Health
Get training to start a career in health care or advance your skills to be able to
provide better care.
Continuing education and mandatory programming is essential to keeping knowledge levels
current. Courses are designed to fit your needs and offered at convenient times and
locations in the area.
Available classes for both the individual and providers help maintain a healthier
community.
Check out our Health classes listed below.
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Questions? Call (319) 208-5391.
Professional Health Care(Click here for course descriptions) |
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Course |
Date |
Community Health Worker |
1/9/2024 |
Basic Life Support for HCP |
1/22/2024 |
Basic Life Support for HCP |
2/19/2024 |
Basic Life Support for HCP |
3/25/2024 |
Basic Life Support for HCP |
4/22/2024 |
Basic Life Support for HCP |
5/20/2024 |
Basic Life Support for HCP |
7/15/2024 |
Nurse Aide Review |
1/26/2024 |
Nurse Aide Review |
2/23/2024 |
Nurse Aide Review |
3/29/2024 |
Nurse Aide Review |
4/26/2024 |
Nurse Aide Review |
5/24/2024 |
Nurse Aide Review |
6/14/2024 |
Nurse Aide |
1/8/2024 |
Nurse Aide |
1/9/2024 |
Nurse Aide |
1/18/2024 |
Nurse Aide |
3/9/2024 |
Nurse Aide |
3/19/2024 |
Medication Manager |
1/15/2024 |
Medication Manager |
4/11/2024 |
Medication Manager |
7/29/2024 |
Phlebotomy |
1/16/2024 |
Medication Aide |
1/22/2024 |
Medication Aide |
3/25/2024 |
Professional Health Care
Community Health Worker
The community Health Worker (CHW) course prepares the student to understand the emerging
role of the CHW and equips participants with tools and resources to help navigate
health access leading the community to better outcomes. Community Health Workers use
their lived and learned experience to service diverse populations in a variety of
settings. Participants will learn how to bridge the gap between client needs and local
resources. This 80-hour course provides 64 hours of lecture time and 16 hours of clinical
time. This course is free of charge and funded by the Lee County Health Department
through grant number 22-117 with Health Resources and service Administration (HRSA)
of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The textbook is provided.
Students who pass the course will receive a $300 mileage stipend. Background check
required. NOTE: This is a hybrid course for the first 8 weeks and in-person for the second 8 weeks.
#92309 |
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$0 |
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SCC WB, 124 |
S Schwerin |
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T & Th, Jan 9 - Feb 29 |
4 - 8 PM |
Basic Life Support for HCP
The BLS for Healthcare Provider class is designed to teach the skills of CPR and
relief of foreign airway obstruction appropriate for use with victims of all ages.
This course follows the American Heart Association guidelines for those required to
be trained in Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider CPR including nursing students
and various health care providers. Includes AHA workbook. To register for this class,
call (319) 208-5391.
#91348 |
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$80 |
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SCC WB, HP 118 |
C Overhulser |
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M, Jan 22 |
5 - 9 PM |
#91349 |
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$80 |
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SCC WB, HP 118 |
TBD |
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M, Feb 19 |
5 - 9 PM |
#91350 |
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$80 |
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SCC WB, HP 118 |
C Overhulser |
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M, Mar 25 |
5 - 9 PM |
#91351 |
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$80 |
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SCC WB, HP 118 |
C Overhulser |
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M, Apr 22 |
5- 9 PM |
#91352 |
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$80 |
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SCC WB, HP 118 |
C Overhulser |
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M, May 20 |
5 - 9 PM |
#92133 |
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$80 |
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SCC WB, HP 118 |
C Overhulser |
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M, Jul 15 |
5 - 9 PM |
Nurse Aide Review
This 8-hour class is for students who have completed the Nursing Assistant course,
have been on the registry in the past, or simply want a refresher prior to taking
the state test. Includes a practice written test and discussion with the rest of the
day devoted to practicing skills in preparation for the skill test. The student receives
an updated copy of the skills book with step-by-step instructions and information
on contacting the Direct Care Worker Registry in the future.
