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8. CONCLUSIONES Y RECOMENDACIONES
SEmEStER iii cREdit HOURS PSG123 Advanced Topics in Polysomnographic Technology 3
PSG124 Polysomnographic Technology Capstone Seminar 2 PSG122 Polysomnographic Practicum II (180 hrs) 4
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TOTAL CREDIT HOURS: 28/29*
*Computer course required if applicant does not pass computer assessment.
The policies within this catalog apply to credit courses and programs only. Refer to www.
mercycollege.edu/short-term-education/ for policies specific to non-credit programs.
Program of Study
home cAre Aide
non-Credit CertifiCate
Criminal Background checks and program health and immunization requirements must be met prior to entering a health program. Please see current Program Handbook for deadlines and requirements, or check with Janice Bernard at 419-251-1722 or janice.bernard@
mercycollege.edu.
Overview
The Home Care Aide Certificate program seeks to prepare students to work as part of the healthcare team by assisting people who are disabled, chronically ill, cognitively impaired, and older adults require assistance, live in their own homes, residential facilities or
institutions. The program includes didactic and laboratory components specifically designed to prepare students for entry into professional practice as a Home Care Aide and prepare them to sit for the Home Care Aide National Certification (HCANC) an affiliate of the National Association for Home Care & Hospice.
Admission Requirements
An applicant must be a high school graduate or a general equivalency (GED) recipient. Home Care Aides are often required to personally drive themselves to patient’s homes, therefore applicants are strongly encouraged to hold a current drivers license and proof of auto insurance.
Applicants are required to complete a background check, health physical, and provide up-to-date immunization documentation. College policy effective Fall Semester 2011.
Philosophy
In accordance with the college mission statement, the philosophy of the Home Care Aide program is to provide a certificate education based on the Christian values underlying the educational efforts of the Sisters of Mercy of the Americas and the Sisters of Charity of Montreal (Grey Nuns). The education of Home Care Aides is responsive to national and community needs that are clearly supported by state and national regulations, education and credentialing in the field of Home Health Care.
Course goals and objectives are determined based on the Home Care Aide National Certification (HCANC). The goal is to produce competent aides who can assist patients to live in their own homes, residential facilities or institutions as well as pass the Home Care Aide National Certification (HCANC) examination.
Program Learning Outcomes
The certificate completer will also be able to:
1. Display responsible, ethical and professional assistance to patients.
2. Employ components of effective communication.
3. Accurately follow care plans based on the patient’s individual needs.
4. Successfully complete the Home Care Aide National Certification (HCANC) examination.
Program Completion
Students who earn a “C” grade, or higher in the course receive a certificate of completion.
Any grade lower than a “C” is considered a failure and no certificate will be awarded.
Home Care Aide Certificate Program Curriculum Plan
The Certificate program in Home Care is a comprehensive program, as it includes the Home Care Aide National Certification (HCANC) curriculum and provides students with 60 contact hours of education and 15 practicum hours.
The course includes basic anatomy and physiology, medical terminology and overview of the Home Care industry as well as a number of patient skill areas including Body mechanics and repositioning in bed, transferring to a chair/wheelchair, using assistive devices, and personal hygiene.
Program of Study
medicAl inPATienT And ouTPATienT Billing And coding (online through Career Step)
non-Credit CertifiCate
Overview
The Medical Inpatient and Outpatient Medical Billing and Coding program prepares students to use coding guidelines and procedural codes to patient records. The curriculum offers practical experience that will prepare a student to pass one of the national coding certification exams and to find employment as an inpatient or outpatient medical coder and/
or medical biller.
Admission Requirements
An applicant must be a high school graduate or a general equivalency (GED) recipient.
Applicants are required to complete a background check, health physical, and provide up-to-date immunization documentation. College policy effective Fall Semester 2011.
Philosophy
In accordance with the college mission statement, the philosophy of the Medical Inpatient and Outpatient Medical Billing and Coding program is to provide a certificate education based on the Christian values underlying the educational efforts of the Sisters of Mercy of the Americas and the Sisters of Charity of Montreal (Grey Nuns). The education of Medical Coders is responsive to national and community needs that are clearly supported by state and national regulations, education and credentialing in the field of medical coding.
Course goals and objectives are determined based on the preparation for the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) and American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) certification exams. The goal is to produce competent medical coders as well as pass the CCA and CPC examination.
