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Less-than-1-year certificate in Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences:   Instructional programs that prepare individuals to practice as licensed professionals and assistants in the health care professions and focus on the study of related clinical sciences.

	Less-than-1-year certificate in Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences
Certificates/Less-than-1-year certificate in Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions, Other Any instructional program in allied health diagnostic, intervention, and treatment professions not listed in the Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions, General category. Certificates/Less-than-1-year certificate in Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services, Other Any instructional program in allied health and medical assisting services not listed in the Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services, General category. Certificates/Less-than-1-year certificate in Alternative and Complementary Medicine and Medical Systems, Other Any instructional program in alternative and complementary medicine and medical systems not listed in the Alternative and Complementary Medicine and Medical Systems, General category. Certificates/Less-than-1-year certificate in Art Therapy + Therapist A program that prepares individuals, in consultation with other rehabilitation team members or in private practice, to use drawing and other art media forms to assess, treat, and rehabilitate individuals with mental, ... Certificates/Less-than-1-year certificate in Asian Bodywork Therapy A program that prepares individuals to provide relief and improved health and well-being based on Chinese medical principles through one or more of the traditional bodywork therapies of Asia. Includes instruction in ... Certificates/Less-than-1-year certificate in Athletic Training + Trainer A program that prepares individuals to work in consultation with, and under the supervision of physicians to prevent and treat sports injuries and associated conditions. Includes instruction in the identification, ev... Certificates/Less-than-1-year certificate in Audiology + Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology + Pathologist An integrated or coordinated program that prepares individuals as audiologists and speech-language pathologists. Includes instruction in a variety of communication disorder studies, audiology, speech pathology, langu... Certificates/Less-than-1-year certificate in Blood Bank Technology Specialist A program that prepares individuals to perform routine and specialized blood testing procedures, collect and process blood donations, and support physicians and other clinicians administering transfusion therapy. Inc... Certificates/Less-than-1-year certificate in Cardiovascular Technology + Technologist A program that prepares individuals to perform invasive, noninvasive, and peripheral examinations of the cardiovascular system at the request of physicians to aid in diagnoses and therapeutic treatments. Includes ins... Certificates/Less-than-1-year certificate in Clinical + Medical Laboratory Assistant A program that prepares individuals, under the supervision of physicians or laboratory scientists or technologists, to perform waived testing procedures (Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments of 1988), phlebotomy... Certificates/Less-than-1-year certificate in Clinical + Medical Laboratory Science and Allied Professions, Other Any instructional program in clinical/medical laboratory science and allied professions not listed in the Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science and Allied Professions, General category. Certificates/Less-than-1-year certificate in Clinical + Medical Laboratory Technician A program that prepares individuals, under the supervision of clinical laboratory scientists/medical technologists, to perform routine medical laboratory procedures and tests and to apply preset strategies to record a... Certificates/Less-than-1-year certificate in Clinical + Medical Social Work A program that prepares individuals for the specialized professional practice of social work, in collaboration with other health care professionals, in hospitals and other health care facilities and organizations. In... Certificates/Less-than-1-year certificate in Clinical Nutrition + Nutritionist A program that prepares individuals to apply the principles of dietetics and the biomedical and nutrition sciences to design and manage effective nutrition programs as part of clinical treatment and therapy programs, ... Certificates/Less-than-1-year certificate in Communication Disorders Sciences and Services, Other Any instructional program in communications disorders sciences and services not listed in the Communication Disorders Sciences and Services, General category. Certificates/Less-than-1-year certificate in Communication Disorders, General A program that focuses on the general study of the application of biomedical, psychological, and physical principles to the study of the genesis, development, and treatment of speech, language, hearing, and cognitive ... Certificates/Less-than-1-year certificate in Community Health Services + Liaison + Counseling A program that prepares individuals to serve as facilitators, advocates, and referral professionals linking health care and related social services with affected recipient communities. Includes instruction in public ... Certificates/Less-than-1-year certificate in Cytotechnology + Cytotechnologist A program that prepares individuals to work with pathologists to detect changes in body cells that may indicate, and permit diagnosis of, the early development of cancers and other diseases. Includes instruction