Professional Training Centers
Diagnostic Medical SonographyDiagnostic Medicine (AS)General Studies (AA)Medical AssistingMedical Insurance Coding SpecialistPharmacy Technician
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Professional Training Centers is committed to creating and continuously improving effective learning environments for the lifelong educational needs of the diverse community it serves. Dedicated in promoting intellectual discovery and awareness of society’s technological demands for professional competency, the institution encourages its students to develop critical thinking and academic discipline. Professional Training Centers endeavors to producing skilled and knowledgeable graduates from versatile degree programs. Devoted to high standards of student success and offering high quality curricula and services, the institution fosters a spirit of professionalism that maximizes human potential and allows its graduates to meet the needs and demands of today’s workforce and society at large.
Information on Programs Offered:The Diagnostic Medical Sonographer is a highly skilled member of the imaging department in the healthcare facility. The sonographer must possess a detailed knowledge of human anatomy, physiology, and pathologic processes and be proficient in ultrasound physics to obtain diagnostic quality images. Ultrasound is a non-invasive modality that uses sound waves to obtain images from inside the body; it can help diagnose many medical conditions. The field of Diagnostic Medical Sonography encompasses a variety of specialties which are selected by the sonographers’ specific interest and training. The purpose of the Associate of Science Degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography is to present an academic alternative to those students who are interested in the aforementioned field, but wish to either pursue a higher degree upon graduation or acquire a more comprehensive education that will grant them greater versatility and advancement in today’s workforce.The purpose of the Associate of Arts in General Studies program is to present an alternative to those students who are unclear in terms of the area of concentration they wish to focus on, or simply wish to begin their studies in a smaller environment before transferring to a university to pursue baccalaureate degrees.Medical Assistants work in a variety of health care settings. The Medical Assistant becomes knowledgeable of a variety of duties including: Medical Office Management, Billing, Coding, and Finance Management, Fundamentals of Clinical Medical Assisting, Medical Specialties, Radiography, Electrocardiography, and Diagnostic Procedures.Medical Insurance Coding Specialists work in a variety of health care settings as entry level coders, medical record coders, coding technicians or clerks, or medical coding/billing specialists. As such, they are responsible for accurately assigning codes to medical diagnoses and procedures to ensure that clients receive proper reimbursement from insurance companies and government agencies. The Medical Insurance Coding Specialist becomes knowledgeable of, among other areas: medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, coding systems, pathophysiology, pharmacology, health care delivery systems, medical record procedures, ethical and legal responsibilities, safety/security standards, and data processing.Pharmacy Technicians are supervised by licensed pharmacists. Technicians enter prescription orders, assist the pharmacist with filling and labeling prescriptions in accordance with local, state and federal regulations, maintain patient records and insurance information, prepare and maintain the pharmacy inventory, work in compounding medications and use automated dispensing technology. Most Pharmacy Technicians work in community pharmacies, hospitals, home health care, mail services facilities, wholesale industries, government organizations, or educational/training programs.1 Campus Location
Miami, FL
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