At Luzerne County Community College - Hazleton, learning is soothing and comfortable. Here, we offer Certified Nursing Assistant certification classes, enabling individuals to become competent nursing personnel. These classes nurture professionalism and provide practical skills necessary in the healthcare sector. By studying here, you're guaranteed proper preparation for the State Certification Exam. Our instructional techniques range from medical lectures to individual coursework, allowing you to get a comprehensive understanding of the intricate field. Make the decision and engage yourself in gaining the most out of the CNA course herein and set your healthcare career goals on the right track. Our hands-on, high-quality education is second to none.

The Heating and Air Conditioning Certi cate Program pro- vides training for beginning HVAC technicians and experienced technicians using the most modern equipment and technology. Hands-on learning is strongly emphasized as well as theoretical classroom study. Practical training with various types of heating and air conditioning systems is provided. Gas and oil boilers and furnaces will be introduced. Controls for warm-air, air condition- ing and many types of hydronic systems are covered. Positions available to those completing the program may include work as an entry level service technician, maintenance technician, sales representative, counter person, HVAC installer, or HVAC contractor. This program would also allow a student to continue to pursue an Associate of Applied Science in the HVAC program at Luzerne County Community College.

The Diploma degree in Mobile Application Development is designed to meet the needs of the growing demand for developers with experience on multiple platforms, such as iOS and Android. This program is intended to prepare the students with a solid foundation of software development skills for developing mobile applications. Students will develop skills in the design of iOS and Android software systems using appropriate technologies, architectures and techniques. This degree will offer students an opportunity to pursue positions as Mobile App Developers and Mobile Designers, to name a few.

The Respiratory Therapy Program is a two-year academic program leading to the Associate in Applied Science Degree. The objective of the program is to prepare students for entry level respiratory therapist positions in departments of respiratory care; fulfillment of this objective is attained through didactic instruction, college laboratory practice and experimentation, and practical application of skills at clinical affiliates of the Respiratory Therapy Program. Prerequisite and co-requisite courses are required to provide the student with the basic knowledge and skills necessary for comprehension of theoretical principles and application of the same in the performance of the duties of a respiratory therapist.

Emphasis during the respiratory program of study is placed upon the scientific-rational knowledge requisite to the delivery of competent respiratory care, mastery of fundamental respiratory therapy clinical skills, a fundamental knowledge base in cardiopulmonary disorders, and mastery of advanced cardiopulmonary therapeutic and monitoring skills. The extensive clinical practicum experience is necessary for the development of procedural competencies.

The AAS degree in Medical Assisting is designed to build a sequence of medical-related courses to satisfy a specific skill for employment. This program is intended to provide a basic knowledge of the medical office and procedures that may be utilized in the physician's office. The skills acquired include scheduling patients, preparing patient records, managing financial matters, handling insurance arrangements, processing correspondence, and managing an office. Skills also include measuring vital signs, phlebotomy, electrocardiography, pulmonary function testing and laboratory procedures.

The student is trained to assist doctors and patients administratively and medically in physician's offices, clinics, and hospitals, laboratories or other health service areas.

As content and skills build within the medical assistant curriculum, courses must be taken in the sequence listed in order to receive an A.A.S. Degree in Medical Assisting giving students an opportunity to pursue a position as medical assistant.

The Surgical Technology Program provides students with knowledge of/for the following areas: 1) knowledge for the need for surgical intervention; 2) an understanding of the role of a surgical technician as a member of the surgical team, and an awareness of the responsibilities which performance of this role entails; 3) a knowledge of the organizational structure of the hospitals, its departments and the operating room; 4) a basic understanding of biological science as it relates to safe operating room procedure; and 5) supervised experience in the operating room performing the duties of a surgical technician> the curriculum involves use of facilities at Luzerne County Community College, Wilkes-Barre General Hospital (Wyoming Valley Health Care System) and Geisinger South Wilkes-Barre Hospital. The curriculum consists of 28 semester-hours of science and humanities and 36 semester-hours of classes and supervised clinical practice. Students completing the clinical component of the surgical technology curriculum are neither paid for their clinical work hours. Nor are the students substituted for paid personnel while completing clinical rotations.

To be considered for the LPN-RN Program, applicants must:  Complete a separate Health Sciences application for admission to the LPN-RN Program  Submit official transcript(s): • Official high school transcripts or GED. If you previously attended LCCC and did not enroll within the previous two years you will need to resubmit your high school transcripts. • Submit official transcripts from all previously attended colleges and universities. Student-issued or unofficial transcripts are not accepted for transfer evaluation credit. Submit college/university transcripts to the LCCC Registrar Office.

The Certificate in Medical Office Specialist is designed to build a sequence of medical-related courses to satisfy a specific skill for employment. This program is intended to provide a basic knowledge of the medical office. The skills acquired include scheduling patients, preparing patient records, managing financial matters, handling insurance arrangements, and processing correspondence. The student is trained to assist doctors and patients administratively in physician's offices, clinics, and hospitals, laboratories or other health service areas. This degree will offer students an opportunity to pursue positions as Medical Receptionists, Medical Office Assistants, Medical Application Support Specialists, Health Unit Coordinator, and Medical Office Support.

Pharmacy Technicians work in pharmacies under the direction of a pharmacist. Their main responsibility is filling prescriptions according to doctors' orders. Pharmacy Technicians prepare medications for dispensing to patients. This generally includes retrieving drugs in the correct dosage form and strength, measuring the appropriate amount of drug and producing a prescription label. Pharmacy Technicians work with drugs to be administered orally, topically, for the eye, nose, etc. Depending upon the practice setting, a Pharmacy Technician is also involved in the admixture of drugs for intravenous use. 

Well-trained, professional, and proficient Phlebotomists are desperately needed in hospitals, clinics, and doctor's offices. The Phlebotomy Program offered by Luzerne County Community College consists of theoretical and clinical application presented in a 140 hour format, which includes 100 of classroom instruction and 40 hours of internship at a local hospital or clinic. The internship must be completed within one year of the start date of the program. The goal of this program is to focus on the techniques, procedures, and issues pertaining to the proper collection of blood specimens for routine clinical laboratory testing.

Electrocardiograms (EKG/ECG's) are performed routinely at medical examinations, pre-surgical evaluations, before initiating fitness programs, as well as in the assessment and treatment of cardiovascular disease. Because these exams are conducted so extensively, professional, well-trained EKG Technicians are needed in numerous places throughout the healthcare industry, including hospitals, doctor's offices, cardiac rehabilitation clinics, and other medical settings. They provide doctors and other clinicians with vital diagnostic information regarding the electrical activity of the patient's heart.