Health and Fitness
Make a positive difference in your community, whether you put your education to work in a hospital setting, leading outdoor activities, or giving dental patients a healthy start they can smile about every day. With a concentration in health and fitness, you’ll learn more than just health and fitness facts—you’ll be equipped to help people make real-life improvements.
Dental
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Administrative Dental Assistant
This nationally recognized Administrative Dental Assistant Online Certificate Program will teach you the essential skills for managing the business aspects of a dental practice and becoming an administrative dental assistant. You will learn about dental terminology and anatomy, medical records management, accounts receivable and reimbursement management, insurance and patient billing, patient scheduling, and procedural and diagnostic coding. The Administrative Dental Assistant Online Program will prepare you for a new career working in a dental office.
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Clinical Dental Assistant (Vouchers Included)
The Clinical Dental Assistant Online Training Program will prepare you to become a productive member of a dental team as a professional dental assistant. You'll learn about every aspect of professional dental assisting, including invaluable real-world perspectives from experienced dental assistants and essential information about anatomy and physiology, preventive dentistry, patient care and communication, radiology, pharmacology, anesthesia, assisting in specialty practices, employment strategies, and much more. Upon finishing this program, you'll be prepared to successfully complete the radiology and infection control portions of the Dental Assisting National Board* exam.
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Dental Office Manager
In this comprehensive online course, you will gain the skills and knowledge to prepare to work as a dental office manager. Whether you are in an entry-level position or an experienced professional, you will learn essential skills in Microsoft Office and QuickBooks Online that are valuable in any career.
Fitness
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ACE Personal Trainer
This online instructor-led course provides you with the knowledge and understanding necessary to prepare for the American Council on Exercise (ACE) Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) certification exam and become an effective personal trainer.
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ACE Personal Trainer with Fitness and Health Internship
This online instructor-led course prepares you with the knowledge and understanding necessary to prepare for the American Council on Exercise (ACE) Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) certification exam and includes the opportunity to complete an on-site fitness field internship experience to provide real-life job/professional experience crucial for entering the health/fitness industry. Additional supplemental documents are provided complimentary for use to train and design exercise programs for personal training clients.
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ACSM Certified Exercise Physiologist
This online instructor-led course prepares you for the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Certified Exercise Physiologist (CEP) certification examination. Additional supplemental documents are provided complimentary to you for use in preparing for the ACSM-CEP certification exam.
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ACSM Certified Exercise Physiologist with Fitness and Health Internship
This online instructor-led course prepares you for the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Certified Exercise Physiologist (CEP) certification examination. Additional supplemental documents are provided complimentary to you for use in preparing for the ACSM-CEP certification exam.
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ACSM Personal Training
This online instructor-led course prepares you for the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) certification exam. Additional supplemental documents are provided complimentary to you for use in preparing for the ACSM-CPT exam.
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ACSM Personal Training with Fitness and Health Internship
This online instructor-led course prepares you for the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) certification exam. You will also have the opportunity to complete an on-site fitness field internship to experience real-life job/professional experience that are crucial for entering the health/fitness industry. Additional supplemental documents are provided complimentary to you for use in preparing for the ACSM-CPT exam.
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Activity Director
This course will provide opportunities to work in Long Term Care facilities, assisting residents with activities and social needs. After completing the course, you will be able to work as an Activity Director in a Long Term Care setting.
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AFAA Group Fitness Instructor (Voucher Included)
From gyms to fitness studios, more people are taking group fitness classes. There's a good reason for that; group fitness offers expert instruction in a positive environment. This online course will prepare you to become a certified group fitness instructor. Earning this credential from the Athletics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA) verifies that you can safely and effectively teach group fitness classes.
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Fitness Business Management
Learn to strategically manage a personal training program or a fitness department with the education you'll get in the Fitness Business Management Online Training Program. This program is ideal for allied health and fitness professionals, personal trainers, fitness managers, and entrepreneurs who wish to establish a successful business model to apply to a fitness operation.
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NASM Certified Personal Trainer + Performance Enhancement
The NASM Certified Personal Trainer and Exam Preparation program is a unique online training that prepares for the NASM CPT exam. The NASM CPT certification is one of the most respected and in-demand certifications in the health and fitness industry. The NASM Performance Enhancement Specialization can give you the expertise to improve the flexibility, speed, agility and performance of both professional athletes and weekend warriors. This program includes exam preparation, all study materials, as well as the exam fees. The NCCA accredited NASM CPT Personal Trainer Exam is taken at a local testing center (PSI), and you can schedule your exam date after completion of the program.
