Practical Nursing

Program: Practical Nursing
Award: Certificate
Plan Code: 157
CIP Code: 51.3901
Length: 45 credit hours, 3 semesters
Location: Suffolk
G3: Approved for G3
Lead Faculty: Laurel Pope

Purpose

This nursing major prepares selected students to qualify as practitioners of practical nursing (PN) in a variety of health care facilities. After successful completion of the program, students will be eligible to apply to the Virginia Board of Nursing to sit for the NCLEX-LPN exam. The program provides a background for maximum transfer opportunities to a two-year college, four-year college or universities.

Student Learning Outcomes

At the completion of the Practical Nursing Certificate, graduates will:

1. Apply nursing concepts based on bio-psycho-social cultural and spiritual components of individual patients across the life span.
2. Utilize legal and ethical principles while providing safe, patient centered care to culturally diverse populations.
3. Demonstrate safe and competent care in the performance of basic clinical nursing skills while utilizing information technology.
4. Collaborate professionally with members of interdisciplinary health care teams.
5. Utilize the concepts of the nursing process that include conducting a focused nursing assessment of the patient status, be able to make appropriate decisions about who and when to inform, identify patient needs, plan for nursing care, implement appropriate aspects of nursing care, and contribute to the evaluation of patient outcomes.
6. Demonstrate professional growth and development by acquiring knowledge and skills through lifelong learning.

NCLEX-PN Scores

The Virginia Board of Nursing posts the passage rates for all programs on their web site. This information is also located on the Camp’s PN Program web page.

Occupational Objectives: Employment opportunities for the PN include staff positions in hospitals, nursing homes, health departments, physicians’ offices, clinics, day care centers, industry, hospices, mental health facilities, rehabilitation centers, and home health care agencies.

Admission Process: Please refer to Nursing Program Admissions Procedures.

Please note: The Virginia State Board of Nursing can deny admission to any license or certification examination and refuse to issue a license or certificate to any applicant who has filed false credentials, falsely represented facts on an application for licensure, or has been convicted of any felony or any misdemeanor involving moral turpitude.

Financial Requirements: In addition to the usual college tuition and fee, this program requires the following estimated expenses:

Curriculum Requirements: In addition to formal lectures, laboratory exercises, selected clinical, and community experiences will be scheduled during day and evening shifts depending on availability of facilities. Field trips at additional cost to the student may be included as a course requirement.

In an effort to reduce student fees, students are required to have an electronic device that they can load eBooks onto. The preference for nursing textbooks will be e-books as opposed to the textbook.

The student must complete all general education and related courses either before or concurrent with PN program requirements. To remain in the program, a student must have a “B” or above in all PN courses and general education courses required for the degree.

Pre-Nursing

Program: Pre-Nursing
Award: Career Studies Certificate
Plan Code: 221-156-02
CIP Code: 51.3801
Length: Twenty-seven (27) credit hours
Location: Franklin, Suffolk
G3: Approved for G3
Lead Faculty: Lucy Little

Purpose

The Pre-Nursing Career Studies Certificate offers foundational courses from the AAA in nursing curriculum and the nurse aide courses to prepare students for entry into the Nursing Program. Although completion of the certificate does not guarantee admission to the Nursing Program, the career studies certificate provides a curriculum that accurately reflects the intentions and goals of the students enrolled. This option includes most of the courses within the Nursing Curriculum that can be completed prior to Nursing Program admission. At the completion of this certificate program the student is eligible to sit for the Virginia Board of Nursing Nurse Aide Certification Exam.

Occupational Objectives: Nursing Profession

Admission Requirements: Students must meet the general admission requirements established by the College.

Students who apply to Phlebotomy, Nurse Aide, Practical Nursing, or Registered Nursing, must take any developmental courses recommended in the evaluation of direct enrollment. All new students will complete the advising questionnaire to determine which English and Math class would be appropriate to both assist and guide the prospective student. Direct Enrollment English placement is based on high school GPA, GED, or SAT scoring. Direct Enrollment Math placement is based on GPA, GED, or SAT scoring, along with highest level math taken in high school.

