Emergency Medical Services (EMS)

Health Care Professionals

This course is designed to introduce the primary responsibilities of a central sterile processing technician. Upon completion, students are able to apply the principles of sterilization and disinfection in the workplace as well as distribution of instruments, supplies, and equipment. Students also prepare to take the Certification for Health Care Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician’s exam. At students’ expense, they will also be required to undergo a criminal background check at www.studentscreener.com and to show proof of specific immunizations prior to beginning the clinical portion of the training. Certain findings on the criminal background check may prohibit students from completing the program. Textbook included. 96 hours. $338.35 More information is provided in frequently asked questions. This course qualifies for the ConnectFunds Grants.

Prepare to become a health unit coordinator, administrative clerk, and/or patient account associate. These occupations are present in almost every hospital, nursing home, and extended care facility. Students learn to complete occupational responsibilities such as coordination and customer service procedures, transcription of physician treatment and medication orders, patient admission processing, discharge and transfer, and proper maintenance of patient medical records. The course emphasizes both non-technical and technical skills. Must have working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite 2007. At students’ expense, they will also be required to undergo a criminal background check at www.studentscreener.com and show proof of specific immunizations prior to beginning the clinical portion of the training. Certain findings on the criminal background check may prohibit students from completing the program. Textbooks required. 160 hours. $228 More information is provided in frequently asked questions. This course qualifies for the ConnectFunds Grants.

This course prepares students for the health unit coordinator national certification exam. Prerequisite: Health Unit Coordinator course or currently employed as a health unit coordinator for at least two years. Please Note: documentation needs to come from the company on letterhead, if you have been employed at least two years as a health unit coordinator. 30 hours. $124

This course provides training for the skills required to work as a medical administrative assistant. Course topics include electronic medical records, health insurance, basic medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, effective telephone etiquette, appointment scheduling, internal and external customer service, financial records of patients, and preparation of medical reports. Students also gain experience in understanding medical laws and ethics, utilizing effective oral and written communications, handling front-office operations, and assisting physicians and medical staff. After successful completion of the course, graduates will be eligible to sit for the National Healthcareer Association certification exam for medical administrative assistants (CMAA). Must have working knowledge of computer skills. Textbook required. 99 hours. $179 More information is provided in frequently asked questions.

This course provides theory and clinical experiences needed during training for the proper collection of blood and other specimens used for diagnostic testing. Emphasis is on ethics, legalities, medical terminology, safety and universal precautions, health care delivery systems, patient relations, anatomy and physiology, and specimen collection. Upon completion, students should be able to safely perform procedures necessary for venipuncture and specimen collections on patients in various health care settings. After successful completion of the program, graduates will be eligible to sit for the National Healthcareer Association certification exam for phlebotomy. Textbook and Study Guide required. 200 hours. $295. More information is provided in frequently asked questions. This course qualifies for the ConnectFunds Grants.

Please Note: Evening class students will complete any offsite clinical training during day hours only.

Medical Coding

Nursing Assistant

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