Fall Catalog - Cape Girardeau Career And Technology Center

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Healthcare Careers
Immunization records and physical required for all Programs.*
*Records must be on file before starting clinicals.
#216 Medical Office Specialist (C.S.) (720 hours)
The Medical Office Specialist (MOS) program is designed to
prepare students with the knowledge and skills required to
perform in today’s medical office environment. Classes include
topics such as medical keyboarding, computer courses, medical
terminology, medical office procedures, billing and coding,
electronic health records, basic math, and accounting. Students
must provide a copy of their high school diploma or GED to enter
the program. Students who enroll in the program are required
to pass all classes in the program to receive their certificate of
completion. This is a semester long day class consisting of 600
hours of classroom work and 120 hours in an internship. $100.00
deposit due upon enrollment-balance paid in full or financial
aid on file at least one week prior to the first class meeting
to avoid possible forfeiture of deposit, and removal form the
course roster. This course does not require Immunizations
or a Physical. A score of 3 on the Work Keys test is required
for admission.
#800 Certified Nurse Assistant (C.S.)
The purpose of this program is to provide training and certification
of nurse assistants in a long-term care facility. The day course is
nine weeks in length with time divided between classroom and
clinical areas. We are currently taking enrollment for all sessions.
Shoes, watch, and uniforms have an approximate cost of $150
and must be furnished by student, or purchased through the
school. A minimum $44.75 fee (may be significantly higher
depending upon the states that must be checked) must be
anticipated by all students for the required Criminal History
Background Check. A $100.00 deposit is due upon enrollment
and balance paid by first class meeting. A score of 3 on the
Work Keys test is required for admission.
#801 Certified Medication Technician (C.S.) (Spring Only)
The Medication Technician course is designed for Certified
Nurse Assistants in nursing homes who would like to increase
their skills and learn to administer medications. This challenging
course meets Missouri state guidelines. Successful graduates
receive state certification in administration of non-parenteral
medications. Practice in administering medications is provided
through classroom labs, as well as supervised experience in
the student’s own facility. Applicants must be Certified Nurse
Assistants in Missouri, must pass the TABE test (given at The
Career and Technology Center), and be high school graduates
or equivalent prior to the start of the course. Must be active on
the Missouri State Registry for 6 months prior to class.
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Why Choose Our
EMT-Paramedic Program?
• Successful. Proven program for over 23 years.
• Highly trained and experienced adjunctive staff
of Paramedics and RNs.
• Our average 1st time NREMT pass rates over
last 5 years is greater than 90% pass on first
attempt.
• Consistently exceed State and National averages.
• Opportunity for clinical rotations at five area
hospitals and eight area ambulance services.
• Level III Trauma Center clinical rotations
• Neonatal ICU clinical rotations.
#806 Emergency Medical Technician (C.S.)
The EMT Program is a Basic Life Support level program designed
to prepare the individual for the application of his or her skills in the
field environment of an emergency ambulance. The program will
cover all areas of Basic Life Support including airway care, oxygen
therapy, patient assessment, trauma, medical emergencies,
obstetrics, disaster management, and other topics. The course
consists of a minimum of 154 lecture and practical hours, plus 48
hospital/ambulance clinical hours. This program is designed to
make the student eligible to sit for the National Registry Practical
and Written exams. Students can anticipate an additional
expense of $90.00 for uniforms and equipment. Students are
to contact the Assessment Center at the Cape Girardeau
Career and Technology Center to schedule a pre-admission
test in order to complete the enrollment process. The preadmission
Hobet test cost is $50.00. A minimum $44.75 fee
(may be significantly higher depending upon the states that
must be checked) must be anticipated by all students for the
required Criminal History Background Check. Students are
responsible for their own test fees. $100 deposit due upon
enrollment—balance paid in full or financial aid on file at least
one week prior to the first class meeting to avoid possible
forfeiture of deposit, and removal from the course roster.
Classes are offered twice each year (one beginning in August
and again in January). Students who are currently enrolled in
an EMT or EMT Paramedic class are elligible to enroll in the
Emergency Operator 3: Ambulance (CEV03) for FREE.