25-26 Academic Catalog
Health Related Programs
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In addition to the programs leading to a certificate or a degree, the College also offers a number of courses for persons employed in health care fields to update knowledge and skills or learn new skills. Among the courses offered are Cardiac Care Nursing, Physical Assessment, Critical Care Nursing, Cancer Nursing, Gerontological Nursing, Concepts of Rehabilitation, Intravenous Therapy and Nursing Practice Update.
All students in health career programs will be asked to complete an application to grant permission to the States of Illinois and Iowa and any affiliate acting on behalf of the States of Illinois or Iowa to conduct a criminal history record check in accordance with the Uniform Conviction Information Act. Students will also be asked to complete health records as requested by the individual program requirements.
Technical Abilities Required by the Health Programs
In order to handle the job responsibilities and tasks assigned to students in the Health Programs, they must be able to:
- Perform a full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, and moving, lifting, or pushing heavy equipment.
- Bend, reach, pull, push, stoop, and walk repeatedly throughout an eight-hour period.
- Demonstrate visual acuity to read small letters and numbers on gauges (with correction, if needed).
- Demonstrated auditory acuity to hear breath/heart sounds by stethoscope (with correction, if needed).
- Demonstrate bilateral upper extremity fine motor skills, including manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination.
- Communicate in a rational and coherent manner both orally and in writing with individuals of all professions and social levels.
- Respond quickly and in an emotionally-controlled manner in emergency situations.
- Adapt to irregular working hours.
- Adapt effectively to environments with high tension, particularly in critical care areas.
- Maintain composure when subjected to high stress levels.
The following Health Programs are offered through Black Hawk College:
Basic Nurse Assistant Training Program Certificate
Emergency Medical Services (AAS)
Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic Certificate
Health Information Management (AAS)
Medical Assisting Certificate
Medical Coding Specialist Certificate
Associate Degree Nursing (AAS)
Patient Care Assistant Certificate
Occupational Therapy Assistant (AAS)
Physical Therapist Assistant (AAS)
Practical Nursing Certificate
Surgical Technology (AAS)
Black Hawk College offers programs in health careers to meet the needs of many students. Whether interest is in an eight-week course preparing for almost immediate employment or in a two-year degree program, there is a program to meet all needs.
Individuals entering any career in the health field should be aware that a background which includes science and math courses is required for many health careers. It is also important that the applicant enjoy working with people, be motivated and willing to spend time outside of class in study. All health career programs involve from twenty-four to thirty-six hours per week in class and laboratory instruction for full-time students. It is possible to enroll in certain programs/courses on a part-time basis.
Individuals enrolling in any of the health career programs must contact the director/coordinator of the specific program. Enrollment in all programs is limited and specific requirements must be met. These requirements are listed with each program.
Opportunities for persons completing a health career program are limitless. One may be employed in hospitals, nursing homes, clinics, physicians’ or dentists’ offices, or a number of community agencies. In many instances, completion of a health career program at Black Hawk College provides the foundation for further education in this large and exciting field.
Degree
Career Certificate
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