The Board of Directors and Management Team at HECOIN have examined all the critical programmes that are needed in the global nursing and medical environment. We have put together short programmes from 2 weeks to 2 years which can be of benefit to everybody. Health care is regarded as “recession-proof” all over the world and not only are our programmes ‘recession proof’, but internationally accredited programmes. “No robot can replace a health-care worker”. The areas/programmes selected here at HECOIN are specifically designed with you in mind. Although some of our programmes do not require CSEC/GCE O’Level passes, it is very important for students to have at least English Language, Mathematics and Biology at CSEC/GCE or City and Guilds in order to effectively compete globally. Tuition Fees for International Students are doubled. Prices quoted are for the period October 2011 to September 2012. New fees will take effect October 2012.

HEALTH, EDUCATION AND COUNSELLING INSTITUTE/HECOIN IS ONE OF THREE ACCREDITED INSTITUTIONS IN JAMAICA, THE CARIBBEAN AND THE WORLD FOR CITY AND GUILDS OF LONDON WITH THE LICENSE TO USE THE FOLLOWING SYLLABI
- INTERNATIONAL DIPLOMA IN HEALTH CARE ASSISTANT/HCA
- INTERNATIONAL DIPLOMA IN (LICENSED) PRACTICAL NURSE/LPN FOR THE COMMONWEALTH COUNTRIES
- INTERNATIONAL DIPLOMA IN PHLEBOTOMY TECHNICIAN
City and Guilds of London International Diplomas are recognized in 100 Commonwealth Countries including:

ANGUILLA, ANGUILLA AND BARBUDA, AUSTRALIA, BAHAMAS, BANGLADESH, BARBADOS, BELIZE, BERMUDA, BOTSWANA, BRISITH ANTARCTIC TERRITORY, BRITISH INDIAN OCEAN, BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS, BRUNEI, CAMAROON, CANADA, CAYMAN ISLANDS, CHANNEL ISLANDS, COOK ISLANDS, CYPRUS, DOMINICA, FOLKLAND ISLANDS, FIJI, GAMBIA, GHANA, GIBRALTAR, GRENADA, GUYANA, INDIA, ISLE OF MAN, JAMAICA, KENZA, KIRIBATI, LESOTHO, MABURI, MALAYSIA, MALDIVES, MALTA, MAURITIES, MOZAMBIQUE, NAMIBIA, NAURU, NETHERLANDS, NEW ZEALAND, NIGERIA, NORFOLK ISLAND, NORTHERN CAMAROONS, PAKISTAN, PAPUA NEW GUINEA, PITCAIRN ISLANDS, ROSS DEPENDENCY, SIERRA LEONE, SINGAPORE, SOLOMON ISLANDS SOUTH AFRICA, SRI LANKA, ST CHRISTOPHER/NEVIS, ST HELENA, ST LUCIA, ST VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES, SWITZERLAND, TANZANIA, TOKELAW, TONGA, TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO, TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS, TUVALU, UGANDA,UNITED KINGDOM/UK, VANUATU, WESTERN SOMOA, ZAMBIA and ZIMBABWE.

The International Diploma in Business Skills is a comprehensive six (6) month programme that combines fundamentals of business, explored in the duration of the programme, with instruction in all subject areas. Students thus extend their general understanding of the key elements of business practice while obtaining specialized knowledge about an area of particular interest to them.

The International Diploma in Business Skills is an International Vocational Qualifications, IVQ of City and Guilds International. These IVQs are designed to demonstrate that learners have both the technical knowledge and the ability to carry out practical tasks within an occupation.

The required underpinning knowledge is measured by theory tests which could be multiple choice or written examination. These written examinations for the Business Skills International Diploma are on demand and are set by City and Guilds International in the United Kingdom. Examinations at HECOIN will be conducted in February and August of each calendar year (subject to change at short notice)

The three (core) subjects taught in the International Diploma in Business Skills are (1) Business Studies, (2) Customer Service and (3) Book-Keeping and Accounts. HECOIN understands that Communication in Business forms a critical role in 21st Century businesses, and has included this area in the curriculum (free of cost). Business English classes will be held during the programme.

Students who complete the International Diploma in Business Skills can matriculate to the Advanced International Diploma in Business Skills; which will take an additional 6 months for completion. This will also attract another similar tuition cost.

