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designed to prepare Massachusetts registered nurses who have been
away from nursing practice for an extended period of time with an
update of nursing concepts and skills needed to re-enter the nursing
workforce in acute care, and/or long term care. The goal of our program
is to provide students a supportive learning environment necessary to
refine skills and develop a sound knowledge base needed to practice in
today's complex health care environment. This program consists of 72
hours of theory and of hands-on practice in MCC's nursing skills lab.
There is no clinical component. A certificate and 7.2 CEUs awarded
upon successful completion but partial credit is not awarded.
Participants must have a current, valid RN license to enroll. (72
hours) $1,900 plus textbooks. For more information:
https://www.middlesex.mass.edu/careertraining/rnrefresher.aspx or
call 781-280-3663. $1,900
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rewarding field of healthcare. Medical practices rely on medical billers
and coders to provide the cash flow that keeps their doors open. You
will learn to function as an important member of the healthcare team by
providing key skills such as abstracting from medical records,
assigning codes to diagnoses and procedures using the ICD-9-CM,
ICD-10-CM, CPT and HCPCS Level II code books, developing
insurance claims according to third-party guidelines, and
understanding the legal, ethical, and regulatory concepts that are vital
to this field. You will learn important terminology and study the
disorders and medical procedures common to each body system. Upon
completion of this program, you will be ready to take the Certified
Billing and Coding Specialist (CBCS) exam, offered by National
Healthcareer Association (NHA), and will receive the study guide
materials, access to practice exams, and the registration fees. You will
also be prepared to sit for the Certified Professional Coder (CPC) exam,
offered by the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC). (300
hours) $1,995.
To enroll or for more info, call 877-221-5151. Not eligible for tuition
waivers.
care professionals is constantly expanding. In this program, you'll gain
the skills and knowledge you need to obtain an entry-level job as an
optician while you prepare yourself to achieve American Board of
Optician (ABO) certification --a certification that's required by many
states and is a stepping stone to career advancement. You'll master the
mathematical formulas that opticians need to know, discover how to
read prescriptions for glasses and contact lenses, explore the basics of
eyewear styles and materials, become familiar with the equipment
opticians use, learn about prisms and lens types, and gain an
understanding of eye anatomy and eye diseases. ONLINE. (150 hours)
$1,895. To enroll or for more info, call 877-221-5151. Not eligible for
tuition waivers.
technician positions by teaching you medical and pharmaceutical
terminology, basic anatomy related to the pharmacology of
medications, and pharmaceutical calculations. This program provides
hands-on practice in retail pharmacy procedures through an online lab
module. The curriculum also includes the ethics of pharmacy practice
and education about prescription medications, patient care and
interaction, and charges and reimbursement. You'll learn everything
you need to know to sit for the National Certification Exam offered by
the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board. Contact with state board
of pharmacy site to ensure our program meets your state requirements.
You can access this information directly from the Pharmacy Technician
Certification Board (PTCB) Web site at www.ptcb.org. As a part of the
Pharmacy Technician Online Certification Training Program, students
are required to complete a Virtual Externship. (330 hours) $1,995. To
enroll or more info, call (877) 221-5151. Not eligible for tuition waivers.
clinical training at a local long-term care facility) prepares
you for an entry level career as a Nurse Assistant. Upon
successful completion, students are eligible to sit for the
Massachusetts nurse assistant certification exam. Students
will learn how to appropriately care for residents in long-
term care facilities and hospitals as well as personal patient
care, patient rights, lifting and turning patients, safety,
infection control, vital signs, record keeping, mental health
care of residents, and stress management. Students must
have a HS Diploma or GED. Students will also be required
to pass a literacy exam and complete a CORI/SORI check
and be able to lift and move 50 pounds. Course is not
eligible for waivers or vouchers. (100 hours) $995