In this episode of Community Contact with Laury Sisko, our dear friend Jocelyn Larkin stops by to discuss learning opportunities this fall. And with the rising need for qualified individuals in various healthcare professions, this information is very important and could help you find a new and rewarding line of work.
Here are just a few examples of courses offered at Central Texas College:
Clinical Medical Assistant
A clinical medical assistant works in a physician’s office or clinic setting and helps the physician carry out procedures, care for patients, perform basic lab tests and administer medications. This course consists of 260 hours of accelerated classroom training with emphasis on skills mastery through hands-on practice and supervision and a 80-hour clinical.
Pharmacy Technician
As a pharmacy technician, you will help the pharmacist package or mix prescriptions, maintain client records, refer clients to the pharmacist for counseling, assist with inventory control and purchasing as well as collect payment and coordinate billing. This course consists of 200 hours of accelerated classroom training with emphasis on skills mastery through hands-on practice and supervision.
EKG Technician
EKG rhythms provide important data for the diagnosis of heart conditions. By administering EKGs, testing the electrical activity of the heart through small electrode patches attached to the body, you will be making a life-changing difference by helping people of all ages prevent and treat heart disease. These tests can be performed during physical exams, when cardiovascular problems are suspected, or in preparation for surgery. The need for qualified EKG technicians continues to rise as the aging population in America grows (and with it, the prevalence of heart-related conditions). This course consists of 108-hours of accelerated classroom training with emphasis on skills mastery through hands-on practice and supervision.
Certified Veterinary Assistant
As a certified veterinary assistant you will help the veterinarian or the veterinarian technician in their daily tasks. Students will learn to feed and give water to pets; examine them for signs of illness, disease or injury; clean and disinfect cages and work areas; as well as sterilize laboratory and surgical equipment in laboratories, animal hospitals and clinics.
That is just an example of the wonderful opportunities available with Central Texas College’s Continuing Education. They also offer personal enrichment courses on topics such as discovering sign language, introduction to guitar and basic computer skills. Visit their website for a course listing or call them at (254) 526-1586, Monday through Thursday from 8am to 5pm and Fridays from 8am to 11am.
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