Medical Assistant with Functional Spanish - Associate's

This program is designed for native English speakers. It provides students with the skills necessary to be proficient in both front and back office procedures. Students receive practical training so that they are able to operate medical office software, assist physicians in minor surgery, perform laboratory tests, assess vital signs, administer medications, operate an ECG machine, and execute other therapeutic modalities prescribed by physicians.

This program is also designed to train medical assistants to communicate effectively with patients whose primary language is Spanish. The program includes reading comprehension and written communication with an emphasis on oral communication skills. The focus of the training will empower the student to assist Spanish-speaking patients to correctly complete medical forms and to receive appropriate medical care. Upon completion of this program students will have a working knowledge base of the Spanish language in a health care setting. Medical assistants are employed in physicians' offices, medical clinics, laboratories and other health agencies.

Medical Laboratory Technology - Associate's

This program is designed to provide a progressive curriculum of general education, basic science, math, clinical and technical training. The goal of the program is to provide the academic, professional and clinical skills needed for entry level positions as a medical laboratory technician. Objectives include the utilization of critical and analytical thinking skills in the application of principles and regulations for quality assurance, accuracy and validity of laboratory tests. Graduates will be able to competently and safely perform procedures in collection, processing and analyzing biological specimens and in the multiple aspects of routine clinical laboratory and other current and emerging diagnostic tests. Graduates will apply professional standards and ethics in the performance of evaluation, quality assessment and management of laboratory results and in the communication of patient information as part of the healthcare team. The medical laboratory technician usually works in a hospital laboratory setting under the supervision of a medical technologist/clinical laboratory professional, but may also work in specialized reference laboratories, physician office labs or industrial/research laboratories.

Medical Office Assistant - Diploma

The medical office assistant program trains students to perform medical administrative front office duties that are vital in today's health care field. It develops fundamental skills such as phone reception, word processing, medical record filing, appointment scheduling, light bookkeeping, and proficiency in medical practice software functions. Employment opportunities include all physicians' offices, clinics, med-checks and virtually any health care setting.

Medical Reimbursement Technology - Associate's

This program is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills needed to apply coding classification systems for billing medical professional services to insurance companies, maintaining patient accounts and performing billing procedures for optimal claim reimbursement. The student will be trained to utilize medical office software programs to input patient insurance and registration data, manage health information files, schedule appointments and submit electronic claims forms. Emphasis will be placed on the importance of compliance with state and federal regulations and managed care policies. A high degree of accuracy and a working knowledge of medical terminology, diseases, and treatments are important skills for this profession. Employment opportunities include physician's offices, clinics, inpatient care facilities, medical billing management companies and insurance companies.

Spanish for the Medical Community - Certificate

This program is designed to train employees in the medical field, who are native English speakers, to communicate effectively with patients whose primary language is Spanish. The program includes reading comprehension and written communication with an emphasis on oral communication skills. The focus of the training will empower the student to assist Spanish-speaking patients to correctly complete medical forms and to receive appropriate medical care. Upon completion of this program, students will have a working knowledge base of the Spanish language in a health care setting.

Surgical Technology - Associate's

This program is designed to provide students with an academic and clinical background in the field of surgical technology. Students develop the skills necessary to be a knowledgeable, professional and responsible member of the surgical team. The program prepares students for entry-level positions in a number of health care facilities including hospitals, medical centers, and public and private surgical centers.

Therapeutic and Clinical Massage - Associate's

This program provides students with an understanding of the body and its functions, and teaches relevant massage techniques and therapeutic skills. These include, but are not limited to, specialized massage such as sports massage, therapeutic massage, neuromuscular therapy and kinesiology. Skills for client-therapist relations, communication, and promotion complete this well-rounded degree that prepares the student for entry into massage career opportunities and to pursue national certification.

Therapeutic Massage Practitioner - Certificate

This program teaches the necessary skills for applications and treatment goals of muscular and general relaxation, stress reduction, pain management, recovery from injury, health promotion, education and body awareness. The successful practitioner must, therefore, be proficient at more than a simple massage; he or she must understand the body and its functions, master a variety of techniques, and hone such skills as client assessment, communication and self-evaluation. Upon completion of this program, students may transfer all earned credits toward the Therapeutic and Clinical Massage Associate of Applied Science degree program.