The following is a listing of upcoming classes and the registration deadline for those classes.

NOTE:  There will no longer be summer sessions offered.  Cath Lab Digest postings have not been updated yet.

This online RCIS Exam Review course for CVTs, RTs and RNs is open to any cardiac cath lab employee preparing for the RCIS national exam.

The class is split into 2 units, each 11 weeks, that covers the entire CCI, Inc. matrix for the Invasive Registry examination.  Units I and II may be taken in any order.

         RCIS REVIEW PART 1                         RCIS REVIEW PART 2

         Hemodynamics Introduction                     ECG

         Hemodynamics Recording Systems         BLS & ACLS Review

         Pressure readings                                   Cardiac Anatomy

         Pressure Pathologies                              Coronary A&P

         Medications                                            Arteriography

         Autonomic Nervous System                     CAD & MI

         Patient Care                                           LHC, RHC, TDCO

         Heart Failure & Shock                             PCI & Misc Interventions

         Catheters and Equipment                        Sterile Technique

         Vascular A&P                                         Indications, Risks & Complications

         Vascular pathologies                               Vascular Access, Scrub & Hemostasis

 

NOTE:  THE CD IS 'PC' BASED AND NOT PLAYABLE ON A MAC OR APPLE UNLESS YOU MAKE CHANGES TO YOUR SYSTEM, INCLUDING THE POSSIBILITY OF PURCHASING ADDITIONAL SOFTWARE.  THE 'VIRTUAL CLASS' OF THE WEBSITE MAY, OR MAY NOT, DISPLAY CORRECTLY ON AN APPLE OR MAC.  THIS WILL DEPEND UPON YOUR OPERATING SYSTEM.  SUPPORT IS NOT PROVIDED FOR MAC OR APPLE ISSUES.

Students must have access to a PC, CD player and online connection. Required homework involves studying cardiovascular review questions, answers and rationales from an interactive CD. This leads naturally to the online discussion. The review course emphasizes electrophysiology and ECG, ACLS, cardiac and coronary anatomy and pathology; coronary arteriography and interventions, LV angiography, cardiac output, cath indications, protocol, vascular access, cardiac surgery, asepsis, and practice RCIS exams. Students are expected to dedicate three to five study hours each week.

The cost of the class payable to Spokane Community College is $177*. Students will need to purchase Todd's CV Review CD which is an additional cost of $260* and not included in the tuition. These CDs can be purchased at www.westodd.com. Students must provide their email address at the time they register.   * = Subject to change without notice

The Todd CD is half price to online students.  The total is $135 which includes shipping. To obtain the discount, the student will need to enclose a copy of their student ID# (usually through their receipt of registration) with the check or phone the order in with their student ID# (which will need to be verified) and the CD will be mailed with a bill.  Failure to pay the bill prior to the start of the class may result in dismissal from the class.

Wes Todd    1605 S. Clinton Rd.   Spokane, WA 99216   phone 509 926-0344

  *click HERE for an important announcement on prices

 

Online RCIS Review I & II Classes Course Objectives:
The student will:
●    Become familiar with the RCIS exam for Cath Lab professionals
●    Evaluate and increase readiness for the RCIS exam
●    Improve study methods and problem solving skills
●    Use critical thinking to discuss current CV topics
●    Increase appreciation for teamwork within the cath. lab

Advantages: ●    Frequent feedback on your learning from peers and instructor ●  Structured weekly homework assignments from my new CD. ●  Study from home at a time of your convenience ●  Group study with peers from around the country

Disadvantages: 1.  Requires approximately 5-10 hours/week 2.  Requires self discipline and self directed learning style 3.  Must have access to a PC, CD player, and online connection, preferably broadband 4.  Currently Non-credit classes with no CEU approval

The refund policy is as follows:

100% refund for classes and workshops cancelled by the college

100% refund for student-initiated withdrawals three business days* prior to the first day of class (including online classes) unless noted in the class description

No refund granted two business days* or less prior to the start of the class

* a business day is 8am-5pm Monday-Friday, in accordance with WAC 132Q-01-006

For additional course information, contact Todd Ginapp at tginapp@rcisreview.com or call (832)221-6212 before 9 p.m. Central Standard Time. Best way is via email, since I work in a cath lab and cell phones are not reliable behind leaded walls.

To register, call (509) 533-8010.

Use this link to see options of applying for the class.  Additional registration information is also available here:

http://www.scc.spokane.edu/?cereg

For more information about this program: Contact: Jackie Siebert E-mail: CESCC@scc.spokane.edu Telephone: (509) 533-8010 or 1-800-248-5644 ext. 8010   You can also submit an online information request or get our address to write for more information. You may be eligible for free tuition! Follow this link to learn more.