Health Care Professionals
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All courses are comprehensive, short-term certificate programs that are intended to prepare you for entry-level, health care positions.
Non-native speakers must meet with an advisor to establish the level of English proficiency prior to enrollment in any health care program. Call 309-796-8223 for details.
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Additional Facts
- Your record of completion will be maintained indefinitely.
- You will receive a certificate of completion that does not require a national or state certification or test.
- Programs include discussion about procuring a health care position but do not include job placement or guaranteed employment.
- Students may search for jobs locally and nationwide by using the Black Hawk College job placement website at http://www.collegecentral.com/bhc.
- Pay ranges are dependent on employer, geographic location, and experience.
- Students are strongly encouraged to visit the College’s Career Services Center to create an updated resume. This FREE service will allow you to prepare for an entry-level position after completion of the Short-term Training health careers. Please call: 309-796-5626
- For additional information call 309-796-8223.
Caregiver 101
Instructor: K. Huntington, MSW
If you help a senior with any part of their daily life, this class is custom made for you. You will explore the types of dementia and other diseases that afflict older adults. Learn how to work with challenges, mental and physical, to make life easier for you and the senior you care for. Receive information and resources to help you cope with stress, anxiety, guilt, and conflict so you can stay healthy too. This course is designed for professional as well as family caregivers.
6 Tuesdays
5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
CRN 81731 |
Sept. 14 - Oct. 19
Bldg. 1 - Rm. 405
*Tuition Fee $137 |
Chiropractic Front Office Management: Short-Term Training Program
Instructor: Dr. H.R. Mangan
Prerequisite: Age 18 and G.E.D. or high school diploma.
You will learn to prepare for a position in the chiropractic office field as receptionist/front office personnel, with the ability to communicate with and answer questions from chiropractic patients. You will apply professional practices with communication with the doctor using the general vocabulary and terminology used in the chiropractic profession. You will achieve the knowledge of the history, basic philosophy, techniques, and possess the ability to proficiently educate patients on the benefits of chiropractic care. Upon successful completion of the course you will be awarded a certificate of completion.
13 Tuesdays
7 - 9 p.m.
CRN 82022 |
Sept. 7 - Nov. 30
Bldg. 1 - Rm. 402
*Tuition Fee $475 |
Dental Office Management: Short-term Certificate Training Program
Instructor: E. Atkins
A thoroughly trained receptionist is a valuable asset to a dental practice. Emphasis is placed on interpersonal and skill development in administrative functions such as reception, scheduling, filing, billing, patient relations, and dental terminology. As a dental receptionist you are responsible for the communications and image of a dental office. You will learn how to professionally greet patients whether on the phone or in person, ensure all forms are properly filled out and direct patients to the treatment area as quickly as possible. Learn to effectively receive and route all communications to the staff and dentist. A receptionist is both the first, and the last person patients see when they come for dental care. Learn how to make a good first impression!
Additional topics to be covered are:
- Orientation to Dentistry
- Dental Terminology
- OSHA
- Professional Practices
- Dental/Patient Charting
- Retaining Existing & Development of New Patients
- Patient Scheduling, Telephone Protocol, Patient/Customer Service
Required textbook must be purchased at the BHC Bookstore prior to first class.
8 Tues./8 Thurs.
7:15 - 9:15 p.m.
CRN 81737 |
Sept. 14 - Nov. 4
Bldg. 3 - Rm. 308
*Tuition Fee $398 |
Deep Tissue and Trigger Point Massage Part I & II
Instructor: J. Atkinson, LMT, NCBTMB
This 2-part course is designed to help you learn the art of specific pressure in a deep tissue massage. Common trigger points and their referral patterns will be discussed. Learn simple techniques to relieve upper body complaints of headache, neck and shoulder tension, and different shoulder pains.
Part II: Learn techniques to help alleviate lower back and S1 Joint pain through the use of trigger points and their referral patterns. (8 CE's awarded to (LMT) Licensed Massage Therapists)
1 Saturday
9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
CRN 81636 |
Sept. 11
Bldg. 3 - Room 102
Fee $69 |
Dialysis Technician
Instructor: A. Jacks/J. Lovell/B. Teel-Lash
Partnership with the Quad Cities Kidney Center
Prerequisite: Age 18 and G.E.D. or high school diploma and current TB test.
In just 14 weeks you’ll be on your way to a new career! This course prepares you with the knowledge and skills needed to pursue a career in the field of hemodialysis. You will learn to operate kidney dialysis machines, which filter normal waste products and excess fluids from the blood of patients whose kidneys can no longer perform this function. You will provide direct patient care working in collaboration with nurses, physicians, and other allied health professionals, caring for patients needing renal dialysis due to renal diseases.
