Embark on a fulfilling career in the medical field with our Medical Assistant Diploma program, offered at the Maumee and Brecksville Campuses. Here's what awaits you:

Program Overview

Our diploma program is meticulously designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills needed for entry-level positions in the medical assistant profession. You'll receive comprehensive training in office administration procedures and the technology used in medical offices. Additionally, the program includes a 170-hour externship, with 160 hours spent in a local clinic, hospital, or physician's office. This hands-on experience allows you to gain practical, real-life insights into working in a medical office environment and practicing the required professional procedures.

Hands-On Learning

The program involves a blend of in-class sessions, out-of-class assignments, and practical activities. Out-of-class assignments may encompass reading, projects, papers, and various learning activities. Expect to dedicate approximately two hours to out-of-class activities for every one hour of lecture.

Program Outcomes

By the end of the program, you should be able to:

• Professionalism and Communication: Demonstrate a required level of professionalism and skill in both written and oral communication, along with collaborative skills appropriate to a professional work environment.

• Legal and Ethical Standards: Accurately articulate the legal and ethical standards, as well as procedures and regulations pertinent to the medical assisting field.

• Medical Office Skills: Understand and demonstrate the appropriate skills required in a medical office.

• Clinical Proficiency: Demonstrate the clinical skills, diagnostic procedures, and operational functions of medical assisting as defined by state and local regulations and/or licensure requirements.

• Administrative Efficiency: Demonstrate effective administrative tasks and procedures as required in a medical office.

If you're passionate about healthcare and aspire to become a skilled Medical Assistant, our diploma program is the perfect starting point for your career. Join us today and take the first step toward a rewarding journey in the medical field!

Join our Dental Assisting Diploma program at the Maumee and Brecksville Campuses, and embark on a rewarding career as a Dental Assistant. Here's what you can expect:

Program Overview

Our program is meticulously designed to prepare students for entry-level employment as Dental Assistants across various dental settings. You will receive comprehensive instruction in dental assisting procedures, including chairside assisting, dental office administration, infection control, and common dental treatment procedures performed in dental settings.

Hands-On Learning

In addition to attending courses, students will engage in out-of-class assignments, which may include reading, exercises, problem-solving tasks, projects, research, papers, and presentations. These practical activities ensure that you're well-prepared to apply your knowledge in real-world scenarios. Anticipate dedicating approximately two hours to out-of-class activities for every one hour of lecture.

Program Outcomes

By the end of the program, you should be able to:

• Professionalism and Communication: Demonstrate the importance of professionalism, communication, and collaboration skills in a professional dental setting.

• Ethical Standards: Identify and describe the legal and ethical standards, guidelines, and regulations relevant to the dental field and dental assisting.

• Dental Assisting Skills: Explain the knowledge, skills, and professional behavior necessary to perform as a competent entry-level dental assistant in various settings.

• Administrative Proficiency: Explain and perform dental office administrative tasks effectively.

• Infection Control: Demonstrate knowledge of environmental issues, including bloodborne pathogens, as they relate to infection control and dentistry.

• Clinical Skills: Demonstrate the clinical skills, diagnostic procedures, and appropriate operational functions of dental assisting as defined by state and local regulations and/or licensure requirements.

• Safe Working Conditions: Demonstrate skills and attitudes that contribute to safe working conditions in the dental office.

• Radiography Proficiency: Expose, process, mount, and evaluate diagnostic dental radiographs as prescribed by the dentist.

If you're passionate about dentistry and aspire to become a Dental Assistant, our diploma program will equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to thrive in the dental profession. Join us today and take the first step toward a rewarding career in dental assisting

Are you passionate about animal health and well-being? Our Associate of Applied Science degree in Veterinary Technician is designed to prepare you with the skills and procedures necessary to contribute effectively to the care of veterinary patients. Whether your goal is to work in a small animal clinic or gain exposure to large animal and research settings, this program offers a comprehensive education.

Program Overview

In this program, the emphasis is on preparing students for small animal clinic settings, but it also includes exposure to large animals and research information. Veterinary technicians, under the supervision of veterinarians, play crucial roles in animal care. Their responsibilities range from restraining animals and collecting samples to providing nursing care, administering medications, record-keeping, and educating clients.

Additional skills encompass anesthesia administration, surgical nursing, radiographic procedures, dental prophylaxis, clinical pathology procedures, and medication preparation. This program addresses each of these areas, providing students with opportunities to develop and demonstrate the required skills and abilities to succeed in a professional veterinary context.

Hands-On Learning

To successfully complete this AVMA accredited program, students must attend class sessions and fulfill all in-class and out-of-class assignments. These assignments may include reading, projects, papers, various learning activities, and the required AVMA Essential Skills list. On average, students can anticipate dedicating about two hours to out-of-class activities for every one hour of lecture.

Certification and Career Opportunities

Upon successfully completing the program, students have the opportunity to sit for the Veterinary Technician National Exam and gain certification. They can then seek or obtain employment as a credentialed Veterinary Technician in the veterinary field.

