VC Workforce & CE Health Careers Spring 2013

Health Careers - MedicalElectronic Health Records - formerly Electronic Medical Records

Insurance CodingLong-Term Care Activity DirectorLong-Term Care Activity Director IILong-Term Care Activity Director UpdateMedical AssistingMedical TerminologyMedication Aide for Nurse AideMedication Aide for Nurse Aid UpdateNurse AidePharmacy TechnicianPhlebotomyTherapeutic Recreation ITherapeutic Recreation IIProfessional Development Conferences

Health Careers - Emergency Medical ServicesAdvanced Cardiac Life Support Advanced Cardiac Life Support RecertificationCPR Basic Life Support for Healthcare ProvidersCPR Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers RecertificationPediatric Advanced Life Support Pediatric Advanced Life Support Recertification

Workforce & Continuing EducationHealth CareersSpring 2013

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Health Careers -MedicalIf you have a strong desire to

help others feel better,

consider a career in healthcare.

Research shows that 10 of

the 20 fastest growing careers

are in health-related fields.

Certified Nurse Aide Nurse Aide - 144 contact hours

Class Dates & Registration Tuition: $425Financial Aid available for those who qualify. Apply for Financial Aid Now! Call (361) 572-6415.

VC Main Campus2013Registration Jan 10 | 5 - 6 p.m.Health Sciences Center, Room 227Class Dates Jan 24 - April 2Tues & Thurs | 5 - 9 p.m.Health Sciences Center, Room 227

VC Gonzales Center 2013Registration Jan 8 | 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.Class Dates Jan 16 - Mar 5Tues, Wed, Thur 10:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

RegistrationMarch 4 | 5 – 6 p.m.Class DatesMarch 18 – May 22Mon & Wed | 5 – 9 p.m.

VC Calhoun County Center 2013Registration Feb 4 | 5 - 6 p.m.Class Dates Feb 18 - April 17 Mon & Wed | 5 - 9 p.m.

VC - HallettsvilleHallettsville School of Nursing2012Registration Oct 17, 2012 | 5 - 6 p.m.

Class Dates Oct 30 - Dec 13 Tues, Wed & Thurs | 5 - 9 p.m.Nursing School Classroom

2013RegistrationMarch 6 | 5 – 6 p.m.Class DatesMarch 20 – May 27Mon & Wed | 5 – 9 p.m.

Victoria College - CueroCuero School of NursingSpring 2013

Course Description: Preparation for entry level nursing assistance to achieve a level of knowledge, skills and abilities essential to provide basic care to residents of long-term care facilities. Emphasis on effective interaction with members of the health care team and assisting residents in maintaining basic comfort and safety.

State Exam: Completers are eligible to take the Texas Nurse Aide Registry Exam at the completion of this course. The ex-ams include a skills and written exam. The fee for these exams is $93.00. A money order in this amount will be due as indicated by the class schedule. A $20.00 test administration fee payable to Victoria College must accompany the Registry Exams Application.Note: Individuals that are listed as unemployable on the LTC Employee Misconduct Registry and have been convicted of a criminal offense listed in Texas Health and Safety Code, 250.006 are not eligible to test.

Admission Requirements: 1. Social security number 2. Valid photo ID 3. Validation of immunizations

including: STEP PPD TB Test or record of

annual TB test Hepatitis B SERIES—Includes 3 injections4. Individual DPS background

check. www.txdps.state.tx.us Cost $3.57 Go to: Services Tab, Crime

Records, Criminal History Search, then select Criminal History tab on the left. In the CCH Menu box select Search Individuals. You will have to set up an account to complete the process.

Required Materials: Students must wear an approved uniform while on clinical assignments.

Note: Students must bring admis-sion requirement documents and tuition payment to the registration session.