Pre-nursing and nurse aide students must be ENG 111 ready with a 2.5 GPA. Practical Nursing students must be ENG 111 ready, MTH 154 + MDE 54 ready with a 2.5 GPA. Registered Nursing and Advanced Placement, students must have completed ENG 111 and MTH 154 or equivalent.

High School Prerequisites: Prerequisites needed prior to nursing program admission include one year each of algebra, chemistry, and general biology, or the equivalent of the high school course in an accredited college or university. These courses must be completed with a minimum grade of “C” or “S” as appropriate. If a student has not completed high school courses, Camp offers CHEM 1, MTH 154, and BIO 101. Students would need to obtain a grade of a “C” or higher in these courses.

Nurse Aide

Program: Nurse Aide
Award: Career Studies Certificate
Plan Code: 221-157-04
CIP Code: 51.3901
Length: Twenty-six (26) credit hours
Location: Franklin, Suffolk
G3: Approved for G3
Lead Faculty: Dr. Angela Sheaffer

Purpose

The Nurse Aide program is designed to prepare persons for full-time employment as nursing assistants.

Occupational Objective: Nursing Assistant

Admissions Requirements: Students must meet the general admission requirements of the College, be in good general health and capable of strenuous lifting. Students must submit a separate application to the nursing department for approval prior to beginning nurse aide (HCT) classes. Students must have and maintain an overall 2.5 GPA to be admitted to nurse aide program. Students must submit copies of all high school or GED scores and college transcripts.

Financial Requirement: In addition to the usual college tuition and fees, this program requires the following estimated expenses:

• Uniform, white nursing shoes (price depends on where student purchases uniform and shoes): $110-125
• Uniform patch (sold at campus bookstore) – one patch per scrub top or lab jacket: $5/each
• Nurse Aide Books (for Nurse Aide classes only): $70
• Books for general courses (if student is pursuing Nurse Aide Certificate): $800
• Health/Physical Examination (does not include the cost of immunizations, may vary by practitioner/insurance): $75-$150
• AHA BCLS CPR Certification (good for two years): $157.65
• Criminal & Sex Offender Background & Drug Screening Check: $140.00
• Certification exam (Oral and Written Exam): $140

Admission Requirements: Students must meet the general admission requirements established by the College.

Students who apply to Phlebotomy, Nurse Aide, Practical Nursing, or Registered Nursing, must take any developmental courses recommended in the evaluation of direct enrollment. All new students will complete the advising questionnaire to determine which English and Math class would be appropriate to both assist and guide the prospective student. Direct Enrollment English placement is based on high school GPA, GED, or SAT scoring. Direct Enrollment Math placement is based on GPA, GED, or SAT scoring, along with highest level math taken in high school.

Pre-nursing and nurse aide students must be ENG 111 ready with a 2.5 GPA.

Phlebotomy

Program: Phlebotomy
Award: Career Studies Certificate
Plan Code: 221-151-02
CIP Code: 51.1004
Length: Twenty-three (23) credit hours
Location: Franklin
G3: Approved for G3
Lead Faculty: Nancy Cook

Purpose

The Phlebotomy Career Studies Certificate offers foundational courses to prepare a laboratory practitioner whose primary function is to obtain, process, and transport patient blood specimens. Although the emphasis is on venipuncture and micro-collection techniques, topics such as medical terminology, basic anatomy and physiology, infection control, safety, quality assurance, interpersonal communication, management, medical and legal ethics, and professionalism are covered as they relate to the role of the phlebotomist in the medical laboratory. This career certificate includes student participation in over 120 hours of supervised, clinical phlebotomy experiences in various health care settings.

Occupational Objectives: Possible job sites include hospital laboratories, blood centers, clinics, private laboratories, physician’s offices, as well as veterinary clinics and hospitals.

