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- ASSOCIATE
- Medical Laboratory Technician
- Medical Laboratory Technicians are trained in performing
various laboratory procedures and in determining the outcome of
those tests and procedures. Additional responsibilities include
learning the various body systems in relationship to tests and
procedures that the technician will perform. Medical Laboratory
Technicians often work directly with patients, but may work in a
laboratory environment where little or no patient contact is
required.
Upon completion of classroom instruction, you will be monitored during their first year of laboratory experience at an approved laboratory or health care facility. - Medical Office Management
- The Medical Office Management program provides the training and skills for a variety of tasks and challenges needed in healthcare offices. With an associate degree from Apollo College, graduates will be prepared to provide day to day leadership and management in the office such as supervising personnel, planning office procedures, developing office policies, and resuming customer service.
With the required educational background of an allied health field for entry into the Medical Office Management program, graduates will acquire the professional and business aspects to be equipped in managerial/supervisory positions in healthcare related fields. The program integrates an assortment of instruction such as accounting, human resources, customer service, computer applications, and communications to ensure graduates are knowledgeable and effective in the healthcare office environment. Career opportunities with a Medical Office Management associate degree may include working in medical clinics, medical offices, hospitals, health care facilities, or health related organizations. Apollo College combines the medical education already achieved with the business outlook from the Medical Office Management program, giving graduates a dynamic and versatile success in the allied health industry. - Medical Radiography
- The Radiographic Technologist correctly aligns the
radiology equipment and positions the patient to achieve the
optimum diagnostic examination. The Radiologist then interprets
the findings and reports to the patient's physician. The
technologist has important responsibility for safely administering
ionizing radiation to the public. This is an integral part of the
training in the Medical Radiography
Program.
The students in the Medical Radiography Program at Apollo College receive three 16 week semesters of classroom instruction that prepare them to do an additional three semesters of clinical at facilities throughout the greater Phoenix area.
The mission of the Medical Radiography program at Apollo College is to develop students into competent Radiologic Technologists who can assume entry level positions in the field. - Nursing
- The mission of the Nursing Program at Apollo College is
to develop highly educated, knowledgeable, skill-oriented
graduates who possess the necessary behavior and attitudes to
become entry-level Registered Nurses to serve the needs of the
community after completing state licensing requirements. A focus
of the program is to prepare graduates to successfully pass the
National Council Licensure Examination for Registered
Nurses.
The Nursing Program is built upon a base of general education courses that will give the nursing student critical thinking and mathematical skills as well as perspectives from the humanities and social sciences. This base enables nursing students to think critically, make decisions, gain independence, organize work, take initiative, supervise others, be responsible employees and life-long learners.
Instruction takes place on campus in classrooms, learning skills laboratory, computer laboratory and at various clinical affiliation agencies in greater Phoenix. Nursing students are provided with the appropriate didactic, laboratory facilities, instructions, and quality clinical education that prepares them to perform competently after graduation.
The program includes four semesters of study. The duration of each semester is sixteen (16) weeks. The total length of the program is sixty-four (64) weeks. Graduates of the Nursing Program will be awarded an Applied Science Degree from Apollo College. - Physical Therapist Assistant
A Physical Therapy Assistant assists the Physical Therapist in helping patients recover from illnesses and injuries. They assist in the physical therapy treatment plan for patients in order to restore muscle function, relieve pain, and prevent disability following disease, injury, or loss of body parts. A technician may aid in a therapy treatment program that may include exercise, electrical stimulation, ultrasound and massage therapy. They also instruct and motivate patients in isometric and ambulatory exercises.
Most Physical Therapy Technicians work in hospitals, rehabilitation centers, clinics, physician offices, nursing homes, home health agencies, adult day care programs, schools, wellness and community centers, and in private industry. Graduates may also choose to train and test as Personal Trainers, opening many doors for successful careers in Fitness.