Questions?Workforce & Continuing EducationAllied Health Building2200 E. Red RiverVictoria, TX 77901 (361) 582-2412VictoriaCollege.edu/healthcareprofessions Healthcare Professions Continuing Education Schedule

Electronic Health Records

POFT 1059 Records & Information Management II - 48 contact hours

Class Dates & Registration Tuition: $260 Textbook: Electronic Health Records for Allied Health Careers by Sanderson Financial Aid available for those who qualify. Apply for Financial Aid Now! Call (361) 572-6415.

VC Main Campus2012Registration Oct 9 | 6 - 7 p.m.Allied Health Building, Room 106Class Dates Oct 16 - Nov 27 Tues & Thurs | 6 - 9 p.m.Allied Health Building, Room 106

2013Registration Mar 25 | 6 - 7 p.m.Allied Health Building, Room 106Class Dates April 1 - May 13Mon & Wed | 6 - 9 p.m.Allied Health Building, Room 106

Course Description: Provides skills and knowledge in the health information field related to electronic health records manage-ment. The roles of various healthcare support positions including the medical office scribe, registration, admitting and receptionist staff and nursing unit computer support positions will be included. Course content will include the transition from paper to electronic records for office practices, clinic setting and acute/long term care facilities. Information on personal health records, clinical documentation, coding and standardization of computer lan-guages, medical terminology basics, evaluation of filing systems and equipment, and maintenance of database records according to information management theory will be covered. Lecture, hands-on computer exercises, and review of industry literature will be instructional methods utilized.

Admission Requirements: • Associates Degree or higher and/or comparable work experience• Computer basics

Note:Students must bring admission requirement documents and tuition payment to the registration session.


Insurance CodingMDCA 1043 Insurance Coding - 48 contact hours

Class Dates & Registration Tuition: $215 Textbook: Medical Insurance by ValeriusFinancial Aid available for those who qualify. Apply for Financial Aid Now! Call (361) 572-6415.

VC Main Campus 2012Registration Oct 29 | 6 - 7 p.m.Allied Health Building, Room 106Class Dates Nov 5 - Dec 12 Mon & Wed | 6 - 9 p.m.Allied Health Building, Room 106

2013Registration Jan 7 | 6 - 7 p.m.Allied Health Building, Room 106Class Dates Jan 14 - Feb 25 Mon & Wed | 6 - 9 p.m.Allied Health Building, Room 106

VC Gonzales Center2012Registration Oct 18 | 6 - 7 p.m.Class Dates Oct 23 - Nov 29 Tues & Thurs | 6 - 9 p.m.

2013Registration Mar 28 | 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.Class Dates Apr 2 - May 14Tues & Thurs | 5:30 - 8:30 p.m.

VC Calhoun County Center2012Registration Nov 6 | 5 - 6 p.m.Class Dates Nov 13 - Dec 13 Tues & Thurs | 5 - 9 p.m.

2013Registration Mar 21 | 6 - 7 p.m.Class Dates Mar 26 - May 7Tues & Thurs | 6 - 9 p.m.

Course Description: This course provides skills and knowledge in the health information field for ICD-9 and CPT coding of insurance forms for reimbursement of medical services. This course emphasizes accurate ICD-9 and CPT coding of office procedures for payment/reimbursement by patient or third party and prevention of insurance fraud. Ideal learning outcomes for the course are to be able to identify different nomenclatures and classification systems and assign codes using appropriate rules, principles, guidelines and conventions. Describe and explain the differences/similarities among insurance plans. Clinical experience will be assigned in area medical offices.

Course Objectives: 1. Discuss the relationship of accurate coding to reimbursement2. Apply appropriate principals for

accurate claims processing3. Demonstrate appropriate use of

ICD-9-CM, CPT-4, and HCPCS Coding Manuals

4. Identify sources for changes in coding procedures

Admission Requirements: Completion of the Victoria College Medical Assisting Program and/or current employment in medical office.