Program Learning Outcomes
The certificate completer will also be able to:
1. Display responsible, ethical and professional assistance to patients.
2. Employ components of effective communication.
3. Building a foundation of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology to interpret and document proper clinical documentation.
4. Become familiar with various types of payment systems used to reimburse impatient and outpatient medical services.
5. Accurately document patient records tests, treatments, procedure using the current International Classification of Diseases, Clinical Modification and the Current Procedural Terminology code books.
6. Successfully pass the CCA and CPC examinations.
Program Completion
Students who earn a “C” grade, or higher in the course receive a certificate of completion.
Any grade lower than a “C” is considered a failure. Students who fail the course will not receive a certificate or course refund.
Program of Study
medicAl TrAnScriPTion (online through Career Step)
non-Credit CertifiCate
Overview
The Medical Transcription program prepares students to create reports based audio dictations of doctor-patient interactions to accompany medical records. The programs curriculum is approved by the Association for Healthcare Documentation Integrity (AHDI) and includes curriculum and practical experience that will prepare students to seek employment as a medical transcriptionist.
Philosophy
In accordance with the college mission statement, the philosophy of the Medical Transcription program is to provide a certificate education based on the Christian values underlying the educational efforts of the Sisters of Mercy of the Americas and the Sisters of Charity of Montreal (Grey Nuns). The education of Medical Transcription is responsive to national and community needs that are clearly supported by state and national regulations, education and credentialing in the field of medical transcription.
Program Learning Outcomes
The certificate completer will also be able to:
1. Display responsible, ethical and professional assistance to patients.
2. Employ components of effective communication.
3. Accurately transcribe audio dictations of doctor-patient interactions to accompany medical records.
4. Apply AHDI approved standards to patient medical records.
Program Completion
Students who earn a “C” grade, or higher in the course receive a certificate of completion.
Any grade lower than a “C” is considered a failure. Students who fail the course will not receive a certificate or course refund.
Program of Study
medicAl TrAnScriPTion ediTor (online through Career Step)
non-Credit CertifiCate
The Medical Transcription Editor program prepares students to correct and edit written reports created by speech recognition software, which automatically translates the doctor’s dictation into text. The programs curriculum is approved by the Association for Healthcare Documentation Integrity (AHDI) and includes curriculum and practical experience that will prepare students to seek employment as a medical transcription editor.
Philosophy
In accordance with the college mission statement, the philosophy of the Medical Transcription program is to provide a certificate education based on the Christian values underlying the educational efforts of the Sisters of Mercy of the Americas and the Sisters of Charity of Montreal (Grey Nuns). The education of Medical Transcription Editor is responsive to national and community needs that are clearly supported by state and national regulations, education and credentialing in the field of medical transcription.
Course goals and objectives are determined based on the preparation for the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) and American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) certification exams. The goal is to produce competent medical coders as well as pass the CCA and CPC examination.
Program Learning Outcomes
The certificate completer will also be able to:
1. Display responsible, ethical and professional assistance to patients.
2. Employ components of effective communication.
3. Build a foundation of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology to interpret and transcribe proper audio dictations from physicians.
4. Develop skills to correct and edit written reports created by speech recognition software,
5. Apply AHDI approved standards to patient medical records.
Program Completion
Students who earn a “C” grade, or higher in the course receive a certificate of completion.
Any grade lower than a “C” is considered a failure. Students who fail the course will not receive a certificate or course refund.
Program of Study
PerSonAl TrAining
non-Credit CertifiCate
Criminal Background checks and program health and immunization requirements must be met prior to entering a health program. Please see current Program Handbook for deadlines and requirements.
Overview
The Personal Training Certificate program seeks to prepare students to work in the health and fitness industry by assessing clients level of physical fitness, and set and reach fitness goals. The program includes didactic and practicum components specifically designed to prepare students for entry into a career as a personal trainer and prepare them to sit for the American Council on Exercise (ACE) Certification Exam.
Admission Requirements
An applicant must be a high school graduate or a general equivalency (GED) recipient.
Applicants are required to complete a background check, health physical, and provide up-to-date immunization documentation. College policy effective Fall Semester 2011.
