Alpha Health Institute

Our Medication Technician program is a Georgia Approved Certified Medication Aide Training that Qualified individuals can use in Assisted Living Communities to provide care for the elderly in need of medication administration. Candidates must have an active GA. After completing a CNA course, they can now take the CMA exam. Upon successful completion of the exam with a passing score, candidates can apply to the medication aide program if desired. This course is one day only, a minimum of 4 hours. Students are trained on how to administer medications through different routes such as by mouth, ear, eye, rectal, nasal, topical and injectable like insulin. Upon completing the course, successful students will complete a medication administration skills checklist. The student can then be eligible to take the online only medication aide certification exam. Students must meet the passing score of 82% or higher. Each candidate is given three chances to pass the exam. The three chances must be attempted within 90 days from the first attempt. Certification exams are done at our facility where you are comfortable. Exams are by appointments only.

Alpha Health Institute’s EKG Technician program in Marietta, Georgia, trains students to conduct electrocardiogram tests, obtain accurate tracings, recognize basic cardiac rhythms, and follow safety and infection-control standards. Successful completion makes graduates eligible to sit for the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) EKG Technician Certification Exam. The program is delivered in person during evening sessions and includes instruction in cardiac anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, patient preparation, equipment operation, and lead placement. Admission requires a high school diploma or equivalent GED credential, a government-issued photo identification, a valid Social Security card, completion of a criminal background screening, and current tuberculosis test results.

At a glance

• Format: In person
• Leads to: National Healthcareer Association (NHA) EKG Technician Certification Exam
• Payment plan: available (per the school's page)

The Patient Care Technician program at Alpha Health Institute in Marietta, Georgia, trains students to provide basic nursing assistant care in hospitals, nursing homes, doctors’ offices, and other care facilities. Training covers drawing blood, monitoring vital signs, performing initial patient examinations, communicating with patients and families, maintaining medical records, caring for people with conditions such as diabetes or dementia, and performing electrocardiograms and other diagnostic tests. The program prepares students for a certification exam through the National Healthcareer Association at Alpha Health Institute’s approved test site. The delivery format and program length are not stated. Admission requires applicants to be at least 18 years old, hold an active Certified Nursing Assistant certification, have Basic Life Support CPR, and complete an application form.

This course is designed to provide students with skills necessary to function as a Certified Nursing Assistant in a variety of health care settings. Our program introduces students to a variety of skills such as patient care, legal and ethical issues, documentation, anatomy and physiology, and nutrition. Topics include role and responsibilities of the CNA, safety requirements in the patient care field, equipment use and care, performance skills and procedures. Students meeting all academic, attendance, and age requirements may elect to sit for the Competency Evaluation Examination. Successful completion of the Georgia Registry Examination allows students to seek employment in the state of Georgia as a Certified Nursing Assistant.

Phlebotomy Program at Alpha Health Institute

Alpha Health Institute’s Phlebotomy program offers comprehensive training to meet the Georgia Medical Care Foundation requirements, delivered by qualified Registered Nurses (RNs) and Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs). This accredited program includes preparation for the certification exam and provides additional support services such as career coaching and job assistance, ensuring students are well-prepared for their careers. The school also offers flexible registration options, including payment arrangements.

• Cost : The cost of the phlebotomy program is not explicitly stated, but the certification exam costs $117.
• Duration : Unknown
• Schedule : Unknown
• Prerequisites : Must be 18 years of age, provide a government-issued photo ID, complete an admittance application form, and have a high school diploma or GED
• Accreditations : Accredited and meets the Georgia Medical Care Foundation requirements
• Graduate Outcomes: Unknown

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