Stafford Technical Center Fall 2020

FALL 2020 WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AND CONTINUING EDUCATION Semester begins the week of SEPTEMBER 21, 2020 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 11, 2020 Explore. Evolve. Succeed. COMPUTER LITERACY ESTHETICS MEDICAL ASSISTING COMMERCIAL DRIVERS LICENSE WELDING MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY STAFFORD TECHNICAL CENTER 8 Stratton Road Rutland VT 05701 • 802.770.1178 • [email protected] VISIT US AT WWW.STAFFORDONLINE.ORG Click on ADULT EDUCATION at the top of the page and choose our new REGISTER and PAY ONLINE Option Pottery Photography Financial Planning Culinary Arts Painting LICENSED NURSE ASSISTANT PROGRAM The LNA Program is designed to prepare eligible candidates to practice as a nurse assistant providing direct patient care. The necessary knowledge and skills gained throughout the course will prepare the student to apply for Licensed Nurse Assistant (LNA) licensure with the State Board of Nursing. The program is targeted to individuals who are interested in an entry level position in healthcare and immediate employment that will best meet their needs and those of their family unit. Nurse assistants may work in hospitals, long-term care facilities, doctor’s offices, private duty, home health, and other medical facilities. This program is 124 hours long and covers a period of 17 weeks. The training course consists of a combination of live and online classes, lab, and practice in various clinical settings. The curriculum also includes an online Keys to Effective Communication course delivered through ed2go as well as the BLS Healthcare Provider course from the American Heart Association. Both experiences are designed to provide any healthcare professional with the ability to recognize and communicate several life-threatening emergencies, administer CPR, use an AED, and relieve choking in a safe, timely, and efficient manner. STC PHLEBOTOMY CERTIFICATION PROGRAM The Office of Adult and Continuing Education is recruiting adult students to enroll in another Stafford Signature Allied Health Program delivered through its partnership with the Technology Extension Division of Vermont Technical College. Phlebotomists draw blood for testing from patients in hospitals and medical labs. They also take vital signs, explain procedures and practice safe techniques for storing blood samples. To become a phlebotomist, you must complete an approved training program. This phlebotomy class includes studies of proper collection of blood samples, venipuncture techniques, patient care, safety, tests and quality assurance. This thirteen-week course is designed for students who are seeking employment at local healthcare facilities or healthcare professionals who want to augment existing skills in their current positions. Students who successfully complete this class will be eligible to sit for the Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) examination offered by the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) at Stafford Technical Center in December, 2020. For more information about program design, course calendar, tuition and financial aid options call (802) 770-1178 or (802) 770-1032 CERTIFIED MEDICAL ASSISTANT PROGRAM REGISTER NOW AS AVAILABLE SEATS FILL QUICKLY! Medical assisting is a highly rewarding profession that provides some of the most flexible career opportunities in health care. Medical Assistants are valued members of a primary care or clinic team. Their role is fast‐paced and interesting with patient comfort and safety being the foundation for every interaction. The MA is the first person to welcome a patient to the clinic and they set the stage for a comfortable and caring experience for every patient. The majority of medical assistants work in physicians’ offices, the remainder can be found in state, local and private hospitals and outpatient care centers. Depending on the facility at which you work, you may be needed to work evenings, weekends or holidays. While this is uncommon in a doctor’s office, it might be necessary at hospitals and healthcare facilities that are open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. To help prepare you to meet the demands of your new position, the Stafford Technical Center ATE Certified Medical Assistant Program will provide you with a carefully sequenced accelerated and intensive educational program that includes both classroom and clinical training delivered. Classes offered during the program include Keys to Effective Communication, Basic Human Anatomy, Medical Terminology, Pharmacology, Injections, Vaccinations and Inoculations, Essentials of Medical Billing and Coding, and Social, Ethical and Legal Issues in Allied Health, I.T. Applications and Medical Office Support Skills, and Clinical Medical Assisting Lab. Students who successfully complete the program are recommended to sit for the nationally-recognized Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) examination offered at Stafford Technical Center through the National Healthcareer Association (NHA). We are currently recruiting applicants for the third cohort of our program that is scheduled to begin on September 22, 2020. For more information, including a candidate enrollment packet, course outline and calendar, and instructions about how to apply for the Advancement Grant through the Vermont Student Assistance Corporation (VSAC) contact William Lucci at (802) 770-1032. Please note that enrollment is limited to just twelve (12) students.