Administrative Assistant Program Overview

Emphasis is placed on computer and keyboard applications and strong communication skills. The Administrative Assistant program contains 1,200 clock hours.

Administrative Specialist Program Overview

Graduates of this program may qualify for positions as administrative assistants, executive assistants, or secretaries in offices requiring skill in machine transcription and computer operations. A strong emphasis is placed on keyboarding speed and accuracy, comprehensive computer applications, and communication skills. The Administrative Specialist program contains 960 clock hours.

Computer Accounting Program Overview

Training in the Computer Accounting Program Includes:

• Microsoft Office Excel applications
• Understanding business fundamentals including proprietorship and corporate accounting, payroll, and taxes
• Interpersonal Skills to maximize your personal potential
• Being prepared for an accounting career in only 9 months!

Administrative Office Specialist program offers concentrated training in computer software and business applications. These applications include learning the software packages commonly used in business: word processing, spreadsheet applications, database management, and computer graphics. Business Communication, Interpersonal Skills, Accounting, and Math further enhance the value of this program. The Administrative Office Specialist program contains 720 clock hours.

Legal Administrative Assistant Program Overview

In addition to general business and communication studies, this program focuses on unique applications for a legal office including Legal Terminology, Business Law, Legal Office Procedures, and Legal Transcription. Computer studies utilize Microsoft Office software with training in word processing, spreadsheet applications, and database management with further studies in computer graphics. The Legal Administrative Assistant program contains 1,200 clock hours.

Legal Secretary

Emphasis throughout this program is placed on the development of computer keyboarding and word processing skills. Furthermore, preparation for such a key role within a legal office includes studies in Legal Terminology, Business Law, Legal Office Procedures, and Machine and Legal Transcription. The Legal Secretary program contains 960 clock hours.

Medical Assistant Program Overview

The Medical Assistant program prepares the student to assist physicians in administering their offices and performing routine clinical duties and assisting in patient care. Training is provided in both administrative and clinical skill areas. Administrative includes computer applications, office procedures, and insurance records while first-aid and taking vital signs and blood tests are examples of the clinical portion. Externships during the last module of training provide actual work experience in a medical setting and professional exposure. Students in this program are supplied with one set of scrubs and one stethoscope after the first quarter of training. The Medical Assistant program contains 1,020 clock hours.

Medical Assisting Specialist Program Overview

The Medical Assisting Specialist is a valued member of the medical team in physicians' offices, clinics, and hospitals. The program prepares the student to assist physicians in administering office operations and performing routine duties associated with patient care. Training includes Medical Terminology, Anatomy and Physiology, insurance coding, and a computer billing system widely used in medical offices throughout the country. Students in this program are supplied with one set of scrubs and one stethoscope after the first quarter of training. The Medical Assisting Specialist contains 720 clock hours.

Medical Administration and Billing program is well suited for those interested in administrative responsibilities within the medical field. This comprehensive training includes medical terminology and insurance coding necessary to accurately bill patients and insurance companies. The student will efficiently perform mathematical and accounting operations and learn to use a computerized medical billing program widely used in the profession. Skills and knowledge are enhanced through an externship that culminates the student's training. Students in this program are supplied with one set of scrubs after the first quarter of training. The Medical Administration and Billing program contains 1,020 clock hours.

Medical Administration and Billing Specialist program is ideal for those individuals interested in working in the medical office setting while performing highly detailed and specialized work. Training includes Medical Terminology and insurance coding while combining these skills with math and accounting operations using a popular computerized medical billing program. Students in this program are supplied with one set of scrubs after the first quarter of training. TheMedical Administration and Billing Specialist program contains 720 clock hours.

Patient Care Technician Program Overview

The Patient Care Technician program develops basic care skills required in a hospital environment. This includes taking vital signs, blood draws, dressing changes, Foley catheterizations, EKG's, assisting patients with activities of day-to-day living, and patient observation. The PCT is prepared to record pertinent information in patient charts and communicate with other members of the health care team to ensure continuity of patient care. (Note: A Wonderlic SLE test score of 18 is required for admission to this program.) Students in this program are supplied with one set of scrubs and one stethoscope after the first quarter of training. The Patient Care Technician program consists of 1020 clock hours.

Pharmacy Technician Program Overview

• Learning pharmacy operations including strong communication and customer service skills that are critical to the success of the pharmacy technician.
• Learning the language of medicine and building a proficient medical laboratory including the structure of the body, common diseases, treatment, laboratory tests and abbreviations.
• Learning the use and side effects of medications (generic and brand name, prescription, non-prescription, and alternative) commonly used to treat diseases
• Students are introduced to basic pharmacy practices including laws and regulations
• Externship in a supervised, ambulatory or institutional pharmacy setting under the direct supervision of a pharmacist and his/her staff.

Graduates of this program will have the skills needed to gain the competitive and creative edge in the development of their culinary career. The demand for well trained culinary staff continues to grow every year. Graduates are prepared to fulfill many entry-level food service roles, including sous chef, garde manger, baker, pantry, short order cook and line cook. Employment opportunities include restaurants, hotels, clubs, bakeries, food service departments of corporations, supermarkets, caterers and health related institutions. A 12 week externship offers students the opportunity to gain practical work experience while making the transition from school to work.

Students in this program are supplied with complementary chef coats (3), chef pants (3), chef hat (3) and knife/kitchen tools kit (1). The Culinary Arts Program is comprised of 1080 in class and externship hours and can be completed in 48 weeks.

Professional Certification: Upon successful completion of CA 100 the students will take the National Restaurant Association’s ServSafe certification test.

• Morning Classes 8am - 1pm
• Afternoon Classes 1pm - 6pm
• Evening Classes 6pm - 11pm