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NASM Certified Personal Trainer and Exam Preparation
Want to become a leading fitness industry professional and start an exciting career helping others achieve their fitness goals? The NASM Certified Personal Trainer and Exam Preparation is a unique online training program that prepares for the NASM exam, to earn one of the most respected and in-demand certifications in the health and fitness industry. You will use a robust set of available resources (videos, presentations, readings, quizzes, activities) to master health and fitness topics, including nutrition, program design, human movement science, fitness assessments, among othe
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NASM Corrective Exercise Specialist (CES) (Exam Included)
The NASM Corrective Exercise Specialization (CES) provides you with cutting-edge, scientifically valid education, as well as the assessments, techniques and corrective exercise strategies to put it into practice.
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NASM Performance Enhancement Specialist (PES) (Exam Included)
Behind every top athlete, there's a great trainer. Get your NASM Performance Enhancement Specialization and get the opportunity to train the best. The NASM Performance Enhancement Specialization can give you the expertise to improve the flexibility, speed, agility and performance of both professional athletes and weekend warriors.
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NCSF Certified Strength Coach
The NCSF Certified Strength Coach (CSC) program will prepare you to sit for the NCSF-CSC Exam and to become employed as a Strength Coach. This educational program will cover all relevant content areas including performance assessment and evaluation, biomechanics, sport metabolism, nutrition and ergogenic aids, training techniques for athletic performance, advanced programming for sport, and injury prevention and return to competition. You will be able to develop exercise programs for a variety of specific sports and will develop a deeper understanding of the role that various training techniques and energy systems play in the proper training of an athlete.
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NCSF Sports Nutrition Specialist
The NCSF Sport Nutrition Specialist (SNS) program will prepare you to sit for the NCSF-SNS Exam and to earn the Sport Nutrition Specialist certificate. This educational program will cover all relevant content areas including Nutrients and Intakes, Physiological Aspects of Nutrition, Macronutrients, Micronutrients and Supplementation, and Nutrition and Physiological Adaptations to Exercise. The program will also teach you to calculate nutrient requirements and manage nutrient-timing to accelerate adaptations to training. You will learn how to recognize and manage disordered eating in athletes and active populations at risk.
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Nutrition for Optimal Health, Wellness, and Sports
The Nutrition for Optimal Health, Wellness, and Sports Online Training Program will teach you about developing individualized nutritional programs for clients, patients, or yourself. The American College of Sports Medicine has certified this curriculum. This innovative and comprehensive Web-based certificate program provides an in-depth examination of contemporary nutritional topics, such as meal plan analysis, functional food implementation, antioxidants, public nutrition, sports nutrition, vitamin supplementation, and weight management.
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Personal Training and Group Exercise Training for Older Adults
If you're interested in developing safe and effective exercise programs for older adults, the Personal Training and Group Exercise Training for Older Adults Online Program is for you! The certificate program incorporates standards from the International Curriculum Guidelines for Preparing Physical Activity Instructors of Older Adults, in collaboration with and endorsed by the World Health Organization.
Medical
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Advanced Hospital Coding and CCS Prep (Voucher Included)
If you are currently working in a physician’s office or billing service, this program will give you the edge you need to advance in the workplace. Most hospitals will only hire coders with previous exposure to facility coding or who are already certified. Training on the job is a luxury most hospitals are unable to offer. Coders of all levels must undergo continuing education to stay current with the constantly changing regulations.
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Advanced Medical Interpreter
Spanish is the most spoken non-English language in the U.S., sparking the need for professional interpreters. If you're bilingual in both English and Spanish, you can use your fluency to help others communicate. As a professional interpreter, you can assist those in vulnerable situations, such as refugees and immigrants, acting as their communication bridge. This comprehensive bundle of courses will prepare you for a rewarding career as a professional English-Spanish interpreter.
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Caregiver
Reality check: the healthcare industry would completely fall apart without exceptional caregivers. They act with integrity. They’re strong communicators. They’re compassionate. And they make every patient feel heard, valued, and respected. A world without caregivers is like a world without art or music—and that’s a world we don’t want to live in.
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Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) (Voucher Included)
Clinical medical assistants combine clinical and procedural knowledge, working across the domain of health care facilities to aid inpatient treatments and clinical operations. They are tasked with working directly with patients and supporting the work of doctors and other health care professionals. The 100% online course will prepare you to work as a Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA), designated by the National Healthcare Career Association (NHA).