With this International Diploma in Business Skills, a graduate can access jobs and live in 80 Commonwealth countries; including Canada, Cayman, UK, Singapore, Dominica, British Virgin Islands, Turks and Caicos Islands, among others. One of the interesting accomplishments for the student is that they can also work in Jamaica as this certification/diploma is recognized and accredited in the Caribbean by City and Guilds International; of which Jamaica is apart.

The aim of the qualification gives learners the opportunity to achieve a qualification that offers a combined range of single subjects that suits learners' specific requirements and interest. The International Diploma in Business Skills is at the Diploma stage or Advanced Diploma stage.

This programme has two cohorts: February and August in each calendar year. Classes are held during the Evenings and Saturdays. However, each campus will have its own schedule; so we suggest that you make contact (email, telephone or visit) (with) the Campus nearest to you.

The schedule for the International Diploma in Business shall be (subject to change with short notice)

Evenings 6PM-8PM, Mondays-Wednesdays
Saturdays 10AM-4:30PM

(please confirm class times and start-up times with individual Campus)

Phlebotomy technicians/Phlebotomists have an essential role in the clinical laboratory process, as their main job duty is drawing patient's blood for testing. They are employed in hospitals, clinics, blood banks, private practices, medical centres, diagnostic laboratories and other medical facilities.

Blood Draws – Phlebotomists acquire training to learn how to draw blood quickly, efficiently and safely, with little discomfort to the patient. Using venipuncture and other methods, they become very skilled on the job, because they draw numerous samples every day.

Specimen Handling – Phlebotomy technicians properly label and store samples and deliver them to the laboratory or drop-off point

Quality Control – their job duties include ensuring quality control throughout the process, making sure specimens are not contaminated

Computer Work – Phlebotomy technicians do data entry and record-keeping on the computer, entering patient information and blood testing results

Clerical Duties – they may be expected to do some clerical tasks as well, including reception work, answering the phone and writing down requests for blood draws

Phlebotomy technicians are in high demand in foreign countries. As a result of the recession, some jobs are fading away, but the health-care field is expanding quite fast and there is a large need for phlebotomists. Based on recent statistics, the demand for phlebotomy technicians/phlebotomists is expected to rise as much as 25-35 percent in the next 5-10 years worldwide, making this field a very secure one in the medical industry for many years to come.

Phlebotomy is often an excellent stepping-stone to other positions available within the health-care industry. By earning your phlebotomy certification at HECOIN, you quickly get your foot in the door to this lucrative and prestigious medical field. Candidates will gain practical experience in obtaining blood and other specimens for laboratory analysis, making them suitable for employment in laboratories, hospitals, clinics and other health-care facilities.

As the health-care field becomes more competitive, recognition of phlebotomy certification throughout the industry is becoming much more common. Many states and provinces in the USA and Canada legally require all persons who are not doctors, nurses or clinical lab scientists to be certified phlebotomists in order to draw blood. However, employers hiring phlebotomy technicians in some countries rarely hire those who do not hold a phlebotomy certification.

In order to practice phlebotomy, it is advantageous to pursue a phlebotomist certification. The task of collecting blood is a very complex and delicate skill and as a result, it needs to be done with great care and expertise. Therefore, employers hiring phlebotomists will be looking for phlebotomists who have obtained their phlebotomist certification.

As with any field, there will be changes in the field. Obtaining a phlebotomist certification will require that you continuously upgrade your skills and learn new information. As a result, a certified phlebotomist will always be informed of new processes and procedures. Hence, increasing job opportunities are very beneficial as phlebotomist jobs are in-demand.

The students of phlebotomy must learn proper bedside manners which is extremely critical with exact training on patient care. A phlebotomist must show an exact mixture of skill and empathy.

In phlebotomy training, the students learn in detail human anatomy, needle technique, creating patient rapport, medical safety and processes of keeping record. Additionally, one goes through academic as well as hands on training on handling several medical equipment including containers and biohazardous-spill kits, dermal puncture devices, syringes of various sizes, vacuum tubes, blood-culture bottles, bandages and tape, tourniquets, locking arm rests, etc.

Other names for a phlebotomy technician are Phlebotomist, Blood Drawer, Patient Care Technician or Patient Care Aide.

HECOIN offers a International Diploma in Phlebotomy course which makes you a professional phlebotomist. This course will make you job-ready in only three (3) months. We offer our students a well-rounded education which includes hands-on training as well as instruction on patient needs. Our training is your foundation for your career as a Phlebotomist or in any crossover medical career you may pursue in the future.

