Blue Cliff College - Alexandria
- 1505 Metro Drive,
- Alexandria, LA 71301
Blue Cliff College
Blue Cliff encourages each student to aspire to the best he or she can be in academic, business, social, professional and personal endeavors. Whatever the academic interest, we offer the best education possible. Our emphasis on curriculum, low student-teacher ratio and practical experience will ensure that the Blue Cliff graduate has been meticulously prepared.
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Blue Cliff College was founded in 1987 with the goal of becoming one of the most respected and innovative massage therapy training centers in the nation. In June of 1989, the College received its Proprietary School License. In 1998, the College was proud to receive accreditation from the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges of Technology (ACCSCT). The first Blue Cliff campus location was in New Orleans and campuses were soon established in Lafayette and Shreveport, Louisiana and, Gulfport, Mississippi. In 2007, a new campus opened in Alexandria, Louisiana. In 2000, Blue Cliff College - Gulfport became an ACCSCT-accredited Massage Therapy school in Mississippi.
All Blue Cliff Colleges are accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC).
Dialysis Technician - Diploma
Dialysis technicians, also sometimes referred to as hemodialysis technicians, renal dialysis technicians, or nephrology technicians, function in multiple roles. The dialysis technician is the primary direct caregiver for patients whose kidneys no longer function properly and who are undergoing dialysis treatment. They operate the machines that remove waste and excess fluids from the blood of these patients. They work under the supervision of physicians and registered nurses primarily in hospitals, clinics, outpatient facilities, or home dialysis programs. Their responsibilities may vary based on different state laws and facility policies.
Dialysis technicians must fully understand the operation of the kidney dialysis machines. They are responsible for their operation, cleaning, and sterilization. They must also fully understand their patients' needs. They carefully monitor and record weight and vital signs before, during, and after the blood cleansing procedures. Additionally, they instruct patients about in-home treatments. Because dialysis technicians work with blood, they must exercise strict safety precautions against infectious diseases such as hepatitis and AIDS. There is an externship component as a culminating course that enables the student to be placed in an actual supervised dialysis setting.
Medical Assisting - Diploma
The Diploma in Medical Assisting program provides an in-depth study of the medical science of the human body including anatomy, physiology and pathology of the body systems, clinical techniques including examining room procedures, medical lab procedures, medical terminology, pharmacology, and administrative procedures.
The diploma program prepares the graduate for entry-level positions in the health-care field as a medical assistant working in a clinical and/or administrative setting. Our graduates may pursue jobs in doctors' offices, hospitals, and clinics. The normal completion time for the day program is within 9 months and the evening program 15 months. Graduates from the Diploma in Medical Assisting program must complete a total of 58 quarter credits and will be awarded a Diploma in Medical Assisting.
Medical Office Administration - Diploma
The Diploma in Medical Office Administration program provides an advanced study of software applications, medical insurance and billing, medical office administration, as well as an in-depth study of the medical science of the human body, including:
- Anatomy
- Physiology of the body systems
- Pathology of the body systems
- Medical terminology
For more information about our placement rates, graduation rates, and other important information, please visit our website at: http://www.bluecliffcollege.com/consumerinfoact.shtml