Healthcare
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.
Browse our courses below and register today!
Basic Life Support for HCP
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.
101079
M, Jan 27
5 - 9 PM
$80
SCC WB, HP 118
C Overhulser
101080
M, Feb 24
5 - 9 PM
$80
SCC WB, HP 118
C Overhulser
101081
M, Mar 24
5 - 9 PM
$80
SCC WB, HP 118
C Overhulser
101082
M, Apr 28
5- 9 PM
$80
SCC WB, HP 118
C Overhulser
101083
M, May 19
5 - 9 PM
$80
SCC WB, HP 118
C Overhulser
101105
M, Jun 16
5 - 9 PM
$80
SCC WB, HP 118
C Overhulser
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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.
101079
M, Jan 27
5 - 9 PM
$80
SCC WB, HP 118
C Overhulser
101080
M, Feb 24
5 - 9 PM
$80
SCC WB, HP 118
C Overhulser
101081
M, Mar 24
5 - 9 PM
$80
SCC WB, HP 118
C Overhulser
101082
M, Apr 28
5- 9 PM
$80
SCC WB, HP 118
C Overhulser
101083
M, May 19
5 - 9 PM
$80
SCC WB, HP 118
C Overhulser
101105
M, Jun 16
5 - 9 PM
$80
SCC WB, HP 118
C Overhulser
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Introduction to Community Health Worker
Introduction to 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 experiential 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. A $300 stipend will be provided upon completion of the course. . Background check required.
101200
T & Th, Jan 13 - Mar 7
5 - 9 PM
$0
SCC Keokuk, 406
C Baum
101201
T & Th, Mar 10 - May 9
5 - 9 PM
$0
SCC FM, 106
C Baum
101203
T & Th, Jun 2 - Jul 25
5 - 9 PM
$0
SCC WB HP 124
S Breuer
99999
T & Th, Aug 18 - Oct 10
5 - 9 PM
$0
SCC TBD
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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 experiential 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. A $300 stipend will be provided upon completion of the course. . Background check required.
101200
T & Th, Jan 13 - Mar 7
5 - 9 PM
$0
SCC Keokuk, 406
C Baum
101201
T & Th, Mar 10 - May 9
5 - 9 PM
$0
SCC FM, 106
C Baum
101203
T & Th, Jun 2 - Jul 25
5 - 9 PM
$0
SCC WB HP 124
S Breuer
99999
T & Th, Aug 18 - Oct 10
5 - 9 PM
$0
SCC TBD
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Medication Manager
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.
101085
M & W, May 14 - 28
11 AM - Noon
$300
SCC WB, HP 119
C Sime
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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.
101085
M & W, May 14 - 28
11 AM - Noon
$300
SCC WB, HP 119
C Sime
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Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Nursing Assistant (CNA)
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.
98051
M & W, Jan 13 - Mar 7
8 AM - Noon
$1009
SCC WB, HP119
C Sime
98057
W, Jan 13 - Mar 7
1 - 4 PM
$1009
SCC KEO, 417
S Grant
98055
MW, Jan 13 - Mar 7
4:30 - 8:30 PM
$1009
SCC KEO, 416
B Vinson
98050
MT, Jan 13 - Mar 7
4 - 8 PM
$1009
SCC WB HP 119
H Poole
98052
T, Jan 14 - Mar 7
8 AM - Noon
$1009
SCC WB HP 119
D Boeding
98058
W, Mar 10 - May 12
1 - 4 PM
$1009
SCC KEO, 417
S Grant
98053
MW, Mar 10 - May 12
4 - 8 PM
$1009
SCC WB HP 119
C Sime
98056
MW, Mar 10 - May 12
4:30 - 8:30 PM
$1009
SCC KEO 416
B Vinson
98054
T, Mar 11 - May 12
8 AM - Noon
$1009
SCC WB, HP119
D Boeding
101369
MW, Jun 2 - Jul 28
8 AM - Noon
$1009
SCC WB, HP119
C Sime
101372
MW, Jun 2 - Jul 28
8:30 AM - 12:30 PM
$1009
SCC KEO 416
B Vinson
101364
MW, Jun 2 - Jul 28
1 - 5 PM
$1009
SCC WB HP119
C Sime
101370
T, Jun 3 - Jul 28
8 AM - Noon
$1009
SCC WB HP120
D Boeding
101371
T, Jun 3 - Jul 28
5 - 9 PM
$1009
SCC WB, HP120
M Reed
101373
W, Jun 4 - Jul 28
1 - 5 PM
$1009
SCC KEO 414
S Grant
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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.