Admission Requirements: Students must meet the general admission requirements established by the College. Students must submit a separate application to the Nursing and Allied Health Department for approval prior to beginning phlebotomy (MDL) classes and be in good general health. Students must complete a physical examination that includes current tetanus, hepatitis series, Rubeola & Rubella, (MMR) documentation of immunization or Varicella titer, and Tb test. Students must have and maintain an overall 2.0 GPA to be admitted to phlebotomy courses. Students must submit copies of all high school or GED scores and college transcripts.

Students who apply to Phlebotomy, Nurse Aide, Practical Nursing, or Registered Nursing, must take any developmental courses recommended in the evaluation of direct enrollment. All new students will complete the advising questionnaire to determine which English and Math class would be appropriate to both assist and guide the prospective student. Direct Enrollment English placement is based on high school GPA, GED, or SAT scoring. Direct Enrollment Math placement is based on GPA, GED, or SAT scoring, along with highest level math taken in high school.

Phlebotomy students must be ENG 111 ready with a 2.0 GPA.

Financial Requirement: In addition to the usual college tuition and fees, this program requires the following estimated expenses:

• Uniform (Navy blue pants/skirt and white polo shirt with Camp embroidery and name pin): $65-$75
• White nursing shoes: $50-$75
• Allied Health uniform patch: $5/each
• National Health Career Association (NHA) CPT National Exam Application Fee: $117
• Health/Physical Examination* (does not include the cost of immunizations, may vary by practitioner/insurance): $75-150
• Background check, drug screen and clinical document manager: $140
• CPR for Healthcare Providers: $157.65
• Textbook for CPR class: $22
• Books for Phlebotomy Classes only: $300
• Textbooks for General Classes (ENG 111, SDV 100, BIO 141 and HLT 143): $600

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)

Program: Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
Award: Career Studies Certificate
Plan Code: 221-146-01
CIP Code: 51.0904
Length: 16 credit hours
Location: Franklin, Suffolk, Smithfield, CCAP (DE)
G3: Approved for G3
Lead Faculty: Dr. Carlos Cajares

Purpose

This entry-level program prepares students for certification at the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) level and Virginia Office of Emergency Medical Services (VA OEMS) EMT level. Students may begin this program without any prerequisite medical knowledge.

Occupational Objectives: This program prepares students for entry into the field of Emergency Medical Services. Completion of this program prepares students for many positions, including EMT, Emergency Department Technician, and Patient Care Technician.

Admission Requirements: Students must meet the general admissions requirements established by the College. Placement testing is not required. Students must apply for this program online at pdc.edu/EMS.

Industry Credentials Earned

• American Heart Association: BLS (Formerly CPR for Healthcare Providers)
• FEMA: ICS 100, ICS 200, ICS 700, and ICS 800 (National Incident Management System Courses)
• Texas A&M Extension Service: AWR-160 (Hazardous Materials and Weapons of Mass Destruction Response)
• Virginia Office of EMS: Emergency Medical Technician (EMT – Formerly EMT-Basic)
• National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians EMT

Employability

Upon completion and certification, students are employable as EMTs or in related entry-level positions (Emergency Department Technician, Patient Care Technician, Health Care Technician).

Advanced Standing Policy

Students entering the pathway already certified as EMTs may earn credit by certification for EMS 111 and EMS 120.

Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT)

Program: Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT)
Award: Career Studies Certificate
Plan Code: 221-146-08
CIP Code: 51.0904
Length: 29 credit hours
Location: Franklin, Suffolk, Smithfield, CCAP (DE)
G3: Approved for G3
Lead Faculty: Carlos Cajares

Purpose

This career studies certificate program is designed to prepare currently certified Virginia Advanced EMT and/or EMT Intermediate providers with the knowledge and skills to become competent, entry level paramedics. Students who successfully complete program requirements and attain national or state certification as a paramedic are prepared to enter the workforce and provide advanced life support care in areas such as hospitals, transport agencies, fire-rescue-emergency medical services organizations, military, volunteer services, and other fields that require emergency services and/or for patients requiring emergency medical services.

