Programs of Study

Central Sterile Processing Technician is a 15 credit hour Technical Certificate of Credit that can be completed in one quarter as full time status or two quarters as part time status. Graduates are prepared to work in health care sterile processing and distributions centers. Courses include medical terminology, interpersonal relations and professional development, introduction to microcomputers, and central sterile supply.

Diagnostic Medical Sonography is a 139 credit hour associate degree program. That provides students with knowledge and skills to perform abdominal, OB/GYN, pediatric, small parts and neonatal ultrasound procedures at the entry level. They will be competent in the use of two-dimensional B-mode imaging, color flow Doppler and spectral Doppler and will be eligible to sit for the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) exam in Ultrasound Physics and Instrumentation (UPI), Abdomen (AB), Obstetrics Gynecology (OB/GYN). Graduates will also be competent in areas related to natural sciences, math and computer literacy.

Health Information Technology is a 108 credit hour associate degree program that is designed to prepare students for employment in healthcare business arenas where information technology is of prime concern. Health Information Technology graduates will have technical skills and knowledge to function in a profession that demands processing, compiling and maintaining health information data for reimbursement, facility planning, marketing, risk management, quality management, utilization management and research.

The Health Studies Associate of Applied Science is designed for graduates of the Practical Nursing, Medical Assisting or the Dental Assisting Program. The program requires 90 credit hours; 30 credit hours in general education courses and 60 credit hours in occupational courses as specified in the sequence sheet. Applicants to the program must have graduated or be eligible to graduate from one of the programs named above. This degree option gives students an opportunity to pursue further education by developing written and oral communication skills and computational skills which, when combined with science and professional courses, will broaden areas of career interest.

Healthcare Science is a 63 credit hour Technical Certificate of Credit program. In addition to general studies courses, students complete courses in Health Care, Anatomy and Physiology, Biology, Chemistry and Microbiology.

Medical Coding is a 32 credit hour Technical Certificate of Credit program that provides students with an educational opportunity that will enable them to obtain the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary to succeed in the medical coding field upon program completion.

Medical Receptionist is a 33 credit hour Technical Certificate of Credit that will provide an educational opportunity to students that will enable them to obtain the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary to succeed in the medical receptionist field upon program completion. The program will prepare the graduate to work in an increasingly complex medical office environment where customer service and medical knowledge are important.

Pharmacy Technology is a 74 credit hour diploma program designed to be completed in 5 quarters. The graduate will have a broad knowledge of theory related to pharmacology as well as the technical skills necessary to succeed as a pharmacy technologist. Students will study basic English, math, psychology, chemistry, computer technology, and anatomy and physiology and will take specialized courses in pharmaceutical calculations, dispensing of medications, and sterile medication preparation. Students will spend 2 quarters in the clinical environment including area hospital pharmacies, extended care facilities, private pharmacies and national chain pharmacies to develop technical skills.

Pharmacy Technology Degree is a 96 credit hour program that can be completed in seven quarters. The diploma Pharmacy Technology program description covers this program, also. Studies can be expanded to include college-level core to prepare students for employment in pharmacy departments in hospitals clinics, long term care facilities, commercial businesses and other related facilities. The program develops students academically and professionally with a focus on knowledge base, technical skills, and work ethics. The program emphasizes didactic and clinical instruction necessary for job attainment, retention, and advancement. Program graduates are eligible to sit for a national certification exam for pharmacy technologists.

Phlebotomy Technician is a Technical Certificate of Credit offered as a part time, 20 credit hour, program that can be completed in two to three quarters. The graduate is prepared to perform entry level blood collection skills and has knowledge of basic anatomy and medical terminology.

Respiratory Care Technology is a 128 credit hour associate degree program that is designed to prepare students for employment in healthcare facilities where respiratory care technology is of prime concern. This program develops students academically and professionally with a focus on knowledge base, technical skills, and work ethics to function as members of the healthcare team that provides respiratory care to patients with heart and lung disorders. In addition, the program emphasizes specialized training in areas such as pulmonary and cardiac medications, medical gases, humidity/aerosol therapy, positive pressure breathing, incentive spirometry, patient assessment, postural drainage, percussion/vibration, assessment of diseases and conditions, critical respiratory care, advanced critical care monitoring, pulmonary function testing, and pediatric and neonatal respiratory care. Program graduates are qualified to take the Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) examination.