UTA Health Careers Institute 2023 Summer Catalog

JUMP START YOUR CAREER IN HEALTHCARE!

The mission of The University of Texas at Arlington’s Health Careers Institute is to deliver professional healthcare programs that provide the skills to start or advance the clients’ career in the growing healthcare industry.

We achieve this by setting the standard in healthcare programs through teaching excellence and responsiveness to the unique needs of our clients and the community they serve.

UTA’s Health Careers Institute can help you reach your goals! Earn a Healthcare certificate in 2 - 6 months from the following:

» Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers

» Certified Nurse Aide

» Clinical Medical Assistant

» Dental Assistant

» EKG Technician

» Medical Coding & Billing/ Medical Administrative Assistant

» Pharmacy Technician

» Phlebotomy Technician

» Sterile Processing Technician

» TEAS Exam Review

» Veterinary Assistant

3 EASY WAYS TO EARN YOUR CERTIFICATE

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PG. 4-6

Satisfy any prerequisites

1 Step Register Step 2

NOT SURE WHERE TO START?

Complete the program Step 3

Set up a one-on-one free consultation with a program expert. Contact us at healthcare@uta.edu to schedule an appointment virtually, or in person.

ADVANCE YOUR CAREER WITH ACCELERATED TRAINING

COURSE DIRECTORY

HEALTHCARE COURSES

4 Basic Life Support (BLS) for Health Care Providers

4 Certified Nurse Aide

4 Clinical Medical Assistant

4 EKG Technician

4 Pharmacy Technician

4 Medical Coding & Billing/Medical Administrative Assistant

5 Phlebotomy Technician

PAYMENT OPTIONS

Financial Resources and Services

5 Sterile Processing Technician

5 TEAS Exam Review

5 Veterinary Assistant

5 ONLINE COURSES

6 Dental Assistant

6 Earn Stackable Microcredentials With HCI

7 Requirements

To secure a participant’s seat in a class, full payment for tuition is due at time of registration using cash, credit/debit card, check, or money order.

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The Military Spouse Career Advancement Account (MyCAA) funding is administered by the Department of Defense and provides up to $4,000 of tuition assistance to eligible military spouses. To see if you’re eligible, visit https://mycaa.militaryonesource.mil/mycaa/.

The Health Careers Institute partners with the Texas Workforce to provide funding to eligible participants. To see if you’re eligible, contact your local Texas Workforce office. Visit www.twc.texas. gov/directory-workforce-solutions-offices-services.

Note: The Health Careers Institute does not offer or accept federal or financial aid, for example, FAFSA or Pell Grant. HCI is able to accept cash, credit/debit card, check, or money order.

Every Wednesday on alternating mornings and afternoons. Program requirements, courses, and tuition are covered.

RSVP: 817.272.0387

3 EASY WAYS TO REGISTER: ONLINE uta.edu/ded | PHONE 817.272.2581 | IN PERSON 140 W Mitchell St. Arlington, TX 76019 3 Health Careers Institute

BASIC LIFE SUPPORT (BLS) FOR HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS

The Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers is designed to provide a wide variety of healthcare professionals the ability to recognize cardiac arrest, provide CPR, use an AED, and relieve choking in a safe, timely, and effective manner. Certification is valid for two years.

CALL (817) 272-0387 FOR DATE AVAILABILITY.

CERTIFIED NURSE AIDE

The Certified Nurse Aide course prepares clients to provide direct, hands-on care for patients under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or other medical staff. Classroom and practical instruction covers a wide range of tasks including assisting patients with activities of daily living, bedside care, and obtaining vital signs. There is great emphasis on patient communication. Clients who complete the program satisfy the Texas Department of Aging and Disability (TDADS) requirements and are eligible to take the State exam.

EKG TECHNICIAN

The EKG Technician course is perfect for the those looking to enter the healthcare field and the healthcare professional looking to acquire additional skills. Classroom and practical instruction prepare clients to obtain electrocardiograms in various healthcare settings. Instruction includes patient preparation, use and maintenance of the electrocardiograph, methods for obtaining an electrocardiogram, and learn how to recognize normal and abnormal electrocardiogram patterns.

PHARMACY TECHNICIAN

The Pharmacy Technician program prepares clients to work under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist in various healthcare settings. Covered are how to assess medication orders, dispense medications, maintain inventory, and provide pharmacy billing services. Special emphasis is placed on providing customer service.

Additional fees apply for tech-in-training registration, fingerprint session, Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) exam, and trainee to registered technician upgrade.

