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The Mission Critical Operations (MCO) Information Technology (IT) Foundations certificate is an option of the MCO program and provides introductory knowledge of the types of information systems and network integration required for high availability interests.

The Mission Critical Operations (MCO) Operations Technology (OT) Foundations certificate is an option of the MCO program and provides introductory knowledge of the types of support systems and system integration required for high availability interests.

This certificate is designed to train students in the foundations of healthcare related to Nurse Aide. All certificate courses are creditable towards the Nurse Aide Diploma.

The Nurse Aide curriculum prepares individuals to work under the supervision of licensed nursing professionals in performing nursing care and services for persons of all ages. Topics include growth and development, personal care, vital signs, communication, nutrition, medical asepsis, therapeutic activities, accident and fire safety, household environment and equipment management, family resources and services, and employment skills. Upon completion, the student may be eligible for listing as a Nurse Aide I and Nurse Aide II registries. Admission Criteria Application to the College and NC Residency Official high school transcript or equivalent showing graduation date or current Career and College Promise status. Post-Provisional Acceptance Requirements The following must be completed to satisfy acceptance requirements: Attend program specific orientation Complete 91快播 Health Sciences Medical Form Criminal background check and 12-panel drug screen obtained through a secure compliance tracking database The following immunizations are required (more information will be provided during orientation): Complete 2-Step TB Test or IGRA Hepatitis B (May sign waiver) Influenza (required between 9/1 - 10/31) or of current Influenza Season Varicella #1 Varicella #2 (must wait 28 days between 1st and 2nd dose) Td or TDaP MMR #1 MMR #2 (must wait 28 days between 1st and 2nd dose) Comply with the Technical Standards outlined for the program Highly recommended for all students to have health insurance Nurse Aide I Certification, with no substantial findings, is required for entry into Nurse Aide II. Once admitted, students are required to remain on the Nurse Aide I registry through the duration of the program. Clinical facilities may require criminal background checks, drug screenings, and/or proof of US citizenship prior to or during participation in the clinical portion of the program. A student who is unable to complete the clinical portion of the program will not be able to graduate. Criminal background checks, drug screenings, and/or proof of US citizenship may also be required after graduation by examination boards, state licensing boards, and employing agencies. Essential Functions and Technical Standards Purpose Statement The following standards reflect reasonable expectations of students. In adopting these standards, the program is mindful of the patient’s right to safe and high-quality healthcare by students. The student must be able to apply the knowledge and skills necessary to function in a broad variety of clinical situations while providing high-quality patient care. These standards reflect what may be required for employment of the entry-level professional. It is important that students who are admitted possess cognitive and critical thinking skills, interpersonal skills, behavioral skills, physical skills, and communication skills necessary to practice in the field. Reasonable accommodations for students with documented disabilities will be considered on an individual basis, but each student must be able to independently perform all performance standards demanded by the clinical site and the College. Accommodations will be provided in accordance with Disabilities Services at 91快播. The following abilities/skills are required, with or without accommodations. Students must meet the following technical standards and maintain satisfactory demonstration of these standards for progression throughout the program. Students unable to meet these technical standards will not be able to complete the program. The examples used are not all-inclusive. Capability Standard Examples of Technical Standard Found in the Program and Related to Industry Cognitive Ability/Critical Thinking Skills Demonstrate ability in reading and comprehension and use them together to demonstrate critical thinking skills and clinical reasoning. Demonstrate a professional manner and insight in the communication process. Be able to organize responsibilities, make appropriate decisions, and perform accurate mathematical calculations. Perform measurements, calculations, read and document data. Operate various healthcare equipment, including blood pressure monitoring, digital and standard scales, and mechanical lifts. Identify and immediately report changes in client health status conditions that endanger clients, and evaluate client complaints. Avoid use of drugs and/or alcohol, including prescribed medication(s) that may alter awareness or ability to make appropriate decisions and provide competent care for each client. Incorporate knowledge from lecture, laboratory and clinical experience to prioritize safe and efficient care for each client.   