Health Continuing Ed

WELCOME! Continuing Education for Health Professionals

2008 Schedule Mark your calendar!
By Appointment	BLS Update Click here for information
Multiple dates	HIV to AIDS Wes Harper 850-872-4720
April 1	Youth Substance Abuse Workshop Katie Reid 850-872-4455
April 7 - 10	NCLEX Review 800.666.PREP Press 1 for NCLEX information
April 11	How to Deal with Troubled Employees Bryan Russell 850-522-5932
April 14	Chewing Tobacco - The Dangers Bonnie Stillman 850-872-4720 Ext. 1908
April 14	Summertime Emergencies Click here for information
April 16	Living with Grief: Children and Adolescents Mike McLaughlin 850-785-3040
April 17	Discovery: Techniques & Tools for Employing People with Disabilities Jan Pearce 850-265-2951
April 21	Communication (Autism) Julie Riley 850-215-4330
April 28 - May 19	IV Therapy Click here for information
April 24 & 25	RT Review Seminar DeeAnn VanDerSchaaf 850-769-1551 Ext. 3318
April 25	Limited Mental Health Peter Rittman 850-488-2419 Ext. 1011
April 26	Heartsaver CPR and First Aid Click here for information
April 29	Emergency Preparedness Training for Healthcare Professionals (NEW!!) Click here for information
May 10-30	Tuberculosis (New-Online!!) Click here for information
May 12	Heartsaver CPR and First Aid Click here for information
May 13	Prevention of Medical Errors Click here for information
May 14	Heartsaver CPR/AED Click here for information
May 17	PT Conference: Strides Against Falls Cheryl Brown 850-769-3398
May 17	Therapeutic Blood Withdrawal Click here for information
May 19 - May 23	Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner Training Amy Thomas 850-769-7989
May 20	Venipuncture Techniques Click here for information
June 2	AIDS Update Click here for information
June 5	Emergency Preparedness Training for Healthcare Professionals (NEW!!) Click here for information
June 9	Heartsaver CPR and First Aid Click here for information
June 21	Therapeutic Blood Withdrawal Click here for information
June 23	De-escalation Training Click here for information
June 23	Domestic Violence Click here for information
June 27	Heartsaver CPR/AED Click here for information
July 12	Therapeutic Blood Withdrawal Click here for information
July 14	Chest Trauma Click here for information
July 15	Death & Dying in Different Cultures Click here for information
July 15	When the Family is a Challenge Click here for information
July 16 & 17	PN NCLEX Review Meiko Mills 352-489-3041
July 21	Head and Face Trauma Click here for information
July 26	BLS (Basic Life Support) Click here for information
July 29	Wounded Warrior Click here for information
July 29	Coping with Change and Stress Click here for information
August 2	BLS (Basic Life Support) Click here for information
September 5	Annual Ethics Conference Kim Goebert 850-914-8621 Linda Deneen, 850-747-6269 Mary Evans, 850-770-8930
September 19	Annual Caregivers Conference Cheryl Brown 850-769-3398

Registration Information

Alphabetical Listing of Courses:

ACLS, BLS, NRP, PALS (Initial & Renewal) Call Theresa Hadaway @ 850-747-6992 for next available training dates!

AIDS Update Learn this material as you have never seen it before from a completely new perspective. Course #: CEH0009 Section: 0079 Fee: $19 Mon, June 2, 6:30pm-8:30pm
Student Union East, Room 244 Approved (2) CL, DE, DH, EMS, NHA, NU, OT, PS, PT, RAD, RC (Complementary Board approval for Licensed Acupuncturist, Dietitian/Nutritionist, Electrologist, Licensed Midwife, Massage Therapist, School Psychologist)

American Meds We will coordinate this training for you if you have a minimum of ten participants - call 850-872-3819 and schedule today!

AORN CE Call Libby McNaron, 850-769-1551, for course and registration information.

Bloodborne Pathogens
We will coordinate this training for you if you have a minimum of ten participants - call 850-872-3819 and schedule today!

