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- DIPLOMA
- Dental Assistant
- The Dental Assistant program will teach you valuable skills, including taking x-rays, impressions and other dental procedures. An externship at a dental office is included to give you the hands-on experience and confidence you need to begin your new career.
- Medical Assistant
- The goal of the Medical Assistant diploma program is to provide the student with the skills, knowledge and training necessary to be able to function successfully as an entry-level Medical Assistant in a clinic, hospital or physicians office.
The Medical Assistant program at Illinois School of Health Careers offers curriculum combining administrative and clinical experience with a phlebotomy (drawing blood) component. The multi-skilled training will provide the student with the necessary skills to begin a career as a Medical Assistant in just a few months.
The student will learn to perform electrocardiograph (EKG) examinations, assist with minor surgical procedures, take vital signs, administer injections, and draw blood. The program also includes teaching administrative skills, such as scheduling appointments, completing insurance forms, and other computer skills.
An externship at a hospital, clinic or doctor''s office is included as part of the program to give the student hands-on experience and confidence to start a career in this profession.