Admission Requirements: This program includes the following requirements beyond admission to the College: acceptable criminal background check and acceptable drug screen through the duration of the program, acceptable results of a medical physical and required immunizations. Students must meet the requirements of the Virginia Office of Emergency Medical Services to gain and maintain enrollment in EMS program(s). Students must possess a current unrestricted current Virginia EMT certification or an unrestricted current Virginia or National Registry of EMTs Advanced EMT certification and a program accepted current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification to be admitted into the Emergency Medical Services - Advanced Standing Paramedic Career Studies Certificate program. Students must receive a passing grade in Didactic, Clinical, and Field Internship with a “C” or better before progressing in the program. Students who do not successfully complete these requirements will be required to start the Paramedic Program from the first semester with EMS 123. Students must maintain an acceptable criminal background check to remain eligible to complete clinical and field course requirements. Students must meet the requirements of the Virginia Office of Emergency Medical Services to remain enrolled in EMS programs. Students must be at least 18 years of age, hold a current EMT Certification and approved BLS certification on the first day of classes in order to enroll in this program.

Academic Requirements: Students must complete each course with a grade of “C” or better in order to continue in the EMS sequence. Students who do not achieve a passing grade of “C” will be withdrawn from the program in accordance with department policies and procedures. EMS courses must be taken in the sequence outlined within the program of study course sequence, and EMS courses in each semester must be taken as corequisites. The EMS program offers EMS courses in both fall and spring semesters; therefore, program cohorts may start in the Fall or Spring year-round.

Clinical/Field and Behavioral Requirements: Clinical and internship courses are a critical component in any medical program, but the practice of medicine requires the strictest of safe and appropriate behaviors, when dealing with actual sick and injured patients. Students are required to perform clinical and/or field internships in cooperating healthcare agencies and/or licensed EMS agencies must conform to all clinical and/or field requirements of participating clinical and/or field facilities/agencies. Students are always supervised by trained and certified professionals, and there is zero tolerance for inappropriate and/or unsafe actions or behaviors. Transportation to and from the multiple clinical and internship sites is solely the responsibility of the student. Punctuality and the wearing of appropriate uniforms are program, facility and/or agency requirements. Essential documentation of all patient care is also a critical element of each clinical and internship course, and grades in each course will be strongly based on each of these components.

Physical Requirements: An EMS provider is faced with many physical and psychological challenges. Please refer to the Virginia Office of EMS website for a more detailed functional job description to ensure being well suited for this challenging yet rewarding pursuit.

Credit for Prior Learning: Students in the Emergency Medical Services program may be eligible to receive credit for prior learning and/or industry certifications in accordance with department policies at no additional costs to their program of study. See an academic advisor or the department head for further information.

Employment Requirements: Volunteer opportunities and gainful employment in emergency medical services and/or fire and rescue agencies may have specific medical and/or physical entrance requirements, as well as require an acceptable criminal background check and/or drug screening. Additional requirements may be required prior to entry, requirements vary by agency/facility.

Financial Requirements: In addition to college tuition, fees, and course software and textbooks, the Emergency Medical Services program has additional costs for which students will be responsible. Costs may include but are not limited to criminal background investigation; drug screening; immunizations including seasonal influenza vaccines; Tuberculosis screening and/or other required immunizations/titers; employment verifications; uniforms; test site, certification and licensure fees; and successful completion of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) [must be American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers] certification (if not already certified). Students are responsible for all costs associated with these requirements. It is the responsibility of the student to maintain current certifications and accurate up-to-date immunizations and records throughout the program. Camp Community College uses a third-party vendor for all criminal background investigation and drug screenings. Criminal background investigation and/or drug screenings will not be accepted unless they are completed through the College’s third-party vendor. Program faculty and/or staff will provide you with all details to purchase this service, including deadlines for completion.

