Allied health Training Program Course Catalog Course Catalog Students should be aware that information in the catalog is subject to change. It is recommended that students considering enrollment check with the School Director to determine if there have been any changes to the information provided since the publication of this catalog. Mission and Objectives Home At Heart Training Center mission and objectives are to provide up to date, state of the art, allied Health Training to individuals interested in receiving this training. The objective for HAH is to turn out high quality, well trained, competent allied Health professionals who can use their skills to benefit patients and employers. Program Description Phlebotomy Tech Our National Allied Health Training Program through HAH is a 40 hour program in which students will learn the art of venipuncture. Students will learn both didactically and hands on during the class. We will cover anatomy, physiology of blood, equipment, lab processing, special specimen procurement, OSHA, CLIA regulations, centrifuging, microscope use, and capillary punctures etc. Students are required to complete 40 full hours of Phlebotomy instruction during class, after which they must participate in a 40 hour externship opportunity. They are required to complete 80 hours of Phlebotomy Class and Externship course work in order to graduate the program. They will also be required to pass 12 chapter quizzes and score at least 80% on a practice exam. EKG Tech An EKG technician is trained to use an electrocardiogram (EKG) machine. This machine performs a relatively simple, non-invasive, and low-cost test that can detect dozens of potential heart complications. Despite the simplicity of this test, it is crucial that the EKG Technician is well trained on various machines to ensure accurate test results. At HAH you will be trained on the same equipment found in modern medical facilities. The material covered in this course includes tracing interpretation, monitoring, safety procedures, and proper use of EKG equipment. This is a 50 hour course, 40 hours of instructions and 10 hours skills training. Admission In order to be admitted to our Programs applicants must possess a high school diploma or its equivalent. Students who do not have a High School diploma or its equivalent, may take what is called a placement Exam. The placement exam is designed to measure the entry-level skills of students who want to attend one or more of our programs. Passing the exam helps HAH identify potential students who have not completed High School or its equivalent, but have the academic skills needed, to be successful in our program. Home At Heart Training Center has not entered into any articulation agreements with other educational institutions in which they accept credits earned at other educational institutions. School Holidays Home At Heart Training Center will not conduct classes during the following holidays: New Year’s Day Memorial Day Independence Day Labor Day Thanksgiving Christmas Licensure Upon completion the student will schedule appointment to take national exam with NCCT certifying agency. Instructors / Qualifications Kizzie Anderson Bland – Founder / CEO - Kizzie is the Founder, CEO, Instructor and Owner of Home At Heart Training Center. Kizzie and her staff are trained, highly qualified professionals. Kizzie is a RN with 14 1/2 years of experience (2005- current) and a Certified Phlebotomy Technician with 5 years’ experience. Home Care Agency Divisional Administrator, PCA Trainer and Certified CPR Instructor. Due to her background she relishes pressure and has an uncanny way of dealing with stressful situations. Her knowledge of the anatomy and ability to find tough veins has made her a highly sought after Phlebotomist by her manger and colleagues. She has a dedicated understanding and passion for healthcare. With her on the staff, phlebotomy and EKG instructor, you are guaranteed to get the experience you need to be an incredible confident healthcare professional. Samiya Allison – Exam Proctor Home Care Certified PCA Trainer (5 years) and Certified CPR Instructor. Program Coordinator Will be responsible for day to day operations of Home At Heart Training Center including site acquisition, marketing, internal operations, inventory etc. Student’s Right to Cancel You are entitled to receive this refund of tuition paid through attendance at the first day of class, or the seventh calendar day after enrollment, whichever is later. You as the student have the right to cancel attendance and obtain a refund of your tuition, minus the $200 registration fee. You can obtain a refund by notifying our office in writing, by phone, postal mail or email. This refund will occur within 45 days of the notification of cancellation. Phone - 414-461-2600 Fax - 1-414-461-8690 Email – homeathearttrainingcenter@gmail.com Address - 7720 West Burleigh lower level Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53222 Probation/Dismissal Policy Home At Heart Training Center reserves the right to place a student on probation or dismiss a student for behavior not conducive to a learning environment including but not limited to foul language, inappropriate content viewed in class on in electronic or text format, sexual harassment etc. A student will be given one warning prior to dismissal from the class. A student who has been dismissed or placed on probation can request in writing or email to be re-admitted to class. A student who is dismissed permanently will not have their tuition refunded. They may attend an future class assuming they have cured their issues. If the student is dismissed from the second class for an additional violation, the student loses their tuition and their right to attend the program. Attendance Regular attendance is necessary for students to achieve academic success. HAH students are required to maintain proper attendance to remain in good academic standing. All instructors will record student’s attendance at every class session and externship day. Absences are assigned when a student fails to attend a scheduled class or externship day. Students who are excessively or frequently tardy may be recorded as absent at the discretions of the School Director upon discussion with the instructor. Students are also required to maintain an attendance rate of 90%, 80% for the program or they will be withdrawn. Students with absences exceeding 10% of the schedule hours will be withdrawn from the program and issued a Unofficial Withdrawal (UW) for an active component classes. No refund will be issued. Leave of Absence Home At Heart Training Center doesn’t have a leave of absence; if a student have unexpected circumstances and require absence they will be allowed to make up that time up to 8 hours, if absence exceeds 8 hours the student can attend a refresher class that covers the content they missed an additional fee will be charged. Total Expenses Phlebotomy • Tuition $900.00 • Non Refundable Registration Fee $200.00 • Uniforms (Included In tuition) • Textbook/ Training Manual (Included in tuition) • National Certification Exam ( additional fee) EKG Tech • Tuition $800.00 • Non Refundable Registration Fee $200.00 • Uniforms (Included In tuition) • Textbook/ Training Manual (Included in tuition) • National Certification Exam ( additional fee) Student Services Placement Policy Home At Heart Training Center doesn’t do any formal job placement, but does do the following for Students regarding employment. . 