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This course prepares students for entry-level  Dental Assistant positions in one of the fastest growing health care areas. Offered in partnership with Condensed Curriculum International (CCI), this course covers topics in pre-clinical and administrative aspects of dental assisting.

Primarily a lecture course, the following key topics are covered: legal aspects of dentistry including policies and guidelines, introductory oral anatomy, dental operatory, and dental equipment, introductory tooth structure including primary and permanent teeth. The course has 80 hours of instructor-led sessions . Students will need a computer and internet access. Textbook is included.

This course prepares students to take two components of the Dental Assistant National Board (DANB) exam: Radiation Health and Safety (RHS) and Infection Control (ICE). Students should have a high school diploma or equivalent and must have and a current government-issued photo ID to take the exam; the application requires disclosure of a Social Security number. For more
information on the requirements for the third General Chairside Assisting (GC) exam, visit www.danb.org/. For further NYS information, visit NYS Dental Assistant License Requirements.

The cost of the certification exams is not included.  An optional, 40-hour Clinical Externship at no additional cost is available after course completion. To be eligible, a student must successfully complete the program, and may be required to complete a drug screening, background check and/or medical exam and provide proof of immunization. Background check and drug screening are related additional costs. Student Student must purchase blue (any shade) scrubs. 

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This comprehensive course will prepare students to sit for the National Healthcareer Association (NHA)'s Certified Electrocardiogram Technician (CET) exam and begin their careers as EKG Technicians. Students will be introduced to the basic anatomy and physiology terminology associated with the heart and circulatory systems, signs and symptoms of diseases, and the electrophysiology/conduction system of the heart. Other topics that are covered include medical terminology, medical ethics, legal aspects of patient contact, and stress testing. Students will be taught to use and operate ECG equipment.

Lab sessions will provide hands-on practice for proper lead placement, 12-lead placement and other clinical practices. Students will practice on other students in the class in order to meet the certification requirement for performing EKGs on live individuals.

The course has 60 hours of instructor-led sessions in the classroom. To earn a Nassau Community College Certificate of Completion, it is essential for students to attend class regularly and demonstrate mastery of course content through quizzes, exams and practical evaluations.  To sit for the NHA certifying exam, candidates must meet the requirements specified by NHA (https://www.nhanow.com/get-certified) including a high school diploma or equivalent, a valid photo ID, and ten successful EKGs on a live individual.

Students are required to purchase the textbook, blue (any shade) scrubs and a blood pressure cuff and stethoscope. The course fee includes the NHA Study Guide, Practice Tests and the cost of a one-time NHA/CET Certification Exam voucher.

In partnership with the Nassau County Emergency Medical Services Academy, NCC is offering an approved New York State Department of Health Emergency Medical Technician - Basic (EMT-B) course which will prepare students to become a certified EMT. An EMT is the basic level Emergency Medical Services (EMS) provider associated with an ambulance service or rescue squad

During 144 hours of classroom training, including an American Heart Association (AHA) CPR certification, students must also complete 10 hours of ambulance or local hospital emergency room rotations, as well as three online classes provided free of charge by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The textbook is required for the first day of class. Students should expect homework assignments and quizzes after each class.

To qualify for the New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) certifying exam, students must attend all classes, complete all assignments and quizzes, have a clear (no felonies) background check*, and pass the final written exam and practical skills exam. Students who pass the NYS exam will receive their Emergency Medical Technician certification from NYSDOH. Students must be 17 years of age by the written exam date. Content meets the requirement for the National Registry Exam. Textbook, exam fee, medical supplies and AHA CPR course are additional costs.

This course will prepare students for the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) exam www.ptcb.org/credentials/certified-pharmacy-technician.

Students will be taught pharmacology, drug classification, purpose, and interaction. Students will study how to interpret a prescription, calculate dosages, prevent medication errors, fill prescriptions, and inventory control. Also included is a review of the top 200 drugs, both generic and brand names. The course has 80 hours of instruction.

Students are required to purchase textbook and blue (any shade) scrubs. A government-provided photo ID is also required to sit for the exam. The course fee includes the Pre-PTCE Practice Exam, and the cost of a one-time PTCB/PTCE Certifying Exam.

The course will cover all aspects related to blood collection and develop comprehensive skills to perform venipunctures for lab analysis. The course has 90 hours of instruction. The content includes: terminology; anatomy and physiology; blood collection procedures; specimen hands-on practice; and training in techniques to perform punctures. During the course, students will perform phlebotomy on a practice arm and then perform venipunctures on other students.

Students are required to purchase the textbook and blue (any shade) scrubs. Students who complete this program may pursue the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) Phlebotomy Technician Exam (or another certifying exam). Students must have a high school diploma or equivalent and a current government-issued photo ID to take the exam. The course fee includes the NHA Study Guide, Practice Test and the cost of a one-time NHA/CPT Certifying Exam.