Long-Term Care Activity Director

GERS 1004 Long Term Care Activity Director I - 90 contact hoursGERS 1066 Field Experience in Long-Term Care Agency 112 contact hours

GERS 1007 Long Term Care Activity Director II - 90 contact hoursGERS 1066 Field Experience in Long-Term Care Agency 112 contact hours

Long-Term Care Activity Director I Tuition: $350 Financial Aid available for those who qualify. Apply for Financial Aid Now! Call (361) 572-6415.

VC Main Campus2013Jan 19 - Mar 30 Sat | 9 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. Continuing Education Center,Room 203

VC Gonzales Center2013April 6 - June 8 Sat | 9 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.VC Gonzales Center, Room 209

Exam Review - TBA

Course Description: The role of the Activity Director in long term health care facilities includes the study of history, regulations, communications, advocacy, ethics, service delivery and volunteer management. This course, when combined with “Long Term Care Activity Directing II” and “Practicum-Gerontology” meets the state requirements to be qualified as an activity director in Texas. Course work and clinical experience is designed to prepare the student for success on the Texas Activity Direction Certification Exam.

Selected assignments will be submitted by mail in lieu of class attendance. Expected learning outcomes are to be able to discuss the history and regulatory requirements for recreation activity services in long term care settings; apply principles of communication, advocacy and ethics to recreation activity service delivery and volunteer management demonstrate knowledge of life span development and demonstrate proper assessment of client needs.

Admission Requirements: 1. High School Diploma or GED2. Validation of current TB test or

record of annual test & Hepatitis B Series or serologic

confirmation of immunity3. Current (within one year) work

experience in health care.

Long-Term Care Activity Director II Tuition: $350 Financial Aid available for those who qualify.

VC Main CampusSummer 2013

Course Description: Activity directing in long-term health care facilities includes assessment, care planning, documentation

process and evaluation of client needs. This course also addresses program design and resources/fund-ing. Selected course assignments will be submitted by mail or e-mail in lieu of class attendance.

Expected learning outcomes are to be able to create care plans based on assessment of client needs; design and document leisure and/or therapeutic activities based on client assessment and resources/funding and evaluate the effectiveness of the entire activity service delivery.

Admission Requirements: 1. Activity Director I2. Validation of current TB test or

record of annual test & Hepatitis B Series or serologic confirmation of immunity

3. Current (within one year) work experience in health care.


Long-Term Care Activity Director Update

8 contact hours

Class Dates & Registration Tuition: $60

VC Main Campus 2012Nov 2Fri | 8 a.m. - 4:50 p.m.Health Sciences Center, Room 133

2013Nov 1Fri | 8 a.m. - 4:50 p.m.Health Sciences Center, Room 133

VC Gonzales Center2013June 7Fri | 8 a.m. - 4:50 p.m.

Pre-registration is required. Exam Review - TBA

Who Should Attend?LTC Activity Directors, Activity Director Assistants, Social Workers and others interested in LTC activities

Purpose: The purpose of this continuing education activity is to update knowledge and skills necessary to plan, implement and document a client centered activity utilizing guidelines from MDS 3.0.

Certificate: To receive a CE certificate, a participant must complete registration information on the enclosed Victoria College Registration Form, submit with payment form & attend the entire learning activity and submit a completed evaluation form at the end of the activity.

Additional Information If you require special accommodations or for additional conference information, flyer, or campus directions call (361) 582-2412.

Sponsored by:Victoria College Workforce & Continuing Education and Consortium for Therapeutic Recreation/Activity Director Certification, Inc.


Medical AssistingMDCA 1091 Basic Medical Assistant - 96 contact hours

Class Dates & Registration Tuition: $325 Textbook: Medical Assisting: Clinical & Administrative by Keir Financial Aid available for those who qualify. Apply for Financial Aid Now! Call (361) 572-6415.