Brain Attack: Emergency Care of Stroke Patient We will coordinate this training for you if you have a minimum of ten participants - call 850-872-3819 and schedule today!

Chest Trauma Time is of the essence when responding to possible chest trauma. Do not miss the opportunity to discover the most common types of chest trauma, signs and symptoms, and emergency care. Course: HCE0813 Section: 0080 Fee: $19 Mon, July 14,6:30pm-8:30pm Student Union East, Room 244 Approved (2) for EMS, NU, RC

Coping with Change and Stress Although inevitable, learn intervention techniques for each type of challenge for caregivers and the family. Topic includes the splitting and the re-creation of chaos. Course: HCE0195 Section: 0112 Fee: $10 Tues, July 29, 6:30pm-7:30pm Student Union East, Room 244 Approved (1) for NU

Death and Dying in Different Cultures Why is culture so important for healthcare professional providing end-of-life care? How can you accommodate cultural differences without stereotyping? Know the five questions in the "respectful death" approach. Course: HCE0192 Section: 0109 Fee: $10 Tues, July 15, 5:30pm-6:30pm Student Union East, Room 244 Approved (1) NU

De-escalation Training
What do you do when your patient displays aggressive behavior? Individual and team tactic plans could provide safe resolution to potentially dangerous situations. Don't miss this course to learn how! Course: HCE0159 Section: 0077 Fee: $19 Mon, June 23, 7:00pm-9:00pm Student Union East, Gibson Lecture Hall Approved (2) EMS, NHA, NU, OT, PS, PT, RC

Diseases of Bioterrorism We will coordinate this training for you if you have a minimum of ten participants - call 850-872-3819 and schedule today!

Domestic Violence Do you know what you are legally required to do as a healthcare worker? The frequency and severity of our community cases has increased; learn what you should do to report and could do to intervene. Copy of current statutes and community resources will be provided. Course: CEH0038 Section: 0077 Fee: $19 Mon, June 23, 5:00pm-7:00pm Student Union East, Room 244 Approved (2) approved for all health professions except CL

EKG Interpretation We will coordinate this training for you if you have a minimum of ten participants - call 850-872-3819 and schedule today!

Emergency Preparedness Training for Healthcare Professionals Do you know the most significant effects of manmade or natural disasters? Update your skills regarding necessary responses, including the use of the correct portable ventilator. This course satisfies the new respiratory care licensure requirements mandated by the Sate of Florida and includes material to meet needs of nursing and EMS personnel.

Course: HCE0188 Section: 0075 Fee $19 Tues, April 29, 5:30pm-7:30pm Student Union East, Room 244 Approved (2) EMS, NU, RC

Course: HCE0188 Section: 0076 Fee $19 Thurs, June 5, 5:30pm-7:30pm Student Union East, Room 244 Approved (2) EMS, NU, RC

Epilepsy Update We will coordinate this training for you if you have a minimum of ten participants - call 850-872-3819 and schedule today!

Head and Face Trauma
This course is highly recommended if work in the role of patient assessment. Trauma injuries to head and face includes airway complications, traumatic brain injury, recognition of clinical diagnosis of basilar skull fracture, eye, ear, and nose injuries. Ascertain appropriate treatment and potential long term implications. Course: HCE0022 Section: 0081 Fee: $19 Mon, July 21, 6:30pm-8:30pm Student Union East, Room 244 Approved (2) for EMS, NU, RAD (Technical), RC

Hepatitis We will coordinate this training for you if you have a minimum of ten participants - call 850-872-3819 and schedule today!

HIV to AIDS We will coordinate this training for you if you have a minimum of ten participants - call 850-872-3819 and schedule today!

H5N1 Virus We will coordinate this training for you if you have a minimum of ten participants - call 850-872-3819 and schedule today!

