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Nursing & Health Care

Nurses and people interested in careers in fields like phlebotomy can learn a variety of new skills. Nurses can also earn continuing education contact hours necessary for license renewal through many of the classes.

12 classes currently available (ordered alphabetically by class name)

Anatomy: Cadaver-Based Review of the Human Back & Neck

Prerequisite(s): Before entering the lab you must show the instructor your college transcript or proof of licensure, certification, or completion of a program in massage therapy, nursing, occupational therapy, occupational therapy assistant, physical therapy, physical therapy assistant, or a similar health care program that required anatomy. Refunds will not be granted if you fail to show proof and are denied entrance to the lab.

Did you miss out on a cadaver-based anatomy class in your training as a health care professional or assistant? Would you like to review anatomy on a cadaver instead of in a textbook? You'll view back and neck muscles and locate their origins, insertions, innervations, and blood supply. You'll also discuss common anatomical variations.

Arrive early to allow time to show the documents described in the prerequisites. Gloves and lab coats are provided, or you can bring your own. You must wear flat shoes with non-skid soles; no open toes, high heels, or slick soles are allowed. Bring your anatomy atlas or buy the "Lippincott Williams & Wilkins Atlas of Anatomy," ISBN 9780781785051, which is available at the WCC Bookstore. You'll receive a certificate of completion. This class qualifies for 0.30 Continuing Education Units or Hours of Training provided by Washtenaw Community College. For more information, visit Anatomy Certificates.

Anatomy: Cadaver-Based Review of the Human Back & Neck Schedule Information
Section	Space	Date	Day & Time	Location	Instructor	Cost	Cart
1	Space available	Mar 13, 2010	Sat 1:00pm to 3:55pm	WCC Main Campus Crane Liberal Arts & Sciences Building Room 233	Susan Starr	Tuition $49 Fees $0 Total $49	Add Anatomy: Cadaver-Based Review of the Human Back & Neck Section 1 to Cart

Anatomy: Cadaver-Based Review of the Human Hip, Knee, Leg & Foot

Did you miss out on a cadaver-based anatomy class in your training as a health care professional or assistant? Would you like to review anatomy on a cadaver instead of in a textbook? You'll view hip, leg, and foot muscles and locate their origins, insertions, innervations, and blood supply. You'll also discuss common anatomical variations.

Anatomy: Cadaver-Based Review of the Human Hip, Knee, Leg & Foot Schedule Information
Section	Space	Date	Day & Time	Location	Instructor	Cost	Cart
1	Space available	Mar 27, 2010	Sat 1:00pm to 3:55pm	WCC Main Campus Crane Liberal Arts & Sciences Building Room 233	Susan Starr	Tuition $49 Fees $0 Total $49	Add Anatomy: Cadaver-Based Review of the Human Hip, Knee, Leg & Foot Section 1 to Cart

Anatomy: Cadaver-Based Review of the Human Nervous System

Did you miss out on a cadaver-based anatomy class in your training as a health care professional or assistant? Would you like to review anatomy on a cadaver instead of in a textbook? Now you can actually view the human brain, cranial nerves, spinal cord, and nerve plexus. You'll also discuss common anatomical variations.

Anatomy: Cadaver-Based Review of the Human Nervous System Schedule Information
Section	Space	Date	Day & Time	Location	Instructor	Cost	Cart
1	Space available	Apr 24, 2010	Sat 1:00pm to 3:55pm	WCC Main Campus Crane Liberal Arts & Sciences Building Room 233	Susan Starr	Tuition $49 Fees $0 Total $49	Add Anatomy: Cadaver-Based Review of the Human Nervous System Section 1 to Cart

Anatomy: Cadaver-Based Review of the Human Shoulder, Arm & Hand

Did you miss out on a cadaver-based anatomy course in your training as a health care professional or assistant? Would you like to review anatomy on a cadaver instead of in a textbook? You'll view shoulder, arm, and hand muscles and locate their origins, insertions, innervations, and blood supply. You'll also discuss common anatomical variations.

