MEDICAL
Tec Centro's training programs, classes and certifications are low cost.
You Pay: Enrollment fee $50.00!
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You are responsible for books/uniforms, a criminal background check, and, if needed, a medical exam.
Certified Nurse's Aide (CNA)
10-Week Program
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Certified Nurses Aid (CNA) Training provides an introduction to healthcare and medical terminology.
Training designed to develop basic level of knowledge and skills required to care for patients/residents in a variety of healthcare facilities.
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Students completing program receive:
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Accredited Certificate from HACC
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Eligibility to take the National Nurse Aide Assessment Program (NNAAP) examination..
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Program requires:
HS diploma or GED
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TABE test level of 6 or more.
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Learning: In-person
Schedule: 2 days per week, nights.
​Schedule subject to change.
General Job description:
​Nursing assistants provide basic care and help patients with activities of daily living.
Under direct supervision of Licensed Nurse a CNA provides the following:
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Provide care and assist clients who cannot care for themselves
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Measure and record vital signs
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Assist clients with bathing, dressing, feeding, toileting
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Care for clients with catheters
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Provide range of motion exercises
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Transport clients in wheelchairs, make beds
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Provide infection control and safety awareness
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Provide postmortem care
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Other tasks as required
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Projected Job Growth:
US Dept of Labor projects overall employment of nursing assistants to grow 5% percent from 2021 to 2031.
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​Median Salary
The median annual wage for nursing assistants was $30,310 in May 2021.
The lowest 10 percent earned less than $23,880, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $44,240.
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Processing Fee: $50.00
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Medical Assistant
20-Week Program
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Medical Assistant (MA) Training provides an introduction to healthcare and medical terminology.
Training designed to prepare learners to become a Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) to care for patients/residents in a variety of healthcare facilities.
Students completing program receive:
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Accredited certificate from HACC
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Eligibility to take the National Health Careers Certified Clinical Medial Assistant (CCMA) examination.
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Program requires:
HS diploma or GED
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Learning: In-person
Schedule: 2 days per week, nights.
​Schedule subject to change.
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General Job description:
Medical assistants complete administrative and clinical tasks.
Under direct supervision of a physician a MA provides the following:
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Record patient history and personal information
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Measure vital signs, such as blood pressure
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Help physicians with patient examinations
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Give patients injections or medications as directed by physicians and as permitted by state law
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Schedule patient appointments
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Prepare blood samples for laboratory tests
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Enter patient information into medical records
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Other tasks as required
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Projected Job Growth:
US Dept of Labor projects overall employment of medical assistants
to grow 16% percent from 2021 to 2031,
Median Salary
The median annual wage for medical assistants was $37,190 in May 2021.
The lowest 10 percent earned less than $29,070, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $48,170.
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Processing Fee: $50.00
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Physician Office Assistant
27-Week Program
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Physician Office Assistant Training provides essential office skills training and an introduction to healthcare and medical terminology.
Training designed to prepare learners to become a Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) to care for
patients/residents in outpatient healthcare setting or patient access centers.
Students completing program receive:
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Accredited certificate from HACC
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Eligibility to take the National Health Careers Certified Clinical Medial Assistant (CCMA) examination.
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Program requires:
HS diploma or GED
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​Learning: In-person
Schedule: 2 days per week, nights.
Schedule subject to change.
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General Job description:
Physician office assistants complete administrative and clinical tasks.
Under direct supervision of a physician a provides the following:​
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Record patient history and personal information
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Schedule patient appointments
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Enter patient information into medical records
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Other tasks as required
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Project Job Growth:
US Dept of Labor projects overall employment of medical assistants
to grow 16% percent from 2021 to 2031.
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​Median Salary
The median annual wage for medical assistants was $37,190 in May 2021.
The lowest 10 percent earned less than $29,070, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $48,170.
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Processing Fee: $50.00
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Dental Assistant
27-Week Program
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Dental Assistant (MA) Training provides an introduction to dental healthcare and medical terminology.
Training designed to prepare learners to work in a variety of dental office settings.
Students completing program receive:
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Certificate of Completion
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Eligibility to take the Radiation Health & Safety Certification (RHS) endorse by DANB (Dental Assisting National Board).
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Program requires:
HS diploma or GED
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​Learning: In-person
Schedule: 2 days per week, nights.
Required on-the-job training: 160 hours
Schedule subject to change.
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General Job description:
Dental assistants provide patient care, take x rays, keep records, and schedule appointments.
Under direct supervision of a Dentist provides the following:
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Dental assistants typically do the following:
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Ensure that patients are comfortable in the dental chair
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Prepare patients and the work area for treatments and procedures
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Sterilize dental instruments
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Hand instruments to dentists during procedures
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Dry patients’ mouths using suction hoses and other equipment
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Instruct patients in proper oral hygiene
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Process x rays and complete lab tasks, under the direction of a dentist
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Keep records of dental treatments
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Schedule patient appointments
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Work with patients on billing and payment
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Other tasks as required
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Project Job Growth:
US Dept of Labor projects overall employment of dental assistants
to grow 8% percent from 2021 to 2031.
Median Salary
The median annual wage for dental assistants was $38,660 in May 2021. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $29,580, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $59,540.
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Processing Fee: $50.00
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Phlebotomy Technician
15-Week Program (Part-Time)
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Phlebotomist Training provides an introduction to medical terminology and essential skill training.
Training prepares learner to work in a variety of healthcare, laboratories and blood donations settings.
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Students completing program receive:
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Accredited certificate from HACC
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Eligibility to take the National Health Career Association Phlebotomy Technician Certification examination.
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Program requires:
HS diploma or GED
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​Learning: In-person
Schedule: 2 days per week, nights.
Classroom/lab instruction: 100 hours
Required on-the-job training: 80 hours
Schedule subject to change.
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General Job description:
Phlebotomists draw blood for tests, transfusions, research, or blood donations.
Under direct supervision of a physician or nurse a phlebotomists provides the following:
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Draw blood from patients or blood donors
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Explain their work to help relax patients or donors who feel nervous about having blood drawn
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Verify a patient’s or donor’s identity
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Label the collected blood for testing or processing
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Label sterile containers for other samples, such as urine, and instruct patients on proper collection procedures.
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Enter sample information into a database
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Assemble, maintain, and dispose of medical instruments such as needles, test tubes, and blood vials
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Keep work areas and equipment clean and sanitary
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Other tasks as required
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Project Job Growth:
US Dept of Labor projects overall employment of phlebotomists
to grow 10% percent from 2021 to 2031.
Median Salary
The median annual wage for phlebotomists was $37,380 in May 2021.
The lowest 10 percent earned less than $28,990, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $48,490.
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Processing Fee: $50.00
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