Carrington College™ (formerly know as Apollo College) is seeking accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) of the American Physical Therapy Association (1111 North Fairfax Street, Alexandria, VA 22314; phone; 703–706–3245; accreditation@apta.org). The Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) program at Apollo College will submit an Application for Candidacy, which is the formal application required in the pre–accreditation stage. Submission of this document does not ensure that the program will be granted candidacy or accreditation status. Although the College plans to attain CAPTE accreditation status prior to the graduation of the first PTA program class, there is no guarantee that CAPTE will grant accreditation to the program. Graduation from an accredited program is required for licensure by all states currently licensing physical therapist assistants and for individual membership in the American Physical Therapy Association.
- BACHELOR
- Completer in Health Care Management
- Program description coming soon
- Health Care Management
- Program description coming soon
- Respiratory Care
- The Bachelor of Science in RESPIRATORY CARE was designed to advance the respiratory care practitioner's skills in the area of mechanical ventilator support for adults and pediatrics with additional coursework in hospital administration, management, and general education.
- DIPLOMA
- Dental Assisting
- Dental Assistants work directly with the patient and
dentist in chair-side procedures and perform dental office
administrative duties. Apollo College Dental Assistant program
will prepare you to work as a Dental Assistant, Front Office
Receptionist, or Dental Office Manager in governmental agencies,
private dental practices, and hospitals that include dental health
care.
The program gives you a complete education in the clinical, laboratory, and administrative duties of a Dental Assistant. You will learn about oral hygiene, the charting and instrumentation procedures involved with chair-side assisting to the Dentist, terminology, office procedures and office techniques, insurance forms, and laboratory procedures. - Diagnostic Medical Sonography
- Apollo College now offers a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (DMS) certificate program that prepares students for a rewarding career in ultrasound technology. This comprehensive, 16 month (4 semester) program, focuses on all aspects of general ultrasound including abdominal, pelvic, and obstetric anatomy and pathology.
- Massage Therapy
- The Massage Therapist Diploma program combines a
complete and comprehensive study of Swedish Massage with other
manual and energetic therapies. Supporting courses include a
thorough kinesthetic and tactile study of Human Anatomy and
Physiology, Professional Ethics and Communication, and the
Business of Massage.
The mission of this program is to prepare the serious bodywork practitioner to employ appropriate communication skills, design and implement a massage session, manage the business of a massage practice, manage the critical components of a massage practice, maintain self-care and wellness program, promote the profession, and acquire knowledge, skills and credentials. - Medical Administrative Assisting
- The Medical Administrative Assistant Program includes
two broad areas. The first encompasses secretarial skills, manual
office systems, and an introduction to microcomputers. The second
phase of the program teaches the knowledge and skills to master
computer software and systems commonly used in medical
practice.
Graduates of this program will be prepared for entry-level jobs such as Administrative Assistant, Secretary, Word Processing Operator, General Clerk, and Executive Secretary. - Medical Assisting
- The program provides clinical instruction, class
lectures, and practical experience through an externship in a
medical facility. Clinical instruction will teach you to prepare
patients for examinations, give injections, conduct
electrocardiograms, and process routine laboratory tasks.
Instruction also covers office duties such as completing insurance
forms, scheduling appointments, billing, bookkeeping, and medical
collections.
As a graduate, you will be prepared to work in physicians' offices, clinics, nursing homes, and health care centers as a medical secretary, medical assistant, medical receptionist, or medical office manager. - Medical Billing and Coding
- Medical Billing and Coding Specialists maintain accurate, organized and permanent documentation of medical care to provide data for a variety of health information needs. Accurate and timely health care data are necessary to evaluate, plan, and deliver quality health care. The medical world depends on health information management professionals to collect, maintain, organize, and interpret this data.