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Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) + Certified Electronic Health Records Specialist (CEHRS) (Vouchers Included)
Clinical medical assistants are versatile and valuable members of the healthcare team. They handle a broad range of duties that help physicians optimize patient care. And with an aging population, the clinical medical assistant has become one of today’s fastest growing careers.
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Certified Clinical Medical Assistant for the Experienced CMAA (Voucher Included)
Clinical medical assistants are versatile and valuable members of the healthcare team. They handle a broad range of duties that help physicians optimize patient care. And with an aging population, the clinical medical assistant has become one of today’s fastest growing careers.
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Certified Electronic Health Records Specialist (CEHRS)
Whether you already work in the medical field or you're transitioning from another career, becoming a CEHRS can open up new job opportunities for you, give you higher earning power, and make you an in-demand professional in a wide variety of healthcare settings. This program will provide everything you need to make it happen!
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Certified Electronic Health Records Specialist + Medical Terminology
Whether you already work in the medical field or you're transitioning from another career, becoming a CEHRS can open up new job opportunities for you, give you higher earning power, and make you an in-demand professional in a wide variety of healthcare settings. This program will provide everything you need to make it happen!
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Certified Health Unit Coordinator (Voucher Included)
This program is designed to prepare you to facilitate the activities of people in a health unit to work together smoothly and harmoniously in a common action, which is the delivery of health care to patients. Upon completion of this program, you will be prepared to sit for the National Association of Health Unit Coordinators (NAHUC) certification exam. The registration fee for this exam is included with this program.
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Certified Inpatient Coder
Demand for medical coders will grow 13% by 2026, so there's no better time to advance your career. This online medical coding course will train you to become a Certified Inpatient Coder. The AAPC Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC™) credential proves that you are an expert in inpatient medical records review. Earning CIC™ certification requires previous work experience, so most professionals prepare for the exam while working full-time. With this course's flexible online format, you can prepare for the CIC™ exam on your own schedule. What you will learn
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Certified Inpatient Coder (Voucher Included)
Demand for medical coders will grow 13% by 2026, so there's no better time to advance your career. This online medical coding course will train you to become a Certified Inpatient Coder.
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Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA)
Administrative medical assistants are versatile and valuable members of the healthcare team who can handle a broad range of duties, including patient registration, telephone, scheduling, medical records, accounts receivable, data entry, and medical claims.
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Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) + Medical Terminology (Voucher Included)
Ready to enter an in-demand field? According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the job market for medical assistants will grow by 16% through 2031, which is much faster than the average job. This online Certified Medical Administrative Assistant + Medical Terminology course will teach you medical terminology and how to become a valuable member of the healthcare team as an administrative medical assistant who handles a broad range of duties and is a skilled multitasker who directs the flow of patients through an office.
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Certified Medical Administrative Assistant with Certified Electronic Health Records Specialist + Medical Terminology (Vouchers Included)
The Certified Medical Administrative Assistant with Certified Electronic Health Records Specialist plus Medical Terminology is an online program that will prepare you for a rewarding career in the healthcare industry. In this program, you will gain a wide range of medical office management skills that healthcare professionals need for a successful career in a medical setting.
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Certified Medical Administrative Assistant with Certified Electronic Health Records Specialist + Medical Terminology (Vouchers Included)
The Certified Medical Administrative Assistant with Certified Electronic Health Records Specialist and Medical Terminology is an online program that will prepare you for a rewarding career in the healthcare industry. In fact, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the job market for medical assistants will grow 16% through 2031, which is much faster than the average job.
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Certified Medical Administrative Assistant with Medical Billing and Coding (Vouchers Included)
Nationwide, healthcare is one of the fastest growing fields for new jobs. This 100% online course will prepare you for a career in healthcare as a medical assistant and billing/coding specialist. By course completion, you will be ready to pass the Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) national certification exam offered by the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) and receive a voucher which covers the fee of the exam. You will also be able to choose a voucher for the medical billing and coding certification that best aligns with your interests and career goals (CPC, CCA, or CBCS).
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Certified Medical Transcriptionist
In the Certified Medical Transcriptionist course, you will develop skills using online simulations and learn about speech recognition software and its impact on the medical transcription industry. This course will also prepare you to take the Registered Healthcare Documentation Specialist (RHDS) exam. The exam fee is included in the course.