in b... Certificates/Less-than-1-year certificate in Dental Assisting + Assistant A program that prepares individuals to provide patient care, take dental radiographs (x-ray photographs), prepare patients and equipment for dental procedures, and discharge office administrative functions under the s... Certificates/Less-than-1-year certificate in Dental Hygiene + Hygienist A program that prepares individuals to clean teeth and apply preventive materials; provide oral health education and treatment counseling to patients; identify oral pathologies and injuries; and manage dental hygiene ... Certificates/Less-than-1-year certificate in Dental Laboratory Technology + Technician A program that prepares individuals, under the supervision of dentists, to design and construct dental prostheses such as caps, crowns, bridges, dentures, splints, and orthodontic appliances. Includes instruction in ... Certificates/Less-than-1-year certificate in Dental Services and Allied Professions, Other Any instructional program in dental services and allied professions not listed in the Dental Services and Allied Professions, General category. Certificates/Less-than-1-year certificate in Diagnostic Medical Sonography + Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician A program that prepares individuals, under the supervision of physicians, to utilize medical ultrasound techniques to gather sonographic data used to diagnose a variety of conditions and diseases. Includes instructio... Certificates/Less-than-1-year certificate in Dietetics + Dietitian (RD) A program that prepares individuals to integrate and apply the principles of the food and nutrition sciences, human behavior, and the biomedical sciences to design and manage effective nutrition programs in a variety ... Certificates/Less-than-1-year certificate in Dietitian Assistant A program that prepares individuals to assist registered dietitians in planning, preparing and serving meals to individuals with specific dietary needs. Includes instruction in equipment use, food preparation, diet r... Certificates/Less-than-1-year certificate in Electrocardiograph Technology + Technician A program that prepares individuals, under the supervision of physicians and nurses, to administer EKG and ECG diagnostic examinations and report results to the treatment team. Includes instruction in basic anatomy a... Certificates/Less-than-1-year certificate in Electroneurodiagnostic + Electroencephalographic Technology + Technologist A program that prepares individuals, under the supervision of a physician, to study and record electrical activity in the brain and nervous system for purposes of patient monitoring and supporting diagnoses. Includes... Certificates/Less-than-1-year certificate in Emergency Care Attendant (EMT Ambulance) A program that prepares individuals to assist licensed EMTs, under the supervision of a physician, to prepare and transport ill or injured patients, and to operate emergency vehicles and equipment such as life support... Certificates/Less-than-1-year certificate in Emergency Medical Technology + Technician (EMT Paramedic) A program that prepares individuals, under the remote supervision of physicians, to recognize, assess, and manage medical emergencies in prehospital settings and to supervise Ambulance personnel. Includes instructio... Certificates/Less-than-1-year certificate in Environmental Health A program that focuses on the application of environmental sciences, public health, the biomedical sciences, and environmental toxicology to the study of environmental factors affecting human health and related ecolog... Certificates/Less-than-1-year certificate in Health + Health Care Administration + Management A program that prepares individuals to develop, plan, and manage health care operations and services within health care facilities and across health care systems. Includes instruction in planning, business management... Certificates/Less-than-1-year certificate in Health + Medical Preparatory Programs, Other Any instructional program in health and medical first-professional preparation not listed in the Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, General category. Certificates/Less-than-1-year certificate in Health Aide A program that prepares individuals to provide routine care and assistance to patients under the direct supervision of other health care professionals, and/or to perform routine maintenance and general assistance in h... Certificates/Less-than-1-year certificate in Health Aides + Attendants + Orderlies, Other Any other instructional program that prepares individuals to provide routine patient care and assistance. Certificates/Less-than-1-year certificate in Health Information + Medical Records Administration + Administrator A program that prepares individuals to plan, design, and manage systems, processes, and facilities used to collect, store, secure, retrieve, analyze, and transmit medical records and other health information used by c... Certificates/Less-than-1-year certificate in Health Information + Medical Records Technology + Technician A program that prepares individuals, under the supervision of health information administrators and other professionals, to construct medical records and clinical databases, perform manipulations on retrieved data, co... Certificates/Less-than-1-year certificate in Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other Any instructional program in the health professions and related clinical sciences not listed in the Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, General category. Certificates/Less-than-1-year certificate in Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other Any instructional program in the health professions and related clinical sciences not listed in the Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, General category. Certificates/Less-than-1-year certificate in Health Services + Allied Health + Health Sciences, General A general, introductory, undifferentiated, or joint program in health services occupations that prepares individuals for either entry into specialized training programs or for a variety of concentrations in the allied... Certificates/Less-than-1-year certificate in Health Unit Coordinator + Ward Clerk A program that prepares individuals, under the supervision of nurses or ward supervisors, to perform routine administrative and reception duties in a patient care unit within a hospital or other health care facility. ... Certificates/Less-than-1-year certificate in Health Unit Manager + Ward Supervisor A program that prepares individuals, under the supervision of nursing or medical service administrators, to supervise and coordinate the operations of one or more patient care units in hospitals or other health care f... Certificates/Less-than-1-year certificate in Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other Any instructional program in health and medical administrative services not listed in the Health and Medical Administrative Services, General category. Certificates/Less-than-1-year certificate in Hematology Technology + Technician A program that prepares individuals, under the supervision of clinical laboratory scientists and health care professionals, to perform tests and analyses of blood samples. Includes instruction in clinical laboratory ... Certificates/Less-than-1-year certificate in Herbalism + Herbalist A program that prepares individuals to utilize the materia medica and clinical practices of Western, Native American, African, Australasian, and other herbal medicine traditions to prevent and cure illness and tempora... Certificates/Less-than-1-year certificate in Home Health Aide + Home Attendant A program that prepares individuals to provide routine care and support services for homebound disabled, recovering, or elderly people. Includes instruction in basic nutrition, home sanitation, infection control, fir... Certificates/Less-than-1-year certificate in Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration + Management A program that prepares individuals to apply managerial principles to the administration of hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, and other health care facilities. Includes instruction in facilities planning, building a... Certificates/Less-than-1-year certificate in Hypnotherapy + Hypnotherapist A program that prepares individuals to employ the controlled inducement of altered states of consciousness, or trance, to reduce pain, resolve emotional conflicts, and enhance communications as part of diagnostic and ... Certificates/Less-than-1-year certificate in Kinesiotherapy + Kinesiotherapist A program that prepares individuals, under the direction of physicians, to treat the effects of disease, injury, and congenital disorders through therapeutic exercise and education. Includes instruction in human anat... Certificates/Less-than-1-year certificate in Licensed Practical + Vocational Nurse Training (LPN, LVN, Cert, Dipl, AAS) A program that prepares individuals to assist in providing general nursing care under the direction of a registered nurse, physician or dentist. Includes instruction in taking patient vital signs, applying sterile dr... Certificates/Less-than-1-year certificate in Massage Therapy + Therapeutic Massage A program that prepares individuals to provide relief and improved health and well-being to clients through the application of manual techniques for manipulating skin, muscles, and connective tissues. Includes instru... Certificates/Less-than-1-year certificate in Medical + Clinical Assistant A program that prepares individuals, under the supervision of physicians, to provide medical office administrative services and perform clinical duties including patient intake and care, routine diagnostic and recordi... Certificates/Less-than-1-year certificate in Medical + Health Management and Clinical Assistant + Specialist A program that prepares individuals, under the supervision of physicians, nurses, or other health care professionals, to perform medical office or facilities management services and perform one or more clinical allied... Certificates/Less-than-1-year certificate in Medical Administrative + Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary A program that prepares individuals to perform the duties of special assistants and personal secretaries for practicing physicians and nurses, health care facilities and services administrators, and other health care ... Certificates/Less-than-1-year certificate in Medical Insurance Coding Specialist + Coder A program that prepares individuals to perform specialized data entry, classification, and record-keeping procedures related to medical diagnostic, treatment, billing, and insurance documentation. Includes instructio... Certificates/Less-than-1-year certificate in Medical Insurance Specialist + Medical Biller A program that prepares individuals to perform and manage the medical and health insurance operations in a medical office, health care facility, health maintenance organization, or insurance provider. Includes instru... Certificates/Less-than-1-year certificate in Medical Office Assistant + Specialist A program that prepares individuals, under the supervision of office managers and other professionals, to perform routine administrative duties in a medical, clinical, or health care facility/system office environment... Certificates/Less-than-1-year certificate in Medical Office Computer Specialist + Assistant A program that prepares individuals to apply computer programming, troubleshooting, and information technology skills to the installation, maintenance, and upgrade of standard, customized, or proprietary medical softw... Certificates/Less-than-1-year certificate in Medical Office Management + Administration A program that prepares individuals to manage the specialized business functions of a medical or clinical office. Includes instruction in business office operations, business and financial record-keeping, personnel s... Certificates/Less-than-1-year certificate in Medical Radiologic Technology + Science - Radiation Therapist A program that prepares individuals to administer prescribed courses of radiation treatment, manage patients undergoing radiation therapy, and maintain pertinent records. Includes instruction in applied anatomy and p... Certificates/Less-than-1-year certificate in Medical Reception + Receptionist A program that prepares individuals, under the supervision of office managers, nurses, or physicians, to provide customer service, visitor reception, and patient intake and discharge services. Includes instruction in... Certificates/Less-than-1-year certificate in Medical Transcription + Transcriptionist A program that prepares individuals to execute verbatim medical conference minutes, medical reports, and medical orders. Includes instruction in dictation and simultaneous recording, analysis of notes and visual evid... Certificates/Less-than-1-year certificate in Medication Aide A program that prepares individuals to administer prescribed medications; observe and report patient reactions and side effects; and perform related emergency and recording duties under the supervision of nurses and/o... Certificates/Less-than-1-year certificate in Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other Any instructional program in mental and social health services and allied professions not listed in the Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, General category. Certificates/Less-than-1-year certificate in Nuclear Medical Technology + Technologist A program that prepares individuals, under the supervision of physicians, to employ radioactive and stable nuclides in diagnostic evaluations and therapeutic applications while monitoring for patient health and safety... Certificates/Less-than-1-year certificate in Nurse + Nursing Assistant + Aide and Patient Care Assistant A program that prepares individuals to perform routine nursing-related services to patients in hospitals or long-term care facilities, under the training and supervision of a registered nurse or licensed practical nurse. Certificates/Less-than-1-year certificate in Nursing + Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) A program that generally prepares individuals in the knowledge, techniques and procedures for promoting health, providing care for sick, disabled, informed, or other individuals or groups. Includes instruction in the... Certificates/Less-than-1-year certificate in Nursing, Other Any instructional program in nursing not listed in the Nursing, General category. Certificates/Less-than-1-year certificate in Occupational Health and Industrial Hygiene A program that prepares public health specialists to monitor and evaluate health and related safety standards in industrial, commercial, and government workplaces and facilities. Includes instruction in occupational ... Certificates/Less-than-1-year certificate in Occupational Therapist Assistant A program that prepares individuals, under the supervision of occupational therapists, to direct patient participation in skill-enhancing, learning, and motivational tasks; correct or diminish pathologies; and to prov... Certificates/Less-than-1-year certificate in Ophthalmic Laboratory Technology + Technician A program that prepares individuals, under the supervision of ophthalmologists and optometrists, to cut, grind, edge, and finish corrective lenses and to fabricate eyewear. Includes instruction in optical theory, app... Certificates/Less-than-1-year certificate in Ophthalmic Technician + Technologist A program that prepares individuals to assist ophthalmologists and optometrists in examining and treating patients with vision problems, vision disorders, and eye diseases. Includes instruction in taking patient hist... Certificates/Less-than-1-year certificate in Ophthalmic and Optometric Support Services and Allied Professions, Other Any instructional program in ophthalmic and optometric support services and allied professions not listed in the Ophthalmic and Optometric Support Services and Allied Professions, General category. Certificates/Less-than-1-year certificate in Opticianry + Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician A program that prepares individuals to adapt and fit corrective eyewear, including eyeglasses and contact lenses, as prescribed by ophthalmologists or optometrists; to assist patients in selecting appropriate frames; ... Certificates/Less-than-1-year certificate in Optometric Technician + Assistant A program that prepares individuals to assist optometrists in providing patient care, administering examinations and treatments, and performing office administrative functions. Includes instruction in applied anatomy... Certificates/Less-than-1-year certificate in Orthotist + Prosthetist A program that prepares individuals, in consultation with physicians and other therapists, to design and fit orthoses for patients with disabling conditions of the limbs and/or spine, and prostheses for patients who h... Certificates/Less-than-1-year certificate in Perioperative + Operating Room and Surgical Nurse + Nursing A program that prepares registered nurses (RNs) to provide care to patients before and during surgery, and provide tableside assistance to surgeons. Includes instruction in operating room safety and preparation, asept... Certificates/Less-than-1-year certificate in Pharmacy Technician + Assistant A program that prepares individuals, under the supervision of pharmacists, to prepare medications, provide medications and related assistance to patients, and manage pharmacy clinical and business operations. Include... Certificates/Less-than-1-year certificate in Phlebotomy + Phlebotomist A program that prepares individuals, under the supervision of physicians and other health care professionals, to draw blood samples from patients using a variety of intrusive procedures. Includes instruction in basic... Certificates/Less-than-1-year certificate in Physical Therapist Assistant A program that prepares individuals, under the supervision of a physical therapist, to implement physical therapy treatment care plans, train patients, conduct treatment interventions, use equipment, and observe and r... Certificates/Less-than-1-year certificate in Physician Assistant A program that prepares individuals to practice medicine, including diagnoses and treatment therapies, under the supervision of a physician. Includes instruction in the basic medical and clinical sciences and special... Certificates/Less-than-1-year certificate in Pre-Medicine + Pre-Medical Studies A program that prepares individuals for admission to a first-professional program in medicine, osteopathic medicine, or podiatric medicine. Certificates/Less-than-1-year certificate in Psychiatric + Mental Health Services Technician A program that prepares individuals, under the supervision of psychiatrists, psychologists, nurses, and other mental health care professionals, to provide direct patient care services, assist in developing and impleme... Certificates/Less-than-1-year certificate in Public Health + Community Nurse + Nursing A program that prepares registered nurses (RNs) to promote health and provide preventive and curative nursing services for groups or communities under the supervision of a public health agency. Includes instruction i... Certificates/Less-than-1-year certificate in Public Health Education and Promotion A program that focuses on the application of educational and communications principles and methods to the promotion of preventive health measures and the education of targeted populations on health issues, and prepar... Certificates/Less-than-1-year certificate in Public Health, General (MPH, DPH) A program that generally prepares individuals to plan, manage, and evaluate public health care services and to function as public health officers. Includes instruction in epidemiology, biostatistics, public health pr... Certificates/Less-than-1-year certificate in Public Health, Other Any instructional program in public health not listed in the Public Health, General category. Certificates/Less-than-1-year certificate in Radiologic Technology + Science - Radiographer A program that prepares individuals, under the supervision of physicians, to provide medical imaging services to patients and attending health care professionals. Includes instruction in applied anatomy and physiolog... Certificates/Less-than-1-year certificate in Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, Other Any instructional program in rehabilitation and therapeutic professions not listed in the Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, General category. Certificates/Less-than-1-year certificate in Renal + Dialysis Technologist + Technician A program that prepares individuals to administer hemodialysis treatments to patients with renal failure under the supervision of a nurse or physician. Includes instruction in basic anatomy and physiology, dialysis p... Certificates/Less-than-1-year certificate in Respiratory Care Therapy + Therapist A program that prepares individuals, under the supervision of physicians, to assist in developing respiratory care plans, administer respiratory care procedures, supervise personnel and equipment operation, maintain r... Certificates/Less-than-1-year certificate in Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services, Other Any instructional program in somatic bodywork and related therapeutic services not listed in the Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services, General category. Certificates/Less-than-1-year certificate in Speech-Language Pathology + Pathologist A program that prepares individuals to evaluate the speaking, language interpretation, and related physiological and cognitive capabilities of children and/or adults and develop treatment and rehabilitative solutions ... Certificates/Less-than-1-year certificate in Substance Abuse + Addiction Counseling A program that prepares individuals to help prevent substance abuse, counsel individuals and families with drug and alcohol problems, and perform intervention and therapeutic services for persons suffering from addict... Certificates/Less-than-1-year certificate in Surgical Technology + Technologist A program that prepares individuals, under the supervision of physicians and surgical nurses, to maintain, monitor, and enforce the sterile field and adherence to aseptic technique by preoperative, surgical team, and ... Certificates/Less-than-1-year certificate in Therapeutic Recreation + Recreational Therapy A program that prepares individuals to plan, organize, and direct recreational activities designed to promote health and well-being for patients who are physically, mentally, or emotionally disabled. Includes instruc... Certificates/Less-than-1-year certificate in Veterinary + Animal Health Technology + Technician and Veterinary Assistant A program that prepares individuals, under the supervision of veterinarians, laboratory animal specialists, and zoological professionals, to provide patient management, care, and clinical procedures assistance as well... 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