98051
M & W, Jan 13 - Mar 7
8 AM - Noon
$1009
SCC WB, HP119
C Sime
98057
W, Jan 13 - Mar 7
1 - 4 PM
$1009
SCC KEO, 417
S Grant
98055
MW, Jan 13 - Mar 7
4:30 - 8:30 PM
$1009
SCC KEO, 416
B Vinson
98050
MT, Jan 13 - Mar 7
4 - 8 PM
$1009
SCC WB HP 119
H Poole
98052
T, Jan 14 - Mar 7
8 AM - Noon
$1009
SCC WB HP 119
D Boeding
98058
W, Mar 10 - May 12
1 - 4 PM
$1009
SCC KEO, 417
S Grant
98053
MW, Mar 10 - May 12
4 - 8 PM
$1009
SCC WB HP 119
C Sime
98056
MW, Mar 10 - May 12
4:30 - 8:30 PM
$1009
SCC KEO 416
B Vinson
98054
T, Mar 11 - May 12
8 AM - Noon
$1009
SCC WB, HP119
D Boeding
101369
MW, Jun 2 - Jul 28
8 AM - Noon
$1009
SCC WB, HP119
C Sime
101372
MW, Jun 2 - Jul 28
8:30 AM - 12:30 PM
$1009
SCC KEO 416
B Vinson
101364
MW, Jun 2 - Jul 28
1 - 5 PM
$1009
SCC WB HP119
C Sime
101370
T, Jun 3 - Jul 28
8 AM - Noon
$1009
SCC WB HP120
D Boeding
101371
T, Jun 3 - Jul 28
5 - 9 PM
$1009
SCC WB, HP120
M Reed
101373
W, Jun 4 - Jul 28
1 - 5 PM
$1009
SCC KEO 414
S Grant
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Nurse Aide Review
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.
101087
F, Jan 10
8 AM - 4:30 PM
$160
SCC WB, HP 119
C Sime
101095
Th, Jan 23
8 AM - 4:30 PM
$160
SCC KEO, 414
S Grant
101089
F, Feb 14
8 AM - 4:30 PM
$160
SCC WB, HP 119
D Boeding
101091
F, Mar 14
8 AM - 4:30 PM
$160
SCC WB, HP 119
D Boeding
101096
Th, Mar 27
8 AM - 4:30 PM
$160
SCC KEO, 414
S Grant
101093
F, Apr 11
8 AM - 4:30 PM
$160
SCC WB, HP 119
D Boeding
101094
F, May 16
8 AM - 4:30 PM
$160
SCC WB, HP 119
C Sime
101108
F, Jun 13
8 AM - 4:30 PM
$160
SCC WB, HP 119
D Boeding
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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.
101087
F, Jan 10
8 AM - 4:30 PM
$160
SCC WB, HP 119
C Sime
101095
Th, Jan 23
8 AM - 4:30 PM
$160
SCC KEO, 414
S Grant
101089
F, Feb 14
8 AM - 4:30 PM
$160
SCC WB, HP 119
D Boeding
101091
F, Mar 14
8 AM - 4:30 PM
$160
SCC WB, HP 119
D Boeding
101096
Th, Mar 27
8 AM - 4:30 PM
$160
SCC KEO, 414
S Grant
101093
F, Apr 11
8 AM - 4:30 PM
$160
SCC WB, HP 119
D Boeding
101094
F, May 16
8 AM - 4:30 PM
$160
SCC WB, HP 119
C Sime
101108
F, Jun 13
8 AM - 4:30 PM
$160
SCC WB, HP 119
D Boeding
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Phlebotomy
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 in SCC bookstore.
101097
Th, Jan 13 - May 12
5 - 9 PM
$1200
SCC KEO, 414
M Kennedy
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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 in SCC bookstore.
101097
Th, Jan 13 - May 12
5 - 9 PM
$1200
SCC KEO, 414
M Kennedy
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Medication Aide
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.
101084
W, Apr 2 - 23
8 AM - 2 PM
$800
SCC WB, HP119
D Boeding
101107
T, Jun 3 - Jul 8
Noon - 6 PM
$800
SCC WB, HP119
D Boeding
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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.
101084
W, Apr 2 - 23
8 AM - 2 PM
$800
SCC WB, HP119
D Boeding
101107
T, Jun 3 - Jul 8
Noon - 6 PM
$800
SCC WB, HP119
D Boeding
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Contact Us
Center for Business (CBIZ)
610 North Fourth Street
River Park Place, Suite 220
Burlington, Iowa 52601
Phone: (319) 208-5375
Email: cbiz@scciowa.edu