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Clinical Medical Assistant 

The U.S. Department of Labor Statistics predicts 31 percent job growth in the medical assistant field through 2024 with starting pay averaging $13 an hour. Be a part of this in-demand career by working in a private medical practice, hospital, clinic or other medical facility. This accelerated program will train you to assist physicians by performing functions related to the clinical responsibilities of a medical office. Instruction includes preparing patients for examination and treatment, routine laboratory procedures, diagnostic testing, the technical aspects of phlebotomy and the cardiac life cycle. Discuss topics including pharmacology, the proper use and administration of medications, taking and documenting vital signs, cardiology including proper lead placements, professional behavior, ethics and legal aspects. You'll complete about 170 hours of lecture and hands-on labs. Note:  Upon successful completion of this program, you are be eligible to sit for the National Healthcareer Association Certified Clinical Medical Assistant national examination, which is included in the price.  Please Read!

Schedule : Weekly - Tue, Thu 5:45 PM - 9:45 PM; 41 sessions; starting 8/1/2017, ending 12/19/2017

Tuition: $3,299.00

Materials Cost: $0.00

Location : TMCC Meadowood Center Location : 
  TMCC Meadowood Center.

Instructor : Multiple Instructor :
 1.Jerry Solorzano  2.Nastassia Montgomery 

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Community Health Worker Online Certificate 

Enjoy the flexibility of this online certificate program while gaining the skills to become a non-medical health provider. Make a difference in your community by facilitating access to housing, food, education, employment, civil rights and health care resources.Learn how to evaluate a client’s needs and create a plan to address them, and explore HIPAA guidelines for client rights and confidentiality, required documentation and reporting, and safe boundaries for interpersonal relationships. Discover your advocacy role, how to develop community resources and partnerships, how to be sensitive to ethnic, cultural, religious and gender diversity, and case management strategies that will best serve your clients. Find out how to navigate the Nevada healthcare system and promote healthy living through nutrition and disease prevention. Understand the importance of time management and how to manage your own self-care with coping skills that reduce the stress of emotional attachment and help you debrief difficult cases. Requirements for this course include purchasing the e-textbook for an extra fee of about $80, access to a computer with a reliable internet connection and the ability to spend 8-10 hours a week online completing assignments.  

Schedule : Online 24/7; 8 sessions; starting 8/28/2017, ending 1/18/2018

Tuition: $879.00

Materials Cost: $0.00

Location : Online

Instructor : Nadia Noel 

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Community Health Worker Career Certificate (Classroom) 

Become a non-medical health provider who makes a difference in your community by facilitating access to housing, food, education, employment, civil rights and healthcare resources. Learn how to evaluate a client’s needs and create a plan to address them, and explore HIPAA guidelines for client rights and confidentiality, required documentation and reporting, and safe boundaries for interpersonal relationships. Discover your advocacy role, how to develop community resources and partnerships, how to be sensitive to ethnic, cultural, religious and gender diversity, and case management strategies that will best serve your clients. Find out how to navigate the Nevada healthcare system and promote healthy living through nutrition and disease prevention. Understand the importance of time management and how to manage your own self-care with coping skills that reduce the stress of emotional attachment and help you debrief difficult cases. Internship not provided. 

Schedule : Weekly - Sat 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM; 15 sessions; starting 9/9/2017, ending 12/16/2017

Tuition: $959.00

Materials Cost: $0.00

Location : TMCC Meadowood Center Location : 
  TMCC Meadowood Center.

Instructor : Nadia Noel 

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Electronic Medical Record Systems Certificate  

Gain hands-on experience navigating within various electronic medical records systems, a skill that is highly sought after by area employers. Discuss HIPAA, Personal Health Information, patient confidentiality and computer security. Become familiar with multiple EMR vendors, their functionality and how to navigate those systems. Learn how you can use workflows and better understand bottlenecks and make continuous improvements. Then bring all the information together so you can determine the interrelationships between data, reporting and quality of care.

Schedule : Weekly - Sat 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM; 7 sessions; starting 9/9/2017, ending 10/21/2017

Tuition: $699.00

Materials Cost: $65.00

Location : TMCC Meadowood Center Location : 
  TMCC Meadowood Center.

Instructor : Nicolai Ott 

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Clinical Medical Assistant 

The U.S. Department of Labor Statistics predicts 31 percent job growth in the medical assistant field through 2024 with starting pay averaging $13 an hour. Be a part of this in-demand career by working in a private medical practice, hospital, clinic or other medical facility. This accelerated program will train you to assist physicians by performing functions related to the clinical responsibilities of a medical office. Instruction includes preparing patients for examination and treatment, routine laboratory procedures, diagnostic testing, the technical aspects of phlebotomy and the cardiac life cycle. Discuss topics including pharmacology, the proper use and administration of medications, taking and documenting vital signs, cardiology including proper lead placements, professional behavior, ethics and legal aspects. You'll complete about 170 hours of lecture and hands-on labs. Note:  Upon successful completion of this program, you are be eligible to sit for the National Healthcareer Association Certified Clinical Medical Assistant national examination, which is included in the price.  Please Read!

Schedule : Weekly - Tue, Wed, Mon 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM; 40 sessions; starting 9/12/2017, ending 12/12/2017

Tuition: $3,299.00

Materials Cost: $0.00

Location : TMCC Meadowood Center Location : 
  TMCC Meadowood Center.