- Pharmacy Technician
- The Pharmacy Technician program at Apollo College
provides the technical and practical training to allow you to work
as an assistant to a licensed pharmacist in both retail and
hospital settings. The program will provide you with extensive
knowledge in pharmaceutical and medical terminology, abbreviations
and symbols used in prescribing, dispensing and charting of
medications and a working knowledge of drug trade and generic
names as well as strengths, dosages, dosage forms and routes of
administration.
Reading comprehension, pharmacy mathematics, use of the calculator, and good verbal and written communication skills are functionally taught throughout the course. Upon completion of all classroom instruction and practical training, you will perform the skills you learned during a 260-hour externship in a hospital, retail pharmacy, or pharmaceutical distributor. - Physical Therapy Technician
- A Physical Therapy Technician assists the Physical
Therapist in helping patients recover from illnesses and injuries.
They assist in the physical therapy treatment plan for patients in
order to restore muscle function, relieve pain, and prevent
disability following disease, injury, or loss of body parts. A
technician may aid in a therapy treatment program that may include
exercise, electrical stimulation, ultrasound and massage therapy.
They also instruct and motivate patients in isometric and
ambulatory exercises.
Most Physical Therapy Technicians work in hospitals, rehabilitation centers, clinics, physician offices, nursing homes, home health agencies, adult day care programs, schools, wellness and community centers, and in private industry. Graduates may also choose to train and test as Personal Trainers, opening many doors for successful careers in Fitness. - Veterinary Assisting
- The growing interest in animals is creating thousands of
new jobs. Those with the best preparation and background get the
best jobs. The objective of the Veterinary Assistant program is to
develop student's skills to assist Veterinarians at an
entry-level position to treat illness, ease discomfort, cure
diseases, mend injuries, and improve
nutrition.
They will learn the basics of first aid, anatomy, routine care, emergency care, surgical preparation and basic nursing techniques. They will learn how animals communicate, animal behavior, training, breeding and the life cycles of young, adult, and old animals. Students will learn teamwork and how to communicate in the veterinary office. - CERTIFICATE
- Fitness Trainer
- Fitness Technicians work in health clubs, Fitness
Studios, rehab facilities or independently as Personal Trainers.
Personal trainers guide and motivate clients to reach their peak
fitness potential. They assess the fitness needs of clients and
develop plans based on them. Personal trainers provide personal
training, present classes and instruct on proper nutrition.
Personal trainers must have a strong understanding of the functions and vital processes of the human body so they can effectively design and deliver personal nutrition and physical fitness training programs. Creativity and determination are important characteristics of fitness technicians. A good personal trainer must be energetic and motivating, always encouraging their clients to reach their maximum performance. Personal trainers must continually strive to understand advances in the industry and stay current with new equipment and techniques. Flexible hours and a fun work environment make the Fitness Technician program a healthy career move. Soundbyte: The NM Department of Labor ranks Fitness Training as the 2nd fastest growth career in New Mexico. - Medical Billing
- The program provides clinical instruction, class
lectures, and practical experience through an externship in a
medical facility. Clinical instruction will teach you to prepare
patients for examinations, give injections, conduct
electrocardiograms, and process routine laboratory tasks.
Instruction also covers office duties such as completing insurance
forms, scheduling appointments, billing, bookkeeping, and medical
collections.
As a graduate, you will be prepared to work in physicians' offices, clinics, nursing homes, and health care centers as a medical secretary, medical assistant, medical receptionist, or medical office manager. - Practical Nursing
- The mission of the Nursing Program at Apollo College is to develop students into competent nurses who can assume entry-level positions in nursing. The Nursing Program has the following goals consistent with its mission: (1) Develop highly trained, knowledgeable, skill-oriented graduates who possess the necessary behavior and attitudes that can transition them into entry-level Licensed Practical Nurse roles and serve the needs of the community. (2) Prepare the graduates successfully to pass the National Council Licensure Examination for Licensed Practical Nurses. (3) Provide appropriate didactic and laboratory facilities and instruction. (4) Provide quality clinical training that prepares graduates to perform competently.