At Kaplan Career Institute, Detroit 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 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.
