At Sanford-Brown, we are in the business of career education.
That makes not only you but also the employers we work with our
customers. We care about you and your future, and your future
employer's needs. That is the Sanford-Brown difference.
We are dedicated to providing academic excellence. If you're
looking for an exciting and rewarding career in today's rapidly
expanding fields, we can help you get there.
Fast
At Sanford-Brown, we condense your study into a short-term
program enabling you to customize your skills rapidly and
successfully to the specific needs of a future work setting.
Unlike traditional institutions, we enable adults to complete
some programs of study in as little as nine months. Generally,
classes start every five weeks, so you can get started quickly
with convenient day and evening classes to meet your needs.
Focused
At Sanford-Brown, your studies focus primarily on the essential
concepts and skills most employers look for in entry-level
employees. Our goal is to provide you with the practical
information and experience you need to get your foot in the
door. We avoid requiring you to take courses that are not
directly supportive of your employment objective.
Hands-On
Technology plays a major role in all the professions for which
we train our students. That's why we use industry-current tools
to help deliver your education more effectively. During the
hands-on component you will use industry-oriented equipment to
gain experience applying your knowledge.
The Diagnostic Medical Sonography Certificate program is designed
to prepare students to perform diagnostic ultrasound examinations
required of an entry-level general sonographer to include, but
not be limited to, the abdomen, pelvis, pregnant female pelvis
and superficial structures. Students are also introduced to
vascular ultrasound. The student will have the opportunity to
study the anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology of scanned
organ systems, recognize the sonographic patterns of the organs,
learn the protocols for a logical and thorough survey of the
organs and provide accurate and technical impressions to the
interpreting physician.
The core curriculum is structured to include an on-campus lecture
component, an on-campus imaging laboratory component, and an
off-campus integrated clinical component. The final externship
portion of the curriculum is structured to include supervised
experiences in the clinical environment that require
competencies, logs, and evaluations completed by the student. At
the conclusion of the program, graduates who have diligently
attended class and their externship, studied, and practiced their
skills should have the skills to seek entry-level employment as
diagnostic medical sonographers.
Medical Assistant Specialist - Certificate
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Ready to use your organizational and people skills in a
compassionate health career? Discover the path towards a
rewarding career as a medical assistant specialist!
Medical assistants work in hospitals, public health facilities,
blood banks, nursing homes, research institutions and more as
they assist physicians and perform administrative duties. It
takes a combination of knowledge, experience and confidence to
succeed in this in-demand field.
Assistant training is designed to provide you with the clinical
knowledge as well as interpersonal and administrative skills to
prepare you for work in a busy medical office. You'll have an
opportunity to:
- Study the fundamentals of medical assisting including
anatomy, physiology, medical terminology and coding
- Improve your interpersonal skills by learning to interact
with patients and other members of a medical team
- Understand computer applications essential for administrative
work including patient reception, records and billing
- Acquire clinical skills including patient preparation,
checking vital signs and assisting physicians in patient
examinations
Medical Billing & Coding Specialist - Certificate
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This exciting 9- to 12- month program can provide the student
with entry-level skills to perform processing, reporting,
security and management of health information within the
healthcare setting. Students may choose to enroll in either a day
or evening program. The programs' courses are designed to prepare
students for entry-level jobs that may involve:
- Structure and analysis of health data
- Coding and indexing of information
- Management of retention and reimbursement systems for health
insurance claims
- File analysis and management, healthcare statistics and
health record evaluation
Health information specialists and medical billers/coders are
trained professional members of the business and operations staff
of today's health care industry. With today's constantly changing
insurance and administrative information requirements in the
medical field, they are important to the smooth operation of
virtually any medical office. A career in health information
technology is challenging and offers a variety of opportunities.
There are career options in doctors' offices, clinics, public
health facilities, hospitals, nursing homes, insurance agencies,
information services departments and self-employment.
Pharmacy Technician - Certificate
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Become part of the growing health care industry with a Pharmacy
Technician Certificate from Sanford-Brown Institute in Dallas.
Here, you can receive the training, experience and confidence
you'll need for a rewarding career as a pharmacy tech. Our
comprehensive course work and hands-on instruction can prepare
students for entry-level positions in hospitals, nursing homes,
retail and department store pharmacies.
As a graduate, you should be proficient in:
- Pharmacy techniques
- Medical terminology
- Pharmaceutical calculations and technology
Surgical Technology - Certificate
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This program can provide students with the appropriate general
education, didactic theory, and hands-on skills required to begin
and/or enhance a career in surgical technology. The purpose of
the program is to provide the student with a broad base of
knowledge that integrates academic content and clinical
experiences in surgical technology.
*Programs and availability are subject to change