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Altierus Career College

Houston, TX

7 Programs

Available Programs

  • Electrical Technician
    Building Systems, Construction, and Manufacturing

    As an electrical construction technician, you’ll install, maintain, and repair electrical systems which power modern devices that make people’s lives easier and more convenient.

    If you’d like to expand your skills after completing this program, you can train to work as an industrial electrical technician for an additional 3 months.

  • Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning
    Building Systems, Construction, and Manufacturing

    As an HVAC refrigeration technician, you’ll have the chance to maintain commercial and industrial refrigeration systems which people rely on in their everyday lives.

    For an additional 3 months of coursework, you can train to become an HVAC technician through our HVAC program.

    This program is HVAC Excellence accredited by the Esco Group, which is an independent third-party which ensures program prepares students with the skills to meet HVACR industry standards.

  • Medical Billing and Coding
    Healthcare Administration

    As a medical billing and coding specialist, you’ll keep the business aspects of a healthcare facility running smoothly. Your ability to properly bill and code medical procedures will help healthcare facilities positively serve their patients.

    Upon successful completion of this program, you’ll be able to proficiently identify components and use correct medical terminology of body systems, utilize proper ICD-10-CM/CPT/HCPCS coding, and determine the correct application of health insurance forms and documents.

  • Dental Assistant
    Medicine and Health Care

    As a dental assistant, you’ll have the chance to put patients at ease and bring out their confidence by giving them a healthy smile. You’ll be responsible for essential tasks such as patient care, taking X-rays, recordkeeping, and scheduling appointments.

    This program covers preventive dentistry, nutrition, dental health, restorative dentistry, dental sciences, dental radiography, and dental specialties such as endodontics, periodontics, pedodontics, prosthodontics, and oral surgery. As a student, you will prepare for relevant credentialing where applicable.

  • Medical Assistant
    Medicine and Health Care

    As a medical assistant, you’ll have the chance to make patients feel at ease. Be an integral part of a medical team as you perform administrative and clinical tasks in the offices of physicians, hospitals, and other healthcare facilities.

    This program covers the structure and function of major body systems along with medical terminology, diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, computer skills, administrative processes, bookkeeping and accounting practices, and the processing of medical insurance forms and claims.

  • Pharmacy Technician
    Medicine and Health Care

    As a pharmacy technician, you could play an essential role in improving the quality of people's lives. Partner with pharmacists to process and fill prescriptions, manage pharmaceutical inventory accurately, and process insurance claims.

    This program is built to the guidelines of the American Society of Health System Pharmacists (ASHP). It’s designed to prepare you to play a major role in pharmacy operations. You’ll gain knowledge in pharmacy calculations, drug distribution systems, and preparation of sterile dosage forms.

  • Surgical Technology
    Medicine and Health Care

    As a surgical technologist, you’ll have the chance to make a real difference in the operating room. You’ll play a vital role in providing quality patient care before, during, and after surgery as a critical member of the surgical team.

    During the clinical portion of the program, you’ll complete a minimum of 120 cases of various surgical specialties in the first and second scrub roles while supervised by a clinical instructor. This program is designed to prepare you to work as a competent, entry-level surgical technologists with the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills) and affective (behavior) skills.

Accreditation

Altierus Career College is accredited on a national level by the ACCSC.