Medical Assistants with Basic X-Ray - Diploma

and BXMO license will be the fastest growing occupation over the next ten years.* The Medical Assistant with X-Ray training is becoming more necessary since modern technology and medical treatments are resulting in patients opting to have their medical needs taken care of in doctor's offices and clinics rather than in hospitals. Medical Assistant with X-Ray training graduates from CFI campuses in Tampa Bay and Orlando, Florida, work more with patients who are ambulatory (able to walk in and out on their own), rather than with patients lying in hospital beds.

Medical Assistant / Billing and Coding Specialist - Diploma

Schedule appointments, maintain medical records, process billing and coding for insurance purposes. Due to the diverse areas that a Medical Assistant - Billing and Coding Specialist can work, this career offers you a lifetime of options, which keeps the job interesting and fulfilling. Medical coders assign codes to specific illnesses, injuries and medical procedures that are used across the health care system. Medical billing and coding career professionals need patience and the ability to focus on details. The whole medical billing and coding career field is growing much faster than the average, according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Medical Assistants with Cardiovascular Technology - Diploma

Serve as members of the cardiovascular team with the ability to independently perform non-invasive procedures within the appropriate scope of practice. The program includes theory and externship experience to enter the medical and /or cardiac fields. The externship experience provides the student with practical applications of medical ethics, terminology, anatomy & physiology, human relations, and administrative and business skills for medical facilities. Clinical skills include phlebotomy, pharmacology, minor surgeries, ECG, monitor recognition, stress testing, ambulatory monitor setup and scanning, and cardiac pharmacology. An introduction to cardiac pacing, vascular studies and echocardiography are included.

Dental Assistants with Expanded Functions and Radiology - Diploma

Work closely with, and under the supervision of dentists performing a variety of patient care, office, and laboratory duties. Dental assistants sterilize and disinfect instruments and equipment, prepare and lay out the instruments and materials required to treat each patient, and obtain patients' dental records. Assistants make patients as comfortable as possible in the dental chair and prepare them for treatment. During dental procedures, assistants work alongside the dentist to provide assistance. They hand instruments and materials to dentists and keep patients' mouths dry and clear by using suction or other devices. They also instruct patients on postoperative and general oral health care. Employment is expected to increase much faster than average; job prospects are expected to be excellent.

(Cardiovascular Basic Studies) Noninvasive Cardiovascular Technicians - Diploma

Perform noninvasive tests that do not require the insertion of probes or other instruments into the patient's body. Technologists view ultrasound images on a screen and may record the image on videotape or photograph it for interpretation and diagnosis by a physician. As the technologist uses the instrument to perform scans and record images, technologists check the image on the screen for subtle differences between healthy and diseased areas, decide which images to include in the report to the physician, and judge whether the images are satisfactory for diagnostic purposes. Noninvasive Cardio Techs explain the procedure to patients, record any additional medical history the patient relates, select appropriate equipment settings, and change the patient's position as necessary.

Echocardiography Technician or Echo Techs - Associate of Applied Science Degree

Perform cardiac ultrasounds, a non-invasive procedure that is used to evaluate and diagnose various types of heart disorders and diseases. Completion of the ECHO program at Central Florida Institute will result in a challenging and rewarding career by fostering initiative, clinical judgment, critical thinking and a commitment to ongoing professional development in the rapidly evolving field of echocardiography. CFI's ECHO program gives students a detailed understanding of cardiac and thoracic anatomy, physiology, hemodynamics, embryology, pharmacology, pathophysiology and physical principles of ultrasound. This base knowledge will assist the student in possessing sophisticated cognitive skills and be proficient in the use of ECHO techniques to produce accurate and appropriate anatomic and physiologic images with information for the physician to review for the diagnostic interpretation. Growth in the Echocardiography field is expected to grow as the population ages, because of the higher incidence of cardiovascular disease in the nations elderly.

Diagnostic Medical Sonography or Ultrasound Techs - Associate of Applied Science Degree

Use ultrasound to produce 2D and 3D images of the body. The most familiar procedures are the x ray and the magnetic resonance imaging or MRI. Sonography commonly is associated with obstetrics and the use of ultrasound imaging during pregnancy, but this technology has many other applications in the diagnosis and treatment of medical conditions throughout the body. Sonographers operate the equipment, which collects reflected echoes and forms an image that may be videotaped, transmitted, or photographed for interpretation and diagnosis by a physician. In addition to working directly with patients, diagnostic medical sonographers keep patient records and adjust and maintain equipment. They also may prepare work schedules, evaluate equipment purchases, or manage a sonography or diagnostic imaging department.