SUMMARY OF INTERNATIONAL DIPLOMA IN PHLEBOTOMY

• Health, Education and Counselling Institute, HECOIN has over 20 years experience in health-related training with International Diplomas in Health Care, Practical Nursing and Business Skills
• HECOIN is an approved and an accredited Centre of City and Guilds of London
• Certification comes from City and Guilds of London through Examinations and Assessment Services, EAS in Jamaica
• Qualified and experienced tutors with relevant academic training
• Non-refundable registration fee-JA$2,000
• Payment Plan (only available at HECOIN Campuses
• Student Fee - ID, Internet Access, Administrative Fee
• A Lab Fee is charged
• Classes are held at all HECOIN Campus locations
• Intakes are January, May and September of each year with the 1st batch of HECOIN
Phlebotomy programme being May 2011 at all Campuses
• Duration of classes is four (4) months (including Practicum hours/time)
• Campuses are located at
• 127 Hagley Park Road, Kingston 10
• Shop 20, Angel's Plaza, Spanish Town, St Catherine
• Lot 114, Cecille Avenue, Portmore, St Catherine (Portmore Missionary Church)
Shops 13/14, Hargreaves Memorial Hospital Complex, 32 Hargreaves Avenue, Mandeville, Manchester
• 103 Main Street, Ocho Rios, St Ann
• 51 Market Street, Montego Bay, St James
• 4 Wanstead Road, Santa Cruz, St Elizabeth (Church of God of Prophecy)
• Practicum sessions to be conducted in the Blood Collection Centres islandwide
• Candidates will gain practical experience in obtaining blood and other specimens for laboratory analysis, making them suitable for employment in laboratories, hospitals, clinics and other health-care facilities
• Classes will run for 2 days per week, four (4) hours per week for three (3) months
• Shift 1 – Mondays and Wednesdays, 6PM-8PM
• Shift 2 - Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6PM-8PM
• Shift 3 – Saturdays, 1PM-5PM
• Shift 4 – Sundays, 1PM-5PM
(Please confirm times with Campus Office Staff)
• International Law Firm attached to HECOIN assisting students with work permit and job placement in foreign countries including USA, Canada, Cayman, etc
• Based on recent statistics, there is a worldwide shortage of Phlebotomists (recession-proof career)
• Phlebotomist/Phlebotomy Technician is regarded as a profession internationally
• Graduates of the programme can earn up to US$2,000/JA$180,000 per month in foreign countries; mainly USA, Canada, Cayman, Bahamas and UK
• Graduates of the programme can earn up to JA$40,000 per month in Jamaica
• Negotiations are advanced to have our graduates sit American Licensure Examination in Jamaica to allow them to work in the USA. Students will be required to pay examination and other related fees in US dollars
• Immigration fees and examination fees are not included in tuition fees.
• HECOIN is only responsible for training
• All phlebotomy students must wear full uniform irrespective of the shift that you are placed: dark blue logo shirt, dark/navy blue pants with black flat shoes (no heels)
• Devotions are conducted during the first 10 minutes of all scheduled classes
• Students must complete an additional 50 hours on the practicum site; called voluntary hours, immediately after completing the course but before Graduation at an approved health facility
• Target groups: security guards, all categories of nurses, medical doctors, teachers, fire-fighters, police officers, soldiers, high school graduates, guidance counsellors, all categories of hotel workers, flight attendants, pharmacists, pilots, all categories of airport staff, rent-a-car agents, mechanics, all categories of kitchen staff, bartenders, lifeguards, bus, taxi and truck drivers, sales reps,

• 2 CSEC passes at General I/II/III or GCE O'Level A/B/C in English A/Language and a pass in any other subject

We do encourage all categories of persons to enroll in this programme;

The Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist course.

WHO IS A MEDICAL LABORATORY ASSISTANT/MLA

A Laboratory Assistant or Medical Laboratory Assistant or Medical Laboratory Technician works under the supervision of a Medical Technologist/Laboratory Technologist to perform laboratory tests and procedures that require limited technical skill and abilities.  The emphasis is on the practical performance of the procedures.  Recognition of problems and errors is required, but the technician is not required to correct errors or provide solutions except within certain prescribed guidelines.  The terms Laboratory Technician and Laboratory Assistant are often used interchangeably.  Because of increasing automation and centralization of laboratory services, forecasts for the future indicate employment opportunities for laboratory technicians with a broad base of skills.

