Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science
Associate degree
Community Health, Alcohol and Other Drug Studies | |
The Associate of Science program in Community Health, Alcohol and Other Drug Studies is a California Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors (CAADAC) approved education provider. The program is 72 units and can be completed in 24 months. Students may opt to attend part-time. General education... |
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Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science
Associate degree
Health Information Technician | |
Role of Health Information Technicians
Responsible for keeping accurate records on patients‘ diagnosis and treatment histories
Assign a code to each diagnosis and procedure performed
Consult classification manuals and rely on knowledge of disease processes
Assign patient to a DRG (diagnosis-related group),... |
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Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science
Associate degree
Pharmacy Technician | |
Role of a Pharmacy Technician
Help licensed pharmacists provide medication and other health care products to patients
Perform routine tasks to help prepare prescribed medication for patients, such as sterile compounding, prescription preparation, data entry, and insurance billing
Refer any questions... |
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Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science
Associate degree
Radiography | |
Role of a Radiographer or Radiologic Technologist
Use x-rays to produce images of the tissue, organs, bones, and vessels of the body
Responsible for accurately positioning the patient and applying only the amount of radiation necessary to produce high-quality images
Understands the characteristics... |
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Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science
Bachelor degree
Biomedical Science | |
The Department of Biomedical Sciences strives to provide an unparalleled educational experience for undergraduate students pursuing careers in, or related to, biomedical research and health care services. Our graduates receive a curriculum rarely offered at the undergraduate level at other colleges and... |
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Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science
Bachelor degree
Diagnostic Medical Sonography | |
Discipline of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (DMS)
Diagnostic Medical Sonography is the application of high frequency sound waves to create images of internal structures.
Echoes created by sound waves as they bounce off body tissues are displayed as two-dimensional grayscale images on a video monitor,... |
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Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science
Bachelor degree
Medical Education Program | |
The Charles Drew/UCLA Medical Education Program provides training in the scholarly and humane aspects of medicine and fosters the development of leaders who will advance medical practice and knowledge in underserved areas in the United States and abroad. Students are selected on the strength of their... |
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Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science
Bachelor degree
Nuclear Medicine Technology | |
Discipline of Nuclear Medicine Technology
In nuclear medicine, radiopharmaceuticals (medications that contain radiation-emitting atoms) are used to diagnose and treat disease.
Nuclear Medicine Technologists administer radiopharmaceuticals to patients and use highly computerized imaging devices to... |
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Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science
Bachelor degree
Physician Assistant | |
Role of a Physician Assistant
Physician Assistants (PAs) are formally trained professionals who provide diagnostic, therapeutic and preventive health care services under the supervision of licensed physicians.
Work as members of the health care team by taking medical histories, examining and treating... |
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Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science
Bachelor degree
Pre-Healing Arts | |
Students in the Pre-Healing Arts major are immersed in a comprehensive program rarely offered at the undergraduate level in other colleges and universities, that will give them:
A fundamental understanding of the natural sciences through the traditional pre-medical courses: biology, chemistry, mathematics,... |
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Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science
Bachelor degree
Radiography | |
Role of a Radiographer or Radiologic Technologist
Use x-rays to produce images of the tissue, organs, bones, and vessels of the body
Responsible for accurately positioning the patient and applying only the amount of radiation necessary to produce high-quality images
Understands the characteristics... |
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Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science
Certificates/First-Professional Certificate
Clinical Coding Specialist | |
Clinical Coding Specialist Certificate
Health Care Delivery Systems
Legal and Ethical Aspects
Pathophysiology
Basic Medical Coding
Intermediate Medical Coding
Advanced Medical Coding
Billing and Reimbursement
Medical Terminology
Anatomy and Physiology w/ lab
Introduction to Computers... |
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Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science
Certificates/First-Professional Certificate
Diagnostic Medical Sonography | |
Discipline of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (DMS)
Diagnostic Medical Sonography is the application of high frequency sound waves to create images of internal structures.
Echoes created by sound waves as they bounce off body tissues are displayed as two-dimensional grayscale images on a video monitor,... |
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Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science
Certificates/First-Professional Certificate
Nuclear Medicine Technology | |
Discipline of Nuclear Medicine Technology
In nuclear medicine, radiopharmaceuticals (medications that contain radiation-emitting atoms) are used to diagnose and treat disease.
Nuclear Medicine Technologists administer radiopharmaceuticals to patients and use highly computerized imaging devices to monitor... |
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Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science
Certificates/First-Professional Certificate
Physician Assistant | |
Role of a Physician Assistant
Physician Assistants (PAs) are formally trained professionals who provide diagnostic, therapeutic and preventive health care services under the supervision of licensed physicians.
Work as members of the health care team by taking medical histories, examining and treating... |
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Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Substance Abuse Counseling | |
The substance abuse counseling program leads to a certificate in substance abuse counseling. The program is 40 units and can be completed in 12 months. Students may opt to attend part-time. The program is a California Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors (CAADAC) approved education provider.... |
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Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science
Certificates/Postbaccalaureate Certificate
Pre-Medicine | |
The Certificate program is designed for ’career changers“ ” individuals who have already earned an undergraduate degree, but lack a strong science background. Our program gives college graduates and professionals the opportunity to take courses required for admission to medical, osteopathic and dental... |
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Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science
Masters degree
Urban Public Health | |
A Specialized Public Health Program offered by the College of Science and Health at Charles Drew University of Medicine and Science
Program Mission
To train public health professionals to promote research and services in disease prevention and health promotion for culturally diverse and medically underserved... |
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