Program Overview

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University Programs

The university offers over 45 programs in 5 areas of study.

Patient Care Associate Program (PCA)

The Patient Care Associate Program is designed to train multi-disciplinary technical workers to provide basic nursing assistant care and other skilled functions. The program includes five core competencies:

• CPR- Basic Cardiac Life Support (AHX100) - $175 (Must be AHA CPR certification)
• Medical Terminology & Body Systems (MBX 126) - $600 (Pre-requisite for EKG and Phlebotomy)
• EKG Technician (AHX170) - $1,150
• Phlebotomy Technician (AHX171) - $1,375
• Certified Nursing Assistant (NUX200) - $1,650 Total: $4,950 Certified Nursing Assistant cannot be taken in the same semester as EKG and Phlebotomy.

Program Details

After completing the program, students can take the certification exam from the NHA and become a Certified Patient Care Associate (CPCA).

Orderlies

The median salary for Orderlies in the New York metropolitan area is $44,280, in New York State is $45,300, and in the United States is $37,700.

Job Outlook

New job opportunities are likely in the future.

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Sterile Processing Technician Hybrid

The Sterile Processing Technician program is designed to prepare students to function as a sterile processing professional in multiple healthcare settings. The program includes:

• Instrumentation: Knowledge of surgical instruments and specialty devices
• Processing of Surgical Instrumentation: Decontamination, packaging, and sterilization of surgical instrumentation
• Processing of Moveable Patient Equipment: Processing, cleaning, testing, assembly, and distribution of movable patient care equipment
• Storage and Inventory: Storage, handling, and distribution of sterile surgical instrumentation and devices, as well as inventory control and cost recovery systems
• Medical Terminology: Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy & physiology, and microbiology
• Prevention Processes: Infection prevention, decontamination, and disinfection processes

Program Objectives

After completing this program, learners will be able to:

• Describe various functions of SPD
• Identify the health and safety regulations, standards, and guidelines that apply to the processing of medical devices and instrumentation
• Define anatomy and physiology, explain how they are related, and understand how anatomy and physiology relate to the work performed in the sterile processing department
• Understand the basic factors in disease transmission
• Describe the body's defenses against infection and the factors that affect the body's susceptibility to disease
• Distinguish between regulated medical waste and non-infectious waste
• Explain bloodborne pathogens and the safety precautions necessary in SPD
• Outline the standards required for a quality decontamination process
• Understand the appropriate dress code and the role of personal protective equipment (PPE) as it relates to OSHA regulations and employee safety and health
• Describe functions performed during chemical disinfection
• Describe the procedures that must be followed and the precautions that must be observed during the preparation and use of the variety of disinfecting agents used in the decontamination process
• Identify the processes needed to effectively disassemble, clean, disinfect, inspect, reassemble, test, store, and distribute movable patient care equipment

Certification Requirements

After completing this program, learners will have the opportunity to take the leading national/industry-recognized certification exam(s) essential to entry-level employment in this fast-growing field.

• Full CRCST Certification: Provide 400 hours of hands-on experience during the previous five years preceding the application.
• Provisional CRCST Certification: Provide 400 hours of hands-on experience within six months of passing the certification exam.

Sterile Processing Technician

The Sterile Processing Technician program prepares learners to work as a sterile processing professional in multiple healthcare settings. The program includes a voucher for the Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) certification exam.

Program Overview

The program will train learners to work as a Sterile Processing Technician and prepare them for the CRCST certification. The program includes an opportunity to participate in a clinical experience.

Phlebotomy Technician

The Phlebotomy Technician program prepares learners to collect blood specimens from clients for the purpose of laboratory analysis. The program includes:

• Medical terminology
• Related anatomy and physiology
• Blood collection procedures
• Procedures for collection of other types of specimens within the scope of practice of the phlebotomist

Program Requirements

• Pre-/Co-Requisites: AHX-100 Basic Cardiac Life Support (CPR) (Must be AHA CPR certification)
• Textbooks: Hartman's Complete Guide for the Phlebotomy Technician, 2e, and Workbook for Hartman's Complete Guide for the Phlebotomy Technician 2e

Pharmacy Technician

The Pharmacy Technician program prepares learners to enter the pharmacy field and take the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board's PTCB exam. The program includes:

• Pharmacy medical terminology
• Reading and interpreting prescriptions
• Defining generic and brand names drugs

Program Details

• Hybrid Program
• 50-Hour Schedule
• Hands-On Labs
• eBooks & Digital Materials Included
• National Certification Opportunity
• Certificate of Completion

Medical Terminology & Body Systems

The Medical Terminology & Body Systems program is designed to teach the language of medicine, using word parts and the basics of anatomy and physiology to understand the most common diseases, treatments, procedures, and acceptable abbreviations.