VC Main Campus2013Registration Jan 9 | 6 - 7 p.m.Health Sciences Center, Room 221Class Dates Jan 23 - April 10Mon & Wed | 6- 9 p.m.Health Sciences Center, Room 221

VC Gonzales Center 2013Registration Jan 15 | 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.Class Dates Jan 29 - Mar 28Tues & Thurs | 5:30 - 9:30 p.m.

VC Calhoun County Center 2013Registration Jan 8 | 5- 6 p.m.Class Dates Jan 22 - Mar 21Tues & Thurs | 5 - 9 p.m.VC Calhoun County Center, Room 21

Victoria College - CueroCuero School of Nursing2013Registration Mar 5 6 - 7 p.m.Class Dates Mar 21 - May 30Tues & Thurs | 6 - 9 p.m.

Course Description: An introductory Medical Assisting Program designed to develop basic knowledge and skills necessary to function safely and effectively in a medical office/clinic environment where certification is not required. Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledge and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. Clinical experience will be assigned in area medical clinics.

Curriculum: • Introduction to health care system• Ethical/legal issues • Professional growth • Clerical office skills Communication assisting with physical exam• General office management• Performing minor laboratory procedures• Personnel management

Handling medical office emergencies• Patient records management• Insurance processing• Basic anatomy and physiology

Admission Requirements: Validation of immunizations including:

2 STEP PPD TB Test Hepatitis B SERIES



Medical TerminologyHITT 1005 Medical Terminology I - 48 contact hours

Class Details Tuition: $215 Textbook: $80.40 (price subject to change) Medical Language: Immerse Yourself, Turley

Financial Aid may be available tothose who qualify.

Course Description: This course includes the study of word origin and structure through the introduction of prefixes, suffixes, root words, plurals, abbreviation and symbols, surgical procedures, medical specialties and diagnostic procedures. Expected learning outcomes are to be able to identity, pronounce and spell medical terms, use in context, build and analyze medical terms and use medical references as resource tools.


Medication Aide for Nurse Aide

Medication Aide - 130 contact hoursClincal - 10 hours

Class Dates & Registration Tuition: $425Financial Aid available for those who qualify. Apply for Financial Aid Now! Call (361) 572-6415.

VC Main Campus2013Registration Jan 9 | 4 - 5 p.m.Health Sciences Center, Room 132 Class Dates Jan 23 - May 8 Mon & Wed | 4 - 8 p.m. Health Sciences Center, Room 132

VC Gonzales Center 2013Registration Jan 14 | 12 - 1 p.m. Class Dates Jan 28 - May 8 Mon & Wed | 12 - 4 p.m.

VC - HallettsvilleHallettsville School of Nursing2013Registration Jan 9 | 4 - 5 p.m. Class Dates Jan 23 - May 8 Mon & Wed | 4 - 8 p.m. Nursing School Classroom

VC - CueroCuero School of NursingSpring 2013 Mon & Wed | 5:30 - 9 p.m.

Course Description: Instruction in preparation and administration of designated medications by non-licensed nursing personnel employed in licensed health care agencies including the responsibilities associated with such administration.

Admission Requirements: 1. Nurse Aide on the State Registry 2. Certified copy of high school

diploma or official transcript with date of graduation or notarized copy of GED (certified means with a school seal or notary

signature). 3. $25.00 Money Order made out to:

Texas Dept. of Aging and Disability Services. 4. You must be currently employed

in a facility as a certified nurse aide or licensed direct care staff person on the first day of class.

5. Validation of immunizations including: Hepatitis B Series or serologic confirmation of

immunity is required before clinical experience.

Before the class start date, all applicants must be a high school graduate or have passed the general equivalency diploma (GED) test.

Applicants who attended school out of the country must have their documentation verified as being equivalent to high school graduation in the United States. Applicants must be employed as

certified Nurse Aides listed on the Texas Nurse Aide Registry in active status and currently employed in a facility licensed under Texas Health and Safety Code Chapter 242 on the class start date OR an ICF-MR facility, state school for the Mentally Retarded for the Texas Dept. of Criminal Justice AND have 90 days previous employment in the year preceding the class start date. THIS DOES NOT INCLUDE HOME HEALTH AGENCIES, HOSPITALS, SKILLED NURSING FACILITIES (SNF) IN HOSPITALS, STAFFING AGENCIES, OR CITY-COUNTY JAILS.



