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Medical Transcription Certificate Program

Free

with Academy of Medical Professionals

Calendar Current session started Jul 1, 2023

Registration for this class is free, meaning there is no fee to sign up for the course.

However, once registered, there is a cost of $3,200 to enroll in the class itself.

This is an online course.  This class can be taken anytime.

Your registration doesn't secure your spot in the class.  Your registration details are necessary for SCAE to forward to American Medical Professionals.  Payments go directly to American Medical Professionals.  They offer multiple payment methods.

After signing up for the class, you'll receive a packet to fill out and send directly to American Medical Professionals.

Once you have filled out the paperwork and the information requested, Academy of Medical Professionals will reach out to you to complete your registration process.

Medical Transcription is a desired field for most people trying to work at home.  Strong typing, computer, and English Grammar skills are essential.  Medical terminology, formats, rules and regulations, jobs, calculation of pay, confidentiality, and tricks of the trade, all equipment, reference books, and course books are provided with the course fee.  Classes are online for 16 weeks with completion of 16-week to 6-month options.  This is a State Certified Program, and you will receive a Certificate of Completion and Letter of Recommendation upon graduation, resumes and how to obtain a job are covered in this program.  The program includes Medical Terminology, Anatomy & Physiology, and Transcription.  

$3,200 includes everything for the course and the field.  Required typing skills, above 60 WPM, Microsoft Word proficiency.

If you have any other questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact SCAE at AdultEd@Sanford.org

 

Advanced Paralegal Certificate

$3,300

with Center for Legal Studies

Calendar Current session started Apr 24, 2024 , runs for 8 weeks
1 additional session on Jun 24, 2024

This is an online course.

These advanced topics build upon the nationally acclaimed Paralegal Certificate Course© offered by over 100 colleges and universities nationwide. These classes are available to students who wish to extensively build upon their knowledge of law and paralegal studies with classes in specialized facets of contemporary law. Your study and concentration on substantively specific materials will enable you to gain a strong competitive edge over other paralegals. The additional training gained through participation in these advanced classes will embellish your legal knowledge and skills, which in turn should increase your salary and marketability.

*Those who complete at least six advanced topics will be awarded a Certificate of Completion.

Completing both the Core Requirements and the Advanced Requirements of the Paralegal Certificate Program provides comprehensive training and skills that should enable graduates to work in the quickly growing paralegal profession. The two parts in combination have been designed to meet the requirements of the California Business and Professional Code §6450, legislation that took effect in California on 1/1/01.

Alternative Dispute Resolution (Mediation) Certificate

$995

with Center for Legal Studies

Calendar Current session started Apr 24, 2024 , runs for 8 weeks
1 additional session on Jun 24, 2024

This is an online course.

Become a mediator.  Review the growth and applications of settlement options in the United States.  Learn both traditional and non-traditional dispute resolution options.  Mediation is geared for all professionals who are focused on "interest-based bargaining."  Take the mystery out of settlement processes, focus on reaching reasonable solutions for government, business, and personal disputes, and divorce settlement mediation.

Books: $105

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Employment Law Certificate

$995

with Center for Legal Studies

Calendar Current session started Apr 24, 2024 , runs for 8 weeks
1 additional session on Jun 24, 2024

This class is distinctly online.

Employment law is a branch of contract law that deals with relationships between employers and employees.  This course will cover statutes such as the National Labor Relations Act, the Railway Labor Act, and other various statutes dealing with public employees.  Topics to be included are master and servant, wages and hours, anti-discrimination in employment, and minimum wages and maximum hours, as well as regulation of working conditions.  Books: $245

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Legal Investigation Certificate

$995

with Center for Legal Studies

Calendar Current session started Apr 24, 2024 , runs for 8 weeks
1 additional session on Jun 24, 2024

This is an online course.

Train to assist attorneys, paralegals, insurance companies, and private businesses in the process of civil and criminal investigation. Learn about: arson and product liability investigation, personal injury and traffic accident forensics, employment accidents, investigation of financial and equity matters, professional malpractice and negligence, skip-tracing, and preparing for civil and criminal litigation. Book fees are payable to the Center for Legal Studies.

Books: $85

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Personal Injury for Paralegals

$995

with Center for Legal Studies

Calendar Current session started Apr 24, 2024 , runs for 7 weeks
1 additional session on Jun 24, 2024

This is an online course. CLASS ENDS  8/9/24

Personal injury law is a specialized area of litigation that calls for the right specialized training. Our Injury for Paralegals Course will prepare you to plan an integral role in every case from intake and pre-litigations to trial preparation and settlement. You will learn many of the legal terms, causes of action, and remedies available to victims of personal injury accidents. A review of the negligence theory of torts upon which many personal injury claims are based is provided. Students also will discuss interviewing, investigating and other case-building techniques vital to a personal injury paralegal’s success in the law office. Class discussions and lesson material will include the different kinds of personal injury claims, including (but not limited to) car accidents, slips and falls, medical negligence/malpractice, manufacturer product defects, and class-action lawsuits. Discover the basic categories of damages recovery, statutes of limitations, and schemes for liability.

Books: $240

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Victim Advocacy Certificate

$995

with Center for Legal Studies

Calendar Current session started Apr 24, 2024 , runs for 7 weeks
1 additional session on Jun 24, 2024

This is an online course.

Become a victim advocate for domestic violence shelters, crisis centers, and hotlines, and assist crime victims in the criminal justice system. Learn legal terminology, legal process, victims’ rights, jurisdiction and venue, ethics, effects on the victim, victim advocacy skills, guardianships, and crisis intervention. We’ll also cover counseling skills for victims of assault, battery, robbery, domestic violence, sexual assault, child abuse, murder, and homicide.

Books: $60

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Effective Copywriting

$195

with LERN U Got Class

Calendar Current session started May 6, 2024 , runs for 4 weeks

This is an online course.

Whether you are sending out a press release, communicating internally with a memo, or promoting your skills on LinkedIn, strong writing skills are the key to success.  Come away with the tools and techniques you need to improve your copywriting skills and learn how to avoid the common writing mistakes that can hold you back.

For full details, see:  https://www.yougotclass.org/index.cfm/Sanford

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