Health Occupations (AVHO)

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Courses

AVHO 102   Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)* (5 Hours)

Prerequisites : ENGL 121 with a grade of "C" or higher or an appropriate reading placement test score.

This course provides classroom and clinical instruction for the primary care of clients in long-term and acute-care facilities. Students learn skills for daily hygiene, bedside care, vital sign measurement, positioning and safe transfer of clients. The class prepares and schedules the student to take the Kansas CNA examination. 96 total contact hrs.

AVHO 103   Certified Nurse Aide Refresher Course (CNA-R)* (1 Hour)

Prerequisites : Kansas CNA Certification and department approval.

This 21-hour CNA refresher course provides classroom and laboratory experience to update the inactive CNA. The student will discuss the nurse aide's responsibility in the current health care system and the importance of resident rights. The student will demonstrate safety measures, infection control procedures, personal care skills, measurement of vital signs and transfers, positioning and turning. 21 contact hours.

AVHO 104   Certified Medication Aide (CMA)* (4 Hours)

Prerequisites : An appropriate reading placement test score, proof of Kansas CNA certification, a current TB skin test within the last year with negative results, current CPR for Health Care Providers documentation and a Social Security card.

This course includes the development of knowledge related to many commonly prescribed medications. Students will learn the classification, side effects and techniques of administration, including preparation and accurate distribution of medications. Safe administration of oral medications is discussed and demonstrated. Students will be scheduled to take the Kansas CMA examination. 80 contact hrs.

AVHO 106   Home Health Aide (HHA)* (1 Hour)

Prerequisites : An appropriate reading placement test score, proof of Kansas CNA certification, a current TB skin test within the last year with negative results, current CPR for Health Care Providers documentation and a Social Security card.

This course provides the student with information necessary for nutritional meal planning, task modification, emotional support and personal service to clients and families needing healthcare assistance at home. Students will be scheduled to take the Kansas HHA certification examination. 21 contact hrs.

AVHO 108   Certified Medication Aide Update (CMA-U)* (1 Hour)

Prerequisites : Proof of Kansas CMA certification and Proof of Kansas CNA Certification.

This course meets the continuing education requirements for licensed Certified Medication Aides. The course includes review of commonly used drugs and their interactions with foods and other drugs. Also included are discussions of legal implications and regulations related to administration and record keeping, biological effects of medications on the elderly and a review of basic safety principles. 15 contact hours.

AVHO 115   IV Therapy for LPNs* (3 Hours)

Prerequisites : Proof of Kansas LPN licensure, personal liability insurance at the time of application for admission to the program and maintain it throughout the clinical practicum, maintenance of current CPR certification for the duration of the course, evidence of negative TB test or chest X-ray within the past year, and JCCC Student Professional Liability Insurance.

This course provides review of basic physiology of the circulatory system and instruction in principles of site selection for veins appropriate for IV therapy. This course meets the Kansas requirements for LPNs seeking certification in IV Therapy. 48 contact hrs.