Stautzenberger College

Few healthcare functions would be possible without Medical Assistants. This varied and fundamentally important career, is critical in providing services such as:

• Working alongside physicians and nurses to provide administrative support.
• Measuring and recording vital signs.
• Ensuring stellar patient experiences through appointment scheduling, cleansing rooms and processing customer data.
• In some cases, obtaining patient samples.
• Helping patients improve healthcare outcomes and improve lives.

Due to the complexities of healthcare and the importance of patient care, a diploma program is a great way to gain fundamental industry knowledge to launch a healthcare career. The diploma program can be completed in just 10 months and has been carefully designed to provide:

• Instruction in both clerical and clinical best practices and skills.
• Development of medical communication and critical thinking.
• Includes a 160-hour externship designed to gain hands-on experience.
• Real-life examples of common challenges in the healthcare world.

If you are interested in advanced technology and diagnosing health related questions, you don’t necessarily need to be a doctor or a nurse. Instead, you could launch a career as a Sonographer. Diagnostic Medical Sonography is an advanced diagnostic medical procedure that is used to analyze the human body and involves:

• Using ultrasound waves to create a picture of the body.
• Using highly advanced technology and staying on top of the latest trends.
• Evaluating the size, shape and density of tissue to diagnose medical conditions.
• Monitor fetal growth during pregnancy.

Stautzenberger College offers a comprehensive, hands-on program to help you develop the skills to work as a medical sonographer using ultrasound-imaging equipment to “see” inside the body non-invasively. The program can be completed in just 19 months and will prepare you to:

• Perform general sonography on the abdomen, superficial structures and segments of the vascular system.
• Conduct diagnostic sonographic examination of pregnant and non-pregnant pelvis, fetal structures and fetal measurements.
• General education course work to meet the requirements of an associate degree.

Practical Nursing is a very rewarding career and many are even considered as heroes in their communities. Practical Nurses have the power to change lives through their actions and are typically responsible for:

• Providing basic nursing care and being responsible for patient comfort.
• Checking blood pressure, changing bandages or other patient needs.
• Monitoring and reporting patient vitals to doctors and other medical staff.
• Under certain circumstances, administering medications.

One of the most common paths to become a Licensed Practical Nurse is through a diploma program. This approach provides invaluable lessons that aid in preparing for the NCLEX exam and help you launch a career in practical nursing. The diploma program can be completed in just 14 months and has been carefully designed to:

• Provide necessary training to pass the NCLEX exam
• Studies in anatomy, pharmacology and nutrition.
• Course work in clinical skills, critical thinking, medical ethics and nursing care.
• How to create a safe environment for patients, family and the community.

Looking for a fast-paced, exciting career? This is it. A Surgical Technician assists with all manner of operating room (OR) procedures and patient care. They are critical to pre-operative processes and ensure the sterilization of equipment and the room itself. Some of their duties include:

• Organizing pre-operative equipment and ready the OR for surgery.
• Assisting surgeons during surgical procedures.
• Preparing and administering medications, assisting in retracting tissues and passing surgical tools as necessary.
• Applying bandages and removing patients after an operation.
• Participating in the sterilization of equipment.

Surgical Technology offers a rewarding career. To enter this field, one of the best paths is through an accredited degree program. The program can be completed in just 18 months and will prepare you through:

• Advanced studies in anatomy, microbiology and physiology.
• In-depth study of medical terminology and operating room procedures.
• An externship in a healthcare setting, providing real-world experience.
• General education course work to meet the requirements of an associate degree.

Animal Science

Helping animals in their critical hour of need is at the core of what a Veterinary Technician does. This hands-on profession involves:

• Providing critical support services for Veterinarians and animal hospital staff.
• Participating in lab tests and sampling and ensure equipment is ready for administering services.
• Taking X-rays and performing physical exams prior to veterinary procedures.
• Supervising and training personnel in the essentials of animal care.
• Delivering exceptional customer service to pet owners.

To gain employment as a Veterinary Technician, it is highly valuable to graduate from an accredited program and have passed the Veterinary Technician National Exam (VTNE). At Stautzenberger, the program will focus on the core subjects you need to master to pass this exam, including:

• Anesthesia
• Emergency Medicine/Critical Care
• Pharmacy & Pharmacology
• Pain Management/Analgesia
• Dentistry
• Laboratory Procedures
• Diagnostic Imaging
• Animal Care & Nursing
• Surgical Nursing

Animal Welfare Business Administration is not only an opportunity-filled career choice, but also a noble profession. This field combines an in depth understanding of the fundamentals of animal care with essential training in business management and development. Animal Welfare Business Administration involves topics such as:

• Learning in depth how animals cope with the conditions of their environment.
• Training in animal administration, personnel supervision and team building.
• Gauging animal welfare, identifying potential risks to animals and mitigating those risks.
• Developing public relations and fundraising skills.
• A deeper understanding of the essentials of animal care such as health & nutrition, animal ethics & law and pet behavior characteristics.
• Providing customer service to pet owners through outstanding shelter management and client communications.
• Improving the lives of the animals under your care.

To begin an Associate of Applied Science in Animal Welfare Business Administration, you must complete an Animal Welfare Administration diploma program or have required hours in an animal welfare concentration. Once these credits are met, The Animal Welfare Business Administration program can be completed in as little as 7 months and offers expanded opportunity in this important field. In the Stautzenberger program, you will learn:

• The fundamentals of business management as it relates to animal welfare, including team-building, end-to-end customer service, staff management and supervision.
• Study in depth animal care techniques including animal shelter medicine, infectious disease, animal anatomy and physiology.
• Advanced coping techniques to improve and control animal behavior and enrich animal lives.
• Common veterinary terminology and procedure.
• Proper facility management, public relations, fundraising and volunteer management.

A Healthcare Administration Associate of Applied Science (AAS) is fascinating program of study that can open multiple doors for entry-level positions in the Healthcare field. Healthcare Administration AAS involves:

• General patient care through improved efficiency and quality of care.
• Working as part of a team to establish and exceed institutional goals.
• Managing patient data and working with insurance providers.
• Maintaining compliance with healthcare laws and regulations.
• Helping patients improve healthcare outcomes and improve lives.

There are few better and faster ways to gain the necessary knowledge and get a leg up in healthcare than through an Associate degree program. The degree program can be completed in just 7 months and has been carefully designed to provide:

• Advanced study of healthcare management and best practices.
• Examination of diversity issues facing today’s healthcare professional.
• Coursework on digital communication strategies, including social media.
• Oral, written communications and ethics courses.

If you love details and are always the dependable one in your group of friends, Medical Office Billing and Coding may be the perfect career choice. In the rapidly growing medical industry, Medical Record Specialists are needed to:

• Process and transcribe diagnoses, treatments and patient procedures.
• Standardize payer codes for government and commercial reimbursement.
• Work as part of a team to meet medical reimbursement cycle goals.
• Act as a key liaison between providers and insurers.
• Help patients improve healthcare outcomes and improve lives.

Medical Office Billing & Coding is highly complex and detailed work. To thrive in this environment is helpful to have the necessary background and fundamental knowledge necessary to succeed in the role. The degree program can be completed in just 10 months and has been carefully designed to provide:

• Real-world best practices for processing medical data.
• Understand medical coding and the language of a healthcare office.
• Understand medical coding and the language of a healthcare office.
• Classes in CPT, ICD and HCPS coding and insurance claim processing.