Southwest Florida College

Medical Technician Programs at Southwest Florida College

• A.S. - Health Information Management Description: The Health Information Management Program is designed to introduce students to the diversity of health care. Students in this program will learn about privacy, confidentiality, electronic medical records, quality management, human resources, and coding and billing. Students will work in a variety of health care settings, hospitals, ambulatory care settings, insurance offices, attorney offices, and be able to perform coding, billing and medical record maintenance. Students will receive training using advanced Virtual Lab technology and will be taught specialized courses like ICD-10-CM coding and hospital coding. The program is consistent with Southwest Florida College's mission, as it will prepare graduates for employment in entry-level positions within the Health Information Management field. http://www.swfc.edu/Medical/ASHIM-Disclosure.htm

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• A.S. - Health Information Management - Online Description: The Health Information Management Program is designed to introduce students to the diversity of health care. Students in this program will learn about privacy, confidentiality, electronic medical records, quality management, human resources, and coding and billing. Students will work in a variety of health care settings, hospitals, ambulatory care settings, insurance offices, attorney offices, and be able to perform coding, billing and medical record maintenance. Students will receive training using advanced Virtual Lab technology and will be taught specialized courses like ICD-10-CM coding and hospital coding. The program is consistent with Southwest Florida College's mission, as it will prepare graduates for employment in entry-level positions within the Health Information Management field. http://www.swfc.edu/Medical/ASHIM-Disclosure.htm

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• A.S. - Medical Assistant Description: This program emphasizes medical theory and terminology as well as the practices and procedures associated with the operation of a healthcare facility. Students also participate in two clinical laboratory classes where they can apply the knowledge and training previously studied. Upon successful completion of the program, graduates can pursue entry-level employment as medical assistants with private physicians, health clinics, hospitals and nursing homes. http://www.swfc.edu/Medical/DMA-Disclosure.htm http://www.swfc.edu/Medical/ASMA-Disclosure.htm

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• A.S. - Medical Lab Technician Description: Medical Lab Technicians collect, examine, and analyze blood, urine, body fluids, cells and tissues of the human body. Results from these analyses assist physicians in the diagnosis, care, and treatment of the patient. Graduates of this program are trained in the use of a variety of equipment and the methodologies of hematology, microbiology, clinical chemistry, immunoserology and immunohematology. Graduates must pass the MLT National Certification exam from the American Medical Technologists Association (AMT) and obtain licensure before seeking employment. Coursework includes Anatomy and Physiology, Clinical Chemistry, Medical Terminology, Microbiology, Hematology, Immunohematology and Phlebotomy. All students will complete an externship prior to graduation. http://www.swfc.edu/Medical/ASMLT-Disclosure.htm

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• A.S. - Nursing Description: Want a new career as a Registered Nurse? Southwest Florida College is now enrolling for the NEW Associate of Science degree in nursing. The Associate of Science degree in nursing program is a full time program that can be completed in two years. The program meets the requirements of the Florida Board of Nursing and focuses on the general education and beginning technical skills necessary for providing and managing patient care and participating in the professional career of nursing. Upon Graduation the student is eligible to take the National Council Licensing Exam (NCLEX-RN) to become a registered nurse and find employment in entry-level positions in the nursing field. Students also acquire training in critical care or perioperative nursing which are skills that local employers seek. A selective admissions process is in place for this program. Please inquire with an Admissions representative for more details as to criteria for students seeking to enroll into the nursing program.

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• A.S. - Surgical Technician Description: The Surgical Technician program is designed to provide students with an academic and clinical background in the field of surgical technology. The program prepares students for entry-level positions in a number of health care facilities including hospitals, medical centers, and public and private surgical centers. This program contains a mandatory 12 credit non-paid surgical technician externship that must be completed prior to graduation. http://www.swfc.edu/Medical/ASST-Disclosure.htm

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• B.S. - Health Care Administration Description: The bachelors degree in Health Care Administration will provide students with a foundation of general management skills in health care and health care services such as: finances, public policy, communication, cultural diversity, and organizational behavior. This interdisciplinary degree will enable the student to seek employment in an entry-level position in health care administration or a management training position. http://www.swfc.edu/Medical/BSHCA-Disclosure.htm

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• B.S. - Health Care Administration - Online Description: The bachelors degree in Health Care Administration will provide students with a foundation of general management skills in health care and health care services such as: finances, public policy, communication, cultural diversity, and organizational behavior. This interdisciplinary degree will enable the student to seek employment in an entry-level position in health care administration or a management training position. http://www.swfc.edu/Medical/BSHCA-Disclosure.htm

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• Diploma - Medical Assistant Description: This program emphasizes medical theory and terminology as well as the practices and procedures associated with the operation of a healthcare facility. Students also participate in two clinical laboratory classes where they can apply the knowledge and training previously studied. Upon successful completion of the program, graduates can pursue entry-level employment as medical assistants with private physicians, health clinics, hospitals and nursing homes.

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• Diploma - Medical Billing & Coding Technology Description: This program prepares students for entry-level positions as a medical records coder or positions in medical insurance billing departments within hospitals, medical facilities, private insurance billing firms and other medical support service organizations.

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