Healthcare

CNA Programs

Course Information Cr Hrs
Certified Nurse AssistantThis class meets the classroom and clinical requirements for Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services to be a CNA. Nonrefundable fee for criminal background check ($30) and drug screening ($35) for the comprehensive class.

Requirements:
Students must appear in person with photo identification no later than one week prior to the first day of class to pay for (nonrefundable) criminal history & drug screen, and class. Students must be 18 years of age and employable in a long-term care facility. Students will need the following supplies: stethoscope, watch (with a second hand), light to medium colored scrubs, and white OSHA approved shoes. Proof of rubella immunity/immunization, negative TB skin test performed with the previous six months, and a personal physician's statement that student is free from any contagious chronic illness are needed prior to the first day of class. Completed Healthcare form and registration on the Family Care Safety Registry required before clinicals. There is no refund for healthcare classes for any reason unless cancelled by the college. These classes are appropriate for those new to the healthcare field.

 Course  Dates  Times  Location  Cost
 WDH 450  May 29-July 19  Hybrid  CEC  $1554
 Clinicals  June 18-July 17; TW  6:45-5:15pm    
 WDH 450  June 6-July 19; THF  7:45-2:15pm  LCN 144  $1454
 Clinicals  June 18-July 17; TW  6:45-5:15pm    
 WDH 450  Aug 22-Oct 3; THF  7:45-2:15pm    $1454
 Clinicals  Sep 3-Oct 2; TW  6:45-5:15pm    
 WDH 450  Oct 17-Dec 12  Hybrid  CEC  $1554
 Clinicals  Nov 5-Dec 10; TW  6:45-5:15pm    
 WDH 450  Oct 24-Dec 12; THF  7:45-2:15pm  LCN 144  $1454
 Clinicals  Nov 5-Dec 10; TW  6:45-5:15pm    

Hybrid classes take place online and in the classroom approximately every 2 weeks.

Upon completion of the class, student is eligible to take the final exam to become a Certified Nurse Assistant in the state of Missouri. The exam is $125.

These classes are appropriate for those currently employed in a long-term care facility.

 Course  Dates  Times  Location  Cost
 WDH 453  Apr 9-May 15  Hybrid  CEC  $554
 WDH 453  May 29-July 19  Hybrid  CEC  $554
 WDH 453  June 6-July 19; THF  7:45-2:15pm  LCN 144  $494
 WDH 453  Aug 22-Oct 3; THF  7:45-2:15pm  LCN 144  $494
 WDH 453  Oct 17-Dec 12  Hybrid  CEC  $554
 WDH 453  Oct 24-Dec 12; THF  Hybrid  CEC  $494

Hybrid classes take place online and in the classroom approximately every 2 weeks.

Certified Medication Technician Program

Course Information Cr Hrs
Certified Medication Technician

This class prepares CNAs to become CMTs to work in long term care facilities.  Meets the requirements of the MO DHSS.  Final State Exam required ($125).  Nonrefundable fee for random drug screen. 

Prerequisites: Successful completion of WDH 101 and WDH 569. Must have been employed as a CNA for 6 months, current CNA license, present a high school diploma or GED, a letter of recommendation from current or previous Director of Nursing, and pass the TABE test. Also must sign the Healthcare agreement.  Unemployed students have to have a criminal background. Hybrid classes are partially online, partially seated and open to all approved students who meet the requirements.

 Course  Dates  Location  Cost
 WDH 456  Aug 28-Oct 3 CEC  $629

For additional information email mannf@otc.edu.

Healthcare Math Review

Class is mandatory for CMT and Pharmacy Tech students. This class prepares students for the math portion of the entrance exams. Book included. Chapters 1 and 2 are to be completed before the first class.

 Course  Dates  Times  Location  Cost
 WDH 101 Pharm Tech May 29-30; WTH  5:30-8:30pm  TBA  $39
 WDH 101 CMT Aug 12-14; MW   5:30-8:30pm  TBA  $39
 WDH 101 Pharm Tech Aug 19-21; MW   5:30-8:30pm  TBA  $39

Healthcare Test

Applicants for the CMT must take and pass the TABE test and Pharmacy Technician class must take and pass the Healthcare Math test.  Some documents are required at registration for CMT

 Course  Dates  Times  Location  Cost
 WDH 569 - Pharm Tech  May 30; TH

 5:30-8:30pm

TBA  $39
 WDH 569 - CMT  Aug 16; F  9-11am TBA  $39
 WDH 569 - Pharm Tech  Aug 23; F  9-11am TBA  $39