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Medical Professions

What We Do

Health care jobs are predicted to be the largest and fastest growing career sector. In this program you’ll learn human biology, the science of nutrition, basic clinical assessment skills, vital signs, blood glucose monitoring, medical terminology, phlebotomy, professionalism skills, first aid and CPR, electronic health record training and basic suturing. You’ll also explore a variety of the medical professions through job shadowing—what they are, what they do, and what training they require.

Opportunities

Successful students in this program have these academic opportunities available:

  • American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support
  • American Heart Association (AHA) First Aid
  • Bloodborne Pathogens Training 
  • HIPAA/Confidentiality Training
  • National Healthcare Association (NHA) Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)
  • Governor's Career Readiness Certificate 
  • Implicit Bias Certificate
  • BIO-2011 Anatomy and Physiology I (VSU 4 credits)
  • BIO-2012 Anatomy and Physiology II (VSU 4 credits)
  • AHS-1205 Medical Terminology (CCV 3 credits)

Career Opportunities & Typical Salaries

 

Phlebotomy Technician($44,000-55,000)

Registered Nurse ($65,000-135,000)

Nutritionist ($45,000-80,000)

Physician Assistant ($100-180,000)

Physical Therapist ($88,000-130,000)

Radiology Technician ($63,000-150,000)

Certified Medical Assistant ($34,000-47,000)

Respiratory Therapist ($60,000-108,000)
 
 
 
 
 
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See the link above to our Program of Studies for further information about this program, including...

  • Textbook
  • Recommended Reading Level
  • Recommended Math Skills
  • CVCC Safety Exam

and more!