#91358 |
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$160 |
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SCC WB, HP 119 |
C Sime |
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F, Jan 26 |
8 AM - 4:30 PM |
#91359 |
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$160 |
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SCC WB, HP 119 |
C Sime |
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F, Feb 23 |
8 AM - 4:30 PM |
#91360 |
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$160 |
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SCC WB, HP 119 |
C Sime |
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F, Mar 29 |
8 AM - 4:30 PM |
Nurse Assistant
Emphasis of this 88-hour course is on students gaining a basic level of knowledge
and demonstrating skills to provide safe, effective resident care. This course meets
the requirement of the Department of Inspection and Appeals for nursing assistants/direct
care givers working in long term care and skilled facilities. Upon completion, a student
is eligible to take the written and skills performance competency tests to become
a Certified Nursing Assistant in the State of Iowa. NOTE: This course will not cover
BLS and Mandatory Reporter Requirements.
#91372 |
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$980 |
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SCC KEO, 416 |
S Grant |
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M & W, Jan 8 - Feb 26 |
4 - 8:15 PM |
#91366 |
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SCC WB, HP119 |
D Boeding, A Shipley |
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T, Jan 9 - Feb 27 |
8 AM - 12:30 PM |
#91365 |
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$980 |
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SCC WB HP120 |
W Carden |
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T & Th, Jan 9 - Feb 27 |
4 - 8:15 PM |
#91378 |
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$980 |
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SCC KEO, HP 118 |
S Grant |
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M & W, Mar 18 - May 6 |
4 - 8:15 PM |
Medication Manager
This 20-hour class is designed to certify persons to administer medications or supervise
the client who self-administers non-parenteral medications in 15-bed or fewer residential
care facilities, supervised apartment living, and community supported living arrangements.
The course content, approved by the Iowa Department of Inspections & Appeals, covers
rules/regulations for all three types of facilities. Suggested texts are Davis Drug
Guide for Nurses or Nursing 2019 Drug Reference. To register for this class please
call (319) 208-5391
#91355 |
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$300 |
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SCC WB, HP 125 |
C Sime |
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M & W, Jan 15 - 30 |
12:30 - 4:30 PM |
#91356 |
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$300 |
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SCC WB, HP 124 |
D Boeding |
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T & Th, Apr 11 - 25 |
12:30 - 4:30 PM |
#9999 |
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$300 |
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SCC WB, HP125 |
C Sime |
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M & W, Jul 29 - Aug 12 |
4 - 8 PM |
Phlebotomy
This class of 60-classroom hours and 40-externship hours will prepare students to
function as a phlebotomist in a medical laboratory setting. Background check is required
and will be explained at the first-class meeting. Textbook available at the SCC bookstore.
To register for this class please call (319) 208-5391
#91364 |
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$1200 |
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SCC WB, HP 205 |
M Kennedy |
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T & Th, Jan 16 - Mar 7 |
5 - 7:30 PM |
Medication Aide
This is a 46-hour class with a 10-hour clinical, totaling 56 hours, to prepare individuals
to safely administer medications in long-term care and residential care facilities.
Successful completion qualifies the participants to pass medication according to regulatory
standards. Applicant must be employed at least six months in the sponsoring facility,
be recommended by their facility, and must be eligible on the DCW Registry if employed
in a certified nursing facility. All other applicants must provide recommendation
from their administrator at the facility where they are employed. Text is available
in SCC bookstore and is not included in cost of tuition.
#91353 |
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$690 |
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SCC WB, HP 124 |
W Carden |
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M & W, Jan 22 - Mar 4 |
4 - 8 PM |
#91354 |
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$690 |
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SCC WB, HP124 |
TBD |
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M & W, Mar 25 - May 6 |
4 - 8 PM |
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