Program Overview

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University Programs

The university offers a range of programs in various fields of study. Below are the details of some of the programs.

Pharmacy Technician

The Pharmacy Technician program is designed to prepare learners to enter the pharmacy field and take the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board's PTCB exam. The program includes content on pharmacy medical terminology, reading and interpreting prescriptions, and defining generic and brand names drugs.

Program Details

• Hybrid Program
• 50-Hour Schedule
• Hands-On Labs
• eBooks & Digital Materials Included
• National Certification Opportunity
• Certificate of Completion

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED

What You'll Learn

• Study pharmacy medical terminology
• Read and interpret prescriptions and define generic and brand names drugs

Skills You'll Gain

• Pharmacy field skills
• PTCB exam prep

Sterile Processing Technician

The Sterile Processing Technician program is designed to prepare students to function as a sterile processing professional in multiple healthcare settings. The program includes content on instrumentation, processing of surgical instrumentation, storage and inventory, medical terminology, and prevention processes.

Program Objectives

• Describe various functions of SPD
• Identify the health and safety regulations, standards, and guidelines that apply to the processing of medical devices and instrumentation
• Define anatomy and physiology, explain how they are related, and understand how anatomy and physiology relate to the work performed in the sterile processing department
• Understand the basic factors in disease transmission
• Describe the body's defenses against infection and the factors that affect the body's susceptibility to disease
• Distinguish between regulated medical waste and non-infectious waste
• Explain bloodborne pathogens and the safety precautions necessary in SPD
• Outline the standards required for a quality decontamination process
• Understand the appropriate dress code and the role of personal protective equipment (PPE) as it relates to OSHA regulations and employee safety and health
• Describe functions performed during chemical disinfection
• Describe the procedures that must be followed and the precautions that must be observed during the preparation and use of the variety of disinfecting agents used in the decontamination process
• Identify the processes needed to effectively disassemble, clean, disinfect, inspect, reassemble, test, store, and distribute movable patient care equipment

Certification Requirements

• Provide 400 hours of hands-on experience during the previous five years preceding the application for Full CRCST Certification
• Provide 400 hours of hands-on experience within six months of passing the certification exam for Provisional CRCST Certification

Phlebotomy Technician

The Phlebotomy Technician program is designed to prepare learners to collect blood specimens from clients for the purpose of laboratory analysis. The program includes content on medical terminology, related anatomy and physiology, blood collection procedures, and procedures for collection of other types of specimens within the scope of practice of the phlebotomist.

Pre-/Co-Requisites

• AHX-100 Basic Cardiac Life Support (CPR) (Must be AHA CPR certification)

Program Details

• Obtain the introductory skills to secure an entry-level position
• Learn various methods of blood collection through venipuncture, capillary puncture, and existing intravascular devices
• Emphasizes use of anticoagulants, the order of draw, and procedures for obtaining and processing specimens
• Safety considerations for all health care professionals and patients discussed

Patient Care Associate Program (PCA)

The Patient Care Associate Program is designed to prepare learners to provide basic nursing assistant care as well as other skilled functions. The program includes five core competencies:

• CPR- Basic Cardiac Life Support (AHX100)
• Medical Terminology & Body Systems (MBX 126)
• EKG Technician (AHX170)
• Phlebotomy Technician (AHX171)
• Certified Nursing Assistant (NUX200)

Total Program Cost

• $4,950

Certification

• After completing the program, students can take the certification exam from the NHA and become a Certified Patient Care Associate (CPCA)

Medical Terminology & Body Systems

This course is designed to teach the language of medicine, using word parts and the basics of anatomy and physiology to understand the most common diseases, treatments, procedures, and acceptable abbreviations.