MLA MAJOR DUTIES

• Collect and sort specimens for analysis

• Perform venipunctures and acquire ECG tracings

• Prepare reagents, stains and media

• Prepare body fluids and tissues for microscopic examination and/or analysis

• Perform routine technical procedures

Graduates may be employed in hospitals, private laboratories or specimen collection centres.  Shift work and evening work are usually required.  Completion of this programme may not on its own qualify the graduate for entry into a full-time laboratory sciences programmes.

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (June 2009), Medical Assistant careers are projected to be one of the fastest growing occupations through 2018. That means there are terrific job opportunities available for individuals interested in helping others. If you’re looking for a career that is both financially and personally rewarding, now is a great time to take advantage of the opportunities open to you as a Medical Laboratory Assistant/MLA.

As a professional in this field, you will have a steady career with many rewards including a sense of satisfaction for contributing to the well-being of your community and the first-hand knowledge to help keep your family healthy. Medical Assistants’ job duties include a range of tasks both clinical and administrative, so there is plenty of variety to keep it interesting and challenging.

MLAs work in the healthcare industry in offices of physicians, podiatrists, chiropractors, clinics, medical groups, managed care groups, hospitals and other health practitioners.

Check Out Some of the Tasks of a Skilled Clinical Medical Assistant working under the supervision of a Medical Technologist:

• Phlebotomy

• Vital Signs

• Patient History

• Physical Examination

• Minor Office Surgery

• EKGs

• Instructing Patients on Medications

• Removing Sutures

• Emergency Medical Procedures

Course Detail:

After completing the classroom portion of the program, students participate in a rewarding externship in a professional Medical Office for four weeks.  Prior to the commencement of the Externship, the student must complete Basic Life Support/BLS from a reputable international organization. During the externship, students gain hands-on instruction in all aspects of Medical Assisting. This experience enables students to make a smooth transition from on-the-job training to a healthcare career

PRE-REQUISITE FOR HECOIN GRADUATES ONLY:

Passes in CSEC English Language plus International Diploma in Phlebotomy Technician from City and Guilds.

COST OF THE PROGRAMME:

Tuition Cost is JA$185,000 for HECOIN graduates only

Payment Plan Option I  $35,000/deposit + $15,000 for 10 months OR

Payment Plan Option II $20,000 for 8 months + $25,000 for the 9th month

OTHER COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE PROGRAMME:

UNIFORM:

Light-Blue Logo Bush Jacket, blue skirt/pants with black walking shoes

CERTIFICATION:

HECOIN Diploma in Medical Laboratory Assistant/MLA, Level I

QUALIFICATION OF TUTORS:

Medical Technologists with relevant teaching and work experience

SALARIES PAID TO MLS IN FOREIGN COUNTRIES:

Our foreign partners in immigration and employment have indicated that foreign programmes of this nature are best completed in 12 months; no less.  MLAs can earn on average salaries from US/CA$30,000-US/CA$40,000 per year or US/CA$2,500-US/CA$3,000 per month.

COMMENCEMENT, DURATION AND SCHEDULE:

Programme is set to commence no later than July 2012, November 2012, March 2012 and so on.  Theory classes will be held for the first 9-10 months and then students will go on Externship during the 11th and 12th months.  The schedule shall be Evenings:  Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 5:30PM-8:30PM or Saturdays, 9AM-5PM.

Pharmacy Technician/PT is an International Diploma Programme, accredited internationally by the prestigious UK-based City and Guilds of London.  City and Guilds Diplomas are accepted/recognized in 100 Commonwealth countries.  The PT training provides knowledge and skill development in carrying out the procedures in prescription filling, sterile product preparation, compounding and various other duties as required in a health-care setting.  The relationships between other health-care professionals and health care consumer are emphasized.

The Role of Pharmacy Technicians/PT
The role of a Pharmacy Technician in today’s workforce is expanding.  According to the US Department of Labour, opportunities are rising with most jobs found in retail pharmacies, grocery stores and mass retail outlets.  It is the PT’s job to make sure that proper records are kept and that the dispensary is well managed to ensure the safety of the patients it serves.

A PT helps licensed pharmacists provide medications and other prescription products to patients by counting tablets and pills and bottling them; administrative tasks like routine customer service and answering patients’ questions or providing information regarding prescription medications.

Prescription Verification – PTs receive written prescriptions/prescription requests from patients/physicians either over the phone or in person.  It is the pharmacy technician’s job to verify that the request is complete and accurate to prevent injury or illness to the patient, as well as preventing prescription drug fraud.