IV Therapy
Designed for the LPNs who want to become IV certified and for RNs who want to update skills. Course meets FL Board of Nursing requirement for IV training in IV Therapy. A textbook is required and available at your GCCC bookstore. Course: CEH0200 Section: 0200 Fee: $168 Mon, April 28-May 19, 5:00pm-9:00pm Student Union East, Room 244 Approved (30) RAD (Technical)

Limited Mental Health (DCF approved & meets ALF requirements) Approved by DCF as meeting the requirements for new employees of assisted living facilities with a Limited Mental Health License. It covers common psychiatric medications and side effects; legal and ethical issues, behavior support; reality orientation and crisis intervention. Peter Rittman 850-488-2419 Ext. 1011

Meningitis Update We will coordinate this training for you if you have a minimum of ten participants - call 850-872-3819 and schedule today!

PN NCLEX Review Call Meiko Mills, 352-489-3041, for course and registration information.

Prevention of Medical Errors
Why do people make mistakes and what can you do to prevent them? This Florida mandated course addresses one of the top causes of death and the reasons this training continues to be enforced and a CE requirement in the State of Florida. Course: CEH0654 Section: 0104 Fee: $19 Tues, May 13, 6:00pm-8:00pm Approved (2) CL, DE, DH, EMS, NHA, NU, OT, PT

RN NCLEX Review Call Colleen Graham, 800-666-PREP, for course and registration information.

RT Review Seminar Call DeeAnn VanDerSchaaf, 850-769-1551 Ext. 3318, for course and registration information.

Seizure Disorder Update We will coordinate this training for you if you have a minimum of ten participants - call 850-872-3819 and schedule today!

Spanish for Healthcare Providers
We will coordinate this training for you if you have a minimum of ten participants - call 850-872-3819 and schedule today!
Summertime Emergencies
What are the clinical manifestations and the treatment priorities for the most common medical conditions that occur during the summer months? Covers heat cramps, heat exhaustion, heat stroke, insect bites, snake bites, marine animal bites and stings, near-drownings to drownings. Course: CEH0875 Section: 0253 Fee: $10 Mon, April 14, 6:30pm-8:30pm Student Union East, Room 244 Approved (2) EMS, NU, RC, RAD (technical)

Therapeutic Blood Withdrawal
Are you beginning a career in healthcare or seeking to update skills? Although not for certification, this formal training provides the skills required to perform routine phlebotomies for the advantage in a competitive job market. Course: CEH0276 Section: 0082 Fee: $59 Saturday, May 17, 8:00am-5:00pm Student Union East, Room244 Approved (2) CL, EMS, NU, RC

Tuberculosis Identify signs and symptoms, diagnostic tests, and appropriate care for TB patients. Course: HCE0174 Section: 0088 Fee: $35 Allow five business days to process registration prior to beginning course and ten business days to receive certificate upon completion of course.

Tuberculosis: The Disease That Never Went Away We will coordinate this training for you if you have a minimum of ten participants - call 850-872-3819 and schedule today!

Venipuncture Techniques
Are you seeking to refresh you skills? this is a great course to review venipuncture and capillary collection. Course: CEH0276 Section: 0085 Fee: $45 Tues, May 20, 5:00pm-9:00pm Approved (4) CL, EMS, NU, RC

What To Do Until The Ambulance Arrives We will coordinate this training for you if you have a minimum of ten participants - call 850-872-3819 and schedule today!

When the Family is a Challenge What are the three characteristics of families that challenge our abilities to work as a team? Learn the four main techniques to facilitate teams to work with challenging families. Course: HCE0193 Section: 0111 Fee: $10 Tues, July 29, 5:30pm-6:30pm Student Union East, Room 244 Approved (1) NU

Wounded Warrior Are you prepared to assist our military personnel returning home with physical and emotional wounds? This course provides means of dealing with PTSD. Course: HCE0194 Section: 0111 Fee: $10 Tues, July 29, 5:30pm-6:30pm Student Union East, Room 244 Approved (1) NU

Zoonosis: The Truth About Cats & Dogs We will coordinate this training for you if you have a minimum of ten participants - call 850-872-3819 and schedule today!

