Job Opportunities Available to start your Healthcare Career NOW

Applications to be filled out when class starts

** Special Discounted Price of $300 - Ususally $350

ONLINE with GoToTraining.com

The access link will be emailed to you on 08/09/20. 

Learn online wherever it is convenient for you.

Access your class on your: 
Desktop, Laptop, Tablet, or Smart Phone!

Dates: August 10th - August 21st x2 weeks "Around the Clock"

** Hands-on Skills check-off sheet to be completed "on the job"

40hr Personal Care Aide (PCA):
The 40hr Personal Care Aide program meets Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS) curriculum for Home Health and Hospice and is also accepted by Virginia Department of Social Services for 'direct patient care staff' in licensed assisted living facilities.

The course content instructs participant in assisting residents with activities of daily living, patient transfers, nutrition, oral & personal hygiene with "on-the-job" hands-on training to complete program.

Certificate will be provided within 14 business days upon successful completion of course. DO NOT COUNT WEEKENDS OR HOLIDAYS.

Prerequisites: None

Class Duration: 2-weeks Online covers 32-Hours including videos

Employment Opportunities: Assisted Living, Adult Day Care, Private Duty, Personal Companion, Home Health, Hospice

Location:

ONLINE with GoToMeeting.com

The access link will be emailed to you late the night before to download. 

Asynchronous ONLINE Class (with optional discussion/questions on Saturdays)

Learn online whenever and wherever it is convenient for you.

Access your class on your: 
Desktop, Laptop, Tablet, or Smart Phone!

Dates: August 15th - October 3rd
**Optional discussion/questions on Saturdays 
**No discussion/questions on September 5th - Labor Day Weekend

Times: 10:00am-12:00pm (Saturdays - optional)

Class Cost: $675 (Includes textbook)
**Textbooks to be picked up before class start date - an email will be sent with a date/time for textbook pickup 

The Pharmacy Technician course is designed to prepare students to assist and support licensed pharmacists in providing health care and medications to patients. Students will obtain a broad knowledge of pharmacy practice, and Pharmacy Law skilled in the techniques required to order, stock, package, prepare and dispense medications under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist.

There will be a research project to complete during week 5 and 6 of the class duration.

You will be required to pass your Fresh Start Healthcare final exam with an 80% in order to successfully complete this class.

Certificate will be provided within 14 business days upon successful completion of the course. DO NOT COUNT WEEKENDS OR HOLIDAYS.

Student will be eligible to apply for the national (ExCPT/PTCB) examination.

Prerequisites: 17yrs old to take class 
*Exams require you to be 18yrs old and have a high school diploma or GED

Additional Requirements: Recommended (but not required) that participants be a Medication Aide (32hr or 68hr)

Certification Years:
License Renewal annually per Virginia Board of Pharmacy
**Cost Not included

National Certification requires online renewal every 2 years per PTCB or ExCPT
**Cost Not included

Employment Opportunities: Retail, Long-Term Care, Hospital, Pharmacy Computer Software, Drug Wholesalers

Job Opportunities Available to start your Healthcare Career NOW

Application to be filled out when class starts

** Special Discounted Price of $550 - Ususally $600

ONLINE with GoToTraining

NOTE: Access link emailed late the night before class starts. 

Learn online wherever it is convenient for you.

Access your class on your: 
Desktop, Laptop, Tablet, or Smart Phone!

Dates: August 24th - September 11th x3 weeks "Around the Clock"

** Hands-on Skills to be completed "on the job" at an assisted living facility with trained nurse added to Fresh Start Healthcare approved program.

You must ensure the facility is approved or call our office to request an approved facility location prior to registering for this class.

The 68hr Medication Administration Course is a Virginia Board of Nursing approved program. The course instructs participant how to administer & assist resident in self-administering medications, including blood sugar checks & insulin injections, in the assisted living environment.

There are 68 hours of training, consisting of 44 hours of ONLINE training and 24 hours of clinical training in an On-the-Job assisted living facility, to assist in Medication Management and Administration in assisted living facilities.

