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EDUCATION & TRAINING

 

Capella Univeristy

BS in INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, Specialization in HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

2012 - Present (Expected graduation year of 2015)

This Bachelor's program in Health Information Technology will prepare me to use technology to improve health care quality and lower health care costs. Course work covers such topics as electronic information system management, information security, data integrity and regulatory compliance.



Mansfield University

1998 Music Merchandising 25.50 credits

 

 

VOCATIONAL TRAINING

 

 

SafeTALK

Suicide Awareness

2013

This course was designed to teach the learning awareness in the signs and behaviors of those with possible suicidal thoughts or intentions, and the proper steps to take in diffusing them and seeking help.

 

 

SOUTHERN TIER AIDS PROGRAM

C.H.O.I.C.E.S. -  Choosing Healthy Options:  Improving Client Empowerment Skills Certificate 2012

​This training prepares the learner for counseling HIV patients in healthy lifestyle options, HIV education, and self empowerment skills to better take charge of one's own care.

 

 

AMERICAN KIDNEY STONE MANAGEMENT

Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy Technician

Certificate 2003

This certificate allows me to operate the specialized medical device that delivers shockwaves to specific parts of the body to help cure musculoskeletal problems like Plantar Fasciitis, Achilles Tendinitis, Calcific Tendinitis, Muscle Pain and Injuries, and joint injuries, etc.

 

 

Sibley Memorial Hospital / Howard Community College

CLINICAL ASSOCIATE, 35.3 CEU's

1997

This certificate course prepares the learner for work as a Patient Care Technician in any

patient care setting.  Assisting physicians and nurses with the care of patients using basic to advance technical medical procedures such as EKG scanning, IV insertion, phlebotomy, wound care, glucose monitoring, and urine dips to name a few.

 

 

​ELMIRA BUSINESS INSTITUTE

MEDICAL OFFICE ASSISTANT, 320 Instructional Hours

1992

This course was designed to prepare the learner for working in the medical office.  Subjects covered consist of Medical Terminology, Machine Transcription, Medical Office Procedures, Medical Records Systems, Communication Skills II, Office Procedures, and Keyboarding/Word Processing.

 

 

 

HEALTHSTREAM, GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

2009 Continuing Education Training 

 

  • Understanding Bloodborne Pathogens

  • Understanding Infection Control

  • Understanding Tuberculosis

  • Understanding HIPPA

  • Fire Safety

  • Radiation Safety

  • Emergency Preparedness

  • HAZMAT Operations

 

My ultimate educational goal is to obtain a bachelors degree in Health Information Technology.  With the new mandate for health care facilities in the United States to have electronic medical records systems in place, the need for well trained I.T. personnel with medical background will be highly desired.

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