Graduates are also eligible to take the national certification exam from the American Medical Certification Association (AMCA) for EKG technician, Phlebotomy Technician and Patient Care Technician. These certifications are not mandatory, but improve employment opportunities.
Program includes instructor-led classroom and clinical training and practical hands-on application. Students must successfully complete daily tests and a final exam. The program includes 4 hours of HIV/A1DS. Students seeking enrollment must have completed nursing assistant training and hold Certified Nursing Assistant license and have completed the 40 clinical hours of training.
| Course # | Course Title | Theory | Lab | Clinic | Clock Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total hours | 94 | 21 | 185 | 300 | |
| NA 101 | Overview of the Human Body Define cells, tissues, organs, and systems; identify body cavities and organs; define chemical processes that maintain life. | 4 | 4 | ||
| NA 102 | Medical Terminology Learn correct anatomical terminology to describe location of parts or areas of the body or to describe relation of one part to another; use correct medical terminology including prefixes and suffixes. | 4 | 4 | ||
| NA 103 | Cells and Tissues Describe cell structure and function in healthy and diseased tissue; list four main types of tissues; define location and function of tissues. | 4 | 4 | ||
| NA 104 | Body Systems and Health and Disease Describe structure and function of each body system; identify common diseases in each body system; health careers related to each system; perform skills related to each body system. | 4 | 4 | ||
| NA 105 | Transmission of Disease List and explain direct and indirect causes of disease; explain chain of transmission, immune system, homeostasis, and the body’s defense mechanisms, DNA; describe role of human genetics in relation to genetic diseases; identify current issues in genetic research. | 4 | 4 | ||
| NA 106 | Healthcare Delivery System and Health Occ. Basic components of the health care delivery system, types of health care providers and range of services, the roles and responsibilities of the health-care team, human needs, professionalism, and trends in health care. | 4 | 4 | ||
| NA 107 | Communication and Interpersonal Skills Listening and observational skills, verbal and nonverbal cues, effective written communication, understanding medical terminology and abbreviations, cultural diversity, telephone skills, directions, factual reports and opinions. | 4 | 4 | ||
| NA 109 | Understanding Wellness and Disease Concepts Body systems, personal health practices and environmental factors, psychological reactions to illness, the grief process, positive self-image, a wellness and stress control plan, and nutrition pyramid | 4 | 4 | ||
| NA 110 | Safety and Security/Practice Procedures Safe use of medical equipment, recognize and report safety hazards, security procedures for medical supplies and equipment, proper body mechanics, patient identification, safe patient transport and transfer, and fire safety and evacuation procedures. | 4 | 4 | ||
| NA 111 | How to Recognize and Respond to Emergency Situations Monitor and record vital signs, legal parameters of administering emergency care, BLS skills, first aid and emergency care, adverse drug related emergencies. | 4 | 4 | ||
| GEN 101 | HIV/AIDS and Infection Control Procedures Overview of HIV/AIDS, infection control. | 4 | 4 | ||
| NA 112 | Computer Literacy Computer skills neeeded in a medical environment | 3 | 3 | 6 | |
| NA 113 | Employment Skills Getting ready for work, resume, interview skills, follow up, how to excel in the job search process. | 3 | 3 | ||
| NA 114 | Knowledge of Blood-borne Diseases and AIDS HIV and AIDS Awareness, Medical asepsis, hand washing and isolation, surgical asepsis, correct disposal of biohazardous materials per OSHA. | 4 | 4 | ||
| Gen 102 | CPR Child and adult CPR skills | 4 | 4 | ||
| NA 116 | Legal and Ethical Responsibilities for Nursing Assistants Chain of command, policies and procedures affecting health, safety, and patient well-being, substance abuse, legal guidelines in charting, promoting resident’s rights | 3 | 3 | ||
| NA 117 | Physical Comfort and Safety Functions Specific to Nursing Assisting Maintain patient units and equipment, service areas on units, changes in patient’s daily behavior, adjust bed, lift, hold and transfer, turn and position, apply protective and comfort devices, assist patient in ambulation, care of prosthetic devices, administer back rub, and describe emergency procedures | 3 | 3 | ||
| NA 118 | Personal Patient Care Assist with bed, shower, or tub bath, grooming, oral hygiene, toileting, dressing, meals bowel and bladder training, and perineal care. | 5 | 5 | ||
| NA 119 | Patient Care Procedures Admitting, transfer, and discharge of patient. Making beds, measuring and recording patient’s statistics, range of motion exercises, collect urine and stool specimens, monitor catheter drainage, monitor fluids, observation of patient emesis, postmortem, enema of five ounces or less, and maintain patient belongings. | 4 | 4 | ||
