Diploma - Pharmacy Assistant

A pharmacy technician is usually a pharmacist's right-hand man. They are exceptional listeners, are always alert, very responsible and pay attention to the finest details.

As a licensed pharmacist's technician, you will help prepare prescribed medication for patients. Our training prepares you to retrieve, count, pour, weigh and measure the prescription medication. Prescriptions, which are checked by a pharmacist before being given to a patient, must then be priced and filed. You may also maintain patient profiles, prepare insurance forms, and stock and take inventory of medications.

Upon graduation, students will be qualified to work as pharmacy assistants in clinics, hospitals or retail pharmacies.

Medical Assisting - Associate's

Anthem College Online offers the opportunity for students who hold a Medical Assisting (MA) diploma to extend their credentials into an associate of science degree in medical assisting.

The program helps MA diploma holders strengthen problem-solving, critical thinking, and communication capabilities. Concentration courses cover healthcare compliance, emergency care, medical office supervision, and patient assessment. Core courses focus on critical thinking, problem-solving, communication and computer skills.

Program graduates will be prepared to seek employment as a medical assistant, including supervisory or coordinator roles such as shift lead, referral coordinator, front/back office manager, and medical assisting instructor.

Medical Assisting - Diploma

Your training prepares you to become a vital person in the medical office. You'll update patient medical records, fill out reports, lab tests, diagnoses and treatment plans. Your duties are to evaluate records for completeness and ensure that essential info is in the computer.

Duties may also include taking medical histories and recording vital signs, explaining treatment procedures to patients, preparing patients for exams and assisting physicians.

Upon graduation, you will be qualified to work as a Medical Assistant, a Medical Receptionist, a Medical Insurance Biller, a Medical Bookkeeper or a Laboratory Assistant in places like a physician's office, a health practitioner's office or outpatient care centers, among others.

Medical Billing & Coding - Associate's

Medical billing programs prepare students to work in a field that emphasizes the role of office technologies in medical environments.

Anthem College—Aurora provides comprehensive training for this dynamic field through its Associate of Applied Science in Medical Billing & Coding.

Our students are also encouraged to return to Anthem College any time after they graduate and take refresher courses to help them stay on top of the latest developments in their field at no charge.

Medical Coding & Billing - Diploma

Anthem College—Aurora offers a diploma in Medical Billing & Coding that provides students with the training they need to succeed in the field.

Students take courses that address a wide range of billing, coding, and documentation issues. They learn about different health information technologies and medical office procedures such as medical records formatting, information release and account management.

Surgical Technologist - Associate's

Surgical Technicians are key members of surgery teams who provide pre- and post-operative services as well as assistance during actual surgery.

The Surgical Technician program teaches students the fundamentals of anatomy and physiology they need to know for their careers. They are introduced to operating room environments and receive hands-on training in sterilization techniques and instrumentation set-up, and learn about surgical instruments and supplies. Students are also trained in basic surgical skills and laboratory procedures that support OR functions.

X-Ray Technician (Ltd. Scope) - Associate's

X-ray technology is over a century old, but it continues to provide key information physicians need to diagnose and treat injury and disease. Limited scope x-ray technicians bring distinctive skills to medical teams involved in direct patient care.

Anthem College trains students to perform x-ray and electrocardiograms through its Associate of Applied Science in Limited Scope X-Ray Technician.

Students take in-depth courses in anatomy of the spine, skull, and torso-skeletal system. They learn proper patient care and positioning techniques, radiologic procedures and radiation safety. They complete training in laboratory procedures, injections, venipuncture and blood collection.

The associate program provides the foundation for long-term career opportunities and includes classes and skills to boost professional development. Students take courses in ethics, communication, healthcare compliance and computer applications, in addition to clinical courses.

A class on career success provides practical training that helps students better manage their financial and personal resources during and after college.

X-Ray Technician (Ltd. Scope) - Diploma

Limited scope x-ray technicians are trained by x-ray tech schools and play an important role that helps physicians reach accurate diagnoses for injuries and diseases. Their training lets the medical team focus on particular parts of the body that are subject to injury, including the spine, skull, arms, and legs. X-rays also diagnose serious illnesses such as pneumonia that require immediate treatment.

Anthem College offers a Diploma in Limited Scope X-Ray Technician for students interested in pursuing formal x-ray training. The program is comprehensive and includes clinical courses in anatomy (chest, skull, torso) and patient care. Students learn how to properly care for patients undergoing x-ray and electrocardiogram procedures and radiation safety. They are taught to perform venipuncture and injections, as well as back-office laboratory tests.

A course on career success delivers practical training to help students manage their time, finances, and personal responsibilities beyond college.

Our goal is to train students in the skills they need to succeed. If our students ever feel the need to update their skills or knowledge after graduation, they can voluntary return for refresher courses at no cost.