Career Technical College - Monroe

The mission of Career Technical College is to educate students within an environment which fosters the interdependence between education, business and paraprofessional enterprise. The following purposes are integral to the mission of the college:

• To maximize educational opportunities through fundamental studies and through financial support services
• To recruit and retain highly qualified instructors who are effective in the classroom and are familiar with current business and technical trends
• To provide, in degree programs, appropriate general education courses which stimulate and develop each student's abilities and which enhance individual growth
• To develop in students a professional attitude and an awareness of contemporary business and technical practices through exposure to pragmatic course content and to faculty currently engaged in enterprise
• To graduate students who are competent both in their chosen job skills and in interpersonal skills
• To assist graduates in finding satisfying positions--this goal is paramount for Career Technical College and is met through an effective career placement office

Accreditation

• Career Technical College is nationally accredited by the Council on Occupational Education.
• The CTC Medical Assisting Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Programs (CAAHEP), upon recommendation of the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA).
• The CTC Surgical Technology Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) upon recommendation of the Accreditation Review Committee on Education in Surgical Technology (ARC-ST).
• The CTC Radiography Technology Program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT).
• The CTC Respiratory Therapy Program is accredited by the Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (COARC).
• The CTC Massage Therapy Program is licensed by the State of Louisiana Massage Therapy Board.

Massage Therapy - Associate of Occupational Studies

The vocational objective of the massage therapy program is to provide the graduate with a broad business and academic background that will prepare students for entrepreneurial pursuits in the spa/healing arts and allied health fields. The program also teaches students the necessary medical/clinical skills to perform the duties of a massage therapist.

Massage Therapy - Diploma

The objective of the diploma program is to provide the student with the clinical skills necessary to perform the duties of a massage therapist in a variety of medical and entrepreneurial settings.

Medical Assisting - Associate of Occupational Studies

The vocational objective of the medical assisting program is to prepare graduates to work as a medical assistant in doctors' offices, hospitals and other medical facilities, performing both administrative and clinical duties under the supervision of a licensed health care practitioner. Medical assistant graduates are eligible to directly challenge the AAMA Certification Examination for Medical Assistants for the Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) credential.

Medical Office Assistant – Diploma

The medical office assistant program provides training for an entry-level career as a member of the health care team and emphasizes front-office administrative skills. Graduates may pursue career opportunities in the growing health care industry in doctors' offices, medical clinics and other health-related facilities as medical office support personnel, medical administrative assistants and medical receptionists. Or, graduates may elect to continue their education to earn the medical assisting associate's degree that will expand their skills to include back-office and clinical responsibilities.

Radiography Technology - Associate of Occupational Studies

If you have a fascination with the structure of the human body and want a career in the fulfilling healthcare industry, the Radiography Technology program from Career Technical College is a great fit for you. You will learn to produce radiographic and diagnostic images in order to assist physicians in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases. Request more information today to find out how you can prepare for entry-level positions in a variety of healthcare facilities, such as hospitals, surgical centers, health clinics, and physicians' offices.

Respiratory Therapy - Associate of Occupational Studies

The respiratory therapy program provides students with the background in managing, controlling and treating the problems associated with cardiopulmonary disease. Students acquire knowledge regarding respiratory diseases and other cardiopulmonary disorders and receive training in respiratory care procedures. Graduates admitted to programs holding a Letter of Review from the Commission on Accreditation of Respiratory Care (CoARC) are eligible to sit for the NBRC RRT credentialing examination and may seek entry-level employment in physician offices, clinics, laboratories, hospitals, group practices, specialty practices, health insurance offices and nursing homes.

Surgical Technology - Associate of Occupational Studies

The vocational objective of the surgical technology program is to prepare graduates to work as surgical technologists in operating rooms with surgeons, anesthesiologists, registered nurses and other surgical team members. Surgical technologists maintain asepsis in the operating room, pass instruments and sterile items and equipment to the surgeon during a procedure, maintain the sterile field, and prepare instruments, supplies and equipment before and after an operation.

Information

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