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Pharmacy
Technician Assistant
The role of pharmacy technicians have changed
drastically over time. The primary role of technicians
will continue to change in the future. Among these changes
are increased responsibility, a wider range of jobs available,
and better benefits. However, along with these changes
comes the need for higher education. Brooklyn
Institute has committed to meet the demands of
the medical field by providing state-of-the-art equipment
and training to ensure that their students succeed as
the best. The Pharmacy Technician Education program at
Brooklyn Institute requires classroom and laboratory work
in a variety of areas, including medical and pharmaceutical
terminology, pharmaceutical calculations, pharmacy record
keeping, pharmaceutical techniques, and pharmacy law and
ethics. Technicians also are required to learn medication
names, actions, uses, and doses. Brooklyn Institute's
training program includes externships in which students
gain hands-on experience in actual pharmacies. Students
at the successful completion of the program, will receive
an accredited certificate in the respective field.
Prospective
pharmacy technicians with experience working as an aide
in a community pharmacy or volunteering in a hospital
may have an advantage. Employers also prefer applicants
with strong customer service and communication skills
and with experience managing inventories, counting,
measuring, and using computers.
Technicians
entering the field need strong mathematics, spelling,
and reading skills. A background in chemistry, English,
and health education also may be beneficial. Some technicians
are hired without formal training but under the condition
that they obtain certification within a specified period
to retain employment.
The
Pharmacy Technician Certification Board administers
the Pharmacy Technician Certification Examination. This
exam is voluntary in most States and displays the competency
of the individual to act as a pharmacy technician. However,
Texas employers are requiring certification as reliance
on pharmacy technicians grows. Eligible candidates must
have a high school diploma or GED and no felony convictions,
and those who pass the exam earn the title of Certified
Pharmacy Technician (CPhT). The exam is offered several
times per year at various locations state-wide. Employers,
often pharmacists, know that individuals who pass the
exam have a standardized body of knowledge and skills.
Many employers will also reimburse the costs of the
exam as an incentive for certification.
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CSA-Certified
Surgical Assistant
This program is recognized by the American
College of Surgeons (ACS), and the National Commission
of Certifying Agencies (NCCA), as well as medical staff
offices of the institutions in which the CSA practices.
According
to the American College of Surgeons, the function of
the CSA is to provide aid in exposure and homeostasis,
and in addition to other technical functions that under
the surgeon's direct supervision, assist the surgeon
in performing a safe operation with optimal results
for the patient.
As
a general rule, MD assistants charge between 20% and
30% of the surgeon's fee for their services. By comparison,
the CSA charges approximately 12% to 15% of the surgeon's
fee. The lower fee charge by the CSA is one factor that
renders this allied health care professional an attractive
alternative in light of the every rising costs of health
care delivery.
Insurance
companies are always in search of measures to reduce
costs. The use of a nonphysician surgical assistant
represents a perprocedure savings of approximately 40%
to 60% over that normally charged by a physician serving
as first assistant.
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Dental
Assistant
Many of us fortunate enough to have healthy
teeth and good oral hygiene owe a debt of gratitude
to a dental assistant. The role of dental assistant
is a valuable part of a dedicated team that cares
for our oral health. The good news is that demand
for graduates in dental assistant training will increase
substantially over the next 6 years.
Dental
assistant training at Brooklyn Institute will furnish
you with the skills and tools you'll need to become
an efficient and competent professional and a valued
member of any dental practice team. You will be instructed
in how to fulfill your daily responsibilities as a
dental assistant, and they include the scheduling
of patient appointments, the maintenance of patient
records, and the duties associated with the operation
of a dental practice. You will also be expected to
prepare patients for treatment by making them feel
comfortable and relaxed, yours is the important job
of sterilization of dental equipment and tools, and
furthermore, you will help in the education of patients
on the subject of oral health care. A dental assistant
is expected to work alongside the dentist or orthodontist
providing the kind of support that makes their job
easier and more effective.
Dental
assistant training at Brooklyn Institute will educate
you in all matters associated with this position.
Subjects include dental terminology and anatomy, pathology,
disease transmission, radiology, pharmacology and
business administration. This training will afford
you opportunities in the private health care sector,
in the military, and in federal, state, and local
government agency settings.
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Assistant Program
Have you dreamed of starting a career in the
medical field, but weren't sure where to begin? Consider
the role of medical assistant, which in recent years
has become an integral part of the health care arena.
Medical assistants are trained in both administrative
and clinical procedures and are capable of filling a
variety of rewarding positions.
Brooklyn
Institutes Medical Assistant training program prides
itself on the hand written curriculum that has been
implemented into the courses within our program. You
must complete the subjects in their entirety, in any
sequence, to successfully complete this curriculum.
The courses of study of the Medical Assistant program
encompass lecture, laboratory, and computer work in
the following areas:
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Patient
care and communication
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Clinical assisting and pharmacology
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Medical insurance, bookkeeping and health sciences
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Cardiopulmonary and electrocardiography
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Laboratory procedures
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Endocrinology and reproduction
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Medical law, ethics, and psychology
Upon
successful completion of the courses, you are required
to participate in a 160-hour externship. This program
provides you with the opportunity to interact with patients
and apply the principles and practices learned in the
classroom.
You
will be prepared to maintain the highest quality of
patient care; take vital signs, run laboratory and diagnostic
tests, all while utilizing your organization, communication
and management skills needed to gain employment in a
hospital, clinic, doctor's office, nursing home, medical
supply business, home health care agency, insurance
company, or pharmaceutical company.
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Medical
Coding & Billing
The Brooklyn Institute Medical coding and billing program
balances each student's knowledge of medical science,
technical skills and coding experience with assessment
and evaluation by professional coding specialists who
care about each student's success. A practical approach
to coding and billing takes students through a careful
step-by-step study of what medical coders and billers
need to know to get the job done in a proper and efficient
manner.
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Careers
in Medical
Coding &
Billing
Medical coders and billers are employed by hospitals,
clinics, physicians' offices, health maintenance organizations
(HMOs), mental health care facilities, nursing homes,
insurance companies, consulting firms, health data organization
and information system vendors. The more education you
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