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Certified Outpatient Coder
Medical coding for outpatient facilities is an important skillset to help outpatient hospitals/facilities receive appropriate reimbursement and maintain compliance with coding guidelines and government/payer regulations. The material is presented in a step-by-step manner, and you will learn by completing readings and completing interactive lectures. The course also includes quizzes and exams, so you can test your skills at regular intervals throughout the material.
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Certified Outpatient Coder (Voucher Included)
The AAPC Certified Outpatient Coder (COC) certification program teaches fundamental medical coding skills for an outpatient hospital/facility or ASC setting and prepares you to take AAPC's COC exam. You will acquire advanced skills to review medical records and determine the appropriate CPT®, HCPCS Level II, and ICD-10-CM code sets.
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Certified Pharmaceutical Sales Representative (Exam Included)
Certified Pharmaceutical Sales Representative is designed for those interested in a career in sales and marketing within the pharmaceutical industry. You will learn the rules and regulations that govern the promotions of prescription sales drugs as well as industry best practices for starting a career in the field. In Medical Terminology, you will learn key medical terms and their application, making you a valuable asset to any healthcare or pharmaceutical team.
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Certified Physical Therapy Aide
In this online program, you will master all the skills you need to begin a career as a physical therapy aide. You will learn what physical therapy entails, identify the responsibilities of a PT aide, and develop a working knowledge of anatomy and medical terminology. In addition, you will get a solid grounding in patient care skills, infection control, and the legal and ethical regulations that affect healthcare providers. By the end of the program, you will be fully prepared to obtain an entry-level position as a PT aide in a healthcare facility.
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Certified Professional Medical Auditor (Voucher Included)
Designed for the experienced coder, AAPC's CPMA online training course provides training for the multifaceted components of medical auditing. This online training course covers medical record standards and documentation guidelines, coding and documentation compliance, coding and reimbursement concepts, audit scope and statistical sampling methods, medical record audit abstraction, and category risk analysis and communication. A minimum of two years coding experience is strongly suggested prior to taking this course.
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Certified Risk Adjustment Coder (Voucher Included)
A Certified Risk Adjustment Coder (CRC) has proven by rigorous examination and experience that they know how to read a medical chart and assign the correct diagnosis (ICD-10-CM) codes for a wide variety of clinical cases and services for risk adjustment models (e.g., HCC, CDPS, and HHS Risk Adjustment). This course prepares you for the CRC Certification Exam.
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EKG Technician
EKG technicians work in hospitals, clinics, cardiac centers, and private practices. Depending on the facility, the environment can be fast-paced and fairly high-pressure, and your schedule may include nights or weekends. EKG operation requires techs to be in close physical contact with patients, so it’s important that your people skills are up to par, and clear, timely communication is key, since other members of the medical team rely on the results of your work. It’s an active role, and our online EKG technician training program will prepare you to nail it.
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Hemodialysis Technician
Hemodialysis technicians provide life-saving medical intervention to patients with chronic kidney disease or renal failure. Hemodialysis techs operate the blood-filtering dialysis machine and monitor patients during treatment.
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ICD-10 Medical Coding
ICD-10 Medical Coding prepares students for the future of medical coding by mastering the steps for using ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS to code medical diagnoses and procedures.
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Medical Assistant with Externship
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.
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Medical Billing and Coding (Vouchers Included)
Medical billing and coding is one of the fastest growing work-from-home careers in the healthcare field! Upon completion of this 100% online program, you’ll receive a voucher for the certification exam of your choice: CPC, CCA or CBCS.
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Medical Interpreter (Spanish/English)
The Medical Interpreter training program prepares you to work in hospitals, medical offices and in any healthcare environment where a Spanish interpreter is needed. In addition, the Medical Interpreter training program prepares you to sit in any of the Medical Interpreting examinations available in the country. This program is language specific – Spanish/English.
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Medical Office Manager (CPPM) (Vouchers Included)
This in-depth program combines several programs, Microsoft Word 2016, Microsoft Excel 2016, Medical Terminology, Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA), Certified Electronic Health Records Specialist (CEHRS), and Certified Physician Practice Manager (CPPM), to give you the foundation and training needed to be a Medical Office Manager.
