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Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) (Voucher Included)
with UACCB Online Training
In this online medical assistant training program, you will learn a broad range of skills that make medical assistants versatile and valuable, including medical terminology, medical law and ethics, HIPAA rules, and scheduling systems. You will also learn how to perform duties of a medical assistant, such as measuring vital signs, assisting with exams, performing laboratory testing, maintaining equipment and supplies, administering injections, obtaining blood specimens, scheduling appointments, registering patients, and more.
The medical terminology course curriculum introduces key concepts of medical language and human anatomy, emphasizing the interconnectedness of body systems in health and disease. You will cover topics such as musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, respiratory, nervous, and immune systems. The online medical assistant certification course also includes the opportunity to become CPR certified and participate in an unpaid clinical experience.
Scholarship Eligibility:
This course qualifies for the Arkansas Workforce Challenge Scholarship, which may significantly reduce the out-of-pocket tuition costs for eligible students.
To be eligible, you must:
- Be an Arkansas resident.
- Provide proof of high school completion, such as a high school diploma, transcript, or GED.
If you are interested in applying for the scholarship to assist with tuition costs, please call 870-612-2082 to receive a special registration link. This link will allow you to apply for the program and begin the scholarship application process.
Course Code: GES180
Course Hours: 540
Certified EKG Technician (Vouchers Included)
with UACCB Online Training
Electrocardiography (EKG) technicians are vital members of any healthcare team. If you want to join the booming healthcare industry as an EKG tech, this in-depth EKG technician certification course will train you on key concepts and prepare you for career success. You will learn to apply, monitor, and measure electrocardiography tests in a flexible, online learning environment.
As you progress through this EKG technician course, you will gain the knowledge and skills needed to earn a nationally recognized EKG technician certification, which includes measuring basic vital signs, performing rapid response procedures, operating an EKG machine, and identifying rhythms. As you prepare for your EKG technician certification, you will get solid introduction to key medical terminology, including the musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, lymphatic, immune systems, and other important health systems you will need to know as an EKG technician. Students with prior knowledge can optionally test out by achieving a minimum score of 80%, replacing course content if desired. It is important to understand that this course feature only applies to the online Medical Terminology course.
Upon completion of this EKG technician course, you will be prepared to take the Certified EKG Technician (CET), provided by the National Healthcareer Association (NHA). You will also receive a voucher for the Certified EKG Technician (CET) certification exam. The voucher is prepaid access to sit for the certifying exam upon eligibility.
This EKG technician certification course also includes an opportunity to apply to participate in a clinical experience.
Scholarship Eligibility:
This course qualifies for the Arkansas Workforce Challenge Scholarship, which may significantly reduce the out-of-pocket tuition costs for eligible students.
To be eligible, you must:
- Be an Arkansas resident.
- Provide proof of high school completion, such as a high school diploma, transcript, or GED.
If you have questions about your eligibility or would like assistance applying for the scholarship, please call 870-612-2082.
Course Code: GES1047
Course Hours: 170
Certified Phlebotomy Technician (Voucher Included)
with UACCB Online Training
In this online phlebotomy technician training program, you will learn about drawing blood from patients, evaluating their ability to withstand the procedure, and helping them feel comfortable. You will understand how to perform basic point-of-care testing, as well as properly preparing blood, urine, and other specimens for laboratory testing. This course also covers how to handle and maintain essential medical equipment, including needles, test tubes, and blood vials.
To support hands-on learning, you will receive a comprehensive phlebotomy kit that features a realistic practice arm, which allows you to simulate blood draws and complete assignments that mirror real-world scenarios. With your enrollment, you will also receive CPR Certification through the Red Cross as well as an opportunity to participate in a clinical experience.
To be eligible, you must:
- Be an Arkansas resident.
- Provide proof of high school completion, such as a high school diploma, transcript, or GED.
If you are interested in applying for the scholarship to assist with tuition costs, please call 870-612-2082 to receive a special registration link. This link will allow you to apply for the program and begin the scholarship application process.
Course Code: GES1045
Course Hours: 200
Medical Terminology: A Word Association Approach
with UACCB Online Training
The Medical Terminology – A Word Association Approach course will teach you to understand medical terminology as it pertains to each body system. Using graphics and study tips you will not only learn definitions and root terms, but also their application in the medical world. Learning blocks are used to condense information and to help isolate what you need to know verses what is nice to know, and you will be provided with fun and unusual facts to help you remember the medical terminology in unique ways. You will have opportunities to see how medical terminology is used in the real world through case study assignments and will be provided with flashcards to help you study. The knowledge gained in this course will help you take the next step in your medical career or education.
Optician Certification Training
with UACCB Online Training
Modern optical care improves countless lives for those who experience vision issues today. However, despite increased access to care, many eye problems are growing more common due to changes in our lifestyles and the aging population—making now a great time to obtain your optician certification online. No matter which area of opticianry you choose, you will be in high demand in the job market because the need for eye care professionals is constantly expanding.
The World Health Organization predicts that 3.36 billion people worldwide will be nearsighted by 2030, an increase of 29% over the number of nearsighted people in 2020. In the U.S. alone, myopia (nearsightedness) rates have soared over the past 50 years, from 25% in 1971 to nearly 42% in 2017, according to the National Eye Institute. The condition called presbyopia, or age-related farsightedness, has also increased in case volume as it is most prevalent in our growing aging population.
In this optician course, you can gain the skills and knowledge you need to obtain an entry-level job as an optician within applicable states. The optician certification training program provides a solid foundation for a successful career in opticianry—from essential topics for aspiring opticians, including the anatomy of the eye, refractive errors, contact lens fitting, and relevant laws and regulations. Course content also dives into understanding the eye and common conditions, basic math and algebra for opticians, ophthalmic lens designs, materials, treatments, and more. You will even have a lesson covering a potential career roadmap.
The optician certification program concludes by preparing you to take the Basic American Board of Opticianry (ABO) and National Contact Lens Examiners (NCLE) exams, which include the NOCE (National Opticianry Competency Exam) and the CLRE (Contact Lens Registry Exam), which is required by many states to work as an optician or as a stepping-stone to career advancement.
Patient Care Technician (Voucher Included)
with UACCB Online Training
Patient care technicians (PCTs) are crucial healthcare professionals who play a vital role in assisting nurses and other medical staff in providing care to patients. With the occupation demand at an all-time high, after successfully completing this patient care technician program and certification exam, you can become a technician primarily focused on direct patient care and support within a hospital, clinic, long-term care facility, or home health care.
This patient care technician certification course will give you a comprehensive overview of working as a patient care technician. During this asynchronous training course, you will learn how to demonstrate your knowledge of the healthcare delivery system. You will learn how to apply knowledge and skills to provide individualized basic nursing care to a diverse population of patients and how to problem solve and use critical thinking skills within the PCT scope of practice while fostering a positive patient outcome.
This patient care technician training course will also provide you with comprehensive, all-inclusive training, which will assist you in pursuing a new career as a patient care technician and includes a complimentary voucher to sit for either the Certified Patient Care Technician/Assistant (CPCT/A) certification exam through the National Healthcareer Association (NHA), or the Patient Care Technician (PCTC) certification exam through American Medical Certification Association (AMCA), upon eligibility.
The medical terminology course introduces key concepts of medical language and human anatomy, emphasizing the interconnectedness of body systems in health and disease. Students with prior knowledge can optionally test out by achieving a minimum score of 80%, replacing course content if desired. It is important to understand that this course feature only applies to the online Medical Terminology course.