Program Objective

The goal of the Phlebotomy Technician program at School for Allied Health Professionals (SFAHP) is to prepare competent, entry-level phlebotomy technicians in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains.

Key areas of study include:

• Introduction to Phlebotomy
• Infection Control & Safety
• Human Anatomy & Physiology
• Order of Draw & Venipuncture
• Capillary (Dermal) Puncture
• Non-Blood Specimen collection

Career Opportunities

The program prepares students for several positions in various environments including but not limited to hospitals, medical and diagnostic laboratories, blood donor centers, and doctors’ offices

The program combines theory with hands-on training in a simulated medical office environment, providing an immersive learning experience for students.

Externship

An essential part of our program is the externship that provides practical experience in a medical office or hospital setting, following successful completion of classroom training. This externship allows students to put their learning into practice and gain valuable industry experience.

Licensure

Upon completion of the program, students are qualified to sit for the licensure exam in Texas.

Program Outcomes

Graduates can find employment as a Phlebotomist/Phlebotomy Technician

Admission Requirements

Applicants must be high school graduates or have a GED, at least 18 years old, and pass the Entrance Assessment Test to qualify for admission.

Shown program lengths may include holidays. The Phlebotomy Program is 7 weeks long.

Nursing Assistant Program at School For Allied Health Professionals

Admission Requirements

To enter our program, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• High school graduation or high school equivalency (GED) certification
• At least 17 years of age (applicants under the age of 18 require written permission from a parent or legal guardian)
• A passing score of 12 on the Wonderlic Scholastic Level Exam

Program Objective

Our Nursing Assistant course delivers robust instruction in:

• Basic nursing skills
• Basic restorative services
• Mental health and social service needs
• Personal care skills
• Resident's rights

This education equips students with the knowledge and skills needed to provide care for convalescing residents in long-term care facilities.

Classroom Procedures

Our approach to learning combines lecture, audio-visual presentations, demonstrations, reading materials, and written tests. In addition, students gain clinical practice in a lab setting.

Course Descriptions

The program includes a range of courses, covering topics such as long-term care, personal care skills, basic nursing skills, restorative services, mental health, social service needs, and social skills. The program culminates in an externship where students apply their learned skills in a practical setting.

Shown program lengths may include holidays. The Nursing Assistant Program is 7 weeks long.

Program Objective

Our Medical Assistant program is a comprehensive training course, designed to equip students with both theoretical knowledge and practical skills. This program aims to develop versatile Medical Assistants who can handle a variety of tasks, both clinical and administrative, in a healthcare setting.

Key areas of study include:

• Anatomy and physiology
• Medical diagnostic laboratory techniques
• Venipuncture, injections, and urinalysis
• Electrocardiography
• Measurement of vital signs
• Preparation for physical and specialty exams
• Basic medical office administrative duties

Career Opportunities

The program prepares students for several positions such as Clinical Medical Assistant, Administrative Medical Assistant, Medical Receptionist, and Laboratory Assistant. It also provides students with the necessary training to handle a range of administrative and clinical duties, making them valuable assets in a rapidly evolving healthcare industry.

Classroom Procedures

The program combines theory with hands-on training in a simulated medical office environment, providing an immersive learning experience for students. During their training, students will learn about various body systems and structures, principles of diagnostic imaging, correct procedures for collecting and reporting laboratory results, and more.

Externship

An essential part of our program is the externship that provides practical experience in a medical office or hospital setting, following successful completion of classroom training. This externship allows students to put their learning into practice and gain valuable industry experience.

Licensure

Upon completion of the program, students are qualified to sit for the licensure exam in Texas.

Program Outcomes

Graduates can find employment as Medical Assistants, Back Office Assistants, Front Office Assistants, Phlebotomists, and EKG Techs in various healthcare settings.

Admission Requirements

Applicants must be high school graduates or have a GED, at least 17 years old, and pass the Entrance Assessment Test to qualify for admission.

Shown program lengths may include holidays. The Medical Assistant Program is 7 months(28 weeks) long.

The Medical Insurance and Coding Specialist is trained to work with health- related information and the systems used to collect, process, store, retrieve, and communicate information for the support operations, management, and decision making in a medical facility or related industry. As computerization of information advances the Medical Insurance and Coding Specialist is vital to the processing of patient care data analysis. Students receive instructional and hands-on training in medical terminology, law and ethics, anatomy and physiology, insurance billing and coding, insurance claims and reports, medical office procedures, records management software, accounts receivable, posting accounts and Internet.

Shown program lengths may include holidays. The Medical Insurance and Coding Specialist Program is 7 months(28 weeks) long.