Anatomy: Cadaver-Based Review of the Human Shoulder, Arm & Hand Schedule Information
Section	Space	Date	Day & Time	Location	Instructor	Cost	Cart
1	Space available	Apr 10, 2010	Sat 1:00pm to 3:55pm	WCC Main Campus Crane Liberal Arts & Sciences Building Room 233	Susan Starr	Tuition $49 Fees $0 Total $49	Add Anatomy: Cadaver-Based Review of the Human Shoulder, Arm & Hand Section 1 to Cart

CNA Test Preparation Workshop Practice Makes Perfect

Prerequisite(s): "Basic Nursing Assistant Skills" or certified nursing assistant training from another institution.

Don't miss this opportunity to sharpen your clinical skills before taking the Michigan Nurse Aide Competency Evaluation test. Practice the skills you most want to perfect, such as handwashing and aseptic technique, taking vital signs, mouth and denture care, bathing a patient, range of motion exercises, pivot transfer, catheter care, and more.

You must bring a watch with a second hand to class. For more information, visit Nurse Aide Certificate Exam Preparation.

CNA Test Preparation Workshop Schedule Information
Section	Space	Date	Day & Time	Location	Instructor	Cost	Cart
1	Space available	Apr 17, 2010	Sat 9:00am to 2:25pm	WCC Main Campus Technical & Industrial Building Room 205	Brenda Washington	Tuition $59 Fees $0 Total $59	Add CNA Test Preparation Workshop Section 1 to Cart
2	Space available	Feb 20, 2010	Sat 9:00am to 2:25pm	WCC Main Campus Technical & Industrial Building	Brenda Washington	Tuition $59 Fees $0 Total $59	Add CNA Test Preparation Workshop Section 2 to Cart

Co-Occurring Mental Health & Substance Use Disorders: An Introduction

Utilizing a variety of materials, this class provides a basic introduction to co-occurring mental health and substance abuse disorders. It also discusses how to address this challenging combination of disorders in treatment.

Approval 050307-12. This class qualifies for 3.00 Contact Hours approved by the Michigan Social Work Continuing Education Collaborative. For more information, visit Social Worker Professional Continuing Education.

Co-Occurring Mental Health & Substance Use Disorders: An Introduction Schedule Information
Section	Space	Date	Day & Time	Location	Instructor	Cost	Cart
1	Space available	Jan 28, 2010	Thu 4:30pm to 7:25pm	WCC Main Campus Morris J. Lawrence Building Room 128	Stephen Wiland	Tuition $45 Fees $0 Total $45	Add Co-Occurring Mental Health & Substance Use Disorders: An Introduction Section 1 to Cart

Dysrhythmias Interpretation and Management

Prerequisite(s): You must be a registered nurse, RN student, or other health care professional with direct care of cardiac patients or have taken "ECG Interpretation."

In two evenings, jump into atrial and junctional dysrhythmias and four types of arteriovenous (AV) blocks: premature ventricular contractions (PVCs), V-tach, Torsade, and V-fib. In addition, dive into idioventricular/agonal arrhythmias, ventricular standstill, and pulseless electrical activity. You'll practice interpreting strips, review cases, and determine nursing actions for each.

You must bring to class an ECG caliper, which is available at the WCC Bookstore. This class qualifies for 5.40 contact hours for participants who successfully complete the activity. For more information, visit Nursing.

Washtenaw Community College Department of LifeLong Learning (OH-302, 6-6-2010) is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the Ohio Nurses Association (OBN-001-91), an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

Dysrhythmias Schedule Information
Section	Space	Date	Day & Time	Location	Instructor	Cost	Cart
1	Space available	Mar 23, 2010 to Mar 30, 2010	Tue 6:00pm to 8:55pm	WCC Main Campus Occupational Education Building Room 120	Cheryl Biscupski	Tuition $69 Fees $0 Total $69	Add Dysrhythmias Section 1 to Cart

ECG Interpretation Mastering Basic Concepts

This class gives health care staff from many specialties the foundation for interpreting electrocardiograms. After reviewing cardiac anatomy and electrophysiology, you'll be able to describe the P, QRS, and T components of the cardiac cycle; identify the body landmarks for electrode lead placement; and differentiate among strips showing normal rhythm, bradycardia, tachycardia, sinus arrhythmia, and arrest.