Prescription Preparation – Once a prescription has been verified, the pharmacy technician will sort and bottle the pills or tablets; mix and pour liquid medications; and print and attach labels to the prescription containers.  PTs are required to have a good working knowledge of mathematics due to the preparations that are necessary.

Office Administration – PTs use office administration skills to file and retrieve prescriptions and patient histories.  In addition, some PTs prepare medical claim forms, enter billing information into the computer system and take inventories of the medications and pharmacy stock.

Training – Many countries are now requesting of PTs to be trained formally at community colleges, universities or health-related institutions.  Years ago, persons were given on-the-job training.  Many programmes of this nature are certificate and diploma courses.

Career Opportunities locally and internationally

Graduates work under the supervision of licensed Pharmacists who can find employment in rural and urban hospitals, clinics, doctors’ offices and pharmacies.  Other career opportunities may arise as quality assurance specialists with pharmacy software companies and administrators in third party health plans.

Career Advancement Potential
The short-term goal of a pharmacy technician trainee is to become a Pharmacy Technician.  PTs may choose to further their education and move into other areas of the medical field/move into administrative/managerial positions.

Methods of Payment of Fees
Cash or Manager’s Cheque paid at any branch of NCB
Debit Card
Credit Card

Admission Requirement
City and Guilds of London requires that applicants must have the following to gain entry into the International Diploma in Pharmacy Technician/PT.  CSEC or GCE O’Level passes in

• English Language

• Mathematics

• Chemistry

• Plus any other subject

The entry requirement can be modified for mature candidates who are employed and over the age of 25 years

Uniform
Students in all shifts must wear uniform.  The uniform is

• Cream bush jacket (sold at the office)

• Khaki pants/skirt

• Brown walking shoes

Duration of the Programme
The duration of the programme shall be 10 months; 7 months of theory and two months of Practicum at approved centres of City and Guilds of London.  The cohorts shall be January, June, September and November each year.

Cost for Year 2012
Registration Fee - $2,000
Tuition Cost - $170,000; Payment Plan $50,000 to start and $15,000 each month for 8 months
Uniform Shirt - $2,000
Textbook and other material - $10,000
Practicum Fee - $10,000
Examination Fee - $27,000 (an approximate fee based on the devaluation of the pound sterling)

Summary Course Outline includes (but not limited to)

• Medical Terminology

• Communication for the Pharmacy Technician

• Pharmacy Practice

• Pharmacy Laws and Agreements

• Teamwork and problem solving

• Non-prescription products

• Aseptic Techniques

• Professional Trends   * Dispensing drugs

Projected Salaries in USA and Canada for the Year

Schedule of Theory Classes
Early Morning – Monday-Thursday; 6:45AM-8:45AM
Day – Monday-Wednesday, 9AM-NOON
Evening – Monday-Wednesday, 5:30PM-8:30PM
Saturday – 9AM-5PM
Sunday – 9AM-5PM
(please confirm with the Administrative Assistant at the Campus of your choice)

Home Health Aides/HHAs or Home Care Assistants, HCAs provide healthcare to ill or injured individuals in the patient's home, in a residential care home or in Assisted Living Facilities/ALFs. Often, patients are confined to their homes and need assistance to perform basic daily tasks; for example eating, toileting, maintaining hygiene, etc. The HHA assists the patient in performing such tasks.

The main duties of a Home Care Assistant/Home Health Aide include
• Observing residents/patients
• Working in shifts to assist the patient in performing daily tasks
• Reporting to a Registered Nurse in a Residential Care Facility
• Working to promote the patients independence regularly
• Documenting food and fluid intake
• Bathing, shaving and Toileting patients
• Making beds and keeping patients area tidy
• Transporting patients
• Turning bedridden patients

Education and Qualifications
There is no formal education required for a HHA. However, students wishing to study the programme at HECOIN must have completed Grade 10 in the education system in Jamaica. Courses are available at educational institutions all across the USA. Formal qualifications allow a HHA to progress in their career and even apply for more senior positions. Programmes cover subjects such as gerontology, philosophy of long-term care, dementia management strategies, promoting independence, psychology and personal care, professional development, fine dining and social graces, basic life support/CPR among other areas.

