National Career College

The goal of the Dental Assistant program is to provide graduates with the skills and knowledge that will enable them to qualify for entry-level positions as dental assistants. Since they are trained in clinical and radiographic procedures, their services are also sought by general dentists, and dental office facilities specializing in pediatrics, orthodontics, endodontics and other specialties, dental schools, dental supply manufacturers, hospital dental departments, dental laboratories and dental insurance companies.

The Medical Office Specialist program prepares graduates for entry-level employment as a medical office billing specialist by providing training in the knowledge, skills, and techniques needed to function in the medical front office, hospital, or medical clinic. Students will learn to set up patient records, computerized practice management, and other functions essential to the medical office environment. Students will also learn the basics of medical coding using CPT and ICD-10-CM codes, and preparation and processing of various insurance claims.

34 Weeks with externship (Morning & Evening) – FULL TIME

32 Weeks with externship (Morning, Afternoon, & Evening) – FULL TIME

The Associate of Applied Science degree in Healthcare Administration program prepares graduates for entry-level employment in a healthcare administration setting. This program is designed to meet the needs of individuals who desire to work in the allied health industry. Students learn the skills needed to work in the front and/or back office of health care institutions, hospitals, clinics, medical offices or health maintenance organizations. Students learn computer skills and applications, medical terminology, medical billing, medical insurance and coding, medical records and clinical skills. Medical office procedures provide student the skills needed to interact with doctors, nurses and other specialists. Medical Anatomy and physiology are covered to provide students a broader understanding of the human body as it relates to the clinical procedure. In addition, the management skills topics covered within the Associate of Applied Science degree in Healthcare Administration provides students the skills needed to interact and or manage other employees in an office setting. Also, the program provides expanded knowledge and understanding of general education courses which are beneficial to students in interacting within their community and beyond, and will be able to accept positions and/or promotions at a higher level of employment.

The Vocational Nursing role represents the beginning level of the nursing practice continuum as members of the profession, provider of patient-centered care, patient safety advocate, and member of health care team. The purpose of the Vocational Nursing Program is to prepare graduate vocational nurses who are competent and self-directed, to function under the supervision of the registered nurse or physician, to and provide nursing care in structured health care setting for individual clients who are experiencing common, well-defined health problems with predictable outcomes.

▪ 60 Weeks (Morning & Evening) – FULL TIME