Class:
14 Mondays
6 - 8 p.m. |
Sept. 13 - Dec. 20 (No class Oct. 11)
QC Kidney Center - Moline |
Clinical:
15 Wednesdays
6 - 9 p.m.
CRN 81722 |
Sept. 15 - Dec. 22
QC Kidney Center - Moline
*Tuition Fee $639 |
EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques), An Introduction
Instructors: T. Masbaum, B.S., EFT-CC, EFT-Advanced & Linda Nyberg, EFT Practitioner
Learn the basics and experience the emotional and physical release using EFT in this 2 1/2 hour class. Applied Kinesiology (Muscle Testing) is also taught. Negative emotional blocks such as trauma, fear, anxiety, anger, grief, stress, addictions, insomnia and also physical problems can respond to this method. Applied Kinesiology (Muscle Testing) is introduced. (2.5 CE's awarded to (LMT) Licensed Massage Therapists)
1 Friday
6 - 8:30 p.m.
CRN 81638 |
Oct. 15
Bldg. 4 - Conference Room 1 & 2
Fee $43 |
1 Saturday
9 - 11:30 a.m.
CRN 81639 |
Oct. 16
Bldg. 4 - Conference Room 1 & 2
Fee $43 |
EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques), Full Level One Content
Instructors: T. Masbaum, B.S., EFT-CC, EFT-Advanced & Linda Nyberg, EFT Practitioner
Through this non-invasive Negative Energy Releasing process, you'll experience a release of anxiety,
anger, grief, stress, addictions, and insomnia. You’ll learn to release negative thoughts, memories and patterns that cause mental & physical illness. EFT is a simple 30 second tapping technique on the acupuncture meridian. Your energy meridians can possibly be renewed allowing for better health, both psychologically & physically. Experience wonderful emotional release for yourself and learn enough EFT to become an EFT Practitioner. In-class practice. Full Level 1 Certificate of Completion. Optional fees: $10 manual and $10 training DVD paid to the instructor the day of class. (8 CE's awarded to (LMT) Licensed Massage Therapist)
1-hour lunch on your own.
1 Saturday
9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
CRN 82189 |
Oct. 23
Bldg. 4 - Conference Room 1 & 2
Fee $89 |
EKG Technician
Instructor: E. Flood
Learn to function as an EKG Technician. Class content includes:
- 12-Lead EKG
- Set-up in a hospital or office setting
- Anatomy of the heart
- Physiology, medical disease processes
- Medical terminology
- Medical ethics, and legal aspects of patient contact
- Blood borne pathogens
- Heart medications and CPR/First Aid
- Additional topics will be covered
Required textbook must be purchased at the BHC Bookstore prior to first class.
7 Wednesdays
6 - 9 p.m.
CRN 81724 |
Oct. 6 - Nov. 17
Outreach - Rm. 407
*Tuition Fee $375 |
Ethics for Massage Therapists
Instructor: D. Knudsen
Requirement: You must be a (LMT) Licensed Massage Therapist to enroll. 6 CE’s Awarded
This interactive ethics course will teach you the what, why and how of ethical principles, boundaries, communication, relationships and practice management. These principles will be supported by practical examples and demonstrations. Class will break for ½-hour lunch (on your own).
1 Saturday
8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.
CRN 81730 |
Oct. 9
Bldg. 3 - Rm. 102
Fee $60 |
Medical Receptionist: Short-Term Training Program
Instructor: J. Grice
Prerequisite: Age 18 and G.E.D. or high school diploma.
Make every patient feel welcomed as they walk into a medical office. This class is for anyone interested in a position as a front office receptionist or for anyone already employed as a receptionist and would like to enhance your professional skills. You will be introduced to business and work ethics, customer and patient relations, scheduling and records management and confidentiality. Learn exercises in judgment, independent action, and coping graciously with interruptions. Introduction to Spanish phrases and role-playing will be included. You are required to complete 1.5 hours in the Career Services Center completing a resume.
4 Thursdays
6 - 7:30 p.m.
CRN 81715 |
Oct. 7 - Oct. 28
Bldg. 1 - Rm. 404
*Tuition Fee $79 |
Optical Training: Skills and Procedures
Short-Term Training Certificate Program
Instructor: R. Hainline
Requirements:
- 18 years of age, high school graduate or G.E.D. diploma.
- Enjoy working with people and your hands, and ability to offer excellent customer service.
