The Health Professions Institute offers continuing education programs for nurses and other healthcare personnel. All programs enhance clinical practice and stimulate professional and personal growth.
The Institute also offers entry-level job preparation into health care.
The Connecticut Labor Department projects over 2000 new jobs each year in the health care field. Look at our offerings - there may be an opportunity at Capital waiting for you!
For All:
CPR for Health Care Providers
For RNs:
Nurse Re-entry
Infection Control in Long-Term Care
Staff Development for Health Care Professionals
NEW: Alzheimers and Dementia Train the Trainer (State required)
Remedial courses mandated by Department of Public Health
For LPNs:
Remedial courses mandated by Department of Public Health
For Certified Nurse Aides:
NEW: Patient Care Technician program….Phlebotomy for PCTs, EKG and Pulse Oximetry, Medical Terminology and more
NEW: Stepping Up To Team Leader Certificate I
NEW: Allied Health Certificate...12 hour Specialty Workshops on topics: Natural Aging Process, Hospice and Palliative Care, Alzheimers and Dementia, Mental Health Care, Substance Abuse Overview, Nutrition and Food Preparation, Math for Health care, Care of the Pediatric Patient, Care of the Surgical Patient
CNA Refresher: Prep for Competency Exams, Written and Skills Review
Remedial courses mandated by Department of Public Health
For those interested in a new career in health care:
Nurse Aide Certification program
Emergency Medical Technician-Basic Training
Medical Coding and Billing Certificate
Pharmacy Technician program