Physical Tactile Skills: Sense of touch sufficient to perform physical assessment. Palpate a pulse, check skin temperature and turgor. Mobility/Motor Skills: Possess skills sufficient to move from room to room and maneuver in small spaces. Demonstrate adequate coordination. Be able to endure long periods of standing, sitting, walking, bending, lifting, reaching, stooping, squatting, and moving in complex health environments. Be able to lift and carry or push up to 50 pounds to waist level without assistance. Position and transfer patients safely in bed, wheelchair, shower or stretcher. Perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Give patient bed baths. Make occupied or unoccupied bed. Use all equipment. Obtain blood pressure. Auditory Skills: Hearing ability (with corrective devices as needed) to monitor and assess healthcare needs. Hear equipment/emergency alarms, and call bell. Listen to vital signs. Hear call for help. Visual Skills: Visual ability (with corrective devices as needed) to monitor and assess patient care needs, performance of patient care procedures, and maintenance and compliance with environmental safety. Observe client responses to treatment. Detect changes in skin color. Monitor vital signs. Read and document in client healthcare records. Recognize color of urine and other bodily fluids. Read sphygmomanometer. Read digital or glass thermometer.   Olfactory skills: Ability to distinguish smells in client care.  Distinguish odors from urine and other bodily fluids, wounds and general body scent.  Behavioral Skills Possess the emotional health required for full utilization of intellectual and academic abilities, exercise appropriate judgment and prompt completion of all client care responsibilities.  Demonstrate emotional stability to function calmly and effectively under stress and to adapt to changing environments. Avoid demonstrating personal stress or frustration when interacting with faculty, staff, peers and clients. Demonstrate flexibility, compassion, integrity and motivation. Present professional appearance. Interpersonal Skills Ability to interact with individuals, families, and groups from a variety of social, emotional, cultural, and intellectual backgrounds. Demonstrate respect for the patient, their privacy, and family members. Develop and maintain effective, mature and sensitive professional relationships with other members of the health care team. Establish rapport with patients, families and colleagues. Communication Skills Ability to communicate effectively in the classroom, laboratory, and all clinical settings with patients, families and members of the healthcare team. Students must be able to speak and converse with all persons across the lifespan. Demonstrate evidence of effective written and verbal communication skills. Demonstrate technological literacy. Be able to collect and document data. Demonstrate active learning skills. Occupational Exposure Healthcare is often delivered in high-stress areas, requiring management of multiple roles and duties simultaneously. The student must possess the ability to protect self and others by implementing appropriate precautions due to possible exposure to communicable disease and/or body fluids, toxic substances, or other hazards. Exposure to blood and body fluids. Lacerations and punctures. Exposure to biological, chemical and/or electrical hazards. Exposure to radiation. Exposure to assault and battery. Environmental hazards – slippery floors, various levels of lighting, various room temperatures, etc. Legal/ethical dilemmas. Liability issues.   Estimated Total Cost for Program Fee Description Cost Tuition $2839.00 Supply Fee $50.00 Lab Fees $72.00 Background, Drug Screen, & Immunization Tracker $144.00 Credentia Testing (Written & Skills Exam) $140.00 Health Sciences Fee (Uniform Included)  $200.00 Malpractice Insurance $16.00 Estimated Total $3461.00 Estimated Total Cost for Nurse Aide I Course Only Fee Description Cost Tuition $594.00 Supply Fee $50.00 Lab Fees $48.00 Background, Drug Screen, & Immunization Tracker $144.00 Credentia Testing (Written & Skills Exam) $140.00 Health Sciences Fee (Uniform Included) $200.00 Malpractice Insurance $16.00 Estimated Total $1192.00  