Program Outcomes

Upon successfully completing this program, students should be able to:

• Perform patient examinations and collect data on vital signs.
• Restrain and manage all animals in clinical situations.
• Calculate, prepare, and administer medications by common drug routes and prepare pharmaceuticals as prescribed by a veterinarian.
• Prepare anesthetic delivery systems, induce anesthesia, monitor patients under anesthesia, manage complications, and recover anesthesia.
• Prepare and maintain the surgical area and assist during surgical procedures.
• Perform dental prophylactic procedures on dogs and cats.
• Produce standard diagnostic radiographs.
• Collect and process samples for diagnostic tests, such as blood chemistries, differentials, culture/sensitivities, and EKGs.
• Perform basic veterinary practice management, including computer applications.
• Recognize and assess behavioral signs of animals and how they relate to husbandry, handling, and disease.
• Educate clients on their animal’s health, nutrition, management during illness, preventative medicine, and euthanasia.
• Perform nursing care for small, large, and exotic species while advocating for their patients’ health.

Join our program and embark on a fulfilling journey to become a credentialed Veterinary Technician. Your contribution to animal care will make a significant impact on their well-being!

Are you interested in a rewarding career in surgical technology? Look no further than our Associate of Applied Science degree program, offered at both the Maumee and Brecksville campuses. Here's what you can expect from our comprehensive program:

Program Overview

Our Associate of Applied Science degree in Surgical Technology is meticulously designed to provide a well-rounded education. It combines classroom instruction with hands-on lab training and real-world clinical experience to equip learners with the knowledge, skills, and behaviors needed for entry-level positions as surgical technologists. Graduates will play essential roles as valued members of the multidisciplinary healthcare workforce.

Hands-On Learning

In addition to attending all program courses, students will engage in various out-of-class assignments. These assignments encompass activities such as reading, problem-solving exercises, projects, research, written papers, and presentations. On average, students can anticipate dedicating about two hours to out-of-class activities for every one hour of lecture.

Program Outcomes

Upon successfully completing the program, students should be able to:

• Basic Sciences Knowledge: Demonstrate knowledge of basic sciences relevant to surgical technology.

• Emergency Response: Recognize and assist with emergency situations.

• Aseptic Technique: Demonstrate the application and knowledge of competencies related to aseptic technique.

• Ethical and Legal Standards: Practice within ethical and legal standards concerning patients, physicians, hospitals, and personnel.

• Communication Skills: Demonstrate skills in oral and written communication, including the application of ethical and legal principles.

• Anatomy and Physiology: Apply knowledge of anatomy and physiology to surgical procedures.

• Surgical Technologist Role: Prepare for and function as a Surgical Technologist during pre-, intra-, and post-surgical procedures.

• Workplace and Patient Safety: Demonstrate application and knowledge related to workplace and patient safety.

• Interpersonal Relationships: Establish and maintain effective interpersonal relationships.

• Continuing Education: Demonstrate commitment to continuing educational growth.

• Employability Skills: Exhibit essential employability skills.

Join our program and embark on a journey to become a skilled surgical technologist. Your contribution to healthcare will be invaluable, and your future career awaits!

Are you ready to embark on a fulfilling career in nursing? Join the Practical Nursing Diploma Program at Stautzenberger College, available at both the Maumee and Brecksville Campuses. Here's what our program is all about:

Program Overview

The mission of our Practical Nursing Program is to provide a quality education that aligns with the broader mission of Stautzenberger College. Our philosophy and conceptual framework prioritize ethics and respect for the medical profession, ensuring that students are trained to offer valuable services to their communities. We emphasize practical application, clinical skills, critical thinking, and lifelong learning. Our program maintains the highest standards to demonstrate our commitment to holistic health principles, health promotion, illness prevention, the science of caring, and safety.

Hands-On Learning

Our program combines in-class sessions with out-of-class assignments, which may include reading, exercises, problem-solving, projects, research, papers, and presentations. Expect to dedicate approximately two hours to out-of-class activities for every one hour of lecture.

Program Outcomes

By the end of the program, you should be able to:

• Competent Nursing Practice: Function as a competent practical nurse in diverse healthcare settings, utilizing the nursing process as a methodology for practice.

• Collaborative Healthcare: Participate as an accountable, responsible member of the healthcare team.

• Respect for All: Demonstrate respect for all human beings.

• Holistic Nursing Care: Utilize a holistic framework in nursing care throughout the lifespan.

• Mastery of Sciences: Achieve a precision level in biological, physical, psychosocial, and nursing sciences.

• Clinical Judgment: Achieve a competent level of clinical judgment.

• Medication Administration: Apply knowledge, judgment, and skill to safely and accurately administer medication.

• Ethical Practice: Perform all nursing functions within safe, legal, and ethical parameters.

• Community Wellness: Contribute to the wellness of individuals, families, and communities.

• Lifelong Learning: Develop a passion for lifelong learning and the ability for critical thinking, enabling success in a changing, complex society within our nursing community.

Upon completion of the program, you'll be eligible to take the Licensure Examination, marking the start of your rewarding journey as a practical nurse. Join us today and become a vital part of the healthcare community!

If you're looking for a rewarding career in the field of HVAC and refrigeration, our diploma program is designed to provide you with the skills and knowledge you need. Here's what you can expect from our Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration diploma program:

Program Highlights:

• Training in the installation, maintenance, and repair of HVAC systems with a strong focus on industry safety practices.
• Exploration of standard rules and regulations related to the HVAC industry.
• Completion of out-of-class assignments, helping you apply your knowledge beyond the classroom.

Program Details:

Delivery Method: On-Campus

Program Length: 10 months

Total Credits: 64

Choose Stautzenberger College for your HVAC and refrigeration education, and open the door to a rewarding career in this in-demand field.