Laredo Community College is offering opportunities for recent high school graduates and returning adult students to launch rewarding careers in the healthcare industry this fall.
Prospective students have until Thursday, August 5, to file a completed application for one of four allied health education programs for fall 2004 admission. This includes the programs of Emergency Medical Services, Medical Assisting, Medical Laboratory Technology, and Occupational Therapy Assistant. The completed applications are due by 6 p.m. in the LCC Allied Health Center, room 117.
LCC's allied health programs provide the instruction necessary to make students succeed in a variety of fields integrated into the healthcare industry.
"Laredo Community College is proud to be a leading producer of outstanding healthcare professionals," said Allied Health Department Chairperson Norma Moore. “LCC allied health graduates consistently score well in their licensing board pass rates. Our affordable tuition rate and the instruction delivered by caring and qualified instructors provides a quality education that is accessible to all students.”
The Emergency Medical Services curriculum prepares students to use advanced life support systems and skills to save lives. It offers different levels of training from emergency medical technician up to paramedic.
The Medical Assisting program provides graduates with entry-level skills to perform clerical and/or clinical duties in a physician’s office, medical clinic or hospital. The program offers three certificate plans and an Associate of Applied Science Degree.
The Medical Laboratory Technology program covers the theoretical and practical components of diagnostic laboratory work. The student who completes this two-year program receives an Associate in Applied Science Degree.
Occupational therapy assistants focus on the development of adaptive skills and performance capacity in patients. The program gives students the skills to help patients overcome barriers to functioning in day-to-day life.
For more information, contact the LCC Allied Health Department by calling 721-5261. Office hours are Monday-Thursdays from 8 a.m. to 12 noon and 1 to 7 p.m.
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