- Learn basic knowledge in ophthalmic optics in this 46-hour course which includes aspects of spectacle lenses, frames, definitions, adjustments, dispensing of eye wear, understanding a spectacle prescription, and troubleshooting common optical problems. You will learn how to dispense contact lenses, proper insertion and removal techniques. Learn how to open and close a sale, front office procedures, customer service and telephone etiquette.
Topics Covered:
- Types of spectacle lenses
- Bifocals, trifocals and progressives
- Types of frames
- Dispensing and adjusting
- Common ophthalmic distortions
- Lensometers and lens clocks
- Spectacle and Contact Lens prescriptions
- Ophthalmic equations and formulas
- Office Procedures & Customer Service Skills
- Hands-on practical experience
Required textbook must be purchased at the BHC Bookstore prior to first class.
Tues./Thurs.
7 - 9 p.m.
CRN 81735 |
Sept. 7 - Nov. 30 (No class Nov. 11 & Nov. 25)
Bldg. 1 - Rm. 304
*Tuition Fee $595 |
Pharmacy Technician
Instructor: J. Jefferson
*Expected growth rate will grow by 30% by 2012.
Prerequisites: Age 18 and G.E.D. or high school diploma. Excellent communication skills and above average math skills recommended.
Set yourself on the path as a pharmacy technician at a hospital, retail, home infusion, or mail-order pharmacy. This class covers:
- Classifications of drugs (brand name and generic)
- Medical terminology related to pharmacy
- Medication compounding and proper handling procedures
- Intravenous and chemotherapy drugs
- Basic pharmacy math and medication dosage conversions
- Prescription requirements and interpretation
- Inventory control, billing procedures, legal and moral obligations of personnel
- I.V. drip rates and medication dispensing
- Additional topics will be covered
Required textbook must be purchased at the BHC Bookstore prior to first class.
15 Tuesdays
5:30 - 9 p.m.
CRN 81718 |
Sept. 7 - Dec. 14
Bldg. 3 - Rm. 309
*Tuition Fee $635 |
Pharmacy Technician Certification Preparation
Instructor: J. Jefferson
Prerequisite: Age 18 and G.E.D. or high school diploma. Successful completion of Pharmacy Technician I or practicing pharmacy technicians.
This fast paced, advanced course prepares you for the National Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam. Learn basic pharmacology, advanced pharmaceutical calculations and medical terminology. Studies focus on the exam’s three aspects of competency:
- Assisting the Pharmacist in serving patients
- Maintaining medication and inventory control systems
- Administering and managing a pharmacy
This course does not replace the national exam. You will receive information on certification, testing requirements, and testing sites in class.
Required textbooks must be purchased at the BHC Bookstore prior to first class.
15 Thursdays
5:30 - 9:30 p.m.
CRN 81720 |
Sept. 9 - Dec. 30 (No class Nov. 11 & Nov. 25)
Bldg. 1 - Rm. 411
*Tuition Fee $635 |
Phlebotomy Technician
Partnerships with Genesis and Drs. Ade and Castro.
Instructor: C. Lomas
Prerequisites:
- Age 18 and G.E.D. or high school diploma.
- Current statement of good health from your physician and documented negative TB testing performed within 3 months prior to the start of the class.
- Hepatitis B vaccinations are not required but strongly recommended.
- Your are required to perform 20 venipunctures.
Train in the basic blood drawing procedures for venipuncture and capillary puncture techniques. You will have an understanding of the skills, knowledge, and level of responsibility required to perform competently as entry-level Phlebotomy/lab personnel.
Class content includes:
- Proper handling, processing, and documentation of samples
- OSHA guidelines and safety rules
- Anatomy & Physiology of the circulatory system
- Basic phlebotomy techniques
- Quality assurance and methods of quality control
Required textbook must be purchased at the BHC Bookstore prior to first class.
10 Mondays
5 - 9 p.m.
CRN 81716 |
Sept. 13 - Nov. 22 (No class Oct. 11)
Outreach - Rm. 407
*Tuition Fee $615 |
Phlebotomy Lab: Building 1 - Room 314
Students are responsible for transportation to lab site on campus.
Physical Therapy Aide: Short-term Certificate Training Program
Instructor: C. Comeaux, PTA
This course is designed to prepare you to enter a Physical Therapy department and perform duties as an entry level Physical Therapy Aide. Learn the history of Physical Therapy, PT medical terminology, sanitation, scheduling of clients, taking and receiving of phone calls, body mechanics, therapeutic exercise, gait and mobility, assistive devices, transferring of a patient/client, positioning of a patient, and physical modality set-up and delivery. Professionalism, work/school attendance, and hands on techniques are emphasized.