Medication Aide Update

7 contact hours

Class Dates & Registration Tuition: $40

VC Main Campus2012Nov 6Tue | 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.Health Sciences Center, Room 132

2013Feb 5Tue | 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.Health Sciences Center, Room 132

May 7Tue | 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.Health Sciences Center, Room 132

Aug 6Tue | 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.Health Sciences Center, Room 132

VC Gonzales Center 2012Dec 4Tue | 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

2013Mar 5Tue | 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

June 4Tue | 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Sept 3Tue | 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Dec 3Tue | 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

VC - HallettsvilleHallettsville School of Nursing2013April 2Tue | 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

July 2Tue | 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Oct 1 Tue | 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Pre-registration with tuition is required. Complete registration form and fax to 361-582-2574 or mail with payment to Workforce & Continuing Education, 2200 E. Red River, Victoria, TX 77901.

Course Description: Intensive training in an identified area(s) to meet continuing education and/or review/update requirements associated with professional licensure or certification.

Medication Aides MUST renew their permit annually. This includes taking this 7 hour CE course and paying the $15 fee to the Department of Aging and Disability Services. First year permit holders may renew by paying the DADS fee only. Permits that have lapsed for one year or more CANNOT be renewed. The 7 hour continuing education class should be taken at least three months before your permit expires.


Pharmacy TechnicianClass Dates & Registration Tuition: $1,099

VC Main Campus2013 Mar 23 - June 15Sat | 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.Continuing Education Center,Room 100

Course DescriptionAs a Pharmacy Technician you will help the pharmacist package or mix prescriptions, maintain client records, refer clients to the pharmacist for counseling, assist with inventory control and purchasing, as well as collect payment and coordinate billing. This course combines 77-hours of classroom instruction with an option to a 40-hour pharmacy externship to provide you with a complete learning experience.

Prerequisites Minimum 18 years of age and high school completion or its equivalent. Students need competency in basic computer operation. Students will need internet access, printing capabilities, and email. A math and English pre-assessment test will be administered.

CertificationUpon successful completion graduates will receive a certificate of completion and be prepared to take the national Phar-macy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) exam.


In partnership with Boston Reed College

According to the US Dept. of Labor the need for Pharmacy Technicians is expected to grow 25% by 2018.

PhlebotomyPLAB 1023 Phlebotomy - 48 contact hours

Clincal - 9 hours

Class Dates & Registration Tuition: $275 Textbook: Complete Textbook of Phlebotomy by Hoeltke

VC Main Campus2013Registration Jan 17 | 6 - 7 p.m.Health Sciences Center, Room 221Class Dates Jan 24 - Mar 7 Tues & Thurs | 6 - 9 p.m.Health Sciences Center, Room 221

VC Gonzales Center 2012Registration Oct 22 | 6 - 7 p.m.Class Dates Oct 29 - Dec 10Mon & Wed | 6 - 9 p.m.

2013Registration Jan 14 | 6 - 7 p.m.Class Dates Jan 21 - Mar 4Mon & Wed | 6 - 9 p.m.

VC Calhoun County Center2012Registration Oct 29 | 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.Class Dates Nov 5 - Dec 12 Mon & Wed | 5:30 - 8:45 p.m.

2013Registration Mar 19 | 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.Class Dates Mar 26 - May 7Tues & Thurs | 5:30 - 8:45 p.m. Course Description: Skill development will be administered in the performance of a variety of blood collection methods using proper techniques and universal precautions. Course includes vacuum collection devices, syringes, capillary skin puncture, butterfly needles and blood culture, and specimen collection on adults, children and infants. Emphasis will be on infection prevention, proper patient identification, labeling of specimens and quality assurance, specimen handling, processing and accessioning. Topics include professionalism, ethics and medical terminology. Course includes 9 hours of clinical experience that will be assigned in area medical labs.