The Nurse Aide curriculum prepares individuals to work under the supervision of licensed nursing professionals in performing nursing care and services for persons of all ages. Topics include growth and development, personal care, vital signs, communication, nutrition, medical asepsis, therapeutic activities, accident and fire safety, household environment and equipment management, family resources and services, and employment skills. Upon completion, the student may be eligible for listing as a Nurse Aide I and Nurse Aide II registries. Admission Criteria Application to the College and NC Residency Official high school transcript or equivalent showing graduation date or current Career and College Promise student. Post-Provisional Acceptance Requirements The following must be completed to satisfy acceptance requirements: Attend program-specific orientation Complete 91快播 Health Sciences Medical Form Criminal background check and 12-panel drug screen obtained through a secure compliance tracking database The following immunizations are required (more information will be provided during orientation): Complete 2-Step TB Test or IGRA Hepatitis B (May sign waiver) Influenza (required between 9/1 - 10/31) or of current Influenza Season Varicella #1 Varicella #2 (must wait 28 days between 1st and 2nd dose) Td or TDaP MMR #1 MMR #2 (must wait 28 days between 1st and 2nd dose) Comply with the Technical Standards outlined for the program Highly recommended for all students to have health insurance Nurse Aide I Certification, with no substantial findings, is required for entry into Nurse Aide II. Once admitted, students are required to remain on the Nurse Aide I registry throughout the duration of the program. Clinical facilities may require criminal background checks, drug screenings, and/or proof of US citizenship prior to or during participation in the clinical portion of the program. A student who is unable to complete the clinical portion of the program will not be able to graduate. Criminal background checks, drug screenings, and/or proof of US citizenship may also be required after graduation by examination boards, state licensing boards, and employing agencies. Essential Functions and Technical Standards Purpose Statement The following standards reflect reasonable expectations of students. In adopting these standards, the program is mindful of the patient’s right to safe and high-quality healthcare by students. The student must be able to apply the knowledge and skills necessary to function in a broad variety of clinical situations while providing high-quality patient care. These standards reflect what may be required for employment of the entry-level professional. It is important that students who are admitted possess cognitive and critical thinking skills, interpersonal skills, behavioral skills, physical skills, and communication skills necessary to practice in the field. Reasonable accommodations for students with documented disabilities will be considered on an individual basis, but each student must be able to independently perform all performance standards demanded by the clinical site and the College. Accommodations will be provided in accordance with Disabilities Services at 91快播. The following abilities/skills are required, with or without accommodations. Students must meet the following technical standards and maintain satisfactory demonstration of these standards for progression throughout the program. Students unable to meet these technical standards will not be able to complete the program. The examples used are not all-inclusive. Capability Standard Examples of Technical Standard Found in the Program and Related to Industry Cognitive Ability/Critical Thinking Skills Demonstrate ability in reading and comprehension and use them together to demonstrate critical thinking skills and clinical reasoning. Demonstrate a professional manner and insight into the communication process. Be able to organize responsibilities, make appropriate decisions, and perform accurate mathematical calculations. Perform measurements, calculations, and read and document data. Operate various healthcare equipment, including blood pressure monitoring, digital and standard scales, and mechanical lifts. Identify and immediately report changes in client health status conditions that endanger clients, and evaluate client complaints. Avoid use of drugs and/or alcohol, including prescribed medication(s) that may alter awareness or ability to make appropriate decisions and provide competent care for each client. Incorporate knowledge from lecture, laboratory and clinical experience to prioritize safe and efficient care for each client.   