HEALTH / MEDICAL

...Medical Billing  -

...Medical Coding -

...Medical Transportation -

...CNA -11^th & 12^th Grades -  Nursing assistants can work in a wide variety of settings; nursing homes, hospitals, adult day care centers, personal homes and assisted living facilities all require nursing assistants to act as a helpful liaison between the RN or LPN and the patient. In many cases, the nursing assistant serves as the RN's or LPN's eyes and ears, and relays information between many patients and one or two RNs.

The nursing assistant  fulfills basic quality-of-life needs  for patients of any age, ethnicity or gender in residential nursing care facilities or outpatient clinics. Since nursing assistants have daily contact with patients, they are gatherers of vital information about the patients' conditions, which they must then transmit to their supervisors. A CNA's workload can become intense and fast-paced, but the human contact and ability to help those in medical need is a strong motivating factor. A desire to help people and compassion for patients are skills needed by a CNA.

...Phlebotomy - 11^th & 12^th Grades - A phlebotomy technician is a healthcare professional that is responsible for drawing blood from patients and preparing it for further medical testing.  Phlebotomy technicians  are primarily stationed in doctor's offices or hospitals, and will routinely work directly with patients and families. Because some patients have a fear of needles or blood, it is important for the technician to develop a sense of confidence and trust with the patient. Some states require a technician to be licensed or registered, while others do not. Because of the nature of the job, excellent communication skills are required to thoroughly explain procedures to patients.

...LVN - Licensed Vocational Nurse - 12^th Grade - Postsecondary  - Licensed vocational nurses work in many settings, including nursing homes and extended care facilities, hospitals, physicians' offices, and private homes. Employment of licensed vocational nurses is projected to grow 25 percent from 2012 to 2022, much faster than the average for all occupations. As the baby-boom population ages, the overall need for healthcare services is expected to increase. LPNs and LVNs will be needed in residential care facilities and in home health environments to care for geriatric patients.