Medical Assisting
A.A.S.
1-year certificates
The Medical Assistant (MDCA) program offers three certificate plans and an Associate of Applied Science Degree that share a common technical core of courses that apply to each curriculum plan. Adminstrative certificate prepares the graduate to perform appointment scheduling, create and maintain records, medical transcriptions, filing of medical insurance and billing. Clinical Certificate prepares the graduate to perform patient-centered assessment, assist in the examination of patients, perform treatments directed by the physician and perform common laboratory procedures. Coding Certificate prepares the graduate to perform advanced coding techniques; data collection; documentation requirements in the health information environment; classification systems and appropriate codes; and to understand the federal regulation perspective payment systems and methods of reimbursement.

MOA Basic Certificate
1-semester certificate
This is a one semester program that prepares the student for entry level medical office skills in communication, customer services and professionalism.

Nursing Assistant - (Aide)
1-semester certificate
The program is designed to prepare students from various cultural and academic backgrounds with the entry level skills required to function effectively as a Nursing Assistant (Aide) in community agencies such as nursing homes, hospitals, physician's offices, the health department and/public school systems.

EMS-EMT Basic - EMS - Paramedic
A.A.S.
The Emergency Medical Services Program offers the two levels of training under the Tech Prep program: EMT-Basic Certificate, and EMT-Paramedic Associates of Applied Science Degree. At each level of training the student is provided with the opportunity to master the theory and skills of pre-hospital care. Training includes lecture, laboratory, and clinical rotations at local emergency rooms and ambulance services. Progression through the curriculum requires passing the National Registry Exam to continue from Basic to Intermediate.

Phlebotomy
1-semester certificate
The Phlebotomy Certificate is a one-semester program designed to train the student in the proper techniques and procedures for collecting blood specimens for analysis in the clinical laboratory. The student is provided with the opportunity to gain workplace competencies and communications skills consistent with the role of a Phlebotomist.

Physical Therapy
A.A.S.
The Physical Therapist Assistant) {PTHA) curriculum is a two-year integrated program taught over four regular semesters and one summer session. During the program, the student is given the opportunity to master the theories and principles of treatment that permit him/her to work with patients to relieve impairments, overcome disability, and restore movement, skills and function. Classes include lecture and laboratory sessions to develop knowledge, skills, and the attitudes required of an entry-level physical therapist assistant.

Radiological Technology
A.A.S.
The Radiologic Technology Program (RADR) educates the student for a career as a Radiologic Technologist. Radiologic Technologists use specialized equipment to perform diagnostic procedures on patients. They use X-rays to produce images that aid in diagnosing disease, trauma and physiological malfunction. Radiologic Technologists develop and critique radiographic images. They may assist physicians (Radiologist) who specialize in the use of ionizing radiation to diagnose ad treat disease ad injury.

Vocational Nursing
1-year certificate
The primary role of the vocational nurse is to provide quality-nursing care in a structured health care setting for clients who are experiencing common, well-defined health problems with predictable outcomes. The vocational nurse functions under the supervision of a registered professional nurse and/or a physician. The vocational Nursing (VN) program is a clinically intensive one year certificate program that offers classroom instruction and related clinical practice in four basic areas of nursing, fundamentals, medical/surgical, maternity/pediatric and psychiatric.

Want specific information about course requirements and school participation for these programs?
See the Articulation Matrix.