Certificate Programs
Several professional development certificate programs are designed to serve the non-credit educational needs and interests of the community.
Please call (413) 572-8355 for more information.
THE ADDICTION COUNSELOR EDUCATION (A.C.E.) PROGRAM:
If you are considering a career in treatment services for alcoholism/chemical dependency, or if you are working in a related field, this program's course work and practicum experience will serve as a valuable introduction to all aspects of the addictions field. Each course is designed to provide you with knowledge and skills required for working in the addictions field. If you are working in the field of alcoholism/chemical dependency and are not credentialed, you may need certification or licensure in the near future. However, you do not need a college degree, nor do you need to be working in the addictions field, to participate in and benefit from the program.
Alcoholism/chemical dependency treatment service agencies are an important element in our nation's health care delivery system. The Addiction Counselor Education program assists in the professional development of people wanting to be involved in this important and growing health care service field. All courses are taught or supervised by professionals in the alcoholism/chemical dependency treatment services field.
This program is available as a one-year certificate program. Individual courses may also be taken by those who do not need certification. Classes are conveniently offered on evenings and weekends. A Certificate of Completion is awarded to those individuals who successfully complete the core curriculum in its entirety (five courses, pre-practicum, and practicum). Courses begin each September at Westfield State University. The program is also offered in Worcester at AdCare Hospital beginning in September.
Program Director: Linda Mullis, cadaclm@cox.net
Courses (September - May)
- The Use and Abuse of Alcohol and Other Drugs in Society
- The Delivery of Alcoholism/Chemical Dependency Treatment Services
- Counseling the Alcoholic and Other Chemically Dependent Persons
- Pre-Practicum
- Psychopharmacology
- Family Alcoholism and Chemical Dependency Treatment
- Co-occurring Disorders (Dual Diagnosis)
- Practicum & Supervision
Information/Application
Or contact the Addiction Counselor Education Program at (413) 572-8832 or at cheaphy@westfield.ma.edu.
EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATE PROGRAM:
Basic Emergency Management Technicians (EMTs) play a critical role in providing pre-hospital emergency care to victims of accidents and other illnesses. This is the EMT basic course, which covers assessment and management of the following medical emergencies: cardiopulmonary arrest, severe bleeding and shock; fractured bones; care for heart attack, stroke, burn and poison victims; access to victims of automobile crashes and collapsed buildings; emergency childbirth, pediatrics; and various other medical, emotional, and environmental emergencies. Participants must have a valid AHA Healthcare Provider or ARC Professional Level CPR card prior to class, or register for the CPR class during the first EMT class.
PHLEBOTOMY:
Do you enjoy working with people? Are you looking for a rewarding career that is in demand? If you enjoy making a difference in the lives of others, a career in Phlebotomy may be for you!
Professionally trained phlebotomists play a vitally important role in the delivery of health care. In hospitals, clinical laboratories, physicians’ offices and blood donation centers they are responsible for obtaining blood specimens by venipuncture and micro techniques, verifying records and preparing specimens for laboratory analysis. To do this well and efficiently they must possess strong technical, organizational and interpersonal skills.
This non-credit course prepares students to accurately, safely and reliably perform venipuncture and capillary puncture in order to collect and transport blood specimens for diagnostic procedures and clinical laboratory analysis.
Our low student to instructor ratio allows for individualized attention, fosters an exceptional learning environment and promotes mastery of necessary skills. Our 80 hour program is completed over a ten week period and includes exceptional classroom instruction, extensive practical application, and a clinical rotation.
Those who satisfactorily complete this program will be prepared to take the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) exam enabling them to seek employment within the United States.
Program Outline
- Basic venous anatomy
- Blood drawing instruction including use of vacutainer, syringe, butterfly, skin puncture method, blood cultures, all with safety needles.
- Sterilization procedures and protocol
- Safety and infection control
- Quality control and confidentiality safeguards
- Patient relations
- Basic medical terminology
Dates: (Summer) Tues./Thurs. May 29 - August 2, 2012
Time: Session 1: 9:00am - 1:00pm
Session 2: 5:30pm - 9:30pm
Room: HMC-01
Cost: Tuition, general fees, text $935
Lab fee, insurance, certification exam $230
CPR (for those needing CPR certification) $ 35
Total Cost $1200*
Students may incur additional costs for clinical attire required as part of their placement.
*Total amount due at registration and is payable to WSU. Students who withdraw prior to the start or the course will incur a $25 processing fee.
HR CERTIFICATION PREPARATION PROGRAM:
This 36-hour course is intended primarily for individuals who desire HR certification as a Professional in Human Resources (PHR) or Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR). The content provides practical, “real-world” information about each of the major functional areas of human resource management as well as recent legislative changes affecting today’s HR professional. This course is offered in partnership with the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) and leverages the SHRM Learning System. Year after year, professionals who use the SHRM Learning System to prepare for certification exams consistently surpass the national pass rate.
In addition to its benefit as a certification preparation “tool”, this program will help participants develop a generalist point of view, refresh key ideas and concepts, and strengthen their understanding of core human resource competencies. Long after this course is over, the course materials will serve as a valuable day-to-day operations manual.
By enrolling in this course, you will benefit from:
- An experienced instructor who will present content in an easy-to-understand format
- Interaction and networking with peers
- A dynamic classroom environment that enhances learning
- Classroom expectations and assignments that help you stay on track
Instructor:
Karen Smith, Esq., SPHR, is the instructor for this course. Ms Smith is currently a Senior HR Generalist with Balise Motor Sales. She received her BSBA with a specialization in Human Resources and Labor Relations from The Ohio State University and was awarded a Juris Doctor degree from the Western New England University School of Law. She has been SPHR certified since 2002. Karen has taught SPHR study classes for ten years, and effectively leverages her extensive background in HR consulting and training to provide a relevant and engaging classroom experience.
Dates: (Spring) Wednesdays, February 8 - April 25, 2012
Time: 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Dates: (Fall) Wednesdays, September 12 - December 5, 2012
(No class November 21, 2012)
Time: 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Room: HMC-04
Costs: $1200*
Includes thirty six hours of classroom instruction, the SHRM Learning System modules, online learning center, access to the Online Resource Center, and instructor handouts.
*excludes cost of HRCI exam
Registration and Application Information
To register for classes, download the Registration Form or call Community Education at (413) 572-8355.