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HVAC/R technicians install, maintain, and repair essential temperature control equipment found in today’s homes and businesses. Whatever the climate, wherever the place, there is a need for proficient HVAC/R technicians and installers. As the number of efficient and environmentally sound heating and air conditioning solutions continues to grow, so does the demand for residential, commercial, and industrial climate control systems mechanics and installers.

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Welding is used in shipbuilding, pipe-fitting, aerospace applications, and thousands of other manufacturing activities. Welding also is used to join beams in the construction of buildings, bridges, and other structures and to join pipes in pipelines, power plants, and refineries. The basic skills of welding are the same across industries, so welders can easily shift from one industry to another, depending on where they are needed most.

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The Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) in Business Administration program is designed for business professionals with a certificate or substantial coursework in business administration.

Upon successful completion of the program, students could enhance an existing business administration career, seek, or obtain entry-level employment in a business related field.

Program Highlights:

• Coursework in personnel training, management and evaluation
• Customer service management
• Office software
• Oral and written communication
• Ethics
• Sociology
• Environmental science
• Offered online for student convenience

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This program provides direct application, management, and control of technology concepts, including instruction in operating system operation such as Linux and Human Computer Interaction (HCI). Students will have the opportunity to study the concepts of system analysis and design.

Upon successful completion of the program, students could seek or obtain entry-level employment in computer information systems related positions.

Program Highlights:

• Data management
• Cisco
• Programming applications
• Web design
• Information systems project management
• Ethical hacking
• Virtualization
• Offered online for student convenience

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The medical profession is one of the fastest growing fields in the job market. Managers in all settings will be needed to improve quality and efficiency of health care, while controlling costs.

A Bachelor of Science Degree in Health Care Administration provides graduates with the skills and knowledge required to function as supervisors and managers in healthcare settings. This health care administration degree program prepares healthcare professionals to meet increasing responsibilities in the healthcare system by providing a foundation in management and interpersonal skills.

Graduates could enhance an existing health care career or seek entry-level positions in hospitals, clinics, and long-term care facilities.

This program is designed for health care practitioners who hold an Associate Degree in an allied health field.

Program Highlights:

• Supervisory and managerial skills
• Information on the healthcare delivery system, its varied issues and challenges
• Management and interpersonal skills
• Offered online for student convenience

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The growing trend in dental care is for increased use of dental assistants, allowing dentists to provide more specialized patient care. The Certificate in Dental Assisting program at Charter College can help you prepare to enter this field. Dental assistants work under the supervision of dentists performing a variety of patient care, office and laboratory duties. Responsibilities may include sterilizing and disinfecting instruments and equipment, preparing and laying out materials, taking dental x-rays and processing x-ray film.

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The Charter College Medical Assistant program employs a combination of clinical, technical and business skills making our graduates highly employable. Hands-on training with direct patient contact in a clinic setting is provided early in the program, preparing students well for the healthcare workplace.

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The Pharmacy Technician program prepares students for employment as an entry-level assistant to a licensed pharmacist. The program provides the fundamentals of pharmacy calculations, drug distribution systems, preparation of sterile dosage forms, customer service, pharmacy law and ethics, and pharmacy operations. The program includes hands-on experience to prepare students for a career as a Pharmacy Technician.

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The Certificate in Medical Office Administrative Assistant program prepares students to seek entry-level employment in a medical front office, hospital office setting, or medical insurance company. Typical job titles for graduates with medical office administration training can include: medical secretary, medical insurance billing and coder and medical receptionist.

Program Highlights:

• Specialized training in industry-current administrative medical assistant procedures
• Hands-on training with medical office computer programs
• Offered online for student convenience

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The mission of the Associate of Applied Science in Nursing program is to provide accessible, high quality undergraduate nursing education to diverse student populations for the development of safe effective nursing professionals. The Mission will be accomplished through delivery of an innovative program that reflects the needs and current trends of society and community. Our program is implemented by faculty who are committed to education of the highest standards and who promote clinical practice through evidence based practice.

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