queens college - Center for the Biology of Natural Systems - CUNY

HEALTHCARE CAREERSDiane Gahagan, Director, Educational Programs & Workforce Development / Catherine Vesey, Assistant Director, Educational ProgramsAH-958, SectionWE21-QCPharmacology, Theory &CalculationsMedical personnel need to have an understandingof basic pharmacology andmathematical calculations to work effectivelyin a healthcare setting. Some of the topicscovered in this introductory course include:interpreting patients’ written prescriptions,routes of administration, contain dictationsof medications, generic and brand namedrugs, medical pharmaceutical abbreviationsand basic mathematics pertinent topharmaceutical calculations. This course isalso recommended for students who wish tobecome pharmacy technicians but need areview of mathematical concepts in order topass the entrance examination. 24 hrs.• Wednesday, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.October 21 - January 27, 2010$325 • 12 sessions • Ernest AvalloneAH-959 Section TH21 – QCCardiac A&P with Pharmacology &DiagnosticsStructure and function of the heart and bloodvessels are covered. Stress testing protocols:Bruce modified Bruce and Naughton, Otherdiagnostic tests will be discussed,echocardiography, angiography, and nuclearscans. Risk factors for heart disease, theirdetection and normal parameters. Emergencycardiac medication, ntiarrhythmics, andantihypertensives will be discussed. 20 hrs.• Thursday, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.October 15 - January 7, 2010$280 • 10 sessions • Shiva SeejoreAH-109, Section WE21-QCRegistration & DiagnosticScheduling*Gain knowledge of how to obtain informationfrom patients, for medical records andinsurance billing. Procedures in verifyingvarious types of insurance coverage andsecuring pre-certifications for admissions andsurgeries will be discussed. In addition,scheduling of surgical procedures anddiagnostic tests will be reviewed. 24 hrs.• Wednesday, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.October 21 - January 27, 2010$310 • 12 sessions • Lucille EdeleCP-200, Typing on the Computerfor Speed & Accuracy• SEE PAGE 43 FOR SCHEDULEAH-855, Section WE21-QCVenipuncture & Specimen CollectionExplore the anatomy and physiology of thevenous system and the proper techniquesfor obtaining blood specimens from adults.Learn vacuum tube collection and the useof winged infusion sets for phlebotomy withspecial procedures for glucose tolerance,therapeutic drug monitoring and specialhandling. 22 hrs.• Wednesday, 8:00 - 10:00 p.m.October 21 - January 20, 2010$300 • 11 sessions • Joanne Douglas*can be taken first or second semesterCP-203, Word• SEE PAGE 44 FOR SCHEDULEAH-208, Section TH21-QCWorkers Comp / No-Fault BillingThis is an introductory course for thoseentering the medical billing profession. Youwill obtain experience with No Fault andWorker’s Comp claims and billing. Learn theregulations and medical guidelines requiredfor correct billing and reimbursement.Identify the required forms; who should fileand timely filing guidelines. Complete andreview forms for correct documentation andbecome acquainted with the arbitrationprocess. 12 hrs.• Thursday, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.October 15 - November 19$185 • 6 sessions • Mariela RussellAH-860, Section FR21-QCInterpersonal CommunicationsAddresses basic human needs, understandingmental illness and the death anddying process. The patient’s right to privacyand choice of treatment as it applies to themedical office staff is discussed. 24 hrs.Textbook(s) required. ICD coding book(Vol. 3) and textbook are required.• Friday, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.October 23 - December 18$275 • 8 sessions •Robert Lawrence FriedmanPHARMACY TECHNICIANTEST PREPARATIONAs a technician, you will receive writtenprescriptions or requests for refills andelectronic prescriptions from the doctor’soffice. Working alongside the pharmacist, youmay retrieve, count, pour, weigh, measureand sometimes even mix the medication.Once the prescription is prepared, you’ll priceand file the prescription, prepare insuranceclaims and stock and check inventories.Hospital technicians have differentchallenges. They read patients’ charts, thenprepare and deliver the medicine to patients,after the pharmacist checks it. Techniciansoften assemble a 24-hour supply ofmedications for patients, packaging andlabeling each dose.TO TAKE THIS COURSE:First, pass the math test given at QueensCollege. Call (718) 997-5704 for the location.If the scheduled date is not suitable, you maycall for an appointment. Second, register forthe course. Prerequisite: HS Diploma/GED• Pharmacy Math Placement Test Date:Tuesday, September 226:00 - 8:00 p.m.PT-100, Section TU21-QCProfessional PharmacyTechnician Test PrepCourse topics will include: pharmacy laws inreference to Federal and State drugregulations/controls, pharmaceutical/medicalterminologies, prescriptions, calculatingdoses for oral and intravenous preparations,dosage formulations, routes of administration,parenteral medications, compounding, andsterile products. Also reviewed will be basichuman anatomy and how drugs affect thehuman organ systems.You will gain an understanding of basicbiopharmaceutics (factors affecting drugactivity). Also covered is the use of computertechnology for inventory management,financial budgeting, drug plan insuranceverification, and the use of referencematerial, both text and journals. Practiceexams will be offered throughout the courseto help with test taking skills. 38.5 contacthours.• Tuesday, 6:15 - 9:45 p.m.October 13 - December 22$825 • 11 sessions • Karen MuirPLEASE NOTE DEADLINE!To take the Pharmacy Technician examyou must register with the PharmacyTechnician Certification Board: call 1(800)363-8012, opt. 9, to get an application oronline at www.ptcb.org. For additionalinformation, call: 1 (877) 782-2888.Healthcare CareersQUEENS COLLEGE / CUNY CONTINUING EDUCATION PROGRAMTO REGISTER OR FOR MORE INFORMATION: TEL (718) 997-5704 EMAIL: CEP@QC.CUNY.EDU WWW.QC.CUNY.EDU/CEP25