Physical Tactile Skills: Sense of touch sufficient to perform physical assessment. Palpate a pulse, check skin temperature and turgor. Mobility/Motor Skills: Possess skills sufficient to move from room to room and maneuver in small spaces. Demonstrate adequate coordination. Be able to endure long periods of standing, sitting, walking, bending, lifting, reaching, stooping, squatting, and moving in complex health environments. Be able to lift and carry or push up to 50 pounds to waist level without assistance. Position and transfer patients safely in bed, wheelchair, shower or stretcher. Perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Give patient bed baths. Make occupied or unoccupied bed. Use all equipment. Obtain blood pressure. Auditory Skills: Hearing ability (with corrective devices as needed) to monitor and assess healthcare needs. Hear equipment/emergency alarms, and call bell. Listen to vital signs. Hear call for help. Visual Skills: Visual ability (with corrective devices as needed) to monitor and assess patient care needs, performance of patient care procedures, and maintenance and compliance with environmental safety. Observe client responses to treatment. Detect changes in skin color. Monitor vital signs. Read and document in client healthcare records. Recognize color of urine and other bodily fluids. Read sphygmomanometer. Read digital or glass thermometer.   Olfactory skills: Ability to distinguish smells in client care.  Distinguish odors from urine and other bodily fluids, wounds and general body scent.  Behavioral Skills Possess the emotional health required for full utilization of intellectual and academic abilities, exercise appropriate judgment and prompt completion of all client care responsibilities.  Demonstrate emotional stability to function calmly and effectively under stress and to adapt to changing environments. Avoid demonstrating personal stress or frustration when interacting with faculty, staff, peers and clients. Demonstrate flexibility, compassion, integrity and motivation. Present professional appearance. Interpersonal Skills Ability to interact with individuals, families, and groups from a variety of social, emotional, cultural, and intellectual backgrounds. Demonstrate respect for the patient, their privacy, and family members. Develop and maintain effective, mature and sensitive professional relationships with other members of the healthcare team. Establish rapport with patients, families and colleagues. Communication Skills Ability to communicate effectively in the classroom, laboratory, and all clinical settings with patients, families and members of the healthcare team. Students must be able to speak and converse with all persons across the lifespan. Demonstrate evidence of effective written and verbal communication skills. Demonstrate technological literacy. Be able to collect and document data. Demonstrate active learning skills. Occupational Exposure Healthcare is often delivered in high-stress areas, requiring management of multiple roles and duties simultaneously. The student must possess the ability to protect self and others by implementing appropriate precautions due to possible exposure to communicable disease and/or body fluids, toxic substances, or other hazards. Exposure to blood and body fluids. Lacerations and punctures. Exposure to biological, chemical and/or electrical hazards. Exposure to radiation. Exposure to assault and battery. Environmental hazards – slippery floors, various levels of lighting, various room temperatures, etc. Legal/ethical dilemmas. Liability issues.   Estimated Total Cost for Program Fee Description Cost Tuition $2991.00 Supply Fee $50.00 Lab Fees $72.00 Background, Drug Screen, & Immunization Tracker $144.00 Credentia Testing (Written & Skills Exam) $140.00 Health Science Fee (Uniforms Included) $200.00 Malpractice Insurance $16.00 Estimated Total $3613.00 Estimated Total Cost for Nurse Aide I Course Only Fee Description Cost Tuition $594.00 Supply Fee $50.00 Lab Fees $48.00 Background, Drug Screen, & Immunization Tracker $144.00 Credentia Testing (Written & Skills Exam) $140.00 Health Science Fee (Uniforms Included) $200.00 Malpractice Insurance $16.00 Estimated Total $1192.00

The Office Management curriculum prepares individuals for employment as administrative office personnel who use skills in the areas of office management, office finance, legal office, virtual office, customer service, and office software.  Coursework includes computer applications, oral and written communication, analysis and coordination of office tasks and procedures, records management, and other topics depending on the subject area selected within this curriculum. Graduates should qualify for employment opportunities in a variety of office positions in business, government, and industry. Upon graduation, students may be eligible to sit for industry recognized certification exams.

The Office Management curriculum prepares individuals for employment as administrative office personnel who use skills in the areas of office management, office finance, legal office, customer service, and office software. Coursework includes computer applications, oral and written communication, analysis and coordination of office tasks and procedures, records management, and other topics depending on the subject area selected within this curriculum. Graduates should qualify for employment opportunities in various office positions in business, government and industry. Upon graduation, students may be eligible to sit for industry-recognized certification exams.