Certificate and Performance Record will be provided via email within 14 Business Days (count ONLY Monday through Friday non-holidays) ONLY upon successful completion of the course.

Not Included: Students will be eligible to apply to Virginia Board of Nursing ($50) and the examination at PSI ($70) to become a Registered Medication Aide (RMA).

Students will also receive a complimentary "4hr Medication Aide Refresher Class" within 60 days of completion of the course as a review prior to taking their Virginia Board of Nursing Medication Aide competency test.
Must call to register for this 4hr Refresher.

Prerequisites: A certificate of completion from one of the following:

• Virginia Department of Social Services approved 40hr Direct Patient Care program
• Virginia Medicaid approved 40hr Personal Care Assistant certificate
• Virginia Board of Nursing approved Nurse Aide certificate
• Please click on the following link for 18VAC90-60-60.
• Requirements for the Program Curriculum:
• https://law.lis.virginia.gov/admincode/title18/agency90/chapter60/section60/

Additional Requirements:

• Current PPD (TB) Test or Chest X-Ray ($25 to $45)
• Current Criminal Background Check from the Virginia State Police ($15 or more)
• NOTE: Assisted Living Facility Employer will perform TB Test and Criminal Background Check
• Virginia Board of Nursing Application ($50) and PSI Examination ($70)

ONLINE Interactive Train-the-Trainer Combo starts 09/01/20

Three (3) Sections for Three (3) Days

All three (3) days must be attended to receive both certificates

Notice to all:
Due to the recent health concern regarding the Coronavirus (COVID-19) in Virginia, we will be postponing all in-person classes indefinitely until further recommendations from the CDC and the Board of Nursing are received.

COMBO Train-the-Trainer Class
Join us for 3-days (3-hours each day) to complete the Train-the-Trainer classes for Medication Aide AND Nurse Aide programs.
*2 certificates issued via email within 14 Business days

Location:

ONLINE with GoToMeeting.com

The access link will be emailed to you the day before each class. 

"Live Interactive" ONLINE Class

Learn online wherever it is convenient for you.

Access your class on your: 
Desktop, Laptop, Tablet, or Smart Phone!

Cost: $450
(Regular cost is $350 for each class for a total of $700; this COMBO class offers a special price of only $450 for both)

Dates: Tuesday, September 1st
            Wednesday, September 2nd
            Thursday, September 3rd

Times: 2:00pm-5:00pm
*Attendance required for all Three (3) Sections #1, #2, #3

*Call if you are interested in Only Medication Aide or Nurse Aide

Day 1 - Section #1 (3hrs):

Entails understanding the specifics of adult learners, engaging multiple personalities, emphasis on making learning fun and interactive in the classroom.

Day 2 - Section #2 (3hrs):

Train-the-Trainer for Medication Aide (RMA) is intended for RN, LPN, RPh who wish to teach unlicensed persons and learn how to establish a program and its principles of adult learning, prepare and present lesson plans in a Medication Aide Program (RMA) approved by the Virginia Board of Nursing and the Department of Social Services for Assisted Living facilities.

The student Medication Aide training course requires a total of 68 hours  (40hrs lecture/skills, 8hrs Diabetes, and 20 hours of clinical experience) for students to apply to the Virginia Board of Nursing and sit for the state competency Written Exam (online) to become a Registration Medication Aide (RMA).

Pre-requisites: LPN, RN, Pharmacist

Certification Years: N/A

Day 3 - Section #3 (3hrs):

Train-the-Trainer for Nurse Aide (CNA) is intended for RNs and LPNs who wish to teach unlicensed persons about patient care, how to establish a program, principles of adult learning, and preparing and presenting lesson plans in a Nurse Aide Program (CNA) approved by the Virginia Board of Nursing.

The student Nurse Aide training course requires 80 hours of lecture/skills and 40 hours of clinical experience for students to apply to the Virginia Board of Nursing and sit for the state required Written/Oral & Skills Exams to become a Certified Nurse Aide (CNA).

Pre-requisites: LPN, RN

Certification Years: N/A