Uniform
Purple scrub top with khaki pants and black walking shoes (scrub sold at HECOIN)

Salary and Job Prospects in the USA
Salaries range from US$20,000 to US$30,000 per year/US$1,800 to US$2,200 per month depending on the position held, location and qualifications. HHAs are in the top ten occupations in the USA and have the largest predicted job growth of all Allied Healthcare Positions/AHPs.
The HHA programme is a 100 clock hours in length. All students must do 40 hours of Practicum during the last three (3) weeks of the programme and must do at least 75 minutes of Clinicals each week. All students must also do an additional 40 hours of Voluntary Time at an Approved Nursing Home.

Enrollment options include:
Early Morning Classes - Mon-Wed, 6:45AM-8:45AM
Day Class – Mon-Wed, 9AM-11AM or
Evening Class – Mon-Wed, 6PM-8PM or
Saturday Class – 10AM-4PM or
Sunday Class – 10AM-4PM
February, June and November of each year.
(Please call the Campus of your choice to confirm the enrollment options)

Additional Costs
CPR/Basic Life Support – JA$5,000
Uniform Shirt – JA$2,000 each
Textbook - $6,000
Student Fee – JA$2,000
Registration Fee – JA$2,000 (non-refundable)
Tuition Cost - $60,000
Assessment
The Board of Directors at HECOIN has secured the services of a Licensed Nursing Trainer in Florida, USA who is able to certify our HHA graduates to work in Florida and many other States of America. As such, this individual will assess all our students; theoretically and practically, at the ending of the programme. She has provided a curriculum that best meets the need of the US market. Weekly tests are given to ensure full competence of students.

Employment Opportunities in Commonwealth countries
The Board of Directors at HECOIN has secured the services of an International Law Firm with offices in the Caribbean, USA and Canada to assist students with job placement, work permit, and accommodation in the Commonwealth countries.

Employment Opportunities in USA
The Board of Directors at HECOIN has secured the services of two Liaison Officers who are Registered Nurses and CEOs of Assisted Living Facilities/ALFs in Florida. They have already met with several CEOs of ALFs who are willing to employ our HHA graduates. The Vice President of HECOIN met these CEOs in Florida recently and made a presentation to these ALFs CEOs who were very impressed with the programme offerings at HECOIN.

Courses include (but not limited to)
Communication and Cultural diversity
Infection Control
HIV/AIDS/TB/MRSA Universal Precautions
Safety, Body Mechanics, Fires, Falls, Burns, Drowning
Basic Life Support/BLS by American Heart Foundation
Anatomy of the Human body in Health and Disease
Death, Dying and Hospice
Rehabilitation and Restorative Skills
Transfers, Ambulation and Repositioning
Patient Abuse, Domestic Violence and Elder Abuse
Common, Acute and Chronic Conditions
Newborns and Infants
Fine Dining and Social Graces
Employability Skills
(Among other relevant areas)
23 Skills/Clinical Skills

If you enjoy working with patients one-on-one in their homes, HHA training is for you. Classes include subject matter and skills to prepare you to work for home health agencies and assisted living facilities regulated by the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration that requires a minimum number of hours for training and practical experience. At HECOIN, we ensure that our students do an additional 40 hours of practicum at Nursing Homes.

Emergency Medical Technicians, EMTs vary by jurisdiction, but in many countries, they respond to emergency calls, perform certain medical procedures and transport patients to hospitals in accordance with protocols and guidelines established by physician medical directors. They may work in an ambulance service, as a member of technical rescue teams/squads, or as part of an allied service such as a fire or police department.

EMTs are trained to assess a patient's condition and to perform such emergency medical procedures as are needed to maintain a clear airway with adequate breathing and cardiovascular circulation until the patient can be transferred to an appropriate destination for advanced medical care. Interventions include cardiopulmonary resuscitation, defibrillation, controlling severe external bleeding, preventing shock, body immobilization to prevent spinal damage and splinting of bone fractures.

In the United States of America, Canada, The UK and many other countries, EMTs are certified according to their level of training. Individual states/provinces set their own standards of certification or licensure, in some cases and all EMT training must meet the minimum requirements as set by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's NHTSA standards for curriculum. The National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians NREMT is a private organization which offers certification examinations based on NHTSA education guidelines. Currently, NREMT exams are used by 46 states in the USA as the sole basis for certification at one or more EMT certification levels.

The NHTSA recognizes four levels of EMTs
(1) EMT-B (Basic)
(2) EMT-1/85 (Intermediate)
(3) EMT-1/99 (Intermediate)
(4) EMT-P (Paramedic)

Entry Requirements may vary from college to college. HECOIN requires passes in CXC/GCE O'Level English Language and any other subject.