Philosophy
In accordance with the college mission statement, the philosophy of the Personal Training program is to provide a certificate education based on the Christian values underlying the educational efforts of the Sisters of Mercy of the Americas and the Sisters of Charity of Montreal (Grey Nuns). The education of Personal Trainers is responsive to national and community needs that are clearly supported by state and national regulations, education and credentialing in the field of fitness.
Course goals and objectives are determined based on the American Council on Exercise (ACE) Certification examination. The goal is to produce competent personal trainers as well as pass the American Council on Exercise (ACE) Certification examination.
Program Learning Outcomes
The certificate completer will also be able to:
1. Display responsible, ethical and professional fitness assistance to clients.
2. Employ components of effective communication.
3. Accurately assess clients level of physical fitness.
4. Evaluate clients exercise technique and demonstrate proper exercise form.
5. Successfully complete the American Council on Exercise (ACE) Certification examination.
Program Completion
Students who earn a “C” grade, or higher in the course receive a certificate of completion.
Any grade lower than a “C” is considered a failure. Students who fail the Personal Trainer program or withdraw from the course will not receive a certificate or course refund.
Personal Training Certificate Program Curriculum Plan
The Certificate program in Personal Training is a comprehensive program, as it includes curriculum supported by the American Council on Exercise (ACE) and provides students with a minimum of 30 contact hours of education and 15 practicum hours.
Program of Study
PhArmAcY TechniciAn
non-Credit CertifiCate
Criminal Background checks and program health and immunization requirements must be met prior to entering a health program. Please see current Program Handbook for deadlines and requirements, or check with Janice Bernard at 419-251-1722 or janice.bernard@
mercycollege.edu.
Overview
The Pharmacy Technician Certificate program seeks to prepare students to work as part of the healthcare team to provide care of patients under the direct supervision of a pharmacist in a variety of pharmacy environments including hospital, retail, and industrial complexes.
The program includes didactic and laboratory components specifically designed to prepare students for entry into professional practice as a Pharmacy Technician and prepare them to sit for the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) exam.
Admission Requirements
An applicant must be a high school graduate or a general equivalency (GED) recipient and must pass math compass placement test with a score of 35 or higher.
Applicants are required to complete a background check, health physical, and provide up-to-date immunization documentation. College policy effective Fall Semester 2011
Philosophy
In accordance with the college mission statement, the philosophy of the Pharmacy Technician program is to provide a certificate education based on the Christian values underlying the educational efforts of the Sisters of Mercy of the Americas and the Sisters of Charity of Montreal (Grey Nuns). The education of Pharmacy Technicians is responsive to national and community needs that are clearly supported by State of Ohio regulations, education, and credentialing in the field of Pharmacy Technology.
Course goals and objectives are determined based on the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB). The goal is to produce a competent technician who can prepare prescription medications under the direct supervision of a pharmacist as well pass the Pharmacy
Technician Certification Board (PTCB) examination.
Program Learning Outcomes
The certificate completer will also be able to:
1. Display responsible, ethical and professional prescription medication preparation.
2. Employ components of effective communication.
3. Accurately prepare prescription medications.
4. Successfully complete the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) examination.
Program Completion
Students who earn a “C” grade, or higher in the course receive a certificate of completion.
Any grade lower than a “C” is considered a failure. Students who fail the Pharmacy Technician program or withdraw from the course will not receive a course certificate.
Pharmacy Technician Certificate Program Curriculum Plan
The Certificate program in Pharmacy Technology is a comprehensive program, as it includes the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) curriculum and provides students with 56 contact hours of education. The course includes basic anatomy and physiology, medical terminology and pharmacy calculations, as well as a number of functional areas including:
assisting the pharmacist in serving patients, maintaining medication and inventory control systems, and administration and management of pharmacy practice.
Program of Study
PhleBoTomY
non-Credit CertifiCate
Criminal Background checks and program health and immunization requirements must be met prior to entering a health program. Please see current Program Handbook for deadlines and requirements, or check with Janice Bernard at 419-251-1722 or janice.bernard@
mercycollege.edu.
Overview
The Phlebotomy Certificate program seeks to prepare students to work in healthcare by collecting blood samples for quality laboratory testing, the program includes didactic, laboratory, and clinical components specifically designed to prepare students for entry
into a career in phlebotomy and prepare them to sit for the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) Phlebotomy examination.
