Transcript Allied Health

Allied Health
Outreach & Workforce Development
Neosho County Community College
The delivery of high quality health care has become
very complex, and it relies on a diverse team of
health professionals. Some on this team-such as
physicians, nurses, pharmacists- are familiar to the
public; others are less known.
Most of these less known providers are in a category
called Allied Health Professionals.
Neosho County Community College offers several Allied
Health classes for people interested in entering the
healthcare field.
Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)
This course prepares students to gain entry level
employment at a long term care facility. It includes a
study of the aging process and its related conditions
and the nursing skill required in assisting geriatric
residents to reach and maintain their highest level of
wellness consistent with the limitations imposed by
the aging process. Students will take a state
certification exam upon completion.
Certified Medication Aide (CMA)
This course includes the study of medications and their
physiological effect on the body. Emphasis will be
placed on the identification and abbreviations of
drugs, weights and measures, and procedures used
in dispensing medication. Students will take a State
certification exam upon completion.
CMA Update
This course provides students with a review of the
basic principles and skills of medication
administration for oral and external application.
Elderly biological considerations, over
medication/drug abuse, drug and food interactions,
and legal and ethical issues will be reviewed.
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Home Health Aide (HHA)
HHA focuses on the role and responsibilities of an aide
within the home setting, with emphasis on
maintaining safe, healthy home environment.
Providing a personal care regimen which meets the
needs of the client is also discussed. Students will
take a State certification exam upon completion.
Limited Offerings
Community CPR
This course trains students in first aid for choking as
well as in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) for
adults, infants, and children. Students also learn how
to properly operate an Automatic External
Defibrillator (AED).
Basic Life Support
Basic Life Support, also known as Professional Rescue,
instructs students in two-rescuer CPR, modified
airway management skills, and the use of a
resuscitation mask.
Emergency Medical Technician
• Neosho County Community College, Allied
Health Department offers an opportunity
for you to enter this exciting field.
• The 12-credit hour EMT course is
designed for the person interested in
providing medical care to patients in the
pre-hospital setting.