The Biomedical Equipment Technology program is designed to
prepare the student for a variety of positions in an industry
that installs, inspects, repairs and maintains medical equipment.
It provides the student training in electronics technology with
specialized emphasis on medical applications and computer systems
technology. Coursework also focuses on anatomy and biology,
engineering and biomedical instrumentation. Students receive a
multidisciplinary skill set that is transferable to many career
fields.
Health Care Administration - Associate of Applied Science
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The Health Care Administration program prepares students to
understand the essential components of managerial and
organizational support in the health care industry. Students will
learn how various health care systems operate and the multiple
aspects of the field. At the same time, they will receive
hands-on training in the administrative facets of health care
services for the general public. Graduates of this program will
be prepared for entry-level positions in hospitals, clinics,
health care insurance offices, home health care agencies, public
health settings and other health care-related organizations.
Health Care Management - Bachelor of Science
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The Bachelor's in Health Care Management is designed to
accommodate the needs and interests of students from a variety of
backgrounds. Courses provide a solid foundation for varied health
care careers. The program also incorporates an externship that
offers students real-world experience within health care
facilities that may include hospitals, nursing homes, ambulatory
care facilities, physician practices, and pharmaceutical and
medical equipment companies.
Medical Assisting - Associate of Applied Science
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The Associate of Applied Science in Medical Assisting program
prepares graduates to work under the direction of physicians in a
private practice or medical setting. Students develop a solid
foundation in communication and problem-solving skills through
general education course work.
Occupational Therapy Assistant - Associate of Applied Science*
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The Occupational Therapy Assistant program prepares graduates for
entry-level employment, working under the direction of an
occupational therapist. Students are trained to administer
occupational therapy treatments to individuals who have lost
functional abilities due to illness, injury or disease.
Coursework combines lecture, laboratory and clinical experiences.
General education elements of the program enhance students'
communication and problem-solving skills to enhance their
effectiveness in the occupational therapy profession. The program
prepares the graduate for the National Board for Certification in
Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) certification examination for
occupational therapy assistants.
Students develop a solid foundation in occupational therapy,
including:
- Anatomy and physiology
- Medical terminology
- Structural kinesiology
- Neurological dysfunction
- Mental health concepts and techniques
- Assessment of function Adaptive living skills
- Physical rehabilitation
Entry-level Employment Opportunities
- Hospitals
- Offices of health practitioners
- Offices of occupational therapists
- Nursing care facilities
- Community care facilities
- Home health care services
*The occupational therapy assistant program has applied for
accreditation by the Accreditation Council for Occupational
Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy
Association (AOTA), located at 4720 Montgomery Lane, P.O. Box
31220, Bethesda, MD 20824-1220. ACOTE's telephone number c/o AOTA
is (301) 652-AOTA.
Pharmacy Technology - Associate of Applied Science
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Students in the pharmacy technology associate's degree program
learn how to work with and under the direction of pharmacists in
an office or other medical setting. The program curriculum delves
into studies in pharmacy procedures, anatomy and physiology,
medical terminology and medical administrative practices. In
addition, general education and business classes help students to
grow professionally.
Surgical Technology - Associate of Applied Science
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The associate of science degree program in surgical technology is
designed to provide students with the required knowledge base and
technical skills required to obtain entry-level employment in the
field of surgical technology. To achieve this goal, the program
curriculum provides study in general and specialty surgical
procedures, principles of anesthesia, anatomy and physiology,
medical terminology and surgical technology techniques.
Additional course work in general education helps students to
grow professionally and develop the ability to assume leadership
roles.
Veterinary Technology - Associate of Applied Science
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Students in the Associate of Applied Science - Veterinary
Technology degree program learn how to work with and under the
direction of veterinarians in an office or other medical setting.
Students gain valuable skills in animal patient care, anesthesia,
surgical assistance, laboratory procedures and radiography.
Additional general education courses assist professional growth
as students move from the classroom into the workplace. Upon
graduation, students are prepared for entry-level positions in
veterinary offices and animal hospitals and shelters.
Diploma Programs
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