You will be expected to complete 3 hours of a job shadow event in a physical therapy department of your choice, prior to the end of course. Homework, testing, and lab will be required weekly.
Required textbooks must be purchased at the BHC Bookstore prior to first class.
14 Wednesdays
6 - 9 p.m.
CRN 81732 |
Sept. 8 - Dec. 8
Bldg. 3 - Rm. 101
*Tuition Fee $575 |
Reflexology Therapist
Instructor: S. Adamson
This course does not claim to treat, diagnose or prescribe.
Prerequisite: Age 18 and a G.E.D. or high school diploma.(100 theory hours, 100 practicum, students required to schedule outside of class.) Take a step in the right direction toward a new career as a Reflexologist. In just 14 weeks you will learn a variety of therapeutic techniques on the feet, hands and ears that have been affected by stress, injury and illness. Basic knowledge of anatomy, physiology and pathology will be the emphasis of the course. Body mechanics for injury prevention, ethics and clinical are included.
Required textbook must be purchased at the BHC Bookstore prior to first class.
Tues./Thurs.
5:15 - 9:15 p.m.
CRN 81727/81728/81729 |
Sept. 7 - Dec. 16 (No class Nov. 23 & Nov. 25)
Outreach - Rm. 407
*Tuition Fee $847 |
Stress Management and Grief Release
Instructors: T. Masbaum, B.S., EFT-CC, EFT-Advanced & Linda Nyberg, EFT Practitioner
Your reaction to stress, not the stress itself, causes physical and emotional problems. Learn how to manage your stress before it develops into something serious. Some stress comes with every job, relationship and family, and since you can't avoid stress, you must effectively manage it. You'll know how to get rid of the negative energy of stress so you can get more joy out of your work and relationships. Discover 12 quick, simple methods of stress reduction, including a few that can be implemented in public without anyone knowing. Emphasis is placed on incorporating EFT’s 30 second routine as part of your day. (2.5 CE's awarded to (LMT) Licensed Massage Therapists)
1 Saturday
1 - 3:30 p.m.
CRN 81640 |
Oct. 16
Bldg. 4 - Conference Room 1 & 2
Fee $43 |
Veterinary Assistant Certificate Program
Instructor: Dr. S. Macon
In partnership with the Quad City Animal Welfare Center
Requirements: Must be age 18 and have a GED or high school diploma.
You will explore all the many duties that a veterinary assistant typically performs to prepare you for an entry level position as a veterinary assistant. Employment opportunities include: private practice, animal shelter, animal control facilities, pet stores, kennels, zoos and veterinary drug companies.
Topics include:
- Vaccinations, surgery preparation and assisting, monitoring vitals
- Laboratory procedures, parasites, client communications, prescriptions
- Safely restraining an animal for blood draws, ex-rays and injections
- Routine examination, medication, and euthanasia
- Front office procedures for a veterinary clinic/hospital
- Professional practices, resume creation and interviewing tips
Required textbook must be purchased at BHC Bookstore prior to first class (10th grade reading level required.) Required supplies: lab coat and goggles.
Tues./Thurs.
6 - 9 p.m.
CRN 81726 |
Sept. 14 - Dec. 9 (No class Nov. 11 & Nov. 25)
Bldg. 2 - Rm. 211
*Tuition Fee $635 |
Clinical Dates: TBA
Clinical site donated by the QCAWC.
*Students please note: You will be attending clinical on Thursdays night at the Quad City Animal Welfare Center, 724 West Second Ave., Milan, IL.
*Students responsible for transportation to the clinic site.
18 graduate from BHC’s new Veterinary Assistant Program
Standing (from left to right) are instructor Dr. Scott Macon, Vicky LeCleir of Hillsdale, Pam Longnecker of Silvis, Lauri Dunn of Kewanee, Tina McKittrick of Moline, Lacey Adams of Kewanee, Pam Betcher of Geneseo, Rebecca Carlyle of Moline, Laci McCallum of Silvis, Peggy Pannell of Moline, Kayla Slavens of East Moline, Samantha Stark of Moline, and Bill McBride of Colona.
Seated (from left to right) are Katy Bristol of Geneseo, Lindsey Moore of Rock Island, Sally Zeien of Annawan, Barb Carr of East Moline, Erin Bohannon of Moline, Bumpus the dog, and Jennifer Fox of Silvis.
*Tuition Fee Classes - please call for Out-of-State or Out-of-District rates.