At Ramussen College, we've been helping students reach their
career goals since 1900. We are accredited by the Accrediting
Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS) and offer
the highest accreditation a school can achieve--Regional
Accreditation. With this high level of accreditation, you can be
assured that you are receiving an outstanding and valuable
education that is respected and recognized throughout the nation.
We have a dedicated team of staff and instructors ready and
willing to assist you from enrollment to graduation.
We believe in giving our students the technical knowledge and the
personal skills vital to employment in the ever-changing world of
business. We focus on training students for specific careers and
then placing them in great careers after graduation.
Depending on your program, you could complete your training in as
little as two years or continue to earn your bachelors degree.
Imagine: you can have a new career, a new direction and earn more
in only two years! Whether you're a high school student looking
to train for your first career, or a professional seeking a
promotion or job security, the Rasmussen College community can
help you succeed.
A career as a health information technician 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.
The Rasmussen College health information technician program is
accredited by the Committee on Allied Health Education and
Accreditation (CAHEA) in cooperation with the American Health
Information Management Association (AHIMA) Council on
Accreditation.
Massage Therapy - Associate's
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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