This certificate introduces foundational concepts in keyboarding competence, word processing, business grammar, and record management. All courses are creditable toward the Office Management Associate degree.

The Office Management - Support Specialist certificate program builds upon the foundational courses in the Office Management- Basic Certificate and includes office skills, increased technology operations, and professional development.

This course will provide students with the knowledge and preparation to become a Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT). The course covers the topics of State and Federal drug laws, medical and Latin abbreviations, pharmacy calculations and conversions, interpreting prescriptions, classifications and commonly prescribed drugs, brand and generic drugs, pharmacy practice sites, sterile and non-sterile drug compounding, and medication safety.  All these areas will prepare students to take the national CPhT exam.    

This program prepares individuals to obtain blood and other specimens for the purpose of laboratory analysis. Coursework includes proper specimen collection and handling, communication skills, and maintaining patient data. Graduates may qualify for employment in hospitals, clinics, physicians' offices, and other healthcare settings and may be eligible for national certification as phlebotomy technicians. Once enrolled in the phlebotomy course, the phlebotomy instructor will provide each student with the information about uniforms, immunizations, and clinical criteria. All students must pass PBT 100 and PBT 101 with a grade of 80 or higher. Admission Requirements Application to the College and NC Residency Post-Provisional Acceptance Requirements The following must be completed to satisfy acceptance requirements: Must be 18 years of age prior to the first day of clinical Complete 91快播 Health Sciences Medical Form Criminal background check and 12-panel drug screen obtained through a secure compliance tracking database The following immunizations are required (more information will be provided during orientation): Complete 2-Step TB Test or IGRA Hepatitis B Influenza (required between 9/1 - 10/31) or of current influenza season Varicella Td or TDaP MMR Comply with the Technical Standards outlined for the program Highly recommended for all students to have health insurance Students must come to class every day wearing their uniform and student ID (Replacement ID Cost $5.00) Clinical facilities may require criminal background checks, drug screenings, and/or proof of US citizenship prior to or during participation in the clinical portion of the program. A student who is unable to complete the clinical portion of the program will not be able to graduate. Criminal background checks, drug screenings, and/or proof of US citizenship may also be required after graduation by examination boards, state licensing boards, and employing agencies. Essential Functions and Technical Standards Purpose Statement The following standards reflect reasonable expectations of students. In adopting these standards, the program is mindful of the patient’s right to safe and high-quality healthcare by students. The student must be able to apply the knowledge and skills necessary to function in a broad variety of clinical situations while providing high-quality patient care. These standards reflect what may be required for employment of the entry-level professional. It is important that students who are admitted possess cognitive and critical thinking skills, interpersonal skills, behavioral skills, physical skills, and communication skills necessary to practice in the field. Reasonable accommodations for students with documented disabilities will be considered on an individual basis, but each student must be able to independently perform all performance standards demanded by the clinical site and the College. Accommodations will be provided in accordance with Disabilities Services at 91快播. The following abilities/skills are required, with or without accommodations. Students must meet the following technical standards and maintain satisfactory demonstration of these standards for progression throughout the program. Students unable to meet these technical standards will not be able to complete the program. The examples used are not all-inclusive.  Capability Standard Examples of Technical Standard Found in the Program and Related to Industry Cognitive Ability/Critical Thinking Skills Demonstrate ability in reading and comprehension and use them together to demonstrate critical thinking skills and clinical reasoning. Read and document data. Operate various healthcare equipment, including blood pressure monitoring; follow procedures for venipuncture and modify approach if a method does not work for the patient. Demonstrate a professional manner and insight into the communication process. Identify and immediately report changes in patient health status conditions that endanger patients, and evaluate patient complaints. Critical thinking abilities sufficient to demonstrate rational judgment, organize tasks and responsibilities, make logical decisions, analyze data and reports, recognize potentially hazardous materials, infectious biological specimens, equipment, and situations and proceed safely.  