At Kaplan College, Milwaukee campus you can train for one of many
satisfying careers in just a matter of months. Our programs are
designed with your future in mind. Every classroom and field
experience provides the real-world skills and hands-on training
you need, bringing you a step closer to your new career every
day. Stop working for a living; start working toward your career.
The objective of the dental assistant program is to prepare
students for an entry-level position as a dental assistant in a
dental office, clinic or lab environment, with the skills for
advancement in the dental field, depending upon the student's
goals. The main job skills students will learn are treatment room
care of the dental patient and how to assist the dentist,
infection control and sterilization, medical emergencies, taking
dental x-rays, impressions, use of various dental instruments,
oral evacuation, fixed prosthodontics, pharmacology and pain
control, preventive dentistry, how to assist with oral surgery
and tray setups. Students may take the individual courses
separately.
Medical Assistant - Diploma
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The objective of the medical assistant program is to prepare
students with the knowledge, technical skills and work habits
required for entry-level positions as medical assistants. The
computer technology and word processing facets of the curriculum
enhance the student's potential for placement. Prior to
graduation, students are required to complete a 160-hour
externship program at a local clinic, physician's office,
hospital, HMO (Health Maintenance Organization) or other allied
health facility where they may also find job opportunities.
Medical Office Specialist - Diploma
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The objective of the medical office specialist program is to
prepare students with the knowledge, the technical skills and the
work habits required for an entry-level position in an outpatient
clinic, medical, dental or optometry offices or a hospital
environment. Students receive instruction in basic human anatomy,
medical terminology, medical insurance, medical records, billing
and collections, appointment scheduling, medical ethics and
public relations.
Pharmacy Technician - Diploma
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The objective of the pharmacy technician program is to prepare
students with knowledge, technical skills and work habits
required for an entry-level position in the pharmacy field or
related area.
Graduates of this program work directly under the supervision of
a registered pharmacist. General duties may include transcribing
physician's orders and hospital charts, drug product selection,
preparing medications for dispensing, labeling and refill
authorization, computer data entry for patient profile
maintenance and procedures for acquiring all necessary
information. They also assist in quality management procedures
and security measures. Other duties may include preparing unit
dose medications, IV admixtures and sterile irrigations. Prior to
graduation, students are required to complete a 160-hour
externship at a local retail pharmacy, hospital pharmacy,
residential pharmacy or other pharmaceutical facility where they
may also find job opportunities.
