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Dental Assistant
Dental Assistants perform various patient care, office and laboratory duties in both small and large dental practices. They're responsible for making patients as comfortable as possible, preparing them for treatment, and obtaining dental records. During a patient exam, Dental Assistants hand instruments and materials to dentists, and keep patients' mouths clear by using suction or other devices. What does our Dental Assistant program offer you?

- The fundamentals of dental x-ray
- Education in dental science and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification
- Chairside training with regard to dental equipment, instruments and tray set-ups
- Knowledge of proper laboratory procedures
- An introduction to dental health and preventative dentistry
- Basic dental office administration duties for large or small dental practices
- Externship in a dental facility
Medical Assistant
Medical Assistants perform routine administrative and clinical tasks in the offices and clinics of physicians, podiatrists, chiropractors and optometrists. In small practices, they are "generalists," who handle both administrative and clinical duties and report directly to an office manager, physician, or other health practitioner. Those in large practices tend to specialize in a particular area under the supervision of department administrators. What does our Medical Assistant program offer you?

- Theory and practical application in the fundamentals of medical diagnostic techniques
- Study of the anatomy and physiology of the body and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification
- Knowledge of standard clinical and laboratory procedures
- Training with regard to venipuncture, injections, electrocardiography (EKG), measurement of vital signs, and preparation for physical and specialty exams
- Required administrative procedures for use in a physician's office or clinic
- An introduction to medical insurance coding and claim processing
- An externship in a medical facility
Medical Billing and Coding
Medical Billing and Coding Specialists are primarily responsible for submitting documentation of care they've provided to insurance companies. To do this, they handle day-to-day medical billing procedures, complete claim forms, schedule appointments, explain insurance benefits to patients and bill insurance companies, They also may be responsible for office bookkeeping and other administrative duties. What does our Medical Billing and Coding program offer you?

- A general overview of health care and health insurance
- Training in insurance billing and medical coding
- Instruction for organizing and maintaining medical records
- Awareness of insurance claim reimbursement methodologies
- The study of human anatomy and physiology and common diseases
- An introduction to medical terminology and pharmacology
- Knowledge of medical office administrative responsibilities
- Externship in a medical office or a hospital
Pharmacy Technician
Pharmacy Technicians help licensed pharmacists provide medication and other health care products to patients. Technicians usually perform routine tasks to help prepare prescribed medication for patients, such as counting tablets and labeling bottles. Technicians refer any questions regarding prescriptions, drug information, or health matters to a pharmacist. What does our Pharmacy Technician program offer you?

- Study of the anatomy and physiology of the body and of drugs/antibiotics used to treat common diseases
- Familiarity with prescription and non-prescription drugs, herbal remedies and dietary supplements
- Training with regard to the functions of hospital pharmacies; how to interpret physician's orders, maintain records, complete orders, fill unit dose carts, stock floor inventory, and more
- Training with regard to the functions of retail pharmacies; how to process drug orders, maintain inventory, calculate dosing, price and stock medication, and more
- An introduction to federal and state pharmacy laws
- An externship at a clinical site
Surgical Technologist
Surgical Technologists, also called "Scrubs" and "Surgical or Operating Room Technicians," assist in surgical operations under the supervision of surgeons, registered nurses or other surgical personnel. They are members of operating room teams, which most commonly include surgeons, anesthesiologists and circulating nurses. What does our Surgical Technologist program offer you?

- Theory and practical application in the fundamentals of anatomy and physiology of the body
- The surgical skills as well as laboratory procedures to meet the requirements of the operating room
- An introduction to the operating room and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification
- Education related to sterilization and surgical instrument set-ups
- The knowledge to identify surgical room equipment and supplies
- Training with regards to the application of surgical bandages
- The skills to properly prepare and position a patient for surgery
- An externship at a medical facility