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Bachelor of Applied Science degree 2

Dental Assisting3

Dental Hygiene4

EMT-Basic6

Paramedic6

Medical Assisting7

Medical Information Coder/Biller7

Medical Transcription 7

Health Information Management 8

Patient Care Assistant9

Practical Nursing9

Nursing10

Massage Therapy11

Surgical Technology11

Respiratory Care12

Radiography13

Sonography13

Continuing Education14

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Bachelor of Applied Science degree -Supervision and Managementwith a concentration in Health Management(561) 868-4105

www.palmbeachstate.edu/Bachelor.xml

A B.A.S. degree prepares you with workforce knowledge and

skills in leadership, human resources, organizational decision

making and more! Learn more about our program by visiting

www.palmbeachstate.edu/Bachelor.xml.

The Bachelor of Applied Science degree is primarily designed

for students with associate degrees looking to earn a bachelor’s

degree to advance in their professional education.

Earn your Bachelor’s degreeat Palm Beach State!

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Dental AssistingCertificate

(561) 868-3752www.palmbeachstate.edu/DentalAssisting.xml Dental assistants work directly with the dentist, chair side, helping to provide

patients with high-level oral health care delivery. Other opportunities include

managing the business aspects of the dental practice, such as scheduling,

billing and purchasing.

Our ten-month certificate program begins in late August every year and is

accredited by the American Dental Association, Commission on Dental

Accreditation. Students work directly with community dentists providing

treatment on patients in our modern dental facility at the Lake Worth campus.

Employment opportunities are bountiful. Completion of the certificate

program enables our graduates to enter the work field with the Expanded

Functions and Dental Radiology Certificates approved by the Florida State

Board of Dentistry which are required for employment (FS,Chapter 466; Rules

64B-9.001 & 64B-16).

Dental HygieneAssociate in Science degree

(561) 868-3752www.palmbeachstate.edu/DentalHygiene.xmlDental Hygienists are licensed, preventive oral health care professionals who

provide educational, clinical, research, administrative and therapeutic services that

support total health by promoting optimal oral health. Dental hygienists work in

settings such as private dental offices, hospitals, managed care organizations,

federal and state municipal health facilities, long term care facilities, nursing homes

and schools. Licensed dental hygienists work as clinical practitioners, educators,

researchers, administrators/managers, consultants and business owner/operators.

Changes to our overall health systems make this one of the fastest growing, high

demand health professions and employment opportunities are excellent.

Accredited by the American Dental Association, Commission on Dental

Accreditation, students enrolled in the program provide preventive dental

treatment to community patients in our state-of-the-art dental clinic on the Lake

Worth campus as part of the core curriculum. Graduates are awarded an A.S.

degree and those credits are transferable to Bachelor of Science degree completion

programs. Successful completion of the National Board Dental Hygiene Examination

qualifies graduates to take a state or regional licensing exam which is required for

licensure. This limited access two-year program begins yearly in late August.

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Emergency MedicalTechnician–BasicApplied Technology Diploma

(561) 868-3911www.palmbeachstate.edu/EMS.xml EMTs serve as a vital link in the life-saving chain. They

work in hospital emergency rooms as E.R. technicians;

they also work with ambulance services and fire

departments providing basic emergency care such as

stabilizing patients, controlling bleeding and

