Compare Health Technology Careers and Programs at Durham Tech
| Program | Average Starting Salary | Job Duties |
|---|---|---|
| Clinical Trials Research Associate AAS Day Program - 7 semesters AAS Evening/Online Program - 7 semesters Certificate Options - 4 semesters Data Management Option - 4 semesters | $35,000 - $45,000 Spring start Fall start Spring and Fall start Summer start | The curriculum prepares individuals to assist investigators and clinical researchers in the initiation, administration, coordination,and management of clinical research studies for the development of new drugs, clinical products, and treatment regimens. This program can be completed partially online. |
| Dental Laboratory Technology Diploma Day Program - 5 semesters Certificate Programs - 2 or 3 semesters |
$18,000 - $24,000 Fall start Fall start | The curriculum teaches the techniques and skills that enable graduates to fabricate artificial dental restorations, as prescribed by a licensed practicing dentist, and to function effectively in the dental laboratory. |
| Health Information Technology AAS Day/Online program - 5 semesters |
30,000 - $40,000 Fall start | The curriculum trains students to process, analyze, abstract, compile, maintain, manage, and report health information. This program can be completed partially online. |
| Medical Assisting Diploma Day Program - 4 semesters |
$26,500 - $33,000 Summer start | This program prepares students to become multi-skilled health care professionals qualified to perform administrative, clinical, and laboratory procedures. |
| Nursing - Associate Degree AAS Day Program - 5 Semesters |
$40,000 - $45,000 Fall start | The curriculum is designed to prepare the graduate to assess, analyze, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care. The program provides the knowledge and skills needed to function effectively in all areas of the profession. |
| Nursing - LPN to Associate Degree AAS Evening Program - 4 semesters |
$40,000 - $45,000 Fall start, every other year | This program is designed for students that have already met the requirements to be a Licensed Practical Nurse and wish to further their education to include an Associates Degree. |
| Nursing - Practical Diploma Day Program - 3 semesters |
$28,000 - $34,000 Fall start | This program prepares the student to care for patients with a variety of common medical-surgical problems in various stages of illness and to apply to take the Licensure Examination, required for practice as a practical nurse. |
| Nursing Assistant 1 semester |
$18,000 - $25,000 Start time varies | Students learn the basic nursing skills required to care for patients in a variety of health care settings. Through classroom instruction, laboratory work, and clinical rotations, students prepare to pass the NC Nurse Aide Competency Evaluation, a requirement to be listed on the NC Nurse Aide I Registry. |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) AAS Day Program - 6 semesters or a 3-year, part-time option |
$34,000 - $44,000 Summer start | OTA professionals work with people to improve their ability to participate in work, leisure, and self-care activities. The curriculum prepares graduates to work under the guidance and supervision of a registered occupational therapist (OTR/L) in all aspects of occupational therapy from screening and assessment to treatment and documentation. |
| Opticianry AAS Day/Online Program - 5 semesters Apprentice Certificate Option - 3 semesters |
$35,000 - $45,000 Fall start Fall start | This program trains the student to receive lens prescriptions from eye doctors, determine the size and style of eyeglasses desired by the customer, make lenses and cut them to fit into an eyeglass frame, and adjust finished glasses to fit the customer. This program can be completed partially online. |
| Pharmacy Technology Diploma Day Program - 3 semesters |
Retail: $13,500-$17,200Hospital: $26,000-$33,000 Spring or Summer start | Supervised by a registered pharmacist, a pharmacy technician performs technical duties related to preparing and dispensing drugs in accordance with standard procedures and laws. Students are trained to interpret physicians’ medication orders, fill orders to be checked by pharmacists, and deliver the orders to the patient. |
| Respiratory Therapy AAS Day Program - 5 semesters |
$35,000 - $37,000 Fall start | The respiratory therapy practitioner treats, manages, controls, and cares for patients with deficiencies and abnormalities related to breathing and associated organs. The curriculum trains students to perform specific testing techniques used in monitoring, evaluating, and treating of patients. |
| Surgical Technology Diploma Day Program - 3 semesters |
$30,000 - $32,000 Fall start | The curriculum trains students to prepare supplies, equipment, and instruments; maintain aseptic conditions; prepare patients for surgery; and assist surgeons during operations. |