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Medical Scribe
Medical scribes have become more and more common in medical offices. But they do a lot more than check off boxes on EHRs—they record critical information and allow physicians more time to focus on their patients. Medical scribes aren’t on the frontlines of healthcare, which is good for those who prefer a little more predictability in their daily routines. They generally work behind the scenes —sometimes from the comfort of their own home—listening to dictations and converting them into written documents. Here’s what their daily responsibilities might include:
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Medical Terminology
When looking to break into the healthcare industry, one of the most difficult parts of the learning curve is understanding all of the language within the field. In this program, you will not only learn and understand the medical terms themselves, but also their application, making you a valuable asset to a healthcare team.
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Optical Manager
n this online program, you will gain the skills and knowledge to prepare yourself to become an optician and prepare for the American Board of Opticianry (ABO) certification —a certification that’s required by many states. You will learn how to read prescriptions for glasses and contact lenses, become familiar with the equipment opticians use, and gain an understanding of eye anatomy and eye diseases, as well as learn various office responsibilities within an optometrist’s office, including: bookkeeping; tracking inventory and sales; maintaining customer records (including payments and prescriptions). Upon completion this program, you’ll be fully prepared to begin a career as an optician and have the skills and knowledge to advance as an optical manager in this popular and exciting medical field.
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Optician Certification Training
Opticians are in high demand in the job market, and the need for eye care professionals is constantly expanding. In this online 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 Opticianry (ABO) certification —a certification that’s required by many states and is a stepping stone to career advancement.
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Peer Support Specialist
Peer Specialists and Supporters role model the possibility of Recovery. They personify values of health, wellness and empowerment. Peer Support Specialist weaves multiple videos portraying stories of peers in recovery from mental illness and/or addiction throughout the coursework. This program will introduce you to Peer Recovery Services which are provided by people who have personal, lived experience in recovery from addiction, mental illness, or co-occurring substance and mental disorders.
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Pharmacy Technician Certification
Learn the skills you need to become a pharmacy tech in a hospital or retail setting with the Pharmacy Technician Online Certification Training Program. You'll gain the skills and knowledge to qualify for entry-level positions in pharmacies, and you'll be prepared for national certification.
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Phlebotomy Technician
If the sight of blood never makes you woozy. If trypanophobia (fear of needles) has no effect on you. And if you like helping people, then you’ll love being a phlebotomy technician! What does a phlebotomy technician do? More than just poking people. You’ll be a critical member of the medical team and play a vital role at the healthcare facilities you work in. A typical day in your new life as a certified phlebotomy tech will probably include:
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Physician Coding Specialist
We’ll teach you to accurately code and sequence information from patient health records using the ICD-10-CM classification system and walk you through the basics of medical billing to form a more well-rounded skill set. You’ll review the various rules and policies that are specific to coding for physicians, clinics, and insurance companies.
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Professional Recovery Coach
Professional Recovery Coaching (PRC) program provides the Positive Answer to 1) Preventing the Losses of Substance Abuse ahead of time, and 2) Enhancing the Experience of Recovery for people on their journey to wellness. Professional Recovery Coaches help people reconnect to their own inner capacity, resilience and sense of wellbeing. In this program, you will learn the dynamics of a strengths-based system for changing addictive behavior through a process of reconnecting to one’s joyful identity.
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Release of Information Specialist
We built our Release of Information Specialist Training using insights from industry professionals with years of accumulated knowledge. It’s designed specifically to help Learners establish successful careers in one of the fastest-growing sectors in the United States economy. Basic computer skills are needed for a significant number of careers. We’ll tell you what you need to know as a release of information specialist. You’ll get a crash course in the common words and phrases you’ll hear while you’re on the job.
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Social Service Assistant
This course will provide opportunities to work in a health care setting, assisting residents with social needs under the supervision of a social worker. After completing the course, you will be able to work as Social Service Assistant in a Long Term Care setting.
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Telehealth Coordinator
Telehealth lets your doctor provide care for you without an in-person office visit. Telehealth is done primarily online with internet access on your computer, tablet, or smartphone. There are several options for telehealth care:
Veterinary
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Horse Care Management
The interwoven relationship between horses and humans is over 3,500 years old, when horses were first domesticated in central Asia. Horses have come to play a significant role as a partner to humans in recreational, competitive, and therapeutic settings. Whether you are a rider, breeder, interested in horse industry career, or just love horses, having a fundamental knowledge of horse care skills is essential to making the most of this unique partnership. The Horse Care Management course provides a broad overview of foundational horse care topics such as selection guidelines, stable management practices, hoof and foot care, principles of exercise and conditioning, equine nutrition and herd health management, and horse breeding.
