Healthcare and Nursing

Nursing

Nurses are hands-on health professionals who provide focused and highly personalized care. They are also in demand—employment of registered nurses is projected to grow 16% from 2014 to 2024, much faster than the average for all occupations, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Programs of study:

  • Practical Nursing
  • Associate Degree in Nursing
  • Nurse Aide
  • Patient Care Assistant
  • Many more

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Cardiovascular Technology

A cardiovascular technologist works in a cardiac Cath lab and performs complex procedures including stent implants, cardiac pacemakers, and defibrillators, and other tests to diagnose heart disease. You will also take emergency calls and participate in saving the lives of those who are experiencing a heart attack.
Programs of study:

  • Invasive Cardiovascular Care
  • Noninvasive Cardiovascular Care

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Dental Care

Dental hygienists play an essential role in helping patients maintain good oral health by performing regular cleanings and offering helpful tips for effective home care. You will handle a wide range of tasks such as taking x-rays and impressions and helping make patients comfortable before, during, and after treatment. You will also blend art and science to create custom dentures, crowns, veneers, and orthodontic appliances that restore smiles — and confidence.
Programs of study:

  • Dental Hygiene
  • Dental Assisting
  • Dental Laboratory

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Medical Assisting

Medical assistants provide physician support services that ensure that healthcare facilities run smoothly. You will be responsible for both administrative and clinical tasks, such as maintaining patient records, preparing patients and rooms for examination, assisting physicians with exams, and performing front-desk tasks. Medical assistants typically work in physician's offices, hospitals, and other healthcare facilities.
Programs of study:

  • Lactation Consultant
  • Healthcare Management
  • Medical Coding
  • Orthopedic Technology
  • Many more

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Medical Laboratory

Medical laboratory technicians perform routine tests in medical laboratories. These tests help physicians and other pro­fessional medical personnel diagnose and treat disease. Programs of study:

  • Clinical Laboratory
  • Phlebotomy

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Ophthalmic Careers

A program that prepares individuals to cut, grind, edge, and finish corrective lenses and to fabricate eyewear. Includes instruction in optical theory, applied mathematics, lens surfacing and finishing, tinting and coating, impact resistance treatment and testing, frame construction and repair, prescription interpretation, equipment operation and maintenance, follow-up adjustment, record-keeping, laboratory safety procedures, and professional standards and ethics. Programs of study:

  • Contact Lens Specialist
  • Eyewear Dispensing Specialist
  • Opticianry

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Paramedicine

Paramedics travel to emergency medical situations to provide a range of care to patients. You will assess the patient and their environment, administer procedures like CPR, and stabilize patients for transport to the hospital if needed.
Programs of study:

  • EMT
  • EMS
  • AEMT
  • Paramedicine

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Pharmacy Technology

A program that prepares individuals, under the supervision of pharmacists, preparation of medications, medication dispensing, related assistance to patients, and manage pharmacy clinical and business operations. Pharmacy technicians are critical members of the healthcare team and are essential to providing patients with safe and effective medication therapy. You will work closely with pharmacists and other healthcare professionals in hospitals, clinics, and community pharmacies.

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Radiology/Ultrasound

Radiology technicians work with a radiologist to diagnose and treat patients using diagnostic imaging examinations like X-rays, CT scans, and MRI scans. You will prepare patients and equipment for radiology procedures, perform the tests, and maintain the equipment.
Programs of study:

  • Ultrasound
  • Mammography
  • Echocardiography
  • Many more

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Rehabilitation Services

Rehabilitation therapists help people with a range of physical conditions recover effectively through various forms of physical exercise. You will help people who are suffering due to accidents, diseases such as arthritis, and those recovering from surgeries, stroke, or paralysis. You may even help people use their limbs or learn to walk again, or help patients recover by providing rehab massage and by creating rehabilitation plans.
Programs of study:

  • Occupational Therapy Assistant
  • Physical Therapy Assistant
  • Neuromuscular Massage Therapist
  • Many more

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Respiratory Therapy Technology

Respiratory therapists are trained to help people with lung diseases or disorders. You will treat patients in pulmonary distress due to complications from asthma, bronchitis, COPD, pneumonia, chest trauma, prematurity, lung cancer, and more.
Programs of study:

  • Electro Neurodiagnostic Technology
  • Respiratory Care
  • Polysomnography Technology

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Surgical Technology

technologists assist surgeons, anesthesiologists, registered nurses, and other members of an operating room team. You will prepare the operating room before the surgery takes place, prepare patients for their surgery, arrange medical equipment, and assist doctors during surgical procedures.
Programs of study:

  • Central Sterile Processing
  • Surgical Technology

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Veterinary Technology

Veterinary technicians help all types of animals live healthy and happy lives. This program prepares individuals, under the supervision of veterinarians, laboratory animal specialists, and zoological professionals, to provide patient management, care, and clinical procedures assistance as well as owner communication. Includes instruction in animal nursing care, animal health and nutrition, animal handling, clinical pathology, radiology, anesthesiology, dental prophylaxis, surgical assisting, clinical laboratory procedures, office administration skills, patient and owner management, and professional ethics, standards and regulations.

Programs of study:

  • Veterinary Technology Sonographer
  • Dog Gooming
  • Many more

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