The Sterile Processing Technician (SPT) program provides students with the knowledge and skills required to work as an entry-level sterile processing technician. The primary responsibility of a sterile processing tech is to ensure that a clean and sterile healthcare environment is maintained at all times. This is primarily achieved through the process of decontaminating and sterilizing all surgical instrumentation and equipment. The SPT program is taught using a hybrid/blended learning environment. Students enrolled in this program will learn various sterilization techniques, including the proper method for decontaminating and sterilizing surgical instruments and equipment. They will also gain a solid understanding of microbiology and infection control. The training includes a combination of lecture and lab hours, as well as a 400-hour clinical internship.

The Anesthesia Technician (AT) program prepares students to work as entry-level anesthesia technicians in hospitals and outpatient surgical centers. Anesthesia technicians are primarily responsible for setting up the operating room by cleaning, sterilizing, and preparing the equipment and instruments needed for anesthesia. They also assist anesthesiologists and nurse anesthetists throughout surgical procedures. The Anesthesia Technician program at AIMS Education is taught through a combination of lecture, lab, and clinical hours. Hands-on training in our on-campus surgical lab will help students develop the skills needed to work in this field. Anesthesia tech students will also gain practical experience during mandatory clinical internship courses.

The Endoscopy Technician (ENDO) program provides students with the knowledge and skills required to work as an entry-level endoscopy technician (also known as a GI technician or a GI endoscopy technician). Endoscopy technicians assist physicians and nurses with endoscopy procedures and other minimally invasive procedures. They are also responsible for maintaining and cleaning medical instrumentation and equipment, including endoscopes and accessories. The ENDO program is taught using a hybrid/blended learning environment. Students enrolled in this program will learn how to assist in a variety of endoscopic procedures. The training will also cover sterilization techniques, including the proper method for decontaminating and sterilizing medical instrumentation and equipment. Students will gain a solid understanding of microbiology and infection control. The training includes a combination of lecture and lab hours, as well as a 300-hour clinical internship.

The Diagnostic Cardiac Sonography (DCS) certificate program is programmatically accredited by CAAHEP for the Adult Echocardiography concentration. This program prepares students to become entry-level cardiac sonographers. Graduates will be able to find employment in hospitals, diagnostic imaging centers, and other healthcare related facilities. The DCS program is taught using a hybrid/blended learning environment. Students learn to perform cardiac examinations utilizing ultrasound equipment. During these examinations students will learn to locate, evaluate, and record critical, functional, pathological, and anatomical data. Upon completion of the program, graduates will be proficient in non-invasive cardiac sonography. DCS Graduates will demonstrate behaviors consistent with professional standards and will meet employer expectations for an entry-level position.

The Patient Care Technician (PCT) program prepares students to work as entry-level patient care technicians in hospitals or outpatient facilities or radiology aides in imaging centers. A Patient Care Technician, also known as a patient care assistant, provides patient care and support under the direction of a registered nurse. The PCT program utilizes a hybrid/blended learning environment, and is taught through a combination of lecture, lab, and clinical hours. Hands-on training in our on-campus medical labs will help students develop essential skills, and practical experience during the clinical internship will reinforce those skills and prepare students for entry-level employment in a healthcare environment.

The Medical Assistant (MA) program will prepare students for entry-level employment as a medical assistant or radiology aide. Graduates will be able to find employment in outpatient clinics, physicians’ offices, imaging centers, and a variety of other healthcare related facilities. The MA program is taught using a hybrid/blended learning environment. Students will gain a broad understanding of healthcare including knowledge in medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, ethics of healthcare, patient care, and HIPAA.

The Associate of Applied Science in Neurodiagnostic Technology (NDT) is programmatically accredited by CAAHEP. This program prepares students for entry-level employment as an EEG technologist. Graduates will be able to seek employment opportunities in hospitals, surgical centers, outpatient clinics, and physicians’ offices. The NDT program is taught using a hybrid/blended learning environment. Students will learn to use a variety of techniques and instruments to record electrical activity from the brain, spinal cord, peripheral nerves, somatosensory, and motor nerve systems. They will become proficient in performing EEG procedures and understanding EEG pattern recognition. They will also gain basic knowledge in intraoperative neuromonitoring, long-term monitoring, polysomnography, evoked potential studies, and nerve conduction studies. NDT Graduates will demonstrate behaviors consistent with professional standards and will meet employer expectations for an entry-level position.

The Cardiac Monitor Technician (CMT) program will prepare students for entry-level employment as a cardiac monitor technician. Graduates will be able to work in hospitals, outpatient clinics, and physicians’ offices. The CMT program is taught using a hybrid/blended learning environment. Students will learn to conduct 12-lead and 15-lead EKG tests, monitor EKG machines, interpret EKG/ECG readouts, and prepare EKG study reports. They will also learn to perform stress tests, ambulatory monitoring, and rhythm analysis. CMT Graduates will demonstrate behaviors consistent with professional standards and will meet employer expectations for an entry-level position.

The Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (CVIS) certificate program at AIMS Education equips students with the specialized skills needed to assist in invasive cardiovascular procedures. Graduates will be prepared to work alongside interventional cardiologists, cardiac nurse practitioners, and cardiac nurses in diagnosing and treating heart and vascular diseases. Students will gain expertise assisting in procedures such as cardiac catheterization, stent placement, coronary angiography, coronary angioplasty, electrophysiology studies, and intracardiac device implantation. With a focus on hands-on training and real-world clinical experiences, this program prepares students to become essential members of cardiac catheterization labs.

AIMS Education's Main Campus is renowned for its CNA certification program. It offers comprehensive training that combines theory and practical skills, preparing future Certified Nursing Assistants for the healthcare industry. Experienced instructors ensure students learn essential patient care complexities. The program's completion validates graduates' competence, making them highly sought after professionals. Safety protocols and modern equipment create a conducive learning environment. With a diverse student population, AIMS Education takes pride in its high graduate employment rate, showing a strong commitment to student success.