CPR Courses:

The American Heart Association strongly promotes knowledge and proficiency in CPR and has developed instructional materials for this purpose. Use of these materials in an educational course does not represent course sponsorship by the American Heart Association, and any fees charged for such a course do not represent income to the American Heart Association.

BLS Healthcare Provider The BLS for Healthcare Providers Course covers core material such as adult and pediatric CPR (including two-rescuer scenarios and use of the bag mask), foreign-body airway obstruction, and automated external defibrillation. A textbook ($13.90) is required and available at your GCCC bookstore.

Course #: CEH0026 Section: 0086 Fee: $59 Sat, July 26, 9:00am-4:00pm Student Union East, Room 244 Approved (3) NU, RC, (3) for DH, DN

Course #: CEH0026 Section: 0086 Fee: $59 Sat, Aug 2, 9:00am-4:00pm Student Union East, Room 244 Approved (3) NU, RC, (3) for DH, DN

Registration Information

BLS (Basic Life Support) Renewal This course is an interactive video/instruction self-study that presents all the necessary information for the participant to update CPR/BLS skills and receive a new card. Please allow 2-4 hours for completion. Course is American Heart Association approved. A textbook ($13.90) is required and available at your GCCC bookstore. Course: CEH0560 Fee: $35 Approved (2) for DH, DN, EMS (EMT), NU, OT, PT, RAD, RC

· Schedule at your own convenience
· Learn at your own pace
· Relaxed environment
· Bring a friend or learn individually

Self-directed AHA ACLS Courses:

Click on the following link to purchase the Heartcode ACLS Anywhere CD.

http://www.heart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=3018426

Certificate of completion for the online course is required to complete the skills portion of training and receive card. Call 872-3819 or (800) 311-3685, ext. 3819 to schedule appointment.

Self-directed AHA BLS Renewal Courses:

Click on the following link to purchase the BLS for Healthcare Providers Online Renewal Course CD

.http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=3019553

Certificate of completion for the online course is required to complete the skills portion of training and receive card. Call 872-3819 or (800) 311-3685, ext. 3819 to schedule appointment.

Heartsaver CPR Courses:

Call 872-3819 or (800) 311-3685, ext. 3819
Gather a minimum of seven people and we will offer a course exclusively for you.

Heartsaver AED The Heartsaver AED course teaches CPR, AED use, relief of choking in adults and children, and use of barrier devices for all ages. This course is intended for those who have a duty to respond to a cardiac emergency because of job responsibilities or regulatory requirements. A textbook ($15.15) is required and available at your GCCC bookstore.

Course: HCE0102 Section: 0107 Fee: $35 Wed, May 14, 1:00pm-4:00pm Student Union East, Room 244

Course: HCE0102 Section: 0108 Fee: $35 Fri, June 27, 9:00am-12:00pm Student Union East, Room 244

Heartsaver First Aid
The Heartsaver First Aid Course teaches how to manage illness and injuries in the first few minutes until professional help arrives. Course content includes General Principles, Medical Emergencies, and Injury Emergencies. Optional topics include CPR and AED, and Environmental Emergencies. This course is intended for those who have a duty to respond to a first aid or cardiac emergency because of job responsibilities or regulatory requirements. A textbook is required and available at your GCCC bookstore.

Course: HCE0173 Section: 0047 Fee: $67 Sat, April 26, 8:00am-4:00pm Student Union East, Room 244

Course: HCE0184 Section: 0105 Fee: $59 Mon, May 12, 9:00am-4:00pm Student Union East, Room 243

Course: HCE0184 Section: 0106 Fee: $59 Mon, June 9, 9:00am-4:00pm Student Union East, Room 244

Heartsaver Pediatric First Aid
The Heartsaver Pediatric First Aid Course teaches how to manage illness and injuries in a child in the first few minutes until professional help arrives. Topics include First Aid Basics, Medical Emergencies, Injury Emergencies, Environmental Emergencies, Optional First Aid Topics, and CPR and AED. This training in intended for those involved in child care who have a duty to respond to a first aid emergency because of job responsibilities or regulatory requirements, such as child care workers, teachers, foster care workers, camp counselors, youth organizations, and coaches for children's sports organizations. A textbook is required and available at your GCCC bookstore.

