Health Care Careers
糖心vlog官网鈥檚 Center for Workforce Development Health Careers focuses on specific jobs in the healthcare industry. These short-term programs provide students with workforce training to enter the healthcare industry with industry-recognized, state-required certificates. 糖心vlog官网 has two short-term programs, Certified Nurse Assistant and Certified Medication Technician.
The programs enable students to help others in a rewarding entry-level healthcare career. There is a high demand for dedicated and qualified professionals in the healthcare field which offer job security and competitive wages. Completers work in skilled nursing facilities, senior living centers, specialized personal care areas and hospitals.
In addition, these programs have smaller class sizes and small group training to provide a personalized learning experience and enhance the student鈥檚 ability to successfully complete the program.
The programs are taught on the 糖心vlog官网 Union campus in Hansen Hall Suite 270. Course offerings are year-round with start and end times for the programs varying throughout the year. Please contact the program coordinator for the specific days and times.
DHSS Regulations
Many of our short-term healthcare programs are overseen by the (DHSS).
DHSS regulations specific to these programs include the following:
- Nurse Assistant Training Program
- Certified Medication Training Program
- Insulin Administration Training Program
Programs
Certified Nurse聽Assistant (CNA)
Certified Nurse Assistant鈥檚 perform basic nursing skills to care for clients in long-term care facilities, hospitals and/or through home health agencies. This class is a non-credit class that meets the classroom requirements (75 hours) of the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services requirements for Certified Nurse Assistants and teaches entry level skills for skilled nursing facilities and hospitals. Students will be required to attend class meetings on a regular, scheduled basis; scheduled class meeting times will be published in advance. Simultaneously, after arrangement by 糖心vlog官网, students will need to complete their clinical training (100 hours of on-the-job training) in a long-term care facility. This 16-week program prepares students for the state certification exam.
Certified Medication Technicians (CMT)
Certified Medication Technicians are qualified to administer selected categories of medications to residents of long-term care facilities under the supervision of licensed nursing personnel. This class meets the minimum classroom requirements of 60 hours of classroom/laboratory instruction and the minimum requirements of 8 hours of clinical practice under the supervision of the instructor. In addition to these requirements, the student is required to complete 8 hours of job shadowing with an assigned CMT, LPN, or RN. Students will not pass medications during job-shadowing but must complete this requirement prior to administering medications with the instructor.
Read more about the Certified Medication Technicians program
Certified Nurse聽Assistant (CNA)聽Preceptor
At the CNA Preceptor level, this course aims to improve upon and capitalize on the strengths that each student possesses. The program will focus on the development of leadership and mentoring skills necessary to train new or new-to-the-facility nursing team members. These experienced healthcare providers (CNAs) will be empowered to contribute positively to mentoring new CNA students and/or new employees by adapting to a culture of accountability and developing their own leadership skills.
Insulin
This course prepares medication technicians or medication aides to administer insulin. The class presents information on diabetes as it relates to symptoms and implications of proper or improper treatment. It also teaches skills in insulin administration in order to qualify students to perform this procedure in long-term care (LTC) facilities in Missouri. The course consists of at least 4 hours of classroom instruction and includes a final written and practicum examination completed with an approved instructor.
CPR
Gain the lifesaving skills needed to respond confidently in emergencies through American Heart Association training courses offered by 糖心vlog官网. Whether you’re a healthcare professional seeking Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or an individual looking to learn CPR, AED use, and first aid, these courses provide hands-on instruction based on the latest science-based guidelines to help you act effectively in critical situations.
Financial Aid
Apprenticeships & Pre-Apprenticeships
Apprenticeship programs prepare motivated individuals with foundational skills and hands-on experience.
SkillUp
The SkillUp program offers free tuition and support services to individuals receiving Food Stamp (SNAP) benefits. Eligible students will be selected and enrolled in a short-term (12 months or less) training program, at no cost to them; that will provide them with a new career path and obtain employment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Based on my experience聽in home health or assisted living聽facilities, I have all the skills needed to be a CNA.聽聽May I聽take聽the聽challenge聽state聽exam?
The Missouri Department of Health & Senior Services must determine eligibility to challenge the state exam. They can be reached at (573)526-5686.
I have been certified in the past, but my聽certificate聽has gone inactive. May I challenge the state exam instead of taking the entire course?
Again, the Missouri Department of Health & Senior Services must determine eligibility to challenge the state exam. They can be reached at (573)526-5686.
How long is the course?
Usually, the CNA class is scheduled for 16 weeks with an accelerated option offered in May. The CMT class is 12 weeks.
Is there tuition聽assistance?
For more information or to register, call or email
Terri Warmack, Health Careers Outreach Coordinator
Phone: 636-584-6531
Email: terri.warmack@eastcentral.edu
