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Medical Transcription Certificate Program (Training Application)

Free

with Academy of Medical Professions, MSAD#1 Adult & Community Education

Calendar Nov 15, 2024

***This is ONLY the APPLICATION.  Course costs will be determined upon registration.**

 Medical Transcription is the process of turning dictated medical information into typed records through the use of various types of equipment, such as micro-cassette recorders, Wav files, telephone systems and C-phones. As a Medical Transcriptionist, you are responsible for receiving verbal information and typing that information into a word processing program, such as Microsoft Word or Word Perfect. This information must be transcribed accurately, using the format specified by the provider (SOAP notes, discharge summaries, and other report forms) Basic computer knowledge is a must, as are basic typing skills and knowledge of commonly used word processing programs.

Most doctors or transcription companies ask for a minimum of 80 WPM, computer, and English grammar skills are essential. Also, many companies now use the Internet, which gives you the opportunity to work out of your home without having to drop off and pick up tapes. Our program now offers you the opportunity to learn how to use the internet and transcribe files through voice files, using FTP and Byte scribe/Express Scribe and foot pedals that connect to your computer. Our objective is to make sure you understand all the types of equipment that are out there for transcribing across the country.

Our course is State Licensed, Insured and bonded and all instructors are at-home medical transcriptionists that will be sure to show you all the tricks of the trade that we personally use. We provide you with a list of job openings while going through the course and will keep in contact after graduation to make sure you are following through with the directions that were given in class regarding finding jobs and where to send your resume. Our website has a message board and job openings will be posted for your convenience, as well as a convenient way to ask questions as you are going through the program.

Medical Transcription is a profession that can also lead to other avenues of transcription. Most jobs provide good pay and benefits, with the opportunity to have an extremely flexible schedule and work environment. You can choose to work at home or in an office, providing services to professionals, such as medical providers, hospitals, insurance agencies, law offices, and physical therapy practices. You are not held to work just in your state. You can work all over the country from your home thanks to technology that is taught in our program.

If you complete the course with a satisfactory grade, you will receive a Certificate of Completion, a Letter of recommendation, a list of companies in the field with web site addresses and phone numbers, and we would be happy to provide personal references. Our instructors are professionals in the industry and can offer you the benefit of their knowledge and experience.

This program is 16 weeks to 6 months depending on the student's choice of breaking up the program. 

**This is an online only class**

 Upon registration, program and application materials will be sent to you.

 

Pharmacy Technician Training Application

Free

with Academy of Medical Professions, MSAD#1 Adult & Community Education

Calendar Nov 15, 2024

***This is ONLY the APPLICATION.  Course costs will be determined upon registration.**

This 14-week program prepares you to pass the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board exam. You will also receive a Certificate of Completion through the Academy of Medical Professions.   This program is active for ONE YEAR from date the of the Student’s activation, this allows you the time to successfully complete the program and to review up until the day you sit for the National Certification Exam.

Work One-On-One with a Pharmacy Technician Trainer and entirely online with support from a Pharmacy Technician and Trainer.  The Pharmacy Technician is one of the fastest growing jobs in health care today.  In this course, you will learn everything from the role of the technician in the pharmacy setting, to the basic sciences at the core of pharmacy practice, to preparing for the PTCB exam.  You will learn complete drug information that includes proper name, spelling and pronunciation, drug class, generic and trade name, route of administration, dosage and more of hundreds of drugs.  You will be able to identify pills on sight with pill photos, gain a better understanding of how certain drugs work within the body with a concise review of relevant anatomy and physiology, and stay up to date with cutting-edge pharmacy practice with the latest information on new drugs, regulations, HIPAA guidelines and safety procedures.  You will be ready to pass your PTCB national certification included in cost. 

As a certified Pharmacy Technician, you will be helping the Licensed Pharmacist with all the necessary day-to-day services that the Pharmacy provides. Everything from preparing medications to answering phones, receiving and verifying prescriptions, counting tablets, taking requests for refilling of medications, and much more.  You are an assistant to the pharmacist.

Talk about job security!! This is a growing field with high demand and great salaries.  You can work for places such as:  Pharmacies at Hospitals, Independent Pharmacies, and retail chains like Wal-Mart and Walgreens.  There are so many possibilities.

Excellent communication skills and customer service are essential in this field.  You must have the ability to learn and retain procedural processes and apply them quickly and accurately.  Most places do require flexibility of hours some might ask for:  nights, weekends, or holidays depending on where you work and for whom you work.

You will be working one-on-one with a Pharmacy Technician instructor as you go through your weekly assignments.  She is always available and is in constant contact with you as you progress through the program.

 **This is an online only class**

Upon registration, program and application materials will be sent to you.

 

Phlebotomy
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Phlebotomy

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available

with Academy of Medical Professions, MSAD#1 Adult & Community Education

Calendar Nov 15, 2024

**This is ONLY the application.  Course costs will be determined at time of registration**

Become Nationally Certified in 10 weeks as a Phlebotomy Technician by professionals in the industry.

Phlebotomy technicians, also referred to as a phlebotomists, have an essential role in the clinical laboratory process, as their main job duty is drawing patient's (or animal) blood for testing to help in the detection and diagnosis of disease, transfusions, donations and research.  They are employed in hospitals, clinics, private practices, diagnostic laboratories and blood banks. 

Phlebotomy technicians properly label and store samples, and deliver them to the laboratory or drop-off point.  Their job duties include ensuring quality control throughout the process, making sure specimens are not contaminated.  They also do data entry and record keeping on the computer, entering patient information and blood testing results.  They collect blood primarily by performing venipuncture, and for collection of minute quantities of blood; fingersticks, or for infants through a heel stick.

Factors that affect the salary for this occupation are experience, employer type and location. If certified, a phlebotomist generally earns more and has more opportunities for advancement.  The average salary for a phlebotomist depends on the setting, the state in which you live, and experience, but typically ranges from $24,000 to $35,000.  Our course will provide you the national certification examination through the American Society of Phlebotomy Technicians.

Our instructors are professionals in the industry and can offer you the benefit of their knowledge and experience.

Upon registration with us, application materials will be emailed to you.

 

Clinical Medical Assistant
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Clinical Medical Assistant

$3,500

with Academy of Medical Professions, York Adult Education

Calendar Dec 1, 2024

An all-inclusive 16-week program that includes in-person skills labs and live via Zoom class meetings that prepare you to pass the National Certification. Upon completion of the program, you will sit for your CCMA (Certified Clinical Medical Assistant) national certification exam through NHA. $3,500 includes national certification, 6 practice exams, online study guide materials, books, resume assistance, and all other associated fees. Externships may be available in your area. Payment plans are available. Live Classes meet TU/TH 5:30-8:30 PM. Click here to register

Live Start Dates: 10/15/24, 2/25/24, 6/17/24

Medical Office Specialist-Administrative Medical Assistant
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Medical Office Specialist-Administrative Medical Assistant

$3,200

with Academy of Medical Professions, York Adult Education

Calendar Dec 1, 2024

16-week certification course: This course provides practical real-world skills essential for success in the healthcare field and meets entirely online. This all-inclusive course consists of Medical Terminology, Medical Front Office Skills, Electronic Medical Records Boot Camp, and Medical Billing. In addition, upon completion of all courses, you will sit for your CMAA (Certified Medical Administrative Assistant) Certification exam through the National Healthcareer Association (NHA). $3200 includes national certification, all books, fees, and resume and job assistance. Payment plans available. Click here to register

Live Classes meet Wednesdays 5:30-7:30 PM 

Live class start dates: 10/16/24, 2/26/25 

OR Online Anytime, Self-Paced 

AMP: Dental Assistant Certificate Program
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AMP: Dental Assistant Certificate Program

$3,200

with Academy of Medical Professions, MSAD#44 Adult & Continuing Education

Calendar Jan 1, 2025 , runs for 12 weeks

This certificate program is offered by our partner; The Academy of Medical Professionals. 

 

This is a 10-week All-inclusive program designed to enable you to be job-ready in a career in Dental Assisting.  According to the Labor Department, there should be more than 91,000 openings for dental assistants up to the year 2020.  That amounts to more than 30% employment growth, which is much faster than the average for all professions.  The need for so many more dental assistants is easy to cipher:  A large aging population intensifies the demand for quality healthcare and qualified practitioners.

Our program is designed to teach all the aspects of obtaining employment in the field, helping you to prepare to take national dental exams, perfecting your resume and learning how to find employment in Dental Assisting.

After completing our program, you will be provided the opportunity to sit for The Dental Assisting National Board, Inc. (DANB®), Radiation Health and Safety (RHS®).   Should a student decide to intern in the field, we will work with the student to obtain those internships.

DANB, RHS is registered trademarks of The Dental Assisting National Board, Inc. (DANB).  This course is not reviewed or endorsed by DANB.

To learn more about this course and to download the enrollment packet, please visit https://www.adademyofmedicalprofessions.com/dental-asisting-certifiicate-program.html and please them know how you heard about this class. This allows us to continue to partner with AMP to offer these exciting career courses. 

This course is not available for registration through our site. Interested students must register with AMP. If you have questions about this course or others with AMP, please contact us at 207-824-2136 or email; adulted@sad44.org

**Tuition: $3,200.00. A $300.00 non-refundable deposit is required and is included in the total tuiton price. AMP offersa variety of payment options. 

 

Read below for an exertp from AMP's course description for their Dental Assisant Certificate program:

Dental Assistants are the smiles behind the masks; they greet and seat patients, take and record vital signs, and ready the treatment area. They keep patients comfortable during dental care, are a skilled set of hands that dentists depend on for each dental procedure, and so much more.

Dental Assistants may:

~Organize, clean, and maintain equipment.

~Transfer instruments and mix dental materials.

~Take impressions and expose dental x-rays.

~Make study models and whitening trays.

~Suction, prepare anesthetics, apply fluoride.

~Assist with selecting tooth shades for fillings, crowns, or dentures.

~Coordinate treatment and appointments.

CAREER OUTLOOK

Employment of dental assistants is projected to grow 8 percent from 2021 to 2031, faster than the average for all occupations. In 2021, half of all Professional Dental Assistants earned between $29,580 and $59,540 per year. 

 

AMP: Medical Office Specialist
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AMP: Medical Office Specialist

$3,200

with Academy of Medical Professions, MSAD#44 Adult & Continuing Education

Calendar Jan 1, 2025 , runs for 16 weeks

This certificate program is offered by our partner; The Academy of Medical Professionals. 

This certification program will teach you the practical real-world skills essential for success in the healthcare field.  This completely inclusive course consists of Medical Terminology, Medical Front Office Skills, EHR/EMR for the Medical Office and the Administrative Medical Assistant.  You will learn MedTrak electronic records system used in many medical offices.  In addition, upon completion of all courses, you will sit for your CMAA (Certified Medical Administrative Assistant) Examination and CBCS (Certified Billing Specialist) through the National Health career Association and you will receive a certificate of medical billing through the Academy of Medical Professions.

To learn more about this course and to download the enrollment packet, please visit https:///www.academyofmedicalalprofessions.com/pharmacy-technician.html and please them know how you heard about this class. This allows us to continue to partner with AMP to offer these exciting career courses. 

This course is not available for registration through our site. Interested students must register with AMP. If you have questions about this course or others with AMP, please contact us at 207-824-2136 or email; adulted@sad44.org

*Tuition: $3,200.00. There is a $300.00 non-refundable deposit that is included in the total tuiton price. Payment options are available with AMP. 

Read below for an excerpt from AMP's course descriptio for the Medical Office Specialist:

These versatile professionals are office specialists that are essential to many different health care settings, including physician's offices, chiropractors, cardiologists, dentists, and others. In addition, individuals can accomplish various jobs in the hospital environment, and some are employed by freestanding emergency centers and surgery centers.

Opportunities for Certified Medical Administrative Assistants are growing1 because of the constant change within the medical profession and the surge of cross-training, which means that one individual is trained to do a variety of duties. Certified Medical Administrative Assistants greet patients as they arrive, obtain basic registration information, assemble patient medical records, perform office accounting and filing, handle all correspondence and scheduling of outpatient procedures, consultations, and appointments. In addition, they must have a basic knowledge of procedure and diagnostic coding, the ability to complete insurance forms, and to determine insurance coverage and limitations for the patient.

This certification program will teach you the practical real-world skills essential for success in the healthcare field. Upon completion of this program, you will sit for your CMAA (Certified Medical Administrative Assistant) examination through the National Healthcareer Association (NHA).

 

 

AMP: Pharmacy Technician Certificate
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AMP: Pharmacy Technician Certificate

$3,100

with Academy of Medical Professions, MSAD#44 Adult & Continuing Education

Calendar Jan 1, 2025 , runs for 14 weeks

This certificate program is offered by our partner; The Academy of Medical Professionals

This 14-week program prepares you to pass the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board exam. You will also receive a Certificate of Completion through the Academy of Medical Professions.   This program is active for ONE YEAR from date the of the Student’s activation, this allows our Students the time to successfully complete the program and to review up until the day they sit for the National Certification Exam.

As a Pharmacy Technician, you will be helping the Licensed Pharmacist with all the necessary day-to-day services that the Pharmacy provides. Everything from preparing medications to answering phones, receiving and verifying prescriptions, counting tablets, taking requests for refilling of medications, and much more.  You are an assistant to the pharmacist.

Talk about job security!! This is a growing field with high demand and great salaries.  You can work for places such as:  Pharmacies at Hospitals, Independent Pharmacies, and retail chains like Rite Aid and Wal-Mart and Walgreens.  There are so many possibilities.

Excellent communication skills and customer service are essential in this field.  You must have the ability to learn and retain procedural processes and apply them quickly and accurately.  Most places do require flexibility of hours some might ask for:  nights, weekends, or holidays depending on where you work and for whom you work.

You will be working one-on-one with a Pharmacy Technician instructor as you go through your weekly assignments.  She is always available and is in constant contact with you as you progress through the program.

To learn more about this course and to download the enrollment packet, please visit https://www.academyofmedicalprofessions.com/pharmacy-technician.html  and please them know how you heard about this class. This allows us to continue to partner with AMP to offer these exciting career courses. 

This course is not available for registration through our site. Interested students must register with AMP. If you have questions about this course or others with AMP, please contact us at 207-824-2136 or email; adulted@sad44.org

*Tution; $300.00 non refundable down payment. $2,850.00 remaining tuition with options to pay in a single payment, vouchers, or with payment plans. 

 Below is an excertp from AMP's course description:

As a Pharmacy Technician, you will be assisting the Licensed Pharmacist with all the necessary day-to-day services that the Pharmacy provides- everything from preparing medications to answering phones, receiving, and verifying prescriptions, counting tablets, taking requests for refilling of medications, and much more. You are an assistant to the pharmacist.

Talk about job security! This is a growing field with high demand and great salaries.1 You can work for places such as: Rite Aid, Wal-Mart, Walgreen's, and independent pharmacies and hospitals. There are so many possibilities. Excellent communication skills and customer service are essential in this field. You must have the ability to learn and retain procedural processes and apply them quickly and accurately. Most places do require flexibility of hours; some might ask for nights, weekends, or holidays depending on where you work and for whom you work.

Our 300 hour/14-week Certificate Program prepares you to take and pass the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board exam. You will also receive a Certificate of Completion through the Academy of Medical Professions. This program walks you through each topic required for certification and allows you to review the program contents up to the day you sit for the National





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