Incorporate knowledge from lecture, laboratory and clinical experience to provide safe and efficient care for each patient. Collect, analyze, and integrate information and knowledge to make clinical judgments and manage decisions that promote positive patient outcomes.  Ability to apply knowledge gained in the classroom and lab accurately, consistently, and independently. Ability to problem solve in non-emergent and emergency situations.   Physical Tactile Skills: Sense of touch sufficient to perform physical assessment and functions. Seize, hold, grasp, and turn with hands; don gloves. Perform palpation of vein, insertion of needle into vein and draw blood from patient without causing undue pain. Detect changes in skin temperature. Detect anatomical abnormalities such as infiltrated intravenous fluid. Identify appropriate venipuncture sites by palpation. Differentiate between arteries, veins, and vascular fistulas or shunts. Fine Motor Skills: Perform psychomotor skills integral to patient services. Safely dispose of needles in sharps containers. Manipulate small equipment and containers, such as syringes, needles, vials, ampules, and pipettes. Mobility/Motor Skills: Possess skills sufficient to move from room to room and maneuver in small spaces. Be able to lift and carry or push up to 50 pounds to waist level without assistance. Demonstrate adequate coordination. Be able to endure long periods of standing, sitting, walking, bending, lifting, reaching, stooping, and moving in complex health environments. Position and transfer patients safely in bed, wheelchair or stretcher. Perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Auditory Skills: Hearing ability (with corrective devices as needed) to monitor and respond to the patient and the healthcare team. Hear instructions. Demonstrate active learning skills. Hear call for help. Hear low noise level bells and/or buzzers. Function when healthcare team is required to wear surgical masks. Visual Skills: Visual ability (with corrective devices as needed) to monitor and assess patient care needs, performance of patient care procedures, and maintenance and compliance with environmental safety. Accurately identify patients. Read monitor data. Read and document diagnostic records. Possess visual acuity and intensity discrimination to evaluate the venipuncture site and execute needle insertion and completion of the blood draw. Possess peripheral vision. Possess depth perception. Ability to distinguish between colors. Read fine print. Behavioral Skills Possess the emotional stability to function effectively under stress and to adapt to an environment that may change rapidly, without warning, and/or in unpredictable ways. Accept criticism and respond appropriately. Tolerate physically taxing workloads. Function effectively under stress. Demonstrate caring, compassion, patience, and empathy, especially with a difficult stick. Demonstrate flexibility, compassion, integrity, and self-motivation. Ability to work as a team member. Take responsibility for own actions and self-report errors or omissions. Present a professional appearance. Interpersonal Skills Ability to interact with individuals, families, and groups from a variety of social, emotional, cultural, and intellectual backgrounds. Demonstrate respect for the patient, their privacy, and family members. Develop and maintain effective, mature and sensitive professional relationships with other members of the healthcare team. Establish rapport with patients, families and colleagues.         Communication Skills Ability to communicate effectively in the classroom, laboratory, and all clinical settings with patients, families and members of the health care team. Students must be able to speak and converse with all persons across the lifespan. Read, comprehend, and write legibly in the English language. Demonstrate technological literacy. Be able to collect and document data. Provide clear and audible directions to patients. Occupational Exposure Healthcare is often delivered in high-stress areas, requiring management of multiple roles and duties simultaneously. The student must possess the ability to protect self and others by implementing appropriate precautions due to possible exposure to radiation, communicable disease and/or body fluids, toxic substances, or other hazards. Exposure to blood and body fluids and communicable and infectious diseases, requiring the wearing of personal protective equipment, i.e., masks, goggles, and gloves. Follow Blood Borne Pathogen safety precautions. Work with sharps and medical waste. Exposure to latex and nitrile products if allergic. Exposure to assault and battery Environmental hazards – slippery floors, various levels of lighting, various room temperatures, etc. Legal/ethical dilemmas Liability issues Estimated Total Cost for Program Fee Description Cost Tuition (PBT Courses Only) $822.00 Program Fees $24.00 Background, Drug Screen, & Immunization Tracker $165.00 Health Science Fee (Uniforms included)              $200.00 Malpractice Insurance $16.00 Textbooks $90.00 Pinning Fee $30.00  Estimated Total $1347.00