Some states in the USA and other countries also recognize the Advanced Practice or Critical Care Paramedic level as a state-specific licensure above that of the paramedic. In addition, EMTs can seek out specialty certifications such as Wilderness EMT, Wilderness Paramedic and Flight Paramedic.

EMT-Basic is the entry level of Emergency Medical Services, EMS. The procedures and skills allowed at this level are generally non-invasive such as bleeding control, positive pressure ventilation with a bag valve mask, oropharyngeal airway, nasopharyngeal airway, supplemental oxygen administration and splinting (including full spinal immobilization). Training requirements and treatment protocols vary from area to area. The EMT-Basic is being offered at HECOIN at the Diploma Level One.

EMT-Basic course includes Basic Life Support/BLS/CPR from the American Heart Association; AHA and is designed to equip persons with the requisite knowledge and skills to help the sick/injured in an emergency. EMT-Basic classroom training can run up from 115-180 hours in total plus 35-45 hours of practicum skills usually for one-two week/s at the ending of the programme. Practicum hours will be conducted in the Accident and Emergency Department of a General Public hospital in close proximity to the Campus. Students must complete an addition 50 hours after practicum within 4 weeks after completing the programme as voluntary hours.

EMTs are employed in varied settings ranging from industrial and entertainment first aid positions to hospital and health care settings and the prehospital environment. The prehospital environment is loosely divided into non-emergency; for example hospital discharges and emergency calls services, but many ambulance services operate both non-emergency and emergency care.

Other names associated with the EMT are Ambulance-man, Ambulance-woman, Ambulance Orderly or Ambulance Attendant; however, the modern name used internationally is EMT.

Based on surveys conducted in Canada, the UK and the USA, the results have shown that the basic average salary for an EMT-Basic is (approximately)

SUMMARY of EMT-Basic/Diploma Level I course by HECOIN

• Health, Education and Counselling Institute, HECOIN has over 20 years experience in health-related training with
International Certifications in Health Care and Business Skills
• Qualified and experienced tutors who are certified EMT instructors with academic specialized training
• The tuition cost of the programme is JA$45,000
• Non-refundable registration fee-JA$2,000
• Payment Plan includes:
o $25,000 deposit/at start
o $10,000 at the end of month 2
o $10,000 at the end of month 3
Students who fail to comply by the payment plan above will be deregistered immediately
• The required textbook is not included in the tuition package
• Other compulsory fees: ID, Internet Access, Administrative Fee - $2,000
• Practicum Fee of JA$5,000
• Classes are held at all HECOIN Campus locations
• Intakes are January, May and September of each year with the 1st batch of EMT programme being September 2011
• Duration of classes is six (6) months (including Practicum hours/time)
• Centrally located and cool and comfortable lecture rooms
• Adequate parking for most Campuses
• Debit and Credit Card payments accepted
• Interview can be conducted via Skype Internet Connection at each Campus
• Campuses are located at
o Shop 20, Angel's Plaza, Spanish Town, St Catherine
o 114 Cecille Avenue, Portmore, St Catherine (on the property of Portmore Missionary Church)
o 127 Hagley Park Road, Kingston 10
o 51 Market Street, Montego Bay, St James
o Shops 13/14, Hargreaves Memorial Hospital Complex, 32 Hargreaves Avenue, Mandeville, Manchester
o 103 Main Street, Tourwise Building, Pineapple, Ocho Rios, St Ann
• Practicum sessions to be conducted in the Accident and Emergency Department of a Hospital setting in close proximity to the Campus location. Students must complete an additional 50 hours after completion of the programme; called voluntary hours
• Classes will run for 2 days per week, six (6) hours per week for six (6) months
o Shift 1 – Mondays and Wednesdays, 5:30PM-8:30PM
o Shift 2 – Saturday, NOON-5PM
Please confirm times with Campus Office Staff
• Based on recent statistics, there is a worldwide shortage of EMTs (recession-proof career)
• EMT is regarded as a profession internationally
• Graduates of the programme can earn up to US$2,000/JA$180,000 per month in foreign countries; mainly USA, Canada & Cayman
• Graduates of the programme can earn up to JA$50,000 per month in Jamaica
• HECOIN is only responsible for training
• All EMT students must wear full uniform irrespective of the shift that you are placed in: dark blue logo shirt with two stripes on each sleeve, dark/navy blue pants with black flat shoes (no heels/backless)
• The EMT-Basic/Diploma Level I course includes Basic Life Support/BLS/CPR from the American Heart Association, AHA, and is designed to equip persons with the requisite knowledge and skills to help the sick/injured in an emergency (BLS is conducted)
independently at a cost of approximately JA$5,000 at the Heart Foundation of JA)
• Devotions are conducted during the first 10 minutes of all scheduled classes
• Target groups: security guards, all categories of nurses, medical doctors, teachers, fire-fighters, police officers, soldiers, high school graduates, guidance counsellors, all categories of hotel workers, flight attendants, pharmacists, pilots, all categories of airport staff, rent-a-car agents, mechanics, all categories of kitchen staff, bartenders, lifeguards, bus, taxi and truck drivers, sales reps
• CXC passes in English Language and another subject required for entry at this time.

