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Charter College
Charter College is a private, independent institution of higher education that emphasizes a new direction for education. Charter College is not a liberal arts college or university. Instead, Charter College takes the best elements from each of these respected educational institutions to create a unique and innovative experience that meets our students’ needs.
Available Programs
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The Charter College Medical Assistant program employs a combination of clinical, technical and business skills making our graduates highly employable. Hands-on training with direct patient contact in a clinic setting is provided early in the program, preparing students well for the healthcare workplace.
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The Pharmacy Technician program prepares students for employment as an entry-level assistant to a licensed pharmacist. The program provides the fundamentals of pharmacy calculations, drug distribution systems, preparation of sterile dosage forms, customer service, pharmacy law and ethics, and pharmacy operations. The program includes hands-on experience to prepare students for a career as a Pharmacy Technician.
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The Certificate in Veterinary Assistant program provides you with the knowledge and technical skills you need to find an entry-level position as a Veterinary Assistant. In classrooms and labs, you will learn how to assist the veterinarian in the exam room, interact with animals and their owners, recommend preventative care, and use computer technology to enhance your potential for employment. In addition, you will complete assignments such as reading, exercises, problem solving, projects, research papers, and presentations.
Veterinary Assistant topics that you will cover include:
Small Animal Disorders and Diseases Affecting Systems Such as:
- Musculoskeletal
- Circulatory
- Cardiorespiratory
- Nervous
- Digestive
- Urogenital
- Ophthalmic
- Integumentary
- Dental
- Endocrinology
- Small Animal Oncology, Pharmacology, and Toxicology
- Small Animal Radiology and Surgical Assisting
- Treatment, Nursing, and Lab Procedures for Small Animals
- Legal and Ethical Standards for Small Animal Care
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The Associate of Applied Science in Medical Billing and Coding program provides you with the knowledge and technical skills you need to find an entry-level position as a Medical Billing and Coder. In classrooms and labs, you will learn how to code medical diagnoses and procedures, maintain medical records, fill out billing forms, process insurance claims, and use computer technology to enhance your potential for employment. In addition, you will complete assignments such as reading, exercises, problem solving, projects, research, papers, and presentations.
Medical Billing and Coding topics that you will cover include:
- Billing, Coding, and Reimbursement
- Processing and Coding Medical Insurance
- Electronic Health Records
- The Healthcare System
- Medical Terminology
- Legal and Ethical Issues in Healthcare
- Regulatory Issues in Health Information
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If you want a rewarding career in healthcare that allows you to provide important, direct patient care, consider an A.A.S in Diagnostic Medical Sonography degree today. As a Medical Sonographer, you conduct ultrasounds, care for patients, prepare and maintain diagnostic imaging equipment, and provide results to doctors.
The A.A.S in Diagnostic Medical Sonography program provides you with the knowledge and technical skills you need to find an entry-level position in the field. In classrooms, labs, and clinical practicums, you learn various imaging techniques, common medical terminology, and how to professionally engage with patients. In addition, you will complete assignments such as reading, exercises, problem solving, projects, research, papers, and presentations.
Diagnostic Medical Sonography topics that you will cover include:
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Sonography of OB/GYN
- Sonography of Abdomen and Pelvis
- Pathology of Abdomen and Pelvis
- Medical Terminology
- The Healthcare System
Learn more at https://www.chartercollege.edu/
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