CPE Allied Health (LAH)

LAH 8012 -  Pharmacy Technician Training Program  (3 Credits)  
2.5 lecture, 1 lab, 3.5 total contact hours  
Prepares students to work under the supervision of a pharmacist. The course will focus on the foundational principles and concepts for successful participation in the pharmaceutical field. Topics include medications, federal requirements, patient safety, quality assurance, order entry, and order processing.
Typically offered: Fall, Spring, Summer  
LAH 8100 -  Activity Director  (2 Credits)  
1.5 lecture, 1 lab, 2.5 total contact hours  
Provides instruction to students to meet the 36-hour IDPH requirement for activity directors, activity aides/assistants, and others involved with long-term care residents. Instructs participants on how to develop unique programming to meet the recreational needs of residents with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, intellectual disabilities, and serious mental illness.
Typically offered: Fall, Spring, Summer  
LAH 8238 -  Dental Assistant Training  (4.5 Credits)  
4.5 lecture, 0 lab, 4.5 total contact hours  
Equips students with the essential skills and knowledge to assist in dental procedures. Provides hands-on practice and classroom instructions to key topics such as chairside assisting, infection control, and radiology.
Typically offered: Fall, Spring, Summer