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VMED 010 - Overview of the Nursing Assistant Training Program
This class is designed to provide an introduction to the clinical and theoretical requirements for the Certified Nursing Assistant Program. |
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VMED 020 - Overview of the Medical Assistant Training Program
Designed for students interested in becoming medical assistants, this course provides an overview of the areas of study in the medical assistant training program, including medical terminology, body systems, human diseases, clinical procedures, microbiology and surgical assisting. An emphasis is placed on the required coursework to take the exam to become a Registered Medical Assistant (RMA). |
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VMED 021 - Medical Terms for Medical Occupations
Designed for students interested in Allied Health careers, this course is an introduction to medical terminology, including the techniques of medical word building using basic word elements. Topics include: major suffixes in the surgical, diagnostic, symptomatic groups and related suffixes; suffixes denoting adjective, noun, singular and plural forms of medical words; major prefixes denoting position, number and measurement, negation, direction and anatomical, physiological and pathological terms. |
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VMED 023 - Body Systems for Medical Assistants
Designed for students interested in becoming medical assistants, this course covers the systems of the human body. Students will learn about cell structure and special senses, the endocrine system, the skeletal system, the muscular system, the integumentary system, the circulatory system, the respiratory system, the nervous system, the digestive system, the urinary and the reproductive systems. |
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VMED 024 - Human Diseases and Disorders for Medical Assistants
Designed for students interested in becoming medical assistants, this course is an overview of human diseases. It covers pathology and oncology, diseases of the eyes/ears, skeletal system diseases and disorders, muscular system diseases and disorders, endocrine diseases and disorders, skin diseases, diseases of the blood and immune systems, respiratory diseases and disorders, neurological disorders, gastrointestinal disorders, diseases of the urinary system and disorders of the reproductive systems. |
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VMED 030 - Introduction to Caregiving
This program prepares students to assist the elderly, convalescents, or persons with disabilities with daily living activities at the person’s home or in a care facility. |
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VMED 031 - Caregiver Training
In a simulated caregiving environment, students will gain experience performing caregiver duties which may include nutrition, cleanliness, ambulation, and household activities. |
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VMED 070 - Acute Care Theory for Nurse Assistant
With an emphasis on acute care theory, this course prepares the student to provide basic personal care to patients in the acute care hospital setting. Students will learn to effectively communicate with peers, instructors, patients, families, and employees of the facility. This is the first course in a sequence of classes designed to encourage the mastery of tasks consistent with entry-level employment in the acute care setting. |
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VMED 080 - Introduction to the Behavior Technician Program
This is 1 of 2 required classes to earn the Behavior Technician certificate. It is highly recommended to take VMED 080 prior to registering in VMED 081. Content acquired in VMED 080 is essential for VMED 081. The behavior technician program prepares individuals for a certification exam and front line work in the field of applied behavior analysis. Courses will cover Autism Spectrum Disorder, basic principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), teaching methodologies based on ABA, prompting, generalization and maintenance, and data collection for skill acquisition. This is the first course in a two-course series. |
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VMED 081 - Behavior Technician Certification Training
(This is 1 of 2 required classes to earn the Behavior Technician certificate. It is highly recommended to take VMED 080 prior to registering in VMED 081. Content acquired in VMED 080 is essential for VMED 081.) The behavior technician certification training course will cover Defining Behavior, Functional Behavior Assessment, Antecedent and Consequence Interventions, Measurement, Community and Social Skills, and Ethics and Professionalism. This is the second course in a two-course series. Students who successfully complete both courses in this series will learn the skills required to take any of the three nationally accredited behavior technician exams. |
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VMED 090 - Introduction to Medical Coding
Introduces the student to concepts of medical coding that can be combined with medical billing by using coding knowledge and skills that align with the medical billing workflow. NOTE: Medical billing software will be used for the class that can be downloaded onto a computer. The software only works on a Windows operating system. It cannot be downloaded on MAC computers, Chromebooks, smartphones, or other mobile devices. |
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VMED 091 - Introduction to Medical Billing
Introduces students to concepts and skills needed for a successful career in medical office billing. Students will learn current procedural terminology, the general flow of information in a medical office, and the role of computers. |
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VMED 102 - Lactation Consultant Education
The Lactation Consultant Education class prepares individuals to become specialized in the clinical management of breastfeeding. This class is the third in a three-course series that meets the required lactation education training to become an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC). This curriculum meets the standards of the Lactation Education Accreditation and Approval Committee (LEAARC) and will focus on developing best practices to provide quality lactation care and support for families. Open Entry/Open Exit. Requisites: VMED100 - Lactation Educator Specialist I AND VMED101 - Lactation Educator Specialist II - Recommended prior to taking this course, but is not required. |
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VMED 110 - BLS/CPR for Healthcare Professionals
Basic Life Support (BLS) training for healthcare professionals covering CPR for adults, children, and infants, airway management, rescue breathing, and emergency response for cardiac arrest and choking. Includes AED use and AHA-based certification. |
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VMED 120 - Medical Documentation
This introductory course is designed for students who are interested in pursuing careers as medical or allied healthcare professionals. This course explores the importance of accurate documentation in healthcare, covering key topics such as medical terminology, patient record-keeping, confidentiality, subjective vs. objective information, and common documentation errors with strategies for avoiding them. Open Entry/Open Exit. |
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VMED 121 - Medical Terminology for Allied Health
This course prepares students to analyze, define, pronounce, and comprehend medical language. Students will learn about the specialized vocabulary healthcare professionals use to describe the human body, medical conditions, procedures, treatments, and healthcare processes. Topics covered include medical terminology, abbreviations, and standardized communication in clinical settings. This course is perfect for anyone interested in working in the healthcare field. |
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VMED 122 - Occupational Safety and Security for Health Professionals
Healthcare workers encounter many risks within their scope of practice. This course provides allied health professionals with comprehensive knowledge of occupational safety and security. Students will learn skills to help them identify and mitigate workplace hazards, protect themselves from occupational risks, and ensure a safe environment that promotes quality care and reduces employer costs and liability. Open Entry/ Open Exit. |
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VMED 123 - Professional Ethics for Healthcare Professionals
This course is designed to introduce students to the principles of professional ethics in healthcare occupations. Students will learn about the values, standards, and responsibilities that guide ethical decision-making in healthcare. Topics include patient confidentiality, informed consent, professional conduct, and ethical dilemmas commonly encountered by healthcare professionals. Open Entry/Open Exit. |
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VMED 124 - Universal Safety Precautions and Infection Control
This course provides an overview of infection control principles, including microbiology fundamentals and the chain of infection. Students will learn evidence-based practices for preventing healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) and applying universal safety precautions in healthcare settings. Emphasis is placed on infection prevention strategies to protect both patients and healthcare professionals in the workplace. Open Entry/ Open Exit. |
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