This course is an online course.

Turn dictated medical information into typed records through the use of various types of equipment (micro-cassette recorders, Wav files, telephone systems and C-phones).  Receive verbal information and type that it into a word processing program accurately, using the format specified by the provider (SOAP notes, discharge summaries, and other report forms).  Basic computer skill is a must, as are basic typing skills and knowledge of commonly used word processing programs.  Most doctors or transcription companies ask for a minimum of 60 WPM.  Many employers now use the Internet, which gives you the opportunity to work from home without having to drop off and pick up tapes.

This class can be taken anytime.

Contact SCAE at AdultEd@Sanford.org about registering for this class.  SCAE will forward your contact info to the Academy of Medical Professions and they will reach out to complete your registration!

This is an online course.

This 14-week program prepares you to pass the certification exam.  This program is active for one year from date of activation, allowing time to complete the program and to review for the exam.  Pharmacy techs help with day-to-day services (preparing meds, answering phones, receiving and verifying prescriptions, counting tablets, taking refill requests, and much more).  Excellent communication skills and customer service are essential.  You must have the ability to learn and retain procedural processes and apply them quickly and accurately.  Learn one-on-one with an instructor (with constant contact) as you go through your weekly assignments.

This course can be taken anytime.

This class is distinctly online.

10 Week Certificate program in Dental Assisting for one of the most high-demand careers.  This program is designed to teach all aspects of dental assisting and provide you the skills you need to work in this field and pass a national certification exam.  This program is taught by a Dentist and includes an opportunity for internships.  The price of the course, $2500, includes all books, exam preparation materials and fees for the DANB RHS certificate program.  Upon passing the DANB RHS, you will receive a certificate of knowledge on competency for that component from DANB. Payment plans available. 

Please email AdultEd@sanford.org for specific information and registration for this class.

Onsite live broadcoast and live location:  Sanford Community Adult Education

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This class is distinctly online.

A CMA is a medical support professional who performs a variety of tasks for physicians in providng patient care, while ensuring that offices run smoothly and efficiently.

Medical Assistants are responsible for a variety of medical office tasks from administrative to technical and scientific duties and must have quality human relations skills.  Job duties include wound care, blood sampling, administering medications, taking vitals, preparing a patient for EKGs, obtaining a patient's history and assisting physicians during examinations. Our program provides virtual reality style classroom work as well as traditional style teaching for a blended learning experience. Practicals are performed during the program to ensure that the student has proper techniques and will be ready to pass the National Certification. Upon completion of the program, you will sit for your CCMA (Clinical Certified Medical Assistant) national certification exams through NHA. Externships may be available in your area.  Course fee of $3200 includes national certification, 6 practice exams, online study guide materials, books, resume assistance, and all other associated fees.  Payment plans are available.  

Contact SCAE at AdultEd@Sanford.org about registering for this class.  SCAE will forward your contact info to the Academy of Medical Professions and they will reach out to complete your registration!

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This class is distinctly online.

Phlebotomy techs draw blood for testing to help in detection and diagnosis of disease, transfusion, donations and research.  They are employed in hospitals, clinics, private practices, diagnostic laboratories and blood banks.

Contact SCAE at AdultEd@Sanford.org about registering for this class.  SCAE will forward your contact info to the Academy of Medical Professions and they will reach out to complete your registration!

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Medical Administrative Assistant and Certified Medical Biller.  Opportunities for employment are growing due to constant change within the medical profession and the surge of cross-training.  Includes terminology, front office skills, EHR/EMR for the office, MedTrak electronic records system.

Contact SCAE at AdultEd@Sanford.org about registering for this class.  SCAE will forward your contact info to the Academy of Medical Professions and they will reach out to complete your registration!

This class is distinctly online.

20 week, in-depth, State-Certified Certificate program in medical coding. This program is designed to teach all aspects of medical coding and provide you the skills you need to become nationally certified and get into the job market as a Certified Coder.  This certificate program is taught by a Certified Medical Coder and includes Medical Terminology, Anatomy & Physiology, CPC exam, AAPC membership, 3 practice CPC tests and all books.  Basic computer skills are required.  Payment plans available.  Program cost:  $3750

Contact SCAE at AdultEd@Sanford.org about registering for this class.  SCAE will forward your contact info to the Academy of Medical Professions and they will reach out to complete your registration!

Online only with Live One-on-One sessions with the instructor through Zoom twice weekly. 

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This exciting program prepares medical professionals for a career in the legal field as legal nurse consultants. Building on your medical education and possible clinical experience, this course provides nurses with fundamental skills necessary to advise law firms, health care providers, insurance companies, and governmental agencies regarding medically related issues and to appear in court as expert witnesses. The course teaches legal concepts related to the health care industry, as well as the role a legal nurse consultant might play in litigation areas such as medical malpractice, toxic torts, product liability, personal injury, wrongful death, criminal law, and workers’ compensation. Any nurse interested in entering the legal field can benefit from the education provided by this course. The course is also open to anyone interested in the field of forensic testimony and medical-legal issues, but participants without an nursing background might not be able to take the LNCC exam after graduation. Legal Nurse Consultant Certified (LNCC) is a discretionary test separate from this training course that experienced registered nurses graduating from this course may decide to sit for. LNCC test eligibility requirements are discussed during this training course; however, nurses graduating from this course need not take the LNCC in order to practice as legal nurse consultants.

This nursing continuing professional development activity was approved by the Colorado Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. 

Successful graduates will receive a certificate for 42 contact hours of nursing continuing professional development from CLS by Barbri that they may be able to use to fulfill continuing education requirements