Health school training courses in Chattanooga, TN (public, in-house or online)

The primary objective of this program is to build competencies and skills necessary for entry-level positions in the medical field as a Dental Assistant. The student will have hands-on training and practical job related experiences. Secondary objectives include updating general education and refresher training. Program includes unpaid day externship. Student must obtain CPR, First Aid & Safety Certification from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association.

Dental assistants perform a variety of patient care, office, and laboratory duties. They sterilize and disinfect instruments and equipment, prepare and lay out the instruments and materials required to treat each patient, and obtain and update patients’ dental records. Assistants make patients comfortable in the dental chair and prepare them for treatment. During dental procedures, assistants work alongside the dentist to provide assistance. They hand instruments and materials to dentists a...

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The Health Information Management program is designed to introduce students to the diversity of healthcare. 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 healthcare settings such as hospitals, ambulatory care settings, insurance offices, attorney offices and be able to perform coding, billing and medical record maintenance.

Students will receiv...

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SJVC’s Administrative Health Care Management program provides in-depth training for the front office position of a busy medical practice or facility. Hands-on experience and classroom instruction include the study of office management, patient record-keeping, bookkeeping and accounting, and professional communication.

Learn
•Medical insurance principles
•Computer skills & concepts
•Microsoft® Office software
•Medical law & ethics
•Human relations
•Medical terminology
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This online program is a unique academic offering that allows you the flexibility to schedule class around your busy schedule. What makes this program unique is that it blends the technical knowledge of a Medical Informatics degree with the leadership skills of a Health Administration degree.

Graduates will be equipped to lead their organizations as they address the complex issues raised by Health Care Reform, Electronic Medical Records (EMR), privacy laws, and the electronic exchange of...

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