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Medical Assistant
The Medical Assistant Program trains students in the clinical and
administrative procedures used by entry-level medical assistants
working in hospitals, clinics, doctor's offices and other health care
settings. The clinical curriculum covers patient intake, vital signs,
laboratory procedures, specialty examinations, and clinical procedures including phlebotomy, diagnostic testing and electrocardiography (ECG). The administrative curriculum covers medical
billing and coding, insurance procedures, and medical office
management. Throughout the program, students learn the basics
of anatomy, physiology and pathology along with the medical
terminology most frequently encountered in career settings.
In preparation for employment, students learn the important
communications and human relations skills needed in medical
settings and the professional, legal and ethical standards expected
of today's health care worker. A 180-hour externship in a working
health care facility provides the hands-on practice and experience
needed for permanent employment readiness.
The expected outcome for this program is to provide the graduate
with the ability to obtain an entry-level position in a physician's
office, public or private hospitals, outpatient care centers, and
nursing and residential care facilities.
Paramedic
The Paramedic program is designed for the Basic Level EMT to advance his/her skills. While being nationally recognized as one of the highest level of pre-hospital care provider, the Paramedic is in charge of providing care in the field, as well as directing the efforts of others providing care. Students participate in an intense curriculum which includes training in 12-lead EKGs, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and Hazardous Materials Recognition.
Paramedics have a variety of career opportunities including 911 advanced life support, and critical and neonatal care transports.
Emergency Medical Technician
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Surgical Technology
This program is designed to prepare the student with the necessary knowledge and skills needed to gain employment as a surgical technician. Students will study all aspects of surgery, including, but not limited to, law and ethics surrounding surgery, surgical environment, pharmacology, microbiology, sterilization, aseptic techniques, OSHA, transporting and positioning the surgical patient, wound closure, anesthesia, instrument exchange and count, surgical instruments, surgical emergencies, communication skills, medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, and surgical procedures for the medical specialties.
The expected outcome of this program is to provide the graduate with the ability to obtain entry-level employment in various surgical environments such as hospitals, surgical units, and surgeon's offices.
Insurance and Health Information Technology
The Insurance & Health Information Technology program is designed to prepare graduates in the professional knowledge and skills necessary to meet the demands, trends and mandates in the
insurance and allied health industries. This program offers a wide variety of practical, hands-on
skills acquired through the use of up-to-date software programs and equipment. In addition,
proficiency in skills such as medical terminology, professionalism, and communication will partner
with their: working knowledge of the national diagnostic and procedural coding systems (ICD
and CPT-HCPCS coding); ability to analyze the Uniform Billing (UB-92) claim form; competence
in HCPCS Level II codes; knowledge of the treatment of diseases, including pharmacological,
complementary and alternative therapies; and knowledge and understanding of HIPAA mandates,
the rules of maintaining privacy of medical records, and protection of health information.
The expected outcome of this program is to provide graduates with the ability to obtain entry-level
positions in health care or insurance related facilities that utilize the services of billing, coding,
insurance and electronic health records professionals.
Dialysis Technician
The Dialysis Technician Program is designed to provide the student with the didactic training in theoretical and clinical areas necessary for entry-level employment in the health care specialty of nephrology as Hemodialysis Technicians.
Employment opportunities are available in Hospital Centers, Outpatient Maintenance Dialysis Centers, Transplant Centers, and other Health Care Agencies utilizing a Dialysis unit.
Cardiology Technician
Cardiology Technician students are trained in the performance of non-invasive testing procedures which provide valuable recorded data utilized in cardiac medical evaluation. Training emphasizes basic and advanced electrocardiology and electrocardiography, in addition to phlebotomy. ECG equipment is utilized to provide extensive hands-on training.
The in-depth curriculum includes the study of human anatomy and physiology, cardiac pharmacology, vital signs, patient assessment, and basic medical electronics and instrumentation. In addition, this program provides an understanding of diagnostic & therapeutic procedures in ECG, Holter monitoring, exercise stress testing and pacemaker analysis, phlebotomy, and clinical techniques and procedures.
The knowledge and skills acquired prepare students for responsible career entry-level positions as a Cardiology Technician in the areas of telemetry, Holter scanning and exercise stress testing, or as a Phlebotomist. Positions for Cardiology Technicians and Phlebotomists may be found in hospitals, diagnostic centers, clinics and doctor's offices.
*Not all programs may be available at all locations.
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