This program prepares individuals to obtain blood and other specimens for the purpose of laboratory analysis. Coursework includes proper specimen collection and handling, communication skills, and maintaining patient data. Graduates may qualify for employment in hospitals, clinics, physicians' offices, and other healthcare settings and may be eligible for national certification as phlebotomy technicians. Once enrolled in the phlebotomy course, the phlebotomy instructor will provide each student with the information about uniforms, immunizations, and clinical criteria. All students must pass PBT 100 and PBT 101 with a grade of 80 or higher. Admissions Requirements Application to the College and NC Residency  Post-Provisional Acceptance Requirements The following must be completed to satisfy acceptance requirements: Must be 18 years of age prior to the first day of clinical Complete 91快播 Health Sciences Medical Form Criminal background check and 12-panel drug screen obtained through a secure compliance tracking database The following immunizations are required (more information will be provided during orientation): Complete 2-Step TB Test or IGRA Hepatitis B Influenza (required between 9/1 - 10/31) or of current influenza season Varicella Td or TDaP MMR Comply with the Technical Standards outlined for the program Highly recommended for all students to have health insurance Students must come to class each day wearing their uniform and student ID (Replacement ID Cost $5.00). Clinical facilities may require criminal background checks, drug screenings, and/or proof of US citizenship prior to or during participation in the clinical portion of the program. A student who is unable to complete the clinical portion of the program will not be able to graduate. Criminal background checks, drug screenings, and/or proof of US citizenship may also be required after graduation by examination boards, state licensing boards, and employing agencies. Essential Functions and Technical Standards Purpose Statement The following standards reflect reasonable expectations of students. In adopting these standards, the program is mindful of the patient’s right to safe and high-quality healthcare by students. The student must be able to apply the knowledge and skills necessary to function in a broad variety of clinical situations while providing high-quality patient care. These standards reflect what may be required for employment of the entry-level professional. It is important that students who are admitted possess cognitive and critical thinking skills, interpersonal skills, behavioral skills, physical skills, and communication skills necessary to practice in the field. Reasonable accommodations for students with documented disabilities will be considered on an individual basis, but each student must be able to independently perform all performance standards demanded by the clinical site and the College. Accommodations will be provided in accordance with Disabilities Services at 91快播. The following abilities/skills are required, with or without accommodations. Students must meet the following technical standards and maintain satisfactory demonstration of these standards for progression throughout the program. Students unable to meet these technical standards will not be able to complete the program. The examples used are not all-inclusive. Capability Standard Examples of Technical Standard Found in the Program and Related to Industry Cognitive Ability/Critical Thinking Skills Demonstrate ability in reading and comprehension and use them together to demonstrate critical thinking skills and clinical reasoning. Read and document data. Operate various healthcare equipment, including blood pressure monitoring; follow procedures for venipuncture and modify approach if a method does not work for the patient. Demonstrate a professional manner and insight in the communication process. Identify and immediately report changes in patient health status conditions that endanger patients, and evaluate patient complaints. Critical thinking abilities sufficient to demonstrate rational judgment, organize tasks and responsibilities, make logical decisions, analyze data and reports, recognize potentially hazardous materials, infectious biological specimens, equipment, and situations and proceed safely.  Incorporate knowledge from lecture, laboratory and clinical experience to provide safe and efficient care for each patient. Collect, analyze, and integrate information and knowledge to make clinical judgements and manage decisions that promote positive patient outcomes.  