College
of DuPage is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by
the Illinois Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American
Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
The Dental Hygiene program at College of DuPage is approved by the Illinois
Department of Professional Regulation and is accredited by the American
Dental Association Commission on Dental Accreditation.
For class information, contact Kathleen McCullough at (630) 942-2703,
e-mail: mccull@cod.edu.
For general information about C.O.D.'s Health Care programs and partnerships,
call Jeri Lynn Else at (630) 942-2855, e-mail: elsejeri@cod.edu.
Use
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to register for these courses.
Courses
CPR/First
Aid
Dental
Hygiene
Nursing
CPR/First
Aid
AHA ADULT HEARTSAVER AED
Lay rescuers are trained in adult CPR techniques and the use of an automated
external defibrillator (AED). Successful completion of a written and
skills test is required for a course completion card. Textbook included.
$72
CCGE. CODE# 45360. M, 6 TO 10 P.M.
Above Class Only — Meets 1 Day, 6/20
AHA HEALTH CARE PROVIDER BLS
Health care providers are trained in CPR techniques for adults, infants
and children, as well as the use of an automated external defibrillator
(AED). Successful completion of a written and skills test is required
for a course completion card. Textbook included. $109
CCGE. CODE# 45361. M, T, 6 TO 10 P.M.
Above Class Only — Meets 2 Days, 7/18 And 7/19
CCGE. CODE# 45362. SA, 8 A.M. TO 4:30 P.M.
Above Class Only — Meets 1 Day, 6/11
AHA HEALTH CARE PROVIDER BLS RENEWAL
Health care providers review CPR techniques, including the use of an
AED in this AHA renewal class. Current, unexpired Health Care Provider
CPR card is mandatory. Successful completion of a written and skills
test is required for a course completion card. $65
CCGE. CODE# 45363. W, 5 TO 9 P.M.
Above Class Only — Meets 1 Day, 8/10
INFANT/CHILD CPR
The lay rescuer is trained in CPR techniques for infants and children
under the age of eight years, including choking emergencies. Successful
completion of a written and skills test is required for a course completion
card. Textbook included. $69
CCGE. CODE# 45364. M, 6 TO 9:30 P.M.
Above Class Only — Meets 1 Day, 8/1
AMERICAN RED CROSS FIRST AID
Lay rescuers are trained to cope with emergencies, including sudden
illness, bleeding, burns, shock and fractures. Successful completion
of a written and skills test is required for a course completion card.
Textbook included. $65
CCGE. CODE# 45365. F, 8 A.M. TO NOON
Above Class Only — Meets 1 Day, 7/8
Dental Hygiene
LOCAL ANESTHESIA FOR DENTAL HYGIENISTS
Become proficient in the delivery of local anesthesia in this comprehensive
four-day course for dental hygienists designed to meet Illinois Dental
Act requirements. Proof of liability insurance. CPR card and dental
hygiene license are required. CE hours: 32. $825
CCGE. CODE# 45180. TH, F, SA, U, 8 A.M. TO 5 P.M.
Above Class Only — Meets 4 Days, 7/14, 7/15, 7/16 And 7/17
Nursing
CARDIOPULMONARY ASSESSMENT WORKSHOP
Strengthen skills in inspection, palpation, percussion and auscultation
of the heart and lungs. Distinguish between normal and abnormal heart
and breath sounds, and understand their significance. Bring your stethoscope.
INA contact hours: 5.3. $115
CCGE. CODE# 45615. TH, 9 A.M. TO 3 P.M.
Above Class Only — Meets 1 Day, 8/4
12-LEAD EKG INTERPRETATION
Focus on cardiac electrophysiology, axis determination, chamber hypertrophy,
bundle branch block and detecting MI by location. Basic EKG interpretation
course or experience in rhythm strip interpretation is required. INA
contact hours: 8.2. $125
CCGE. CODE# 45614. T, 8:30 A.M. TO 5 P.M.
Above Class Only — Meets 1 Day, 6/7
GRANT WRITING THAT GETS RESULTS
Develop effective grant-writing skills to fund new programs, capital
improvements or research projects in this overview seminar. Identify
elements of a strong proposal, grant administration skills and outcome
measurements. INA contact hours: 6.5. $99
CCGE. CODE# 45918. W, 8:30 A.M. TO 4 P.M.
Above Class Only — Meets 1 Day, 6/15
GENDER DIFFERENCES IN GRIEF EXPRESSION
Explore gender differences in grief expression and cultural etiologies.
Discuss the emotion of anger and the role it plays in grief healing.
Study the differing reactions of men and women. INA contact hours: 4.4.
$72
CCGE. CODE# 45616. TH, 1 TO 5 P.M.
Above Class Only — Meets 1 Day, 6/16
PAIN MANAGEMENT
Focus on nursing practice guidelines for the management of pain. Discussion
includes types, classifications and consequences of pain as well as
treatment strategies. Interventional and alternative treatment options
are also included. INA contact hours: 3. $65
CCGE. CODE# 46027. W, 9 A.M. TO NOON
Above Class Only — Meets 1 Day, 7/13
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