12-Lead EKG

This is a one-day course designed for health care providers who require basic knowledge of 12-Lead electrocardiography analysis and interpretation.  Course content includes lead placement, normal axis, axis deviation, and changes related to heart disease. Successful completion of Basic Dysrhythmia is a prerequisite.

 

Adult Physical Assessment

This 3-day course is designed for nurses who provide patient care to the adult population. The course content includes physical assessment of each body system, identification of variances seen within the adult population, and the use of assessment tools such as an otoscope. This participatory course is designed with a clinical focus intended to maximize the learning experience through hands-on learning.

 

Advanced LVN Concepts

This is a 10-day class designed to enhance nursing knowledge and sharpen skills of the LVN. The target participant works at the bedside in an acute care facility. The course will cover content related to LVN roles and responsibilities, scope of practice, being a team member, critical thinking, use of the nursing process, medication and blood administration, care of the medical patient, post surgery care, recognizing early and late signs of distress.

 

Basic Dysrhythmia

This course is designed for nurses who care for monitored patients. Course content includes anatomy and physiology of the cardiac system, electrocardiography, recognition of Normal Sinus Rhythm and basic cardiac dysrhythmias. This course will cover treatment of dysrhythmias including medication therapy, and nursing intervention.

 

Basic Labor & Delivery

This is a 6-day course that will cover the basic components of Labor & Delivery Nursing.  The course is designed for licensed nursing staff who work in a labor & delivery setting.  Topics covered in the course will include: Overview of Labor, Gestational Diabetes, Bleeding in Pregnancy, Pregnancy Induced Hypertension, Induction and Augmentation, Newborn Assessment, Teen Pregnancy, Cesarean Section and Surgical responsibilities of the Nurse, Pain Management, Breastfeeding Initiation and Benefits, and Pharmacology in Obstetrics.

 

Basic Operating Room

This course is designed for the Registered Nurse with minimal or no operating room experience. Course content will cover all aspects of care during the operative occurrence. Emphasis will focus on nursing functions required during the intra-operative phase, such as scrubbing and circulating general surgical cases.

 

Blood Withdrawal - IV Certification for LVNs

This class is designed for LVN’s who work in patient care areas that require blood withdrawal and intravenous infusions. The course will cover anatomy of the circulatory system, venipuncture techniques, IV and venipuncture devices, regulating and monitoring infusions, maintenance of fluids and electrolytes, and complications from IV’s.

 

Cognitive Disorders

This is a four-part series of classes discussing management of the psychiatric patient. This course is designed to enhance learner knowledge when caring for the patient with Cognitive Disorders. Each one-day session will integrate knowledge related to violence, impulse control, psychotropic medications, documentation, elopement, suicidal and sexual precautions.

 

Enhancing Critical Thinking Skills

This 1-day/8-hour course for RNs and advanced LVNs is designed to strengthen critical thinking skills and optimize effective clinical decision-making in a variety of healthcare settings. The workshop will use an interactive case study approach, to identify clinical needs, anticipate expected treatment outcomes and possible complications, and initiate therapeutic interventions.

 

Fetal Monitoring

This is a two-day course designed for nurses working with obstetrical patients who require fetal monitoring. This course will discuss indications for fetal monitoring, identification and management of various Fetal Heart Rates (FHR), and legal issues associated with Fetal monitoring.

 

Fluids and Electrolytes

This is a one-day class designed to educate the nurse about fluid and electrolyte balance. The content of the class will cover a brief review of anatomy and physiology of the circulatory system, normal electrolyte ranges, and signs and symptoms associated with high and low electrolyte levels, treatment options, and nursing interventions.

 

Monitor Tech

This is a five-day course designed for unlicensed employees who currently work on a unit with monitored patients. Course content includes roles and responsibilities of the Monitor Tech, anatomy and physiology of the cardiac system, electrocardiography interpretation, recognition of Normal Sinus Rhythm and basic cardiac dysrhythmias.

 

NCLEX Review for RNs and LVNS

Nurses who are board eligible to take the NCLEX exam may take HCWDP’s NCLEX test preparation and review classes. These review courses are designed to go beyond refreshing your memory and teaching you how to take a test.

 

Newborn Physical Assessment

This three-day course is designed for nurses who work in clinical settings with newborn and neonatal patients. The focus of this course is to provide the nurse with the knowledge required to conduct a physical assessment on the newborn and neonatal patient. The class will highlight normal development, appearance, review of the body systems, recognition of abnormal signs and symptoms, and proper assessment techniques. There are no prerequisites for this class.

 

Pediatric Physical Assessment

This 4-day course is designed for nurses who provide patient care to the pediatric patient. The course is designed to educate nurses about physical assessment techniques and normal findings associated with various ages. The course highlights normal growth and development, appearance, and measurements specific to different pediatric age groups. Since this class is clinically focused, please be sure to bring your stethoscope. There are no prerequisites for this course.

 

Triage Nursing

This two-day course is designed for nurses working in an emergency or urgent care setting. Course content will include patient interviewing and assessment in the triage area, prioritizing patient care into categories such as emergent, urgent and non-urgent requirements. The course will highlight identification of emergent, life-threatening illnesses and injuries.