The rapidly growing health care industry needs qualified workers
right now. That's why Medix delivers fast-paced training. You can
complete one of our career-focused programs in less than a year.
So you can quickly learn the skills you need to start a rewarding
new career in health care.
Financial aid is available for those who qualify. Medix
participates in a variety of financial aid programs, including
grants and student loans. We would be happy to discuss your
options with you.
Medix has in-house job placement and career counseling. The
placement department places students on externship sites and
arranges interviews for all graduates requesting assistance.
Our programs are designed to quickly prepare you for an exciting
career in health care. They combine classroom instruction with
hands-on experience. When it comes to training, we are committed
to your success. Pick the program that best fits your career
goals.
Biotechnology combines the use of biology and chemistry to
develop products that improve the overall quality of human life.
Techniques of biotechnology are used in agriculture, industrial
applications, medicine, forensics, pharmaceuticals, manufacturing
and other industries. A goal of the program is to prepare
students for entry-level positions in biotech and pharmaceutical
manufacturing facilities, academic research labs, or crime labs,
just to name a few.
The biotechnology training program at Medix - South includes
biotechnology courses that prepare students to fill positions in
the rapidly growing biotechnology sector. Students can learn
standard lab operating procedures, biomanufacturing, recombinant
protein production, cell culture, documentation and
DNA/fingerprinting techniques for positions such as lab
technicians, research assistants, microbiology technicians and
chemical analysts.
Expanded Function Dental Assistant - Certificate
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The objective of the Medix dental assistant program is to prepare
students with the technical and workplace skills necessary to
perform a variety of dental office procedures and laboratory
techniques. Upon satisfactory completion of the training,
students will be qualified to assume entry-level positions as a
dental assistant in dental offices and clinics.
Medical Assistant - Certificate
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The objective of the Medix Medical Assistant Program is to
prepare students with the technical and workplace skills
necessary to perform a variety of medical office procedures and
laboratory techniques under the direct supervision of a
physician. Clinical procedures performed may include injections,
EKG's, vital signs, urinalysis, phlebotomy, collecting and
performing laboratory tests and assisting in minor surgery. Front
office duties may include patient scheduling, insurance claims
processing, patient data collection, word processing and
transcription.
Medical Coding and Billing - Certificate
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The objective of the medical billing and coding program is to
train students for entry-level employment. Curriculum includes
instruction in data collection, diagnostic and procedural coding,
insurance claim completion, insurance regulations and more.
Pharmacy Technician - Diploma
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As a Pharmacy Technician student, you are trained and prepared to
be employed in a hospital pharmacy, a community pharmacy, or a
large pharmacy chain store. Pharmacy Technicians are trained
Health Care professionals who work in both hospitals and retail
pharmacies under the supervision of a pharmacist. Pharmacy
Technicians prepare and fill prescriptions under the direction of
a pharmacist, issue medications, and label and store supplies.
Graduates of this training program will have learned the basic
aspects of pharmacy practice, including reading, filling and
distributing prescriptions. They will understand the legal
responsibilities of a pharmacy for record maintenance and the
handling of various categories of drugs, and they will know basic
pharmaceutical calculations, medications, common drug
interactions and their side effects and pharmaceutical agents and
their uses.
Programs vary by campus. Contact individual campus about
specific accreditation information.
