Healthcare
Fall 2024
HEALTHCARE CERTIFICATION PROGRAMS
Background Check, Drug Test, and Immunizations
For programs with a clinical or externship, our affiliates require a background check and drug screening. Positive results on either will result in not being accepted into the program or not being allowed to attend the clinical. The criteria to pass these screens include: no felony or misdemeanor convictions; negative drug screen; negative TB, MMR, Hep B, and Varicella vaccines. Separate fees for background check and drug tests apply and are not included in tuition costs.
Programs:
- Certified Nurse Assistant
- Clinical Medical Assistant
- Home Health Aide
- Pharmacy Technician
- Phlebotomy Practicum
Pharmacy Technician
Prepare for entry into the pharmacy field and obtain NHA certification (Pharmacy Technician Certification: CPhT). Learn medical terminology, the role and responsibilities of a pharmacy technician, how to interpret prescriptions, and develop the skills needed to work under the supervision of a registered pharmacist. Admissions application and interview required. Application due date is Aug 16. $1977 (+ textbook)
REMOTE Sec A: At SUNY Westchester Ossining: CE-HCARE 2061OS, Sa/Su, Sept. 14-Dec. 22, 9:00 am-3:00 pm, #98173. To apply and register, call 914-606-7400 or email ossining@sunywcc.edu
IN-PERSON Sec B: At SUNY Westchester Mount Vernon: CE-HCARE 2061MV, M/T/W/Th, Sept. 16- Dec. 12 (Skip 11/27 & 11/28) 6:00 pm-9:00 pm, #98081. To register for Sec B, call 914-606-7200 or email mountvernon@sunywcc.edu
Electrocardiography (ECG)
Introduction to the techniques necessary to perform a twelve-lead electrocardiogram, troubleshoot technical problems, and identify normal and common abnormal rates. Prerequisite: Infection Control for Phlebotomy Students. Upon successful course completion, students are eligible to take the Certified ECG Tech Examination offered by the NHA. For more information, call 914-606-7400 or email ossining@sunywcc.edu At SUNY Westchester Ossining: CE-HCARE 2007OS, M/W, Oct. 21- Nov. 20, 3:00-6:00 pm, $515 (+ textbook). #98176
Medical Administrative Assistant Training
Learn how to keep healthcare offices running efficiently and effectively. Upon successful course completion, students are eligible to take the Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) exam offered by the National Healthcareer Association. $1725 (+ textbook)
REMOTE Sec. A: At SUNY Westchester Ossining: CE-HCARE 2063OS, T/W/Th, Sept. 10-Dec. 19, 6:00-9:30 pm, #98177. To register, call 914-606-7400 or email ossining@sunywcc.edu
Sec. B: At SUNY Westchester Mount Vernon: CE-HCARE 2063MV, M/T/W/Th, Sept. 9- Dec. 5 (Skip 11/27 & 11/28) 6:00 pm-9:00 pm, #98080. To register for Sec B, call 914-606-7200 or email mountvernon@sunywcc.edu
Intensive Clinical Medical Assistant
CMAs perform administrative and clinical duties under the direction of a physician. Prepare for employment at physicians’ offices, hospitals, and other healthcare facilities. Course topics include: preparing patients for examination and treatment Infection control, routine laboratory procedures, medical terminology, anatomy and physiology basics, phlebotomy and ECG computer applications, and EMR medical office procedures. After successful completion of the Clinical Medical Assistant course, students will receive a certificate of completion and are eligible for NHA certification (Certified Clinical Medical Assistant: CCMA). Admissions application and interview required. To apply and register call 914-606-7400 or email ossining@sunywcc.edu CE-HCARE 2059OS, $2,367 (+ textbook).
Online and at SUNY Westchester Ossining:
Sec. A: M/T/W/Th, Sept. 16-Dec. 19, 6:00-9:30 pm, # 98174
Sec. B: M/T/W/Th, Sept. 16-Dec. 19, 9:00 am-1:00 pm, #98175
Phlebotomy Certificate Program
Introduces basic concepts of the procedures used for obtaining blood from veins and capillaries and the use of equipment and types of blood tubes. Includes Phlebotomy Practicum for no extra charge. Prerequisite: Infection Control for Phlebotomy Students. Earn a SUNY Westchester Community College certificate.
To register, call 914-606-7400 or email ossining@sunywcc.edu At SUNY Westchester Ossining: 8 T/Th, Oct. 1-24, 3:00-7:30 pm. $1214 (+ textbook). #98178
Phlebotomy Practicum
For students who have already completed the Phlebotomy Certificate Program. Under the supervision of a certified phlebotomy instructor, receive hands-on experience in phlebotomy and practice venipuncture and capillary sticks on each other in accordance with regulations of the NHA. Prerequisite: Infection Control for Healthcare Programs and Phlebotomy Training Program. Note: completion of 30 live sticks required to sit for the NHA Certified Phlebotomist Examination. For more information and to register, call 914-606-7400 or email ossining@sunywcc.edu At SUNY Westchester Ossining: CE-HCARE 2045OS, 13 Tues., Oct. 29- Jan. 28, 3:00-7:00 pm. #98179
ECG and Phlebotomy Technician
Gain additional skills for routine patient care treatments including ECG, phlebotomy, simple lab tests, and infection control. Upon successful completion of the course, students are eligible to take certification exams offered by the NHA. To register, call 914-606-7400 or email ossining@sunywcc.edu
At SUNY Westchester Ossining: CE-HCARE 2080OS, Sa/Su, Sept. 14-Dec. 22, 9:00 am-3:00 pm, $1894. #98180
NYS Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Refresher Course
The EMT-Basic refresher course allows New York City-area Emergency Medical Technicians to renew their certification. The course is designed to help the EMT refresh previously learned material and learn the latest and most updated information on protocol changes and policy. NYS EMT Hybrid Refresher Course Sundays in the fall. Start written exam eligible in January. Watch Facebook and Westchester DES website for notifications.
COMING SOON – Core Content EMT CME – weekdays Zoom.
Certified Nursing Assistant
NYS approved training for nursing assistants. Prepare for employment in hospitals and nursing homes. Includes classroom work and clinical experiences at a local nursing home. Admissions application and interview required; application due date is Aug. 16. To apply and register call 914-606-7400 or email ossining@sunywcc.edu
CE-HCARE 2001OS, $1977 (+ textbook/workbook). At SUNY Westchester Ossining:
Sec. A: Sat., Sept 7-Jan. 11, 9:00 am-4:00 pm, #98181
Sec. B: T/TH, Sept. 10-Dec. 19, 9:00am-3:00pm, #98182
HEALTHCARE PROCESS MANAGEMENT CORPORATE CLASSES
Process Optimization in Healthcare
Serve more patients and improve all measures of quality! In an environment filled with technological, regulatory, and administrative change—and a pandemic—hospitals and practices must serve significantly more patients while accepting lower reimbursement. It is a “business” model that would not work for most businesses. This workshop will equip you with the tools and techniques you need to better understand your processes and implement lasting solutions. 13 CPEs. Call 914-606-6658 for more information.
Improving the Patient Experience: Best Practices for Improving Patient/Family Satisfaction and HCAHPS Scores
Clinical outcomes have always been the most important measure of patient satisfaction. In today’s healthcare business environment, payers, patients, and healthcare leadership demand a more holistic view of patient engagement. The definition of high quality has been expanded to include greater emphasis on wait times, communication, the environment and more. This course will challenge you to rethink patient interactions and how to implement measurable improvements to patient satisfaction. 13 CPEs. Call 914-606-6658 for more information.
Data Analytics for Healthcare Leaders: Integrating Statistics & Experience to Drive Your Business Decisions
Hidden in existing systems (block scheduling, practice management, talent management, etc.) are treasure troves of information that will enable you to improve revenue capture, to reallocate resources from underutilized units to emerging areas of need, and to significantly improve clinical and non-clinical outcomes. This seminar will arm you with the tools and strategies to determine which data are vital, ask the right questions of analysts who support you, interpret results to make good business decisions and effectively communicate your conclusions to varied audiences. Call 914-606-6658 for more information.
COMMUNITY HEALTH & SAFETY CERTIFICATIONS
Heartsaver Adult/Child CPR/AED
American Heart Association CPR/AED course covering children ages 1 year up to adults. Certification good for two years. For the lay responder. Please contact joan.lederman@sunywcc.edu prior to the class.
1 Sat., 9:00 am-1:00 pm, $89. J Lederman. At SUNY Westchester Ossining: CE-HCARE 2006OS, Oct. 19. #98164