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Health and Medical

Medical careers are one of the fastest growing areas of employment. Our career-oriented courses will help prepare you for a variety of positions in health and medical fields.

• New Classes
• Medical and Dental Careers
• CPR, First Aid, and BLS
• Personal Health
• Veterinary Studies and Pet Care
• Career Descriptions
• Certificate Programs
  

New Classes for Spring/Summer

• Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)
  
• CNA to Home Care Aide
  
• Activity Career Basics
  
• Medical Assistant Certification Exam Prep
  
• Hospital Registration Clerk Certification
• Bloodborne Pathogens

• Dentrix Basics

Medical and Dental Careers

• Medical (administrative, clinical, pharmacy, phlebotomy, EKG, histology) can be taken individually or as part of a medical certificate program
• Certified Nurse Aide Education (placement testing, certified nurse aide, home care aide, nutrition)
• Dental (administration, assistant, radiation)
• Fitness Professional (personal trainer, senior fitness trainer, boot camp fitness)
• Insurance Billing and Coding (coding, billing, and reimbursement)
• Practical Nursing (The School of Practical Nursing in Fairfax County Public Schools is offered to interested and qualified high school seniors and adults from the community. For information on this program call 571-423-4552.)

Emergency Preparedness

• Includes courses for Heartsaver CPR, First Aid, BLS for Healthcare Providers, and Bloodborne Pathogens. Courses follow American Heart Association guidelines and include AED training. CPR and first aid certification valid for two years; students receive certification cards after successful completion.

Personal Health

• Health and Family (dealing with aging and dementia, normal aging)
• Nutrition (nutrition in home care, insulin resistance, food allergies)

Veterinary Studies and Pet Care

• Veterinary Studies core training for persons interested in small-animal veterinary assisting.
• Pet Care get the knowledge and information you need to select the right pet, train and groom them, and keep them healthy.

Career Descriptions

Below are printer-friendly flyers offering useful career information including nature of work, employment outlook, preparation, and required coursework. We believe you will find them invaluable as you investigate possible career paths.

• Dental Assistant
  
• EKG Technician
  
• Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
  
• Medical Assistant/Medical Administrative Assistant
  
• Pharmacy Technician

Certificate Programs

The certificate program registration fee ($35) is required in order for permanent records to be established. Courses for certificate programs should be taken in the order listed. Courses can also be applied to more than one certificate program.

Dental Assistant Comprehensive
Study dental theory and terminology and practice the clinical skills necessary to be employed as a chairside dental assistant.
View course descriptions and locations.

• CE01022 | Dental Assistant Comprehensive Certificate Program - $35
• HM01647 | Dental Assistant Comprehensive
• HM01626 | First Aid
• HM01695 | Heartsaver CPR
• HM01393 | Resume and Interview Clinic

Home Healthcare Aide
View course descriptions and locations.

• CE01005 | Home Healthcare Aide Certificate Program - $35
• HM01780 | Certified Nurse Aide or CNA License
• HM01778 | CNA to Home Healthcare Aide
• HM01695 | Heartsaver CPR
• HM01626 | First Aid
• HM01708 | Nutrition in Home Care
• HM01807 | Bloodborne Pathogens
• HM01944 | Normal Aging
• HM01391 | Tips for Success

Medical Administrative Assistant
Schedule appointments, maintain files, order supplies, handle correspondence, perform word processing.
View course descriptions and locations.

• CE01004 | Medical Administrative Assistant Certificate Program - $35
• HM01600 | Medical Terminology with Anatomy-Part 1
• HM01601| Medical Terminology with Anatomy-Part 2
• HM01620 | Administrative Medical Office Procedures
• HM01621| Managed Care Made Manageable
• HM01638 | Law and Ethics in the Medical Office
• BE01061| Office Communications Skills
• BE01058 | Office Skills: Keyboard for Document Production
• BE01295 | MS Office for Support Professionals
• HM01626 | First Aid
• HM01695 | Heartsaver CPR & AED - Adults, Children, Infant
• BE01391| Tips for Success

Medical Assistant
Work with a physician to take vital signs and assist with exams.
View course descriptions and locations.

• CE01002 | Medical Assistant Certificate Program - $35
• HM01600 | Medical Terminology with Anatomy-Part 1
• HM01601| Medical Terminology with Anatomy-Part 2
• HM01615 | Clinical Medical Office Procedures-Part 1
• HM01616 | Clinical Medical Office Procedures-Part 2
• HM01620 | Administrative Medical Office Procedures
• HM01621 | Managed Care Made Manageable
• HM01638 | Law and Ethics in the Medical Office
• HM01626 | First Aid
• HM01695 | Heartsaver CPR & AED - Adults, Children, Infant
• BE01391 | Tips for Success

Medical Insurance Biller
Understand the process involved in medical insurance billing.
View course descriptions and locations.

• CE01020 | Medical Insurance Biller Certificate Program - $35
• HM01600 | Medical Terminology with Anatomy-Part 1
• HM01601 | Medical Terminology with Anatomy-Part 2
• HM01651 | Medical Coding, Billing, 1
• HM01652 | Medical Coding, Billing, 2
• BE01061| Office Communication Skills
• BE01058 | Office Skills: Keyboard for Document Production
• BE01295 | MS Office for Support Professionals
• BE01391 | Tips for Success

Veterinary Assistant
Attain the knowledge and skills needed to seek employment in a veterinary facility.
View course descriptions and locations.

• CE01050 | Veterinary Assistant Certificate Program - $35
• HM01639 | Veterinary Asst. Program - Part 1
• HM01640 | Veterinary Asst. Program - Part 2
• HM01632 | Pet Emergencies
• HM01626 | First Aid
• HM01839 | Cats & Dogs - Health Issues
• BE01391 | Tips for Success or
• BE01393 | Résumé and Interview Clinic