Admission Requirements: • Completion of health care provider course work and/or current employment in health care delivery.

• Validation of Immunizations including 2 STEP PPD TB Test or record of annual TB test

Hepatitis B SERIES—Includes 3 injections or serologic

confirmation of immunity • Healthcare Provider CPR required for the Victoria & Calhoun locations

Upcoming CPR Class:2012Nov 3, Dec 1

2013Jan 26, Feb 9, Mar 9



Therapeutic RecreationRECT 1041 Therapeutic Recreation I - 48 contact hoursRECT 1042 Therapeutic Recreation II - 48 contact hours

Therapeutic Recreation I Tuition: $225

VC Main CampusFall 2013Sat | 9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.Continuing Education Center,Room 203

Course Description: This course provides the knowledge and practice necessary to plan and implement therapeutic activities that involve music, drama, dance, arts and crafts. Focus is given on the range of individuals who may benefit from these activities. Leadership skills, rather than a mastery of the performance skills will be stressed. This course meets the Therapeutic Recreation course requirement for Certified Activity Directors. Selected assignments will be submitted by mail in lieu of class attendance.

Expected learning outcomes are to be able to demonstrate knowledge of the creative process, group dynamics, theories of motivation, and leadership theories, styles and models. The student should be able to write therapeutic goals for and perform activity analysis of creative arts activities and plan and lead creative arts activities appropriate for a wide variety of therapeutic recreation outcomes.

Requirement: Current (within one year) work experience in directing therapeutic activities.Pre-registration is required for all classes.

Therapeutic Recreation II Tuition: $225

VC Main Campus2013April 13 - May 18 Sat | 9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.Continuing Education Center,Room 203

Course Description: This course provides the knowledge and practice necessary to plan and implement therapeutic activities that involve sports, games, fitness and outdoor recreation activities with an emphasis on the range of individuals who benefit from these activities. Leadership skills, rather than a mastery of the performance skills will be stressed. This course meets the Therapeutic Recreation course requirement for Certified Activity Directors. Selected assignments will be submitted by mail in lieu of class attendance.

Expected learning outcomes are to be able to demonstrate knowledge of accessibility guidelines, disability

related legislation, providers of therapeutic services and professions related to therapeutic recreation. The student will display the ability to obtain sports, games, fitness and outdoor recreation activi-ties from multiple sources and plan and lead sports, games, fitness and outdoor recreation activities appropriate for a wide variety of therapeutic recreation outcomes.

Requirement: Current (within one year) work experi-ence in directing therapeutic activities.Pre-registration is required for all classes.


Professional Development Conferences

Dental Conference Registration Fee: $60 Includes instructional materials and lunch

VC Main Campus2013Registration Deadline - Feb 5Conference Date - Feb 8Fri | 7:45 a.m. - 4:20 p.m.Health Sciences Center, Room 131

VC Main Campus2013Registration Deadline - Aug 6Conference Date - Aug 9Fri | 7:45 a.m. - 4:20 p.m.Health Sciences Center, Room 131

Purpose The purpose of this conference is to improve the quality of dental health by increasing the knowledge and skills of dentists, dental hygienist, and dental assistants.

Presenter & TopicTo be announced Continuing Education Credit Earn 7 hours upon successful completion of this activity.

School Nurse ConferenceRegistration Fee: $60 Includes instructional materials and lunch

VC Main Campus2013Registration Deadline - Aug 5Conference Date - Aug 8Thurs | 8 a.m. - 3:40 p.m.Health Sciences Center, Room 131

PurposeThe purpose of this conference is to improve the quality of school age student health by increasing the knowledge and skill of RNS and others related to health issues in children.