Registration Information

Ed2Go online courses:

Certificate in Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Certificate in End of Life Care
Certificate in Gerontology
Certificate in Growth and Development through the Lifespan
Certificate in Issues in Oxygenation
Legal and Ethical Issues in Nursing
Certificate in Pain Assessment and Management
Certificate in Perinatal Issues
Certificate in Spirituality, Health, and Healing
Death and Dying
Computer Skills and Applications (Update your Microsoft PowerPoint skills, Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, PC Troubleshooting, and more)
Internet/Web Design
Languages (Speed Spanish and Conversational French)
Grant Writing/Nonprofits

Click on http://www.ed2go.com/gulfcoast/ for complete list of courses or Registration Information.

ED2GO ONLINE COURSE REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS

Complete GCCC Non-Credit Registration Form

Visit our Online Instructional Center: www.Ed2Go.com/gulfcoast/

Click the ORIENTATION link to learn important information about your course. This step also allows you to create a log in and password. You cannot begin your class until you have completed the orientation.

To begin your studies, simply go to the CLASSROOM link and log in with the name and password you provided during step 3, orientation.

Start Dates: ---May 21

Important Note: If you are taking an Ed2Go course to maintain your license in the State of Florida, you must self-submit the course with the Florida CE Broker. Gulf Coast Community College is not registering Ed2Go courses with the Florida CE Broker or securing approvals from the various external regulatory agencies. These courses may or may not be approved.

Registration Information
Non-Credit Registration Form

Advance registration is required. Fees must be paid at the time of registration.

No walk-ins are permitted.

3 Easy Ways to Register:

FAX Send registration form and Visa or MasterCard information* to 872-3836 or
1-(800)-311-3685 ext. 3836.
MAIL Mail registration form and check or Visa or Master Card information* to
GCCC Business Affairs, 5230 West Hwy. 98, Panama City, FL 32401.
IN PERSON Go to Lifelong Learning Registration Desk, Student Union East Building,
2nd Floor.
*Information includes type of card number, expiration date, name of card holder, and signature.

REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR NON-CREDIT COURSE
Form may be duplicated. Please note that you will not be notified that your registration was received. It is your responsibility to call 872-3823 to confirm registration. One registration form per person please.

REGISTRATION DEADLINE
Wednesday of the week before the course is held. The college reserves the right to cancel any course where there is not sufficient enrollment. If a course is confirmed, registration may continue until the day of the first class meeting. Seating is limited.

DISABLED STUDENTS
To request services, please call 872-3823 at least one week prior to the class start date.

CERTIFICATES AND CPR CARDS
One certificate will be issued per course. Replacement certificates are issued with a $5.00 fee. Please allow 30 days for the replacement. The same policy applies to CPR cards.

APPROVAL CODES AND PROVIDER NUMBERS
GCCC is registered with the CE Broker and is an approved provider of continuing education for the following professions. Approval codes for each course are listed in the course schedule.

Certified Addictions Professionals CAP #146  CAP                                                                                Clinical Laboratory #50-833-7   CL
Clinical Social Work #BAP 218   PS
Dental Hygienist #BP 000468   DH
Dentist #BP 000468   DN
EMT/Paramedic   EMS
Marriage and Family Therapist #BAP 218   PS
Mental Health Counselor #BAP 218   PS
Nurse (CNA, LPN, RN, ARNP) #NCE2097   NU
Nursing Home Administrator #50-833-6 NHA
Occupational Therapist, Occupational Therapist Assistant #50-833-8 OT
Physical Therapist, Physical Therapist Assistant #50-833-5 PT
Radiologic Technology #3200457   RAD                                                                                            Respiratory Care #RCE 76   RC

If you are an agency representative responsible for staff development, contact Sherrie Lock to discuss customized training and information regarding contact hours/CE credit/CEU application. Please allow a minimum of 30 days to process. Thank you for choosing GCCC to help meet your training needs!

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