pay rate of $25 an hour. The five-week course includes 15 hours of “hands on” practical training to prepare you to work with clients one-on-one. Lecture topics include: anatomy, exercise physiology, nutrition, and health screening. On the sixth week, you will take the National Exam. A passing score, along with proof of CPR/AED (course available above) and a 30-hour internship, will qualify you to work in the fitness field. Call 1-888-330-9487 to order the required textbook. (30 CEUs through IACET.)
$615; Six Saturdays, Apr 21 - Jun 2 (no class May 26) or Jun 9 – Jul 14, 9 am–4 pm; BRCC Plecker Center.
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*CPR is pre-requisite for this course.
Pharmacy Technician Certification Prep Course–Virginia
Interested in a career as a Pharmacy Technician? Pharmacist Bill Wilkes will help you prepare for the Virginia State Pharmacy Technician Exam (visit www.smttest.com/vapt for testing details). Required text, National Pharmacy Technician Training Program, 7th ed. available at the BRCC bookstore. All sessions held at the BRCC Plecker Center from 7-9 pm.
55080; $239; Eight Mondays, Apr 2–May 21
14169; $239; Eight Mondays, Jun 4–Jul 23
14170; $239; Eight Thursdays, Jul 12-Sept 6, except Jul 26
Phlebotomy
Become a Phlebotomy Technician in a clinical laboratory or public health department setting. Phlebotomy Technicians collect quality samples from patients to produce accurate laboratory results. They must create an atmosphere of trust and confidence while drawing blood specimens in a skillful, safe, and reliable manner. This 148-hour program, offered in partnership with Boston Reed College, is intended for those with no experience. Instruction: 48 hours. Clinical Externship: 100 hours. Course fee includes textbooks, program materials, externship placement, certificate of completion, and American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Exam fee (visit www.ascp.org for testing information). *CPR [American Heart Association’s Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers] is pre-requisite for internship/externships for Clinical Medical Assistant, Kinesio-Massage, Phlebotomy Technician, and Personal Training.
61100; $3399: Apr 24 - May 31, Tue & Thur, 6-10 pm; BRCC Plecker Center
*CPR is pre-requisite for this course.
Online Healthcare Training
Electronic Health Records System Technologist
Blue Ridge Community College, in partnership with Boston Reed College, offers training for a new and exciting career as an Electronic Health Records (EHR) System Specialist. By 2014 electronic health records must be in use by Healthcare Providers. Employment of EHRS professionals by physicians and healthcare provider offices, vendors and government organizations is expected to grow 20 percent by 2018. To meet this demand and fulfill federal requirements, professionals must be trained to assist healthcare providers to choose, implement, and maintain EHR systems. Learn the essential components of the EHR and health information exchange; system selection and implementation, project management; and fundamentals of change. Instruction: 216 hours over 18 weeks. This program is offered entirely online, with weekly assignments and a weekly instructor-led virtual class (8:30 – 9:30 pm EST/EDT). $3600; includes workbooks, online course access and certificate of completion. Courses begin monthly! Register online or call 800-201-1141.
ICD-10 Medical Coding: Preparation and Instruction for Implementation
Get certified online for the new ICD-10 coding system. The Federal Government has mandated that ICD-10 must be implemented by the healthcare industry in insurance processing, reimbursement, and statistical data gathering by October 1, 2013. This online certificate program compares the old and new systems and trains you in the use of new coding manuals. You'll complete a comprehensive overview of changes for both diagnostic and procedural medical coding, and learn the impact of these changes on coders, healthcare staff, physicians, software systems, documentation, and information technology. Textbooks for this program are included. Register for this certificate program on-line through Ed2Go.
Medical Billing and Coding Specialist
Employment for Medical Billing and Coding Specialists in hospitals, doctors’ offices, and other healthcare settings is expected to grow 20% by 2018. Learn to accurately record and process patient data, request payments, work with Electronic Health Records (EHR), and submit claims using Medisoft software. Practice using ICD-9, ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS codes to enter patient diagnosis and treatment records, insurance information, and billing and payment records. Students must have English grammar and punctuation skills, an email address, regular access to a PC with printing capability and internet access; and be proficient in keyboarding and use of a word processing program (Microsoft Word recommended). Instruction: 115 hours over 14 weeks. This program, offered in partnership with Boston Reed College, is offered entirely online, with weekly instructor-led virtual classes on Tuesday and Thursday evenings, 8:30–10:00 pm (Eastern Time). Course starts January 31. $1600; includes textbook, Medisoft student version, online course access, and certificate of completion. Register online or call 800-201-1141.
Note: Tuition assistance is available for Medical Billing and Coding Specialist training.