| NA 120 | Principles of Nutrition Identify nutrients food groups, personal preferences, special diets, food plans, fluid balance, and check diet tray for accuracy | 3 | 3 | ||
| NA 121 | Care for Geriatric Patients General characteristics and safety principles related to the elderly, community resources, Reality Orientation Techniques, diversion activities, behavior, and special care | 3 | 3 | ||
| GEN 103 | Domestic Violence How to be alert to potential domestic violence and what to do. | 2 | 2 | ||
| GEN 104 | Medication Assistance Training Safe and proper assisting of patient with their medications | 4 | 4 | ||
| NA 122 | Biological, Psychological and Social Support Family roles and patient and family emotional needs. | 3 | 3 | ||
| NA 123 | Supervised Management Functions and Patient Plan of Care Organize and complete patient care assessments | 3 | 3 | ||
| NA 124 | Restorative (Rehabilitative) Activities Assist patients with restorative and rehabilitation needs to reach optimum level of independence. | 3 | 3 | ||
| NA 125 | Skills Related to the Hospital Setting Care for hospital equipment and supplies; transfer patient to stretcher; prepare hot and cold applications; assist patient to apply binders; care for patient in skin and skeletal traction; pre and post-operative care; dressings | 3 | 3 | ||
| NA 126 | Care of the Adult Patient Assist with physical exam; care for patients receiving oxygen therapy; changing unsterile dressing; take apical-radial and pedal pulse; cast care; and contact lens care. | 15 | 15 | ||
| CL 101 | Clinic Supervised experiential training in a licensed nursing home under the supervision of a clinical instructor. Practice of skills learned in the classroom including personal care, feeding, be-making and completion of a clinical checklist. | 40 | 40 | ||
| PCA 101 | Perform Nursing Assistant Skills Related to the Hospital Setting Care for hospital equipment and supplies; transfer of patient to stretcher; prepare hot and cold applications and assist nurse to apply them; assist patient to apply binders; care for patient in skin and skeletal traction; assist with pre and post-operative patient care; reinforce dressings; practice nursing procedures from the nursing assistant module in the hospital setting. | 75 | 75 | ||
| PCA 102 | Provide Nursing Assistant Care for the Adult Patient Insert rectal tube; assist with physical exam; care for patients receiving oxygen therapy; change unsterile dressing; take apical, apical-radial, and pedal pulse; give cast and pin care; give artificial eye and contact lens care; demonstrated understanding and knowledge of needs of patients with specific common health problems. | 70 | 70 |
Registration Fee (Non-refundable)……………………………………………. $100.00
Books & Materials (Non-refundable) ……………………………………….. $375.00
Total Program Cost ………………………………………………………………… $3,975.00
Tuition and other registration fees are due on or before the last day to register for any given semester. Students should consult the Academic Calendar regarding the registration deadline. Students will not be officially enrolled in Healing Hands Institute until all fees are fully paid. Any students owing money to Healing Hands Institute, regardless of the debt, will not be permitted to register.
The selection process of Healing Hands Institute will allow for admission of students on the basis of the applicants’ academic credentials in addition to a review of all the information contained in the application, both academic and personal. For that reason, applicants may also submit letters of recommendation in order to give Healing Hands Institute a complete picture of the applicant, as a student and as a person.
Admissions requirements to specific graduate programs may vary – students should refer to the program descriptions found in the Catalog for additional information.
Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission to the Institute. An applicant’s total undergraduate record including grades, educational objective and pattern of courses completed, as well as personal and professional goals will be considered.
The school is not accredited or approved for Title IV funding. The school does not offer Financial Aid. The admissions representative provides information about payment plans. Advisement includes determining if the individual wants to pay in full or make a deposit and pay the balance in installments. Tuition and fees may be paid by credit card, check, or money order at the Administration Department. On or before the last day of the Registration Period, the students should have either
- Paid in full;
- or paid a deposit of $100.00 or more and elected to participate in the Payment Plan that allows students to pay in installments.
Those students who choose to pay in installments during the semester must do so according to the Payment Plan, with a minimum deposit of $100.00 and the rest paid in installments with no interest charges, payable on Installment Due Dates, as set forth by each individual student. All installments must be paid one month prior to the end of the semester. All late payments will have a penalty of $25 late fee charge to the account.