INNOVATIVE HEALTH CARE INSTITUTE
ACADEMICS
Certified Nurse Aide Training
92- Hour Nurse Aide Training Program that is approved through Georgia Medical Care Foundation (GMCF). The training program consist of 35 hours of classroom, 33 lab hours and 24 clinical hours for a total of 92 hours.
**Classes are currently hybrid due to Covid-19.
Two weeks classwork online and last 2 weeks in person**
Patient Care Technician
The Patient Care Technician course is designed to prepare the student for an entry-level position as a patient care technician. Emphasis is on technical skills necessary to perform personal care to complex patients, implementation of selected portions of care plans, including respiratory services, rehabilitation services, EKG and phlebotomy under the supervision of registered nurses. upon successful completion of this course, students will receive a certificate of completion and will be eligible for National Certification through the National Health career Association (NHA).
***Class are currently Hybrid- Classwork online and come in 1 day a week for hands on.***
Phlebotomy
The course identifies the Phlebotomist's role on the healthcare team. Students will be introduced to various departments within the laboratory setting and the role of each department. This course provides phlebotomy instruction to the student with a working knowledge of collecting blood while emphasizing patient safety, quality assurance, universal and standard precautions.
***Class are currently Hybrid- Classwork online and come in 1 day a week for hands-on.***
EKG Technician
This course will provide you with an overview of basic cardiovascular terminology, anatomy, and physiology. Focuses on the proper placement of electrocardiogram (EKG) leads and maintenance of equipment to obtain an accurate 12-Lead EKG. Learn to recognize cardiac arrhythmias. Outlines responsibilities of ECG/EKG technicians and provides clinical laboratory opportunities to develop entry-level skills. Performance-Based Outcomes for EKG/ECG Training Programs as approved by the National Healthcare Association. At the completion of this course, each student will be eligible to challenge the National Certification exam in EKG.
***Class are currently Hybrid- Classwork online and come in 1 day a week for hands on.***
CLINICAL MEDICAL ASSISTANT
Additional Certification Courses
*All Classes are American Heart Association approved (AHA)
CPR/AED
Basic Life Support (BLS)
First Aid
Advance Cardic Life Support (ACLS)
Blood Borne Pathogens
We offer these classes during the week and on weekends monthly. We have the traditional classroom setting or you can do a hybrid version, online and finish up in the classroom. Which ever works for you.