This Nurse Aid course consists of 100 total hours which includes 60 hours of classroom instruction/lab and 40 hours clinical/skills training. A nursing assistant or nurse aide, assists patients with daily activities, maintains patient hygiene and serves a vital role on the healthcare team. As a NAs offer patients compassion and patience while assisting them with tasks such as dressing, bathing and feeding. NAs will be responsible for documenting any care that is given and reporting significant changes to the nursing staff. This course sets the foundation for individuals who are seeking to further their career in the Healthcare field. We provide students with the education and skills to effectively communicate, interact, and assist patients/residents with their activities of daily living (ADLs) while promoting independence and patient rights. Students will also learn CPR, obtain vital signs, apply the elements of basic nutrition in meal planning, and follow infection prevention measures. The skills learned are the provisions of basic care primarily in long-term care facilities and other healthcare entities. This Phlebotomy course includes didactic and clinical/skills training. The primary function of a Phlebotomist, also known as a Phlebotomy Technician, is the collection of blood samples from patients by venipuncture or microcollections. Students will also learn the techniques of collecting other samples including bodily fluids. The education and skills learned will allow students to obtain positions at labs, hospitals and other clinical settings. This EKG course includes didactic and skills training. As an EKG Tech, you will be testing the electronic activity of the heart through small electrode patches attached to the body — you'll be making a life-changing difference, helping people of all ages prevent and treat heart disease. As an EKG tech, you may perform some or all of the following tasks: Set up and administer EKGs (electrocardiograms) and stress tests, Prepare patients for Holter or ambulatory monitoring, Edit and deliver final test results to physicians for analysis, Schedule appointments, Transcribe physicians' interpretations.
Dotson Healthcare Institute is located in Houston, TX and offers a variety of programs to meet the needs of aspiring medical professionals. These include but are not limited to Certified Nursing Assistant. The Director of the Institute is Ms. Kim Dotson, and her experience, leadership and commitment to quality education has led to its continuing success. The Institute offers flexible scheduling and a friendly staff, creating an environment that is conducive to learning.