Ashworth College

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Earning a Career Diploma in Fitness and Exercise involves learning about the many aspects involved in slimming down, toning up, and maintaining proper physical health. Courses include how to design workouts, prepare menus for weight and energy maintenance, injury prevention, and much more. Graduates can learn how to conduct fitness evaluations and health risk assessments to create individualized plans and personal training programs for clients.

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Our Career Diploma in Medical Records program can open doors for individuals to work in hospitals, doctor's offices, and insurance companies. Students can learn medical terminology, how to organize the patient chart, and ways to analyze records for missing or incomplete notations. Many hospitals and offices are updating systems to electronic gathering of information, so lessons will also teach how to use this technology and comply with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) requirements.

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Earning a diploma in Medical Billing/Claims can prepare students to work in a variety of settings such as hospitals, clinics, and insurance companies. Courses include medical terminology and human anatomy, standardized diagnosis and treatment codes, how to read and submit insurance claims, and how to comply with federal regulations.

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The purpose of the Medical Office Assistant program is to provide educational opportunities to individuals so they can obtain the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to succeed in the areas of medical assisting. This comprehensive program covers how to assist doctors with a variety of tests, procedures and treatments, manage appointments, and other administrative duties.

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Earning a diploma in Medical Transcription prepares students in the skills needed to transcribe doctor's oral diagnosis and treatment plans to written form for medical records and billing procedures. The program is a "learning through listening" course where students practice transcribing audio voices on their own computer. Training includes basic medical procedures and terminology, common disorders and diseases, and how diseases are diagnosed and treated.

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Earning a diploma in our Nutrition, Diet, and Health program provides solid training in the scientific approach to nutrition in preparing foods for more energetic, less illness-prone lifestyles. Courses examine the food pyramid, menu planning, and how nutrients affect energy, wellness, and disease. Graduates can find opportunities as a nutritionist assisting food service preparers in school cafeterias and more.

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Earning a diploma in Pharmacy Technology prepares students to become pharmacy technicians that assist licensed pharmacists to fill prescriptions in retail, clinics, and other health care facilities. Courses will cover the major classes of drugs, side effects, dosage calculations, and administration methods for patients of all ages.

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Earning a diploma as a Physical Therapy Aide can prepare students to assist licensed therapists administer care to patients that have suffered everything from minor sprains to auto accident injuries that may require a lengthy rehabilitation process. Students will learn the proper techniques to transfer patients from wheelchairs to beds, how to steer a wheelchair, and when to use hot or cold treatments to reduce swelling and inflammation.

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Earning a Career Diploma in Veterinary Assisting can prepare students to assist veterinarians with physical exams, administer medications, provide emergency care, and even nurse orphaned and wild animals. Courses build on the scientific understanding of animal care as students learn about animal physiology, pharmacology, behavioral issues, and more.

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Individuals can complete their High School Diploma AND learn Medical/Healthcare career skills at the same time in our self-paced program. Pharmacy Tech, Medical Billing, Physical Therapy, and more options are available to learners that are interested in getting a jump-start on a successful career while they are earning their accredited diploma. Learners who are thinking about continuing on to college can check out our college prep high school diploma programs as well.