The continuing education division of Riverside Health Care System is known as the Institute for Health Education and Research. The Institute offers programs and seminars for both health care professionals and the public. The Institute is committed to:
Provide continuing education on health care issues for professionals and the public
Promote awareness of current research and technology in health care and health care delivery
Serve as a resource center for professional and non-professional groups, and the community
Offer programs focusing on concepts, practices and research related to health care and health care delivery
Upcoming events and programs are listed in more detail in the calendar section
of this website. Currently they are as follows:
Certified Nurse Aide
Course
This course will prepare the participant for the New York State Certified Nursing Assistant Exam. Completion of certification requirements allows you to seek work in a hospital or a long term care facility.
Phlebotomy / EKG Certificate Program
A six (6) week certificate program that will prepare you for immediate entry into the healthcare field.
Child Birth Education Classes / Baby Courses
Child Birth Education (Lamaze)
Refresher Class
CPR for the Community
Heart Saver
This course is meant for all members of the community.
CPR for the Health Care Provider
The following courses are available:
Basic Life Support (
BLS)
This course is meant for the Health Care Provider. Initial and re-certification
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (
ACLS)
Initial and re-certification
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
New guidelines: PALS Certification and Re-certification providers are required to take both days to receive certification.
NEW Vital Signs Program
Learn How To Take:
Blood Pressures
Pulse and Respirations
Temperature Readings
Also covers, Infection Control, Patient Safety and Confidentiality. Some medical experience required.
The cost is $125 for a six hour course. It is held in the Cochran School of Nursing Skills Lab S-2 Level. Pre-registration is required.
For more information regarding the above courses, please contact: Brenda Hartley at (914) 964-4274 or email blhartley@riversidehealth.org.
