Massage Therapy - Associate's

Become a massage therapist and begin an exciting, in-demand career in the health care industry. Massage therapists manipulate soft tissues of the body using a variety of techniques. Massage therapy has a broad number of medical applications including:

• Relaxation
• Stress reduction
• Health promotion
• Pain management
• Injury recovery

Graduates of this degree program learn theory and practical massage therapy application. They will be able to perform:

• Swedish massage
• Deep tissue therapy
• Trigger point therapy
• Other massage techniques

Students will be able to communicate the correct medical language for insurance billing. They will have the knowledge to take the National Certification Exam from the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB).

Medical Administration - Associate's

You can learn how to successfully manage a medical office with an Associate of Applied Science degree in Medical Administration. The medical administration degree prepares you for multiple challenges you will encounter in the office including:

• Medical coding
• Understanding medical terminology
• Recognizing medical law and ethics
• Proper medical insurance and billing procedures
• Success strategies in the office

In the medical administration program, students will study core courses to develop communication, critical thinking and decision-making skills. Students will also have the opportunity to take specialty courses including medical transcription, anatomy and physiology, medical office procedures and computer courses.

Medical Coding - Diploma

A career in medical coding places you right where the expanding arena of health care meets the cutting edge of information technology. This is the perfect career choice for anyone who wants to work in a hospital, clinic or doctor's office setting while completing detailed, important work.

Medical Laboratory Technician - Associate's

Become a part of a lifesaving medical team with a medical lab technician Associate of Applied Science degree! Our innovative and focused curriculum will teach you everything you need to know to gain a great career in the exciting and respected health care field.

As a medical lab tech, you will conduct tests to help detect, diagnose and treat diseases, and work with doctors, nurses, specialists and other medical professionals in a hospital or clinical setting.

The career outlook for those who have attained medical lab technician training has never been more encouraging. Make a difference in the lives of others everyday with a medical lab technician degree!

Office Management - Medical Emphasis - Associate's

Opportunities in the health care industry are growing by leaps and bounds. You no longer have to be a doctor, nurse or medical assistant to work in health care. Now, you can have an Associate of Applied Science degree in office management and specialize in the medical field.

Students in the medical emphasis learn the general practices of a medical office. Students take courses in the following areas as well as build the skills they need to be successful in a hospital or clinical office:

• Medical insurance and billing
• Medical terminology
• Medical office procedures

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