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The Association of Schools Advancing Health Professions defines allied health as the part of the healthcare sector "that delivers services involving the identification, evaluation, and prevention of diseases and disorders; dietary and nutrition services; and rehabilitation and health systems management."
According to Indeed’s Career Guide, February 3, 2023, "Health care is a rewarding career field with a variety of opportunities, even for those who aren't interested in going to medical or nursing school. Allied health professionals are an integral part of the health care system, and there's a growing demand for them to support medical staff. Understanding what opportunities are available for allied health professionals can help you decide whether it's the right career for you."
Behavioral health and psychiatric technician training teaches the skills you need to provide direct services and support to patients who display patterns of disruptive behavior that requires management and intervention. This training prepares Learners to sit for both the Certified Electronic Health Records Specialist exam from the National Healthcareer Association and the American Association of Psychiatric Technicians Level 1 certification exam. But our program is way more than basic training. It's a career-defining stepping stone designed to help you boost your employability and elevate your job prospects.
Prepare for certification and kickstart a new career as a dental assistant. What does a dental assistant do? That depends on the day's appointments, but on any given day you'll likely be doing some combination of the following:
Our online Dental Assistant Training combines coursework and hands-on experience to help you prepare to take the next steps toward a new career with confidence. You’ll learn essential knowledge and clinical skills that are aligned to industry certification exams, like the NELDA component exams and can also help you prepare to sit for the AMT Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) certification. Then you’ll participate in a 100-hour externship to practice what you learned in real-world situations! Remember that clinical opportunities vary, and we work with a vast network of healthcare organizations to find a good fit. But we can't guarantee placement—or employment—in your area.
EKG technician training that leads to certification. Electrocardiogram (EKG) technicians conduct diagnostic tests that help doctors identify cardiovascular issues in patients. They're an important—even vital—part of a healthcare team. This program was designed to help you pass the Certified EKG Technician (CET) exam and set you up for success as part of a fast-paced cardiology team. You'll learn how to operate the electrocardiogram - an essential piece of hospital equipment - and work with doctors to interpret the results for patients. You'll even complete a hands-on clinical experience, so if you're ready to jump into the action ASAP, EKG technician training is the course of action for you.
Ready to get certified for a job that includes empowering managerial responsibilities, a social atmosphere, and a steady paycheck with benefits? Then, prepare to earn two high-demand medical administrative assistant certifications. This program was designed to help you pass the Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) and Certified Electronic Health Record Specialist (CEHRS) exams and qualify you to become a skilled medical office administrative assistant. You'll learn to keep the front desk running smoothly, manage appointments, communicate clearly with staff, and maintain patients' health records. If you're ready for a rewarding, respected healthcare role, then you're ready to sign up for this medical administrative assistant certificate program.
Start your career journey in one of the best, most popular healthcare support jobs. Our online medical assistant program is developed by industry professionals with decades of real-world experience. An over-achieving curriculum ensures that you're the best of the best. It thoroughly trains you on both routine patient care and clinical office procedures. But it's way more than just training. Thanks to our vast network of partners, you'll get 100 hours-worth of experience working in a clinical setting —empowering you with the knowledge to earn the Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA), Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT), and Certified EKG Technician (CET), Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA), Certified Electronic Health Records Specialist (CEHRS) credentials. Remember that clinical opportunities vary, and we work with a vast network of healthcare organizations to find a good fit. But we can't guarantee placement—or employment—in your area.
Prep to earn your mental health technician certification and become a vital part of the mental healthcare system. This program provides a comprehensive overview of how mental health technicians treat patients coping with a variety of mental health issues like drug and alcohol addiction, physical abuse, depression, anxiety, etc.
Craving a career that has a direct, positive impact on peoples' lives? Then prepare to provide general care and comfort for patients in one of the fastest-growing roles in healthcare. This patient care technician program was designed to help you become a certified patient care tech so you can provide basic care to folks who need it. You'll learn to bathe, feed, manage supplies, collect lab specimens, and take the vital signs of sick and injured patients. And, thanks to our growing network of partners, this program includes a 100-hour externship opportunity. Remember that clinical opportunities vary, and we work with a vast network of healthcare organizations to find a good fit. But we can't guarantee placement—or employment—in your area.
Our Pharmacy Technician program was developed by a board-certified pharmacist and pharmacy technicians with years of experience. Our elite training is one of the only pharmacy technician certification programs accredited by the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists® (ASHP) / Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE)—meeting all 41 of their stringent objectives. The main purpose of our online pharmacy technician certification program is to prepare you to successfully pass the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) exam and become employable—competent and confident—as quickly as possible.
Ready to get certified for a job that includes equipment knowledge, office management skills, patient interaction, and a steady paycheck with benefits? This program was designed to prepare you to sit for the Physical Therapy Technician/Aide certification exam—offered by the American Medical Certification Association (AMCA)—and qualify you to become an in-demand physical therapy aide. You'll learn to keep the front desk running smoothly, check patients in, prep equipment, keep the facility clean and orderly, and provide procedural assistance when needed. If this role appeals to you, then get the ball rolling! Sign up for this online physical therapy aide training program today.
The Sterile Processing Technician Training is designed to help you build a strong foundation in healthcare knowledge and skills, from an understanding of how HIPAA regulations apply to your work to standard sterile processing procedures. Your coursework will also help prepare you to sit for the Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) exam offered through the Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) so you can become a certified sterile processing technician.
Is it true? Can you become a vet assistant online? You sure can. The training you'll receive is current and comprehensive because it's developed by industry professionals with years of real-world experience. Visually rich course materials include lots of images and videos, learning games, and practical exercises to help you rapidly learn new concepts and gain the knowledge and skills needed to work confidently alongside veterinarians and veterinary technicians.