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Veterinary Assistant
This online program will prepare you to become a productive member of a veterinary team. You'll learn about every aspect of veterinary assisting, including anatomy and physiology, animal restraint, laboratory sample collection, assisting in surgery and dentistry, prescription preparation, and taking radiographs. You’ll also learn how to interact professionally with clients and gain the expertise you need to educate them about key topics in pet care, such as nutrition, vaccinations, and administering medication. This program is designed for people who want to work at a veterinary hospital and those who are already employed in positions in which they look after animals.
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Veterinary Assistant with Horse Care Management
Whether you’re interested in joining a stable, equestrian center, or veterinary facility that works with large animals, having a fundamental knowledge of horse caretaking and veterinary science is essential. The Veterinary Assistant with Horse Care Management sequence provides a broad overview of horse care topics while teaching the technical skills needed to work as a veterinary assistant.
Wellness
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Behavioral and Psychiatric Health Technician
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. The most successful behavioral health and psychiatric technicians have a genuine desire to help others—they’re ethical, kind, and possess incredible empathy. That’s because they spend a significant bulk of their time addressing the personal needs of their patients, assisting with daily grooming and therapeutic activities.
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Certified Professional Life Coach (Exam Included)
Life coaching is about healthy change. This practice is based on the belief that people are creative, resourceful, resilient, and can make authentic life choices. Certified life coaches are not therapists or counselors who diagnose emotional problems. Instead, they create a safe space, ask powerful questions, listen deeply, and reflect back what they hear to expand their client’s awareness.
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Contact Tracing and Infection Control
Contact tracing is a popular method of containment that’s making massive strides in the industry. But—as is the case with most healthcare professions—we need more qualified pros with proper training that isn’t easy to find. The Contact Tracing and Infection Control course covers all CDC-recommended training elements required to successfully identify patients who have come in close contact with a particular virus or contagion. We’ll discuss important breach avoidance strategies and outline the main steps involved in the contact tracing process.
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Fitness and Wellness Coach
When it comes to health and fitness, there’s a lot of bogus, inaccurate, and downright misleading information out there, and people are looking for trained professionals to help them cut through the noise and develop habits that allow them to live healthier, happier lives. This course is packed with extensive content that will make you the go-to authority on the topics of behavior modification, exercise routines, and injury prevention .
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Health and Lifestyle Coach
Life is a series of ups and downs. It ebbs and flows and sometimes, without even realizing it, we lose sight of what’s important. We take our health and our bodies for granted. We procrastinate. We allow our cynicism to shape our worldview, and we even neglect the people we love. But that doesn’t mean we can’t dig ourselves out of our proverbial hole—we just need to put down the shovel.
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Home Health Aide
Home health aides wear a lot of hats. They’re companions, healthcare professionals, life coaches, and—in many ways— therapists. Here’s a breakdown of their responsibilities: Assisting clients with daily tasks like bathing, dressing, organizing, and scheduling appointments Vacuuming, washing dishes, doing laundry, etc.
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Mental Health Technician
Mental health technicians are on the frontlines of a battle very few know how to win. They provide valuable guidance in an area of healthcare that was dismissed and ignored for a long time. And now, after years and years of neglect, mental health technicians are picking up the pieces. Here’s a breakdown of their responsibilities: Leading patients in therapeutic and recreational activities Observing behavior Listening to patient concerns Assisting with daily activities like eating and bathing
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Patient Care Coordinator
When patients are struggling due to illness, age, or injury, you’ll be there to provide basic care and help boost their quality of life. Patient care technician duties include the following responsibilities: Bathing and feeding Placing and managing catheters Collecting lab specimens Monitoring vital signs Cleaning patients’ rooms and supplies Performing EKG and phlebotomy procedures
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Patient Care Technician
With the ever increasing demand on the healthcare industry, patient care technicians are a vital part of today’s medical workforce. Under the supervision of doctors, nurses, and other medical professionals, a patient care technician (PCT) helps look after sick and injured patients. Their primary duties include the following:
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Physical Therapy Office Professional
This program sets you up to earn not one but two crucial certifications: physical therapy aide specialist (CPTAS) and electronic health record specialist (CEHRS). You’ll gain physical therapy equipment knowledge, office management skills, patient interaction best practices, and electronic healthcare record know-how, making you an ideal addition to any physical therapy or medical office team. If you’re ready to broaden your horizons, don’t snooze on signing up for the CareerStep Physical Therapy Office Professional program.