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Massage Therapy
Medical

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Certificate Programs at National School of Technology

Patient Care Technician	Request Info	Program Description
Surgical Technologist	Request Info	Program Description

Diploma Programs at National School of Technology

Criminal Investigations (Associate)	Request Info	Program Description
Medical Assisting	Request Info	Program Description
Medical Insurance Billing/Coding	Request Info	Program Description
Not Sure	Request Info	Program Description
Pharmacy Technician	Request Info	Program Description

Associate Degrees at National School of Technology

Business (Associate)	Request Info	Program Description
Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographe (Associate)	Request Info	Program Description
Medical Insurance Billing/Coding (Associate)	Request Info	Program Description

Massage Therapy

Would you like the skills to relieve patients of pain? The Massage Therapy program provides the basic knowledge, tools, ethics, and behaviors that will enable you to successfully practice as a massage therapist in a variety of healthcare settings. You will gain in-depth educational skills that increase your knowledge and develop specialized techniques of massage.
A balance of academic knowledge, technical expertise, clinical skills and manual dexterity can provide you with a competitive advantage in this ever-changing field. You will acquire a solid base of knowledge through instruction and hands-on training in our well-rounded curriculum.
The Massage Therapist program is taught over a three-quarter period, with each quarter encompassing different courses of study.
1. This first quarter includes the following three courses:

General biology, medical terminology, and computer basics
Body systems
General psychology, customer service, and computer basics

2. The second quarter includes the following three courses:

Introduction to massage and anatomy/physiology
Therapeutic massage
Deep tissue sculpting

3. The third quarter includes the following three courses:

Sports massage
Traumatology
Personal fitness and nutrition

You will have the practical experience to obtain employment as a massage therapist in a number of healthcare settings, including medical and rehabilitation clinics, hospitals, and doctors´ and chiropractors´ offices. Opportunities also exist in health spas, hotels, fitness centers, sports organizations, tourist destinations, and cruise ships. There is the possibility of going into private practice as well.
Employment is expected to steadily grow over the next few years. There will be an increased demand for massage services for management of pain and prevention of physical disabilities from injury or disease.

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Medical Assisting

The Medical Assisting program is designed to bridge the gap between the traditional nurse in the physician’s office and the medical secretary. The degree prepares graduates to be entry-level paraprofessionals in medical offices, clinics, and associated medical facilities. In addition to basic diagnostic and laboratory procedures, students learn current medical technology, medical codes, and other skills necessary to excel in the healthcare industry.
Upon completion of an Associate in Science degree in Medical Assisting, students will have taken a variety of courses related to the healthcare field. Courses include Anatomy and Physiology, Clinical Assisting, Pharmacology, EKG Interpretation, Phlebotomy and Medical Computer Applications. To ensure a complete background of the medical field, the Medical Assisting program covers medical insurance billing, medical transcription, and business management as it relates to healthcare.

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Medical Insurance Billing/Coding

Medical billing and its related occupations are among the fastest growing opportunities in the healthcare industry. Give yourself an advantage as more and more insurance companies, medical offices and clinics look to hire well-schooled and experienced professionals. You will learn the basic concepts and procedures to perform the tasks involved in health insurance as well as insurance claim forms. You will also gain knowledge of basic coding definitions and how to apply those codes to medical documentation.
The Medical Insurance Billing/Coding program includes:

Medical insurance
Claims processing/collection strategies
Current procedural coding
Diagnostic coding

To succeed in this field, you will need to possess a combination of skills. A thorough knowledge of medical terminology, preparing and processing of insurance claims, set up and maintenance of patient records, and proper code selection and application are all essential tools for this profession. Strong computer and keyboarding skills are also vital to the effectiveness of these jobs.
This program offers simulated practice where you manually and electronically prepare insurance claims. You will practice interviewing and documenting skills to obtain the necessary patient information for successfully completing and managing claims.
Some career opportunities include:

Medical insurance biller
Medical receptionist

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Pharmacy Technician

Get involved in an exploding industry! The pharmaceutical industry is expected to surge over the next decade due to the increased needs of a larger and older population. You can join the ranks of thousands of others and start aiding licensed pharmacists providing medication and other healthcare products to patients.
Our program provides you with strong academic and clinical backgrounds in the areas of:

Pharmacy administration
Pharmaceutical calculations
Anatomy and physiology
Digestive, respiratory and reproductive systems
Nutrition
Medical terminology
Pharmacology
Health care systems

The program helps develop strong customer service, communication and interpersonal skills needed to interact with patients, co-workers and healthcare professionals. Strong mathematical and organizational skills needed to manage inventories, count and measure medication, and use computers are provided.
Pharmacy Technicians can gain positions in both healthcare facilities and retail establishments including: hospitals, medical centers, outpatient clinics, urgent care centers, and pharmacies. Some career opportunities include:

Pharmaceutical assistant
Sales representative

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Cardiovascular Technologist

Would you like to become involved in an essential healthcare field? The Cardiovascular Technologist program will provide you with the skills to assist physicians in the diagnosis and treatment of cardiac (heart) and peripheral vascular (blood vessel) ailments. Through extensive training in diagnostic procedures, you will acquire the tools to perform vital cardiovascular exams.
The cardiovascular field includes different areas of specialization, such as invasive cardiology, echocardiography, and vascular technology. Other areas of concentration include electrocardiograms (EKGs) as well as stress testing and Holter monitors.
The Cardiovascular Technologist program provides instruction in the following areas:

Electrocardiograms (EKGs)
Ambulatory monitoring
Graded exercise diagnostic examinations
Basic x-ray procedures
Laboratory procedures

You will gain the skills to perform essential duties such as: assist physicians with cardiac catheterization procedures, evaluate pulses by listening to the sounds of the arteries for abnormalities, and perform non-invasive tests using ultrasound instrumentation.
Job prospects are projected to increase due to an aging population and increased need for cost-effective alternatives to more costly and invasive heart surgery. Employment can be obtained in hospital cardiology departments, cardiologist or physician offices, cardiac rehabilitation centers, or ambulatory surgery centers.
Upon completion of the Cardiovascular Technologist program, you will be prepared to take registered cardiovascular technologist specialty exams, which include the Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) Exam and Registered Vascular Specialist (RVS) Exam.