Special Accreditation Status

The Camp Community College Advanced Emergency Medical Technician and Paramedic program has been issued a Letter of Review by the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP). This letter is NOT a CAAHEP accreditation status, it is a status signifying that a program seeking initial accreditation has demonstrated sufficient compliance with the accreditation Standards through the Letter of Review Self Study Report (LSSR) and other documentation. Letter of Review is recognized by the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) for eligibility to take the NREMT’s Paramedic credentialing examination(s). However, it is NOT a guarantee of eventual accreditation.

To contact CoAEMSP:
8301 Lakeview Parkway Suite 111-312
Rowlett, TX 75088
(214) 703-8445
FAX 214-703-8992
www.coaemsp.org

Basic Life Support Accreditation Status

The Camp Community College EMS program has been conferred accreditation as a Virginia Basic Life Support (BLS) Education Program (Emergency Medical Technician is classified as a BLS program/certification) by the Commonwealth of Virginia Department of Health Office of Emergency Medical Services in compliance with Virginia Administrative Code 12 VAC 5-31.

To contact The Virginia Office of EMS Division of Educational Development:
1041 Technology Park Drive
Glen Allen, VA 23059
Phone: 804-888-9120
Fax: 804-371-3108
www.vdh.virginia.gov/emergency-medical-services

Medical Office Administrative Assistant

Program: Medical Office Administrative Assistant
Award: Career Studies Certificate
Plan Code: 221-285-89
CIP Code: 51.0799
Length: 28 credit hours
Location: Franklin, Suffolk, Smithfield
G3: Approved for G3
Program Head: Mary Ann Howell

Purpose

This program is designed for persons seeking employment in medical office operations.

Occupational Objective: This program prepares students to be Medical Office Administrative Assistants.

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:

• Code medical diagnoses using the ICS 9 (10) CM and the CPT and complete reimbursement activities correctly;
• Identify legal, ethical, and regulatory concepts that are central to this field including, HIPAA compliance requirements, industry-specific techniques for filing insurance, and diagnostic and procedural coding tasks;
• Use communication and interpersonal skills within a medical office setting.

Admissions Requirements: Students must meet the general admission requirements established by the College. In addition, entry into the Medical Office Administrative Assistant program requires proficiency in reading and mathematics.

Special Conditions: Technologies change rapidly, and courses more than 5 years old at time of graduation are evaluated for relevancy to the certificate.

Program Requirements: A minimum grade of a “C” must be earned on all AST, ITE, MDA courses.

Medical Office Coder/Reimbursement Specialist

Program: Medical Office Coder/Reimbursement Specialist
Award: Career Studies Certificate
Plan Code: 221-285-90
CIP Code: 51.0799
Length: 28 credit hours. This program is designed for both full-time and part-time students.
Location: Franklin, Suffolk, Smithfield
G3: Approved for G3
Program Head: Mary Ann Howell

Purpose

This program is designed for persons seeking employment in a medical office setting for medical coding and reimbursement.

Occupational Objectives: With the Medical Billing and Coding (MBC) program, the student will gain the skills needed to enter one of the fastest-growing fields in allied health as a medical billing specialist, medical coder, or medical office manager.

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

• Code medical diagnoses using the ICS 9 (10) CM and the CPT and complete reimbursement activities correctly;
• Identify legal, ethical, and regulatory concepts that are central to this field including, HIPAA compliance requirements, industry specific techniques for filing insurance, and diagnostic and procedural coding tasks;
• Prepare students for the National Exam for Certified Professional Coder (CPC) and/or Certified Reimbursement Specialist (CRS).

Admissions Requirements: Students must meet the general admission requirements established by the College. In addition, entry into the Medical Office Coder/Reimbursement Specialist requires proficiency in reading and mathematics.

Special Conditions: Technologies change rapidly, and courses more than 5 years old at time of graduation are evaluated for relevancy to the certificate.

Program Requirements: A minimum grade of a “C” must be earned on all AST, ITE, MDA, HIM, and HLT courses.