This course is a non-Nursing course aimed at the technical skills and knowledge required for blood collection. Students will develop skill in performing phlebotomy procedures in various health care settings. Topics include: proper use of equipment, current safety standards, medical and legal policies and regulations, interpersonal skills, and correct transport and specimen preparation for laboratory testing.

Pharmacy Technicians must have a broad knowledge of pharmacy practice, and be skilled in the techniques required to order, stock, package, and prepare medications. The one requirement all pharmacy technician duties have in common is a need for absolute accuracy and precision in both the technical and clerical aspects of the job. When working in a pharmacy, pharmacy technicians work under the direction of a licensed pharmacist. Job opportunities abound in both the retail or commercial pharmacy, as well as the hospital or institutional pharmacy.

Local pharmacists will instruct the course. They will use pharmacy-related activities to bring real-world situations to the classroom. For the individual who has never worked in a pharmacy, this course will provide the knowledge and skills in preparation for an entry-level pharmacy technician position. For those who are already working in a pharmacy, the knowledge and experience gained will serve as preparation for Certification.

This course is for those interested in becoming pre-hospital care providers with volunteer agencies, fire departments, or paid services.  For anyone interested in becoming a paramedic, this is the first step.

Prerequisites:

• Must be 18 years or older
• Must have a high school diploma or the equivalent (GED)
• Successful completion of this course will meet eligibility requirements to chalolenge the State licensure or the National Registry certification exams.  These exams are done electronically at a certified testing center.

Emergency Medical Responders (EMR) are individuals who have been trained to handle medical emergencies.  These emergencies may range from an accident that happened in traffic, a highway accident or even a natural disaster.  An EMR may need to perform basic life support in the form of CPR or other first aid to help stabilize a victim.  An EMR could be a police officer, firefighter or anyone who requires supplemental medical training beyond standard first aid.  An EMR does not replace EMTs.  Rather the EMR may stabilize a person and keep them alive and calm to wait for the arrival of EMTs.