Ability to apply knowledge gained in the classroom and lab accurately, consistently, and independently. Ability to problem solve in non-emergent and emergency situations.   Physical Tactile Skills: Sense of touch sufficient to perform physical assessment and functions. Seize, hold, grasp, and turn with hands; don gloves. Perform palpation of vein, insertion of needle into vein and draw blood from patient without causing undue pain. Detect changes in skin temperature. Detect anatomical abnormalities such as infiltrated intravenous fluid. Identify appropriate venipuncture sites by palpation. Differentiate between arteries, veins, and vascular fistulas or shunts. Fine Motor Skills: Perform psychomotor skills integral to patient services. Safely dispose of needles in sharps containers. Manipulate small equipment and containers, such as syringes, needles, vials, ampules, and pipettes. Mobility/Motor Skills: Possess skills sufficient to move from room to room and maneuver in small spaces. Be able to lift and carry or push up to 50 pounds to waist level without assistance. Demonstrate adequate coordination. Be able to endure long periods of standing, sitting, walking, bending, lifting, reaching, stooping, and moving in complex health environments. Position and transfer patients safely in bed, wheelchair or stretcher. Perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Auditory Skills: Hearing ability (with corrective devices as needed) to monitor and respond to the patient and the healthcare team. Hear instructions. Demonstrate active learning skills. Hear call for help. Hear low noise level bells and/or buzzers. Function when healthcare team is required to wear surgical masks. Visual Skills: Visual ability (with corrective devices as needed) to monitor and assess patient care needs, performance of patient care procedures, and maintenance and compliance with environmental safety. Accurately identify patients. Read monitor data. Read and document diagnostic records. Possess visual acuity and intensity discrimination to evaluate the venipuncture site and execute needle insertion and completion of the blood draw. Possess peripheral vision. Possess depth perception. Ability to distinguish between colors. Read fine print. Behavioral Skills Possess the emotional stability to function effectively under stress and to adapt to an environment that may change rapidly, without warning, and/or in unpredictable ways. Accept criticism and respond appropriately. Tolerate physically taxing workloads. Function effectively under stress. Demonstrate caring, compassion, patience, and empathy, especially with a difficult stick. Demonstrate flexibility, compassion, integrity, and self-motivation. Ability to work as a team member. Take responsibility for own actions and self-report errors or omissions. Present a professional appearance. Interpersonal Skills Ability to interact with individuals, families, and groups from a variety of social, emotional, cultural, and intellectual backgrounds. Demonstrate respect for the patient, their privacy, and family members. Develop and maintain effective, mature and sensitive professional relationships with other members of the heathcare team. Establish rapport with patients, families and colleagues.         Communication Skills Ability to communicate effectively in the classroom, laboratory, and all clinical settings with patients, families and members of the healthcare team. Students must be able to speak and converse with all persons across the lifespan. Read, comprehend, and write legibly in the English language. Demonstrate technological literacy. Be able to collect and document data. Provide clear and audible directions to patients. Occupational Exposure Healthcare is often delivered in high-stress areas, requiring management of multiple roles and duties simultaneously. The student must possess the ability to protect self and others by implementing appropriate precautions due to possible exposure to radiation, communicable disease and/or body fluids, toxic substances, or other hazards. Exposure to blood and body fluids and communicable and infectious diseases, requiring the wearing of personal protective equipment, i.e., masks, goggles, and gloves. Follow Blood Borne Pathogen safety. Work with sharps and medical waste. Exposure to latex and nitrile products if allergic. Exposure to assault and battery Environmental hazards – slippery floors, various levels of lighting, various room temperatures, etc. Legal/ethical dilemmas Liability issues Estimated Total Cost for Program Fee Description Cost Tuition (PBT Courses Only) $822.00 Program Fees $24.00 Background, Drug Screen, & Immunization Tracker $165.00 Health Science Fee (Includes Uniforms) $200.00 Malpractice Insurance $16.00 Textbooks - PBT Courses Only $90.00 Pinning Fee $30.00  Estimated Total $1347.00