1. We will explain the do's and don’ts of the interview process, the best ways and tricks of the trade when it comes to getting a job. We will also discuss interviewing techniques, resume writing amongst other things . 2. Employment presentation. We will teach you where phlebotomist's work as opposed to leaving you on your own to figure it out. 3. Externship Opportunities - We have these set up at local hospitals and healthcare centers for Students to participate in, and this makes you more employable. 4. We will pass on to you jobs we know about. 5. Return Policy - We allow our students to come back to the class as many times as they want an additional fee will be applied. 2019/2020 Class Schedule Career outlook: The demand for Allied Health Professionals continue to grow. Career Pathway: students will earn an Allied Health Certificate upon completion of our courses. After earning certificate, knowledge can be applied toward taking the National Certification Exam. Class Dates: classes will start monthly Financial Aid HAH does not participate in any Federal or State Financial Aid programs. If a student obtains a loan to pay for an educational program, the student will have the responsibility to repay the full amount of the loan plus interest, less the amount of any refund, and that, if the student has received federal student financial aid funds, the student is entitled to a refund of the balance not paid from federal student financial aid program funds. Students Achievement HAH will be tracked throughout the class by quizzes and a final exam will be administered prior to be allowed to challenge the National Exam. Students must pass all quizzes with at least a 80% in order to continue and stay on track for graduation. Students may take quizzes on their own time with the instructor before or after class, but this time will not be applied to the required program hours. Financial Home At Heart Training Center does not have ANY pending petition in bankruptcy. operating as a debtor in possession, HAH has NOT filed a petition within the preceding five years, nor has HAH had a petition in bankruptcy filed against it within the preceding five years that resulted in reorganization under Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code. Award of Credit Credit for prior experiential learning or experience will be awarded based on the lead instructor’s assessment of the hands on skill set. A $100 assessment fee will be charged for determining credits to be applied to towards our program. Students can appeal by contacting the corporate office at 1-888-531-8378. NOTICE CONCERNING TRANSFERABILITY OF CREDITS AND CREDENTIALS EARNED AT OUR Institution The transferability of credits you earn at HAH is at the complete discretion of an institution to which you may seek to transfer. Acceptance of the certificate you earn is also at the complete discretion of the institution to which you may seek to transfer. If the certificate that you earn at this institution are not accepted at the institution to which you seek to transfer, you may be required to repeat some or all of your coursework at that institution. For this transfer, you may be required to repeat some or all of your coursework at that institution. For this reason you should make certain that your attendance at this institution will meet your educational goals. This may include contacting an institution to which you may seek to transfer after attending Phlebotomy HAH to determine if your certificate will transfer. Visa Home At Heart Training Center does accept students from other countries but does not provide Visa services. We do not vouch for students other than to say they are actively engaged and enrolled in an HAH program. There is no fee for this. Language Proficiency Students should be able to read at a 9th grade reading level in order to succeed in Training Class. There is no assistance given during class for language barriers, but HAH does allow translators to attend classes and assist students with translation and word / verbiage clarification. There will not be any instruction in any other language than English Facilities/Equipment The facility is class room style with tables and chairs and white boards with audio visual equipment. The tables and chairs will be moved around and set up into stations that are conducive to training. Mannequins, posters, audio visual equipment, Ekg machine e.t.c will be used in training. Library Home At Heart Training Center does not have a library all necessary materials for students to use will be in class and will be provided. Students will be given paper copies upon request. Distant Education Home At Heart Training Center does not offer any distance education Housing Home at Heart Training center does not maintain dormitory facilities. It’s not HAH responsibility to find or assist students in locating housing. Estimated rental according to local housing agencies, rent for one to four bedroom units range from $600 to $900 per month. Accreditation Home at Heart Training center is not accredited by an accredited agency that is recognized by the United States Department of Education. Records Student records will be kept at our corporate office for a period of 5 years. Grievance Policy/Student Rights Student grievances can be made by calling Kizzie Anderson Bland , the CEO of Home At Heart Training Center at 414-461-260 or by email at homeathearttrainingcenter@gmail.com. A formal form will be required to be filled out at which the CEO will address the concerns / grievances with the student and figure out an amicable solution to the issue. Student Rights Home at Heart Training Center affords its students the following rights: • Access to instructors and management for any assistance • Fair and impartial treatment • Providing Student to Privacy to their records Student Disclosures A student or any member of the public may file a complaint about this institution with the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education by phone or by completing a complaint form, which can be obtained on the bureau's internet web site. Any questions a student may have regarding this enrollment agreement that have not been satisfactorily answered by the institution may be directed to the Bureau for Private Postsecondary. As a prospective student, you are encouraged to review this catalog prior to signing an enrollment agreement. You are also encouraged to review the School Performance Fact Sheet, which must be provided to you prior to signing an enrollment agreement.