CLINICAL MEDICAL ASSISTANT

The Clinical Medical Assistant course prepares clients to work in private medical practices, hospitals, medical clinics, and other medical facilities. Skills learned include learn how to schedule medical procedures, draw blood, take patient medical histories, update patient medical files, measure and record vital signs, administer EKG/ECGs, instruct patients on medication usage, collect lab specimens, sterilize medical instruments, and more.

MEDICAL CODING & BILLING/MEDICAL ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

Learn the fundamentals of medical billing and coding and start an exciting new career in the healthcare industry. This program prepares clients to work in the outpatient medical coding areas of hospitals, medical clinics, and doctors offices. Topics discussed include medical terminology and anatomy, insurance screening, medical record maintenance, appointment scheduling, financial functions, CPT, ICD-10, and HCPCS coding. Professionalism and confidentiality in the healthcare industry are emphasized.

Additional fees may apply for additional certifications.

NOT SURE WHERE TO START?

Set up a one-on-one free consultation with a program expert. Contact us at healthcare@uta.edu to schedule an appointment virtually, or in person.

IN PERSON ON-CAMPUS | SIMULCAST

PHLEBOTOMY TECHNICIAN

Practical skills introduced in this class include anatomy and physiology of the blood system, procedures used to obtain various blood specimens, common blood testing, specimen handling and preparation, safety standards, and a controlled skills lab. Upon completion the clients are eligible to sit for national certification.

STERILE PROCESSING TECHNICIAN

This course prepares clients to clean, disinfect, and distribute sterilized instrumentation and equipment to various areas of a healthcare facility. Those who pass the class are placed in a sterile processing department and central service department setting to gain real world experience.

TEAS EXAM REVIEW

The ATI TEAS exam (Test of Essential Academic Skills) is used by nursing schools, including UT Arlington’s, to assess knowledge in reading, math, science, and English and language usage. This prep course teaches potent study techniques and test-taking strategies that go beyond basic knowledge. Book required.

VETERINARY ASSISTANT

This course prepares you to assist the veterinarian in animal hospitals, clinics, and other animal care settings. The classroom and practical aspects of the course include animal anatomy, animal behavior, preventative health, emergency care, lab procedures, and surgical assisting for veterinary practices. This course follows a curriculum developed by the Texas Veterinary Medical

to take the

Unlock Your Career Potential: Enroll in UTA's Dental Assistant Course!

The Dental Assistant course trains you to assist in dental practices. Classroom and practical instruction includes oral health, dental disease prevention, infection control, dental instrumentation, oral anatomy, and assisting in the delivery of dental care and treatment.

HCI REQUIREMENTS

» PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS* | Valid Photo ID, Social Security Card, High School or College diploma/transcript, Proof of current immunizations, Drug Screen

» PROGRAM FEES INCLUDE* | Tuition, Textbooks, Uniform, Supplies, CPR Certification, Externship Placement, Certification Exam

*Varies by program

CONTACT US | 817-272-2581 | healthcare@uta.edu |

ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT ARLINGTON

Founded in 1895, The University of Texas at Arlington is a Carnegie Research 1 institution with more than 100 years of academic excellence and tradition. As the largest university in North Texas and second largest in The University of Texas System, UTA is located in the heart of Dallas-Fort Worth, challenging our participants to engage with the world around them in ways that make a measurable impact. UTA offers state-of-the-art facilities that encourage participants to be critical thinkers.

Through academic, internship, and research programs, our participants receive real-world experiences that help them contribute to their community and, ultimately, the world. We have more than 180 baccalaureate, masters’, and doctoral degree programs, and more than 60,000 participants walking our campus or engaging in online coursework each year.

TEXTBOOKS

All course materials will be provided by UTA unless otherwise indicated.

ACCOMMODATIONS

The Division for Enterprise Development is dedicated to providing equal educational opportunities to all qualified course participants. Contact cedquestions@uta.edu or call 866-906-9190 for information regarding special accommodations.

TITLE IX POLICY

The University of Texas at Arlington does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, disabilities, genetic information, and/or veteran status in its educational programs or activities it operates. For more information, visit uta.edu/eos. For information regarding Title IX, visit uta.edu/titleix.

WITHDRAWAL AND TRANSFER POLICY

The University of Texas at Arlington reserves the right to change or cancel any class. In the event that a class must be changed or canceled, you will be notified by email and/or phone. You are required to provide a valid email address and phone number to ensure notification.

Cancellations due to insufficient enrollment will be made approximately one (1) to two (2) business days prior to the class start date. Participant withdrawals from a course may result in a processing fee. If a course is canceled by UTA, participants have the option to transfer to another course, hold their funds in escrow, or receive a refund. No fees will be charged for these transactions if UTA cancels a class.