The Central Texas College (CTC) Continuing Education department is now registering for several health care career programs.
Registration is open now for the programs which are available as daytime, evening or Saturday options. At the completion of each program, students will be qualified to sit for the certification exams.
The Clinical Medical Assistant (CMA) program is a cohort which offers knowledge to help physicians carry out procedures, care for patients, perform basic lab tests and administer medications.
The program is offered January 18 through September 1, Tuesday/Thursday from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. or 5:30 to 9:30 p.m.; and Saturdays, January 22 through September 3, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The Pharmacy Technician program prepares students to assist the pharmacist package or mix prescriptions, maintain client records, refer clients to the pharmacist for counseling, assist with inventory control and purchasing and collect payment and coordinate billing. It is also a cohort consisting of four classes which must be taken in the order they are offered.
The Pharmacy Technician program is offered Tuesday/ Thursday, January 18 through July 21, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. or 5:30 to 9:30 p.m.; Monday/Wednesday, January 19 through August 3, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. or 5:30 to 9:30 p.m.; and Saturdays, January 22 through July 23, 5:30 to 9:30 p.m.
The Phlebotomy program is a non-credit alternative to CTC’s certificate program. It offers an in-depth study of phlebotomy and related skills required to become a phlebotomist. The 16-week non-credit certificate course offers skill development in the performance of a variety of blood collection methods.
The program is available Tuesday/Thursday, January 18 through March 24, 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. or 5 to 9 p.m.; Monday/ Wednesday, January 19 through March 23, 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. or 5 to 9 p.m.; or Saturdays, January 22 through March 26, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Diagnostic Medical Sonography is an imaging specialty within radiology. Sonography equipment uses ultrasound to create images of internal organs and tissues. Through classroom study and supervised clinical experience, students learn to perform ultrasound examinations which produce pictures of organs and muscles of the body using high frequency sound waves. These are used to diagnose fetal anomalies, congenital disorders, cancers and benign tumors, as well as other diseases and disorders.
The Sonography program is available Tuesday/Thursday, January 18 through April 2, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. or 5 to 9 p.m.; Monday/Wednesday, January 19 through May 4, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. or 5 to 9 p.m.
CTC Continuing Education also offers Administrative Medical Assistant, Electronic Health Record Specialist and Medical Billing and Coding Specialist self-paced online programs.
To register for any of these health care career programs or information on costs, course descriptions, registration requirements and more, contact the CTC Continuing Education department at 254-526-1515.
