Diagnostic Medicine Careers
The Diagnostic Medicine Careers program provides exposure and preparation to various medical professions including college level pre-med studies, using state-of-the-art equipment and computer research in laboratory analyses for the diagnosis and treatment of disease and maintenance of health.
Topics in the curriculum include infection control, assisting in physical examinations, urinalysis, ECG/EKG testing, venipuncture, physiotherapy, patient reception, appointments scheduling, office safety, telephone and written communication, medical insurance, and office management.
With a focus on clinical and administrative applications, this hands-on course provides students with the following industry certifications:
Topics in the curriculum include infection control, assisting in physical examinations, urinalysis, ECG/EKG testing, venipuncture, physiotherapy, patient reception, appointments scheduling, office safety, telephone and written communication, medical insurance, and office management.
With a focus on clinical and administrative applications, this hands-on course provides students with the following industry certifications:
- Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
- Certified Electrocardiogram Technician
- Certified Electronic Health Record Specialist
- Certified Phlebotomist Technician.
- First Aid for Severe Trauma Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
- Students have the opportunity to intern at the New York-Presbyterian / Weill Cornell Medical Center for Surgery, Trauma & Emergency Medicine program.