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Criminal Justice

Would you like to help enforce the law? The Criminal Justice program provides you with the skills necessary to maintain law and order, protect life and property, and conduct administration, planning, and research services. It is designed to prepare you for a career in corrections, criminology, forensic sciences, law enforcement, immigration, and security administration.
You will gain excellent communicative, critical-thinking, research, and organizational skills in the specialized areas of this curriculum, providing you with the foundation required to build a successful career in this field.
The Criminal Justice program includes instruction on the following:

Introduction to criminal justice
Criminal investigation and police procedures
Criminal evidence
Criminal procedure
Criminology
Introduction to corrections
Juvenile delinquency
Criminal justice report writing
Computer applications

The curriculum offers a balance of theory and application that will provide you with a well-rounded background. An optional office internship is available, giving you the opportunity to apply the principles and practices learned in the classroom to a work environment.
The program includes a comprehensive study of the national criminal justice system, correctional organizations, and law enforcement agencies. You will learn the nature and extent of crime and delinquency, and the cause and explanation of criminal behavior. Rules of evidence, basic investigative techniques and the philosophy of criminal law are additional areas of study. Some career opportunities include:

Corrections officer
Security officer

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Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer

This upper division program offers a unique opportunity for graduates of the Cardiovascular Technologist program to enhance their skills and increase their earning potential.
Due to the highly specialized nature of their training, graduates are afforded excellent employment opportunities in various challenging and rewarding clinical environments.
The program enables graduates to perform diagnostic examinations through the acquisition of knowledge and techniques in diagnostic, cardiac, and vascular sonography.

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Surgical Technologist

Career opportunities for the surgical technologist are projected to increase as the number of surgical procedures for a growing and aging population escalates. Learn the skills to assist with surgical operations under the supervision of surgeons, registered nurses, and other surgical personnel. Become a valuable member of an operating-room team by performing tasks vital to a successful surgery.
You will be responsible for essential duties before, during and after surgical procedures. Tasks include the preparation of operating room and patients, organization and maintenance of instruments and equipment, cleaning of operating room, and replenishment of supplies. The Surgical Technologist program provides training in the areas of:

Proper aseptic techniques for preventing and controlling infection.
Recognition of basic instrument sets (major, minor, and plastic).
Ability to position patients with confidence and ease.
Knowledge of the general makeup of the mayo tray and back table.
Ability to function effectively as a member of a surgical team.

The program combines classroom instruction with supervised clinical experience. Additional training includes: anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, professional ethics, medical terminology, and CPR certification. Prior to graduation, students will also get experience in an operating room, working under the supervision of a nurse or operating room technician.
There are an abundance of employment opportunities in hospital operating or delivery rooms, clinics, surgical centers, and physician or dentist offices that include outpatient surgery.
Upon completion of the program, you will be eligible to take the national certification exam.

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Paralegal

Join a profession that is ranked among the fastest-growing occupations in the United States! There is a growing need for paralegals in the legal profession. The Paralegal program will give you the training you need, providing a complete overview of practical litigation skills and tasks. Paralegals continue to assume a growing range of tasks and perform many of the same jobs as lawyers. You will gain the necessary tools to provide vital assistance to lawyers, clients and courts. The Paralegal program prepares you to perform duties such as:

Researching legal issues
Drafting legal documents
Preparing pleadings
Summarizing documents
Organizing trial notebooks
Interviewing clients

Learn fundamental knowledge about the formation of contracts, breach of contracts, and remedies for the breach of contracts. Become familiar with the terminology, policies and procedures applied to: estate planning, wills, trusts, estate taxes, estate sales, and joint tenancy.
Family and criminal law are other principal subjects covered in this program. Family law specializes in: divorce, separation, custody, adoption, guardianship, and community property. Criminal law covers: common law, statutory crimes and punishment, crime classification, principles of liability, and basic criminal procedure concepts. Some career opportunities include:

Legal secretary
Litigation secretary
Executive assistant

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Patient Care Technician

Would you like to assist in the care of patients? The Patient Care Technician program will prepare you to provide direct care to individuals in a variety of health care environments. You will gain technical expertise to offer patients effective clinical assistance.
You will work alongside doctors and other health care professionals to oversee and monitor patients. Your education will combine basic medical knowledge and hands-on skills gathered in the classroom and laboratory. The Patient Care Technician program includes instruction on the following:

Anatomy and physiology
Medical terminology
Basic health care concepts
Nursing fundamentals
Phlebotomy
Electrocardiography
Physical therapy
Occupational therapy
Clerical skills

You will receive instruction in anatomy and physiology, understanding body functions and related illnesses. You will also have a thorough understanding of medical terminology to aid in the collection and documentation of patient data.
Upon completion of the Patient Care Technician program, you will be certified in Community CPR and First Aid.
A number of employment opportunities will be available to you in a variety of capacities. Job prospects will be prevalent in hospitals, clinics, rehabilitation centers, and assisted living facilities.
Some career opportunities include:

Nursing assistant
Medical technician
Rehabilitation aide

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Kendall
Miami

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