Prepares students for an entry-level position as a Dental Assistant along with elements and principles of ethical decision making that underpin good clinical practice.

Prepares patients for dental treatments. Identifies necessary materials and instruments for various types of dental treatments and how to clean and sterilize them.  Assists the dentist and/or dental hygienist by performing tasks such as handing them the proper equipment, using suction hoses to keep a patient's mouths dry, processing X-rays, properly noting dental charts, and dealing with emergency situations.

Advises patients how to maintain proper dental hygiene.  Learns proper techniques to avoid the transmission of disease in the dental environment and learns the various types of anesthesia used.

Assists the dentist and/or dental hygienist during various types of composite restoration procedures and with the creation of crowns, bridges, inlays, onlays, and dentures. Identifies and explains different instruments and procedures used in the specialty dental fields of endodontics, periodontics, pediatrics, orthodontics, prosthodontics, and oral and maxillofacial surgery.

Schedules and views appointments, maintains billing records, processes insurance claims, maintains employee time cards, adheres to confidentiality requirements, and creates e-claims using dental software.

Describes how to follow HIPPA requirements. Learns the process of an OSHA site visit.

On average this course is 274 hours of independent, online instruction.

For more detailed information: Dental Assistant PROGRAM OUTLINE

This course is WIOA Approved.

This course introduces and increases knowledge of common medical terminology used by health care practitioners.  Applicable skills:

Analyze and interpret medical reports related to specific body systems.

Identify medical terms and words by their component parts.

Define the body structure and its systems, cavities, planes, and positions.

Explain the importance of medical terminology in health care profession.

On average this course is 195 hours of independent, online instruction.

For more detailed information: Medical Terminology Program Outline

This course is WIOA Approved.

The American Heart Association (AHA) Heartsaver® First Aid classroom course teaches students how to respond to and manage a medical emergency until emergency medical services (EMS) arrives. Students learn skills such as how to treat bleeding, sprains, broken bones, shock and other first aid emergencies. 3-hour class; 2-year certification. Certification e-card included.

PLEASE READ ALL THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT DETAILS:

The required student workbook for this class must be purchased separately and brought to class. Please choose from the following:

__Bring your previously purchased 2015 American Heart Association Heartsaver First Aid Student Workbook (ISBN #978-1-61669-422-7) to class,

OR

__Purchase and download the e-book version, which can be found at the following link: https://ebooks.heart.org/product/heartsaver-first-aid-student-ebook50046012

OR

__Purchase a physical copy (if shipping time allows), which can be found at the following link: https://shopcpr.heart.org/heartsaver-first-aid-student-workbook.html

Please read book prior to class and bring book to class.

* The American Heart Association strongly promotes knowledge and proficiency in all AHA courses and has developed instructional materials for this purpose. Use of these materials in an educational course does not represent course sponsorship by the AHA. Any fees charged for such a course, except for a portion of fees needed for AHA course materials, do not represent income to the AHA.

A Veterinary Assistant helps the Veterinarian or the Veterinarian Technician in their daily tasks. They may feed, water, and examine pets for signs of illness, disease, or injury; clean and disinfect cages and work areas, as well as sterilize laboratory and surgical equipment in laboratories, animal hospitals and clinics.  

The program goal for this online Veterinary Assistant program is to prepare students to work as veterinary assistants under the supervision of veterinarians and veterinary technicians in small or large animal hospitals or clinics. This on-line course includes training and education in animal care, behavior, medical terminology, skeletal and muscular system, anatomy, nutrition system, History & Physical examination, immunology, emergency care, radiology, veterinary practice procedures and general accounting practices. The program also prepares the students to take the national test to become an Approved Veterinary Assistant.  Finally, students are asked to identify an externship site and are expected to complete a minimum of 100 hours of practice. 

Students must be at least 18 years of age and have completed high school or equivalent. Students must be proficient in keyboarding, have a basic understanding of a word processing program (Microsoft Word recommended) Students will be responsible for coordinating their own volunteer experience.

Veterinary Assistant training can help you make a difference in the lives of animals and the people who love them. Our course will prepare you for a rewarding career working as a veterinary assistant in a veterinary hospital, animal shelter, or other environment that requires a background in animal sciences.

On average this course is 583 hours of independent, online instruction.

For more detailed information: Veterinary Assistant Online PROGRAM OUTLINE

This course is WIOA  Approved.