Course Description:

In this program, the students prepare for work in doctors' offices, clinics, hospitals and related occupations. An applied emphasis on back office skills with an introduction to front office skills is taught. Additional topics include: medical terminology, introduction to pharmacology, nutrition, anatomy and physiology, and laboratory procedures.

Students should have good physical and mental health and meet health requirements for clinical experience. Students must provide transportation to clinical sites.

Special Requirments:

Part of the instructional program includes training experiences in hospitals, community health centers, clinics or convalescent hospitals.

Community Classroom/Clinical Prerequisites: A physical examination is required with documentation of serum blood levels for Varicella, Rubella Rubeola and dates of the Hepatitis B vaccine. Also requires a TB skin test within the past six months. A uniform or lab coat and shoes must be purchased. Students must provide their own transportation to the community/clinical sites.