Admission Requirements
An applicant must be a high school graduate or a general equivalency (GED) recipient.
Applicants are required to complete a background check, health physical, and provide up-to-date immunization documentation (according to College policy effective Fall 2011).
Applicants must also possess the needed manual dexterity to perform phlebotomy skills and be able to secure a patient for drawing needs.
Philosophy
In accordance with the college mission statement, the philosophy of the Phlebotomy program is to provide a certificate education based on the Christian values underlying the educational efforts of the Sisters of Mercy of the Americas and the Sisters of Charity of Montreal (Grey Nuns). The education of Phlebotomist is responsive to national and community needs that are clearly supported by state and national regulations, education and credentialing in the field of phlebotomy.
Course goals and objectives are determined based on the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) examination. The goal is to produce competent phlebotomist as well as pass the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) examination.
Program Learning Outcomes
At the completion of the Phlebotomy Certificate program, the student will be able to:
1. Demonstrate knowledge of important concepts of healthcare delivery such as infection control, safety, quality assurance and legal implications associated with the role of phlebotomy.
2. Understand basic medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology that are associated with the procurement of quality laboratory specimens.
3. Apply knowledge of blood and other specimen collection equipment to maximize results in the clinical setting.
4. Perform venipunctures and other specimen collection procedures safely and competently.
5. Integrate pre-analytical considerations into the procurement of quality specimens.
6. Display ability to interact professionally and confidently with clients and co-workers.
Program Completion
Students must complete the lecture and lab portion of the course with a minimum of an 80% and successful complete a variety of skills check offs in order to progress to the clinical portion of the program. It is an expectation that during the clinical component, students will successfully complete draw over 100 draws, including both venipunctures and
dermals. Those who meet all of these qualifications will be awarded a certificate of program completion.
An accumulative grade, lower than a “C”, is considered a failure. Students who fail the Phlebotomy program or withdraw from the course will not receive a course refund or certificate of completion.
Phlebotomy Certificate Program Curriculum Plan
The Certificate program in Phlebotomy is a comprehensive program and provides students with 52 contact hours of education and 120-hours of clinical externship. This course offers instruction pertaining to phlebotomy safety, infection control, venipuncture equipment, routine venipuncture and dermal techniques, complications, medical ethics, confidentiality, patient communication, and specimen handling. Some non-blood collection procedures will also be discussed as well as the awareness to the function of a full services laboratory. Upon completion, students are encouraged to take the National Phlebotemy Certificate Exam offered through the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP).
The number that follows the title of the course is the number of credit hours that the student earns upon completion of the course.
The first digit within the parentheses that follows the number of credit hours indicates the number of lecture/class hours per week.
The second digit indicates the number of laboratory or clinical hours per week.
Special Topics courses may be offered by programs to provide additional breadth and enrichment. When offered, these courses will be listed on the semester schedule under the prefix of the appropriate department and will carry a course number of 199 – 499 depending upon course level. Unless otherwise stated, courses are offered every semester, except CVT courses. Check with the chair of the program for the most current information.
Mercy College courses taken at the Youngstown site are designated in the student information system with a Y at the end of the department code (ex.: NUR 110 would appear as NURY 110 at the Youngstown site).
Alh 102
Emergency/Disaster Preparedness for the Healthcare Professional
1 HOUR (1-0) FA, SP, SU
This course will present general aspects of emergency/disaster preparedness specific to the healthcare environment and as required by various healthcare program accrediting agencies. The course will present basic topics, including Incident Command Systems;
federal, state and local response; role of volunteer organizations; mitigation and preparedness.
Alh 105
Basic Life Support and First Aid
1 HOUR (1-0) FA, SP, SU
This course is designed to provide knowledge and training in the prevention and treatment of accident, sudden illness and basic life support. Successful completion may result in American Heart Association certification and American Red Cross Standard First Aid certification.
Alh 110
Introduction to the Health Care System
2 HOURS (2-0) FA, SP, SU
A comprehensive review of the healthcare environment. The course will incorporate healthcare delivery trends and changes related to the rapidly changing healthcare system, including the organizational structures of acute care facilities, long-term
A comprehensive review of the healthcare environment. The course will incorporate healthcare delivery trends and changes related to the rapidly changing healthcare system, including the organizational structures of acute care facilities, long-term