Instructor : Victoria Kolar 

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Pharmacy Technician 

In just 70 hours, gain the training you need to take the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board Exam and be well on your way to a new career. The U.S. Department of Labor Statistics predicts job growth in this field at 19 percent through 2024, with starting pay averaging $14 an hour. Work under the supervision of a registered pharmacist in hospitals, home infusion pharmacies, pharmacies and other health care settings. Learn medical terminology specific to your new occupation, reading and interpreting prescriptions and defining drugs by generic and brand names. Find how to calculate dosages, IV flow rates, drug compounding, dose conversions, dispensing of prescriptions, inventory control, billing and reimbursement. The PTCB exam fee is included in the course fee. More information 

Schedule : Weekly - Mon, Wed 5:30 PM - 9:00 PM; 20 sessions; starting 9/18/2017, ending 11/22/2017

Tuition: $1,599.00

Materials Cost: $0.00

Location : TMCC Meadowood Center Location : 
  TMCC Meadowood Center.

Instructor : TBA Staff 

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Spanish-English Medical Interpreting Certificate 

Increase your knowledge and effectiveness as a medical interpreter by reducing language barriers between patients and doctors. Become familiar with the different modes of interpretation that are performed verbally, in writing and by recordings while expanding your comprehension of medical terminology. Become aware of common mistakes and ethical responsibilities that are involved in medical interpreting. Internship not provided. 

Schedule : Weekly - Mon 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM; 10 sessions; starting 9/25/2017, ending 11/27/2017

Tuition: $279.00

Materials Cost: $10.00

Location : TMCC Meadowood Center Location : 
  TMCC Meadowood Center.

Instructor : Gigi Sefchick 

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EKG Technician Certification 

Train for a new health care career in just 50 hours of instruction. Acquire the skills you need to prepare for the ASPT-Electrocardiograph Technician Exam and other national certification exams. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects this field will grow 27 percent through 2024, with starting pay averaging $23 an hour.Learn about the heart's fascinating anatomy, physiology, medical disease processes, medical terminology, medical ethics, legal aspects of patient contact, laboratory assisting, electrocardiography and echocardiography. Additionally, gain experience practicing with equipment and getting hands-on time in labs working with an EKG machine, the normal anatomy of the chest wall for proper lead placement, 12-lead placement and other clinical practices. More information 

Schedule : Weekly - Mon, Wed 5:30 PM - 9:00 PM; 15 sessions; starting 10/2/2017, ending 11/20/2017

Tuition: $999.00

Materials Cost: $0.00

Location : TMCC Meadowood Center Location : 
  TMCC Meadowood Center.

Instructor : Steve Pearson 

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Patient Service Assistant 

Gain a well-rounded introduction to medical administration so you can learn the necessary skills to obtain an administrative assistant position in the health care field. This 50-hour course prepares you to function effectively in many of the administrative and clerical positions in the health care industry. Medical administrative assistants, secretaries and records clerks are all positions in great demand. The U.S. Department of Labor Statistics predicts job growth in this field to be 12 percent through 2024, with starting pay averaging 14 dollars an hour. Delve into important background information on the medical assisting profession, interpersonal skills, ethics and law, terminology, basics of insurance billing and coding, telephone techniques, scheduling appointments, management of records and practice finances. This program does not include state or national certification. Internship not provided. Click for more information  

Schedule : Weekly - Mon, Wed 5:30 PM - 9:00 PM; 15 sessions; starting 10/2/2017, ending 11/20/2017

Tuition: $999.00

Materials Cost: $0.00

Location : TMCC Meadowood Center Location : 
  TMCC Meadowood Center.

Instructor : Deborah Stinson 

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Ophthalmic Assistant Career Certificate  

Ophthalmology is one of the fastest growing healthcare segments in the country and entry level positions average 15 dollars an hour. Through the practical experience offered in labs, you will develop an understanding of the anatomy and physiology of the eye, general principles of pharmacology, prescriptions written for the eye, visual acuity and instruments used in the workplace while receiving an in-depth comprehension of theory through the lecture section. This program meets the requirements of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the AAO’s Ophthalmic Medical Assisting Exam after you've met AAO's work experience requirements.   More details 

Schedule : Weekly - Tue, Thu 5:30 PM - 9:00 PM; 15 sessions; starting 10/3/2017, ending 11/21/2017

Tuition: $999.00

Materials Cost: $0.00

Location : TMCC Meadowood Center Location : 
  TMCC Meadowood Center.

Instructor : TBA Staff 

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Work at Home as a Medical Transcriptionist 

Find out if you are suited to operating a medical transcribing business. Receive a step by step guide to how to embark on this career. Explore various professional options such as a medical scribe or editor, and learn the difference between billing and coding from transcription. Learn about ways to transcribe simply and cost-effectively, and how to avoid common mistakes. Find out how to run every aspect of your company from equipment needs and operating capital to networking and growing your business. 

Schedule : Weekly - Wed 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM; starting 11/8/2017, ending 11/8/2017

Tuition: $49.00

Materials Cost: $20.00

Location : TMCC Meadowood Center Location : 
  TMCC Meadowood Center.

Instructor : Deborah Burns 

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