Medical school training courses in Chicago, IL (public, in-house or online)

Medical assistants play an important role in a medical office by performing both clinical skills and administrative tasks. During Fox College’s medical assisting program, students take concentrated courses in pharmacology, anatomy and physiology, and medical laboratory procedures. An 8-week externship also helps students practice what they have learned. Fox College students learn in classrooms designed to simulate a functional medical office, including commonly found equipment.

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Clinical laboratory technologists are in high demand, due to a workforce shortage and new, emerging technologies. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, clinical laboratory scientists can expect “faster than average employment growth.�

With only a small number of qualified candidates in the field, graduates of the clinical laboratory science program enjoy a wide array of career options. Careers include clinical laboratory technology positions in medical care facilities or diagnostic,...

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This course is designed to instruct a student to the level of Emergency Medical Technician-Basic, who serves as a vital link in the health care team. This includes all skills necessary to provide emergency medical care and a basic life support (BLS) level with an ambulance or other specialized service. Student must maintain active CPR recognition throughout the course.

The Certificate in Emergency Medical Services will enable students to acquire useful skills and life-saving training to function as expert, licensed, first responders. The curriculum is built upon and enhances the fundamental knowledge base of the emergency medical technician. Students attracted to the growing number of job opportunities in emergency management and emergency care could pursue the certificate program in order to become, or remain, competitive in this job market. All courses are f...

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Learn the skills needed to become an EKG/cardiovascular technician in this comprehensive 33-hour course. You will learn the anatomy and physiology of the heart, medical disease processes, medical terminology, medical ethics, and legal aspects of patient contacts. You will also be introduced to the associated areas of laboratory assisting, and electrocardiography. The hands-on practice you will receive will help prepare you for the national exam administered through NCCT. Note--As part of the lea...

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