You must bring to class an ECG caliper, which is available at the WCC Bookstore. For more information, visit Nursing.

ECG Interpretation Schedule Information
Section	Space	Date	Day & Time	Location	Instructor	Cost	Cart
1	Space available	Mar 9, 2010	Tue 6:00pm to 8:55pm	WCC Main Campus Occupational Education Building Room 120	Cheryl Biscupski	Tuition $39 Fees $0 Total $39	Add ECG Interpretation Section 1 to Cart

IV Therapy Initiation Techniques, Guidelines & Nursing Responsibilities

Prerequisite(s): You should be a registered nurse, an RN student, an emergency medical technician, or another medical professional who starts IVs.

Review or learn new IV start techniques, guidelines, and nursing responsibilities. The class covers site and device selection, patient preparation, proper stabilization techniques, dressing choices, and procedure documentation. After practicing on simulated arms, students will establish IV lines on each other. The curriculum is based on the current Infusion Nursing Standards of Practice and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Intravascular Guidelines.

For more information, visit Nursing.

IV Therapy Schedule Information
Section	Space	Date	Day & Time	Location	Instructor	Cost	Cart
1	Space available	Feb 10, 2010	Wed 6:00pm to 8:55pm	WCC Main Campus Technical & Industrial Building	Deanna Skicki	Tuition $42 Fees $13 Total $55	Add IV Therapy Section 1 to Cart
2	Space available	Mar 31, 2010	Wed 6:00pm to 8:55pm	WCC Main Campus Technical & Industrial Building	Deanna Skicki	Tuition $42 Fees $13 Total $55	Add IV Therapy Section 2 to Cart
3	Space available	Apr 22, 2010	Thu 6:00pm to 8:55pm	WCC Main Campus Technical & Industrial Building Room 203	Deanna Skicki	Tuition $42 Fees $13 Total $55	Add IV Therapy Section 3 to Cart

Medical Transcription: Part 1 Online Make a Career Change!

Prerequisite(s): High school diploma or equivalent, good typing skills (at least 30 wpm recommended), and an understanding of spoken and written English, including grammar and punctuation.

Have you considered a new career in health care? Enjoy a learning experience that gives you a comprehensive and realistic "work world" training that you will complete within a year. This online career training program by Career Step is self-paced and features 800 actual sound files to practice transcription. Most transcriptionists work from the flexibility of home! Student resources include forums, online technical and academic support, newsletters, and graduate support. In addition a PC transcription foot pedal is included, and texts are provided electronically. Part 1 has 16 modules that combine knowledge with hands-on training. In Part 2, you will finish the last five modules and your certificate is awarded after the final exam. Get on your way to an exciting new career!

You must register online. Please click on the Medical Transcriptionist Certificate link and read the requirements carefully to make certain you meet them prior to registration. Refunds cannot be granted after the login has been provided. A computer headset is needed. Students should contact WCC LifeLong Learning upon completion date of Part 1 to receive instructions for Part 2 registration. The combined tuition and fees for both Part 1 and Part 2 is $1,940. There is a one-year deadline from start date to completion of Part 1 and Part 2. See wccnet.edu/lifelong-learning additional requirements and information. For more information, visit Medical Transcriptionist Certificate.

Medical Transcription: Part 1 Schedule Information
Section	Space	Date	Day & Time	Location	Instructor	Cost	Cart
1	Space available	Feb 15, 2010 to Oct 15, 2010	At your convenience	Career Step online classroom	Career Step instructor	Tuition $280 Fees $915 Total $1,195	Add Medical Transcription: Part 1 Section 1 to Cart

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