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We do encourage all categories of persons to enroll in this programme; the Emergency Medical Technician,EMT, as soon as possible.

"The life you save may well be your own"

Mental health nurses, also known as psychiatric nurses, work in hospitals or in the community helping people who suffer from a range of conditions such as anxiety and stress-related illnesses, to more severe problems including personality disorders, eating disorders, and drug and alcohol abuse.
Mental health nurses can work with a variety of different patients or specialise in a particular group such as adolescents or offenders. Their work may involve giving medication to patients; counselling and support, either one-to-one or in groups; using role play, art, drama and discussion.
In the area of mental health services for young people, urgent action is needed and this programme is geared towards helping persons to cope with mental and stress related issues. Within recent years, this has been a growing area in most countries.

Topics covered in the curriculum include
Mental Health Promotion
Primary Health Care
Illness Prevention
Documentation
Psychiatric Nursing Skills
Mental Health Disorders
Mental Health Assessment

Pre-requisites
Applicants are expected to have a Nursing or a Sociology or Social Work background. Practical Nurses, Enrolled Assistant Nurses and Registered Nurses; along with Social, Youth or Community Workers are encouraged to apply for this programme. This specialist area is regarded by many as recession proof as Mental Health Nurses are highly demanded in foreign countries: USA, Canada, UK and the Caribbean.

Faculty/Staff
Board Chair and President/CEO Rev Dr Harry Jarrett and Dr Clover Jarrett are trained Counselling Psychologists. Dr Clover Jarrett; being a Nurse, has had the experience of writing nursing curricula and as such, the curriculum is comprehensive. Members of Staff have had experience in Nursing and/or Social Work and are equipped to teach the content areas. Members of Staff are all at the 1st degree, 2nd degree or PhD educational levels.

Salary Packages
Salaries in Canada, the USA and the UK are summarized below:

Monthly – CA/US$2,700 (HCA with experience in Mental Health)
Monthly – CA/US$3,800 (LPN with experience in Mental Health)
Monthly – CA/US$4,300 (RN with experience in Mental Health)

Cohorts and Shifts
Most Campuses will have the following schedule, January, May and September on Thursdays – 5:30PM-8:30PM or Sundays - 2PM-5PM. Classes will be held for three (3) hours per week for four (4) months in total.

Our GSAT BLAST (extra classes) is a very exciting programme. We have specially designed this programme for students of Grades 3-6 in our primary schools. Our programme is holistic as it incorporates not only subjects in the curriculum but extra curricular activities to stimulate our young powerful minds.

Our main GSAT BLAST programme is on Saturdays and during the Summer break. Reading and Mathematics are core subjects and are taught each time a class is timetabled. Our Grade 7 classes in Summer Blast prepare our students for High School where the curriculum is introduced to them.

Our GSAT programme incorporates areas of our nursing programme where the body systems are taught by persons in the nursing profession.

Our exciting GSAT BLAST programme includes (Grades 3-6)

• Reading
• Mathematics
• Language Arts
• Communication Skills
• Science
• Spanish
• Teaching body systems using our state-of-the-art clinical lab with a mannequin
• Registered Nurse teaching body systems
• Qualified, youthful, loving and experienced tutors who have are presently teaching in government primary schools
• Karate classes (optional)
• Sign Language classes (optional)
• Lawn Tennis classes (optional)
• Music classes (optional)
• Dictionary-in-hand to improve spelling skills
• Educational field trips
• Motivational Talks
• Indoor Games
• Cool and comfortable environment
• GSAT polo-shirt with jeans worn to specially identify our children
• Recession friendly payment fee

Our Saturday classes run from 10AM-12:15PM and our Summer Blast runs for four (4) weeks in the Summer break.