Southwestern College is committed to the educational and personal
enrichment of our students. Each program is designed to help
qualify the student for the entry-level employment requirements
of industry, government, allied health and business offices.
We train students in basic skills and real-world techniques which
can help prepare them for future employment. We strive to develop
student attitudes and habits that can help lead to promotion and
success. We teach students to meet and adjust to the
ever-changing conditions of the growing business and health care
industries.
Fully accredited by the Accrediting Council of Independent
Colleges and Schools (ACICS), it is the philosophy of
Southwestern College to establish and maintain standards that
will foster the training, advancement, welfare and best interest
of our students.
Therapeutic massage is a holistic approach to health that can
help heal mind, body and spirit. When practiced by skilled hands,
it can be used to treat a wide range of ailments--both emotional
and physical. An accepted part of both Western and Eastern
medicines, massage therapy has been proven to:
The benefits of massage go way beyond rejuvenating tired muscles.
With the skills and training from our therapeutic massage and
bodyworks technology program, you can also rejuvenate your
career.
A career as a massage therapist can help you achieve both
personal success and personal satisfaction. Because people
nationwide will depend on the skills of massage therapists to
provide a vital part of their health care, your talents will be
in demand. In addition to the opportunity for financial rewards,
is the satisfaction you'll derive from knowing you're helping
your clients enhance their lives.
Medical Administration / Coding & Billing
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Supporting the administrative needs of hospitals or doctors'
offices requires skills that go above and beyond the typical
office setting. Hospitals, doctor's offices and various other
medical facilities are also always looking for qualified
individuals to take on the responsibilities associated with
keeping track of their billing process.
So, if you enjoy working with people and want a career that is
financially rewarding and personally fulfilling or if you enjoy
working with numbers and dream of being part of a medical
environment, then one of our diploma or associate's degree* in
medical administration or coding and billing programs could be
right for you.
As a medical administrative assistant, you'll also learn
essential support activities such as admitting patients,
maintaining charts and scheduling appointments. With medical
coding and billing training, you'll focus specifically on the
financial and insurance related aspects of the medical office
while learning the medical codes necessary to process medical
insurance or simply to translate a doctors' diagnosis.
Whether you are just starting your career or need a change of
pace, training in medical administration or coding and billing
could be just what the doctor ordered.
Medical Assisting
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Health care is an exciting and growing field with a need for
caring and patient individuals. With our diploma and associate's
degree* in medical assisting programs, you can develop the
perfect combination of knowledge, hands-on skills and patient
care. By developing patient relationships and lending your
expertise, you can not only help doctors and caregivers, you can
help lift a patient's spirits.
You can get you started in this highly respected career by
building the necessary communication and professional skills that
are essential to the medical field. By preparing you to interact
directly with patients and caregivers, you'll then be able to
learn the skills necessary to provide them with administrative
assistance, conduct laboratory work and administer clinical care.
Because certain skills are better learned by doing, our medical
assistant program provides a true sense of working in the medical
field. In our Doctor's Office Classroom (DOC), you will have the
opportunity to work in a simulated real-life environment. In this
setting, students will be able to assume the roles of office
personnel and patients while performing tests and practicing the
skills that will be needed on the job.
From taking medical histories to operating medical equipment and
collecting and preparing lab specimens, you can receive
invaluable practical training and experience prior to your
employment in the health care field.
Phlebotomy
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This program provides students basic skills in:
- Phlebotomy
- Blood tests
- Vital signs
- Patient preparation
- First aid
- CPR
- Appointment making
- Billing
- Insurance coding
Upon completion of the program, students will be prepared to work
as a phlebotomist in hospital labs, clinics, physician's offices,
blood banks and plasma centers.
*Associate's degree types and availability vary by school and
state. Check with your local campus admissions representative for
specific program offerings and availability. Not all programs
offered at all campuses.
