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

QUARTER START          DATE                         REGISTRATION ENDS (Participants must register by)

Spring 2008                   March 31, 2008           March 26, 2008

Summer 2008               June 25, 2008              June 20, 2008

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

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.  click HERE for an important announcement on prices

* = Subject to change without notice

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

No refund granted after class commences.
For additional course information, contact Todd Ginapp at tginapp@rcisreview.com or call (832)221-6212 before 9 p.m. Central Standard Time.
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: Veronica Forry/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.