Presenter & TopicTo be announced Continuing Education Credit Earn 7 hours upon successful completion of this activity.

Long Term Care ConferenceRegistration Fee: to be determined Includes instructional materials and lunch

VC Main Campus2013Registration Deadline - Apr 2 Apr 9Conference Date - Apr 5 Apr 12Fri | 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.Leo J. Welder Center for the Performing Arts

PurposeThe purpose of this conference is to improve the knowledge and skill of healthcare practitioners providing care to clients in long term care facilities.

Presenter & TopicTo be announced Continuing Education Credit Available


Health Careers -EMSVC offers training and

recertification in a wide

variety of emergency

medical services.

Advanced Cardiac Life Support

Certification by: The American Heart Association

Advanced Cardiac Life Support EMSP 2035

Tuition: $160 Textbook: $35 $40 (price subject to change)

VC Main Campus2012Dec 8 - 9

2013Feb 23 - 24June 8 - 9Sept 21 - 22Dec 14 - 15

All classes are:Sat & Sun | 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.Allied Health Building, Room 101

Registration:Students must register by Wednesday before class.No cash, please

Prerequisites: Current BLS for Healthcare Provider card.

Course Description: This 16-hour course was developed by the American Heart Association and is based on the recommendations of the National Conference on Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiac Care. The course is intended for physicians, nurses, paramedical

personnel, respiratory therapists and other critical/emergency care professionals who have a need to understand the recommended treatments for critical cardiac patients prior to, during, and post arrest. The cognitive and psychomotor skills necessary for resuscitating the adult are taught through lectures, interactive sessions and skills stations. Participants successfully completing the course requirements will be issued a course completion card.

Advanced Cardiac Life Support RecertificationEMSP 2036


VC Main Campus2012 Dec 8

2013Feb 23June 8Sept 21Dec 14

All classes are:Sat | 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.Allied Health Building, Room 101


Prerequisites: Current ACLS card.

Course Description: This 8-hour course includes lecture, discussion and skill stations designed to review and update knowledge and skills of the ACLS provider.

Questions?Workforce & Continuing EducationAllied Health Building2200 E. Red RiverVictoria, TX 77901(361) 582-2412VictoriaCollege.edu/healthcareprofessions

CPR Basic Life Supportfor Healthcare Providers


CPR Basic Life Support for Healthcare ProvidersEMSP 1019

Tuition: $50 Textbook: $15 (price subject to change)

VC Main Campus2012Nov 3 Dec 1

2013Jan 26 Mar 9 May 11Feb 9 Apr 13 June 1 All classes are:Sat | 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.Allied Health Building, Room 112


Course Description: This 8-hour course includes lecture, discussion and skills practice in recognition and management of infant, child, and adult patients experiencing airway obstruction, respiratory arrest and cardiac arrest. This course also demonstrates the use of the Automated External Defibrillator. Healthy living and a discussion of the risk factors for heart disease is included. Participants successfully completing the course requirements will be issued a course completion card.

CPR Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers RecertificationEMSP 2055

Tuition: $40 Textbook: $15 (price subject to change)

VC Main Campus2012Nov 3 Dec 1

2013Jan 26 Mar 9 May 11Feb 9 Apr 13 June 1



Prerequisites: Current CPR Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers completion card.

Course Description: This 8-hour course includes lecture, discussion and skills practice in recognition and management of infant, child, and adult patients experiencing airway obstruction, respiratory arrest and cardiac arrest.


Pediatric AdvancedLife Support


Pediatric Advanced Life Support EMSP 1047 Tuition: $160 Textbook: $35 $40 (price subject to change)

VC Main Campus2012Oct 27 - 28

2013March 23 - 24 April 27 - 28July 27 - 28

All classes are:Sat & Sun | 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.Allied Health Building, Room 101 Registration: Students must register by Wednesday before class.No cash, please

Course Description: This 16-hour course gives healthcare professionals the knowledge and skills to better recognize and treat critically ill infants and children. The course uses a scenario-based, team approach to teach pediatric emergency management of pediatric patients approaching or already in respiratory or cardiac arrest. Topics include Recognition and treatment of infants and children at risk for cardio-pulmonary arrest, the systematic approach to pediatric assessment, effective respiratory management, defibrillation and synchronized administration, intraosseous access and fluid bolus administration and effective resuscitation team dynamics.

Pediatric Advanced Life Support RecertificationEMSP 2039


VC Main Campus2012Oct 27

2013March 23 April 27July 27



Prerequisites: Current PALS card.

Course Description: his 8-hour course includes lecture, discussion and skill stations designed to review and update knowledge and skills of the PALS provider.


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Workforce & Continuing Education Registration Form Fax, mail, or deliver this form in person. Payment is due at time of registration.

Course Title __________________________________________________________________________ Date of Class(es): ________________________________________ CRN: ___________________________

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Demographic Information -These questions are used by the state to help provide support for VC programs. Not required, but cooperation is appreciated.

1. Please indicate your ethnic origin: (Check one)

African American _____ Alaskan Native _____ American Indian _____ Asian or Pacific Islander _____Hispanic _____ Non-Resident Alien _____ White _____ Other (Indicate) ____________

2. Highest level of Education: (Check one)

Not a high school graduate _____ GED _____ A high school graduate _____ Some college, but no degree _____State-approved Certificate _____ Associate degree _____ Bachelor’s degree _____ Graduate degree(s) _____

3. Marital Status: (Check one) Single (Never Married) _____ Separated/Divorced _____ Married _____ Widowed _____

4. Are you currently receiving financial assistance? YES ___ NO ___ If yes, what type: ______________________ 5. Are you currently reported as a dependent for income tax purposes by a parent or guardian? YES ___ NO ___ Indicate the number of family members, including yourself and others, whom your parents or you or your spouse support: (Check one)

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6. Please indicate your household income level: (Check one)

_____ Less than $20,000 _____ $20,000 to $39,999 _____ $40,000 to $59,999 _____ $60,000 to 79,999 _____ $80,000 and greater 7. Do you have difficulty speaking, reading, or writing English because it is not your native language? YES___ NO___

8. Have you devoted yourself to making a home, been left alone because of death, separation/divorce, or an absent spouse and find it necessary to obtain marketable skills? _____ YES _____ NO

9. Are you a single parent (divorced, legally separated, widowed or never married with sole or joint custody of a minor child/children) or a single pregnant female? _____YES _____NO

10. Please indicate the HIGHEST LEVEL of education attained by: (Check one in each column)Please Note:

Victoria CollegeWorkforce & CE Allied Health Programs

Allied Health BuildingAttention: Mary Pullin

Phone: 361-572-6417Fax: 361-572-6402

[email protected]

Please Note: A hold will be placed on the records of any student who is delinquent in their financial obligations to the College. Future registrations and transcript requests will be denied until all obligations have been met.

Mother FatherEight grade education or less _____ _____Some high school but did not graduate _____ _____GED _____ _____A high school graduate _____ _____Some college but no degree _____ _____

Mother FatherState-approved certificate _____ _____Associate Degree _____ _____Bachelor’s Degree _____ _____Master’s/Ph.D. _____ _____

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Revised 07/17/2012

As an Electronic Health Record Specialist you will assist healthcare providers to

choose, implement, train and maintain an electronic heath records system.

You will learn the essential components of the electronic health record and

health information exchange essentials; system selection and implementation;

project management and fundamentals of change and human factors.

This course includes all materials and is offered online with live, weekly

teleconferences.

Cost $3,600216 contact hours

Classes starting monthly

For more information or to register,call (707) 307-5024 or [email protected].

Electronic Health Record Specialist

VC Workforce & CE Health Careers Spring 2013

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Transcript of VC Workforce & CE Health Careers Spring 2013