IV Therapy This course meets standards established by the FL Board of Nursing for LPN’s to administer IV Therapy. Participate in 6-hour lab (see schedule below) after successful completion of the 24-hour online training. Topics include infusion therapy using peripheral veins and central venous access, infusion of fluids and medications, blood product transfusions, antineoplastic and biologic therapies, parenteral nutrition, and infusion therapy in pediatric and older adults. Prerequisite: PN or RN graduate. Textbook required (ISBN-13: 978-1496355010) 30 hours | NU (LPN post-graduate level course, RN general). LAB DATES: Sat., Aug. 25 | 8:00 A.M. - 2:30 P.M. Health Sciences Building 211 CRN: 98108 | Course: XHE 0105 | Fee: $275 Sat., Oct. 6 | 8:00 A.M. - 2:30 P.M. Health Sciences Building 211 CRN: 98109 | Course: XHE 0105 | Fee: $275 Sat., Dec. 1 | 8:00 A.M. - 2:30 P.M. Health Sciences Building 211 CRN: 98110 | Course: XHE 0105 | Fee: $275 Local Anesthesia for Dental Hygienists This course is specifically designed for Dental Hygienists to obtain certification to administer local anesthesia in the State of Florida. Satisfies Florida Statute 466.017 (SB 1040). Common oral local anesthesia injection techniques and are addressed. This course also covers neurophysiology, armamentarium, basic injection techniques, complications, contraindications, and legal considerations of administering local anesthetics to dental patients. A dentist contributes to both course content and delivery. (60 hours includes 15 hours online, 15 hours didactic, 15 hours lab and 15 hours clinical externship). Approved DH. Visit gulfcoast.edu/healthcarecert for Local Anesthesia Applicant Checklist. Fri. & Sat., Sept. 21, 22 & Oct. 5, 6, 8:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. Health Sciences Building 142 CRN: 98122 | Course: XHE 0036 | Fee: $995 6 | Corporate College
Menopause, Bone Density Changes, and Risk for Osteoporosis Why do menopausal women have a higher risk for bone fracture and osteoporosis? This course is an interactive presentation designed to increase the participant’s knowledge about changes in bone density after menopause that can increase the risk for osteoporosis. The content is a step-by-step progression designed to inform about hormonal loss, fracture risk assessment, proactive lifestyle modifications aimed at improving bone health, and diagnostic testing needed for women screening high risk for a fracture. Approved NHA, NU, OT, PT. Wed., Sept. 26, 12:00 Noon – 1:00 P.M. Student Union East 10 CRN: 98097 | Course: XHE 0036 | Fee: $29 Phlebotomy Fundamentals Are you looking for a different path within the healthcare industry? Consider phlebotomy training! This one-day course provides what you need to know to perform routine blood collection: dedicated tubes, processes and procedures, infection control, and professional patient interaction. If pursuing a career as a phlebotomy technician, this course will provide a great introduction for the Phlebotomy Technician Program. Approved NU. Sat., Sept. 29, 8:00 A.M. – 2:30 P.M. Student Union East 244 CRN: 98123 | Course: XHE 0107 | Fee: $75 Sat., Nov. 3, 8:00 A.M. – 2:30 P.M. Student Union East 244 CRN: 98124 | Course: XHE 0107 | Fee: $75