Workforce courses and industry-based certifications within the Division of Nursing & Allied Health are designed to equip students with practical skills and recognized qualifications that are directly applicable to careers.
CERTIFIED MEDICAL ASSISTANT
Upon successful completion of course, the student will receive a certificate of completion as having completed the training requirements of the Certified Medical Assistant. This program is designed to provide thorough didactic and practical instruction and a basic system overview of the role of the medical assistant in a practical setting. Classroom lectures cover the theory, anatomy and terminology pertaining to each system. Practical instruction provides hands-on training in the listed procedures verified through a skills check-off system. Upon completion of this competency-based program students are eligible to take the national Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) exam from the National Healthcareer Association. The registration fee includes textbooks, supplies, study guides and exam fee.
Course No.: 4013
Hours: 160
CRN: TBD
Section: TBD
Dates: February 1, 2025 - August 30, 2025
Days/Time: 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Location: ,
Cost: Free
Information:
Details of thius course will be updated in January.
CERTIFIED PHARMACY TECHNICIAN
A Pharmacy Technician assists the pharmacist with mixing and packaging prescriptions, referring clients to the pharmacist for counseling, inventory control and purchasing, as well as collecting payment and coordinating billing. Pharmacy Technicians are in demand as one of the fastest growing occupations in healthcare. This program is designed to prepare graduates to sit for the the Certified Pharmacy Technician Exam offered by the National Healthcareer Association. Pharmacy Externship after successfully passing CPhT Exam: 200 hours guided. Students must complete an additional 400 hours of externship before meeting qualifications to be licensed by the Louisiana State Pharmacy Board Registry. The registration fee includes textbook, workbook, calculations workbook, PharmaSeer Exam Preparation course materials & exam fee.
No upcoming schedule for this course.
MEDICAL BILLING AND CODING
The Medical Billing & Coding Program prepares students for employment in long-term care facilities, home health agencies, and hospitals. Medical billing and coding specialists review and interpret the health records and maintain close communications with health care providers, supporting efficient health care documentation and revenue cycles. This course will prepare individuals for the CPC (Certified Professional Coder) test. The registration fee includes all textbooks, study guides and three practice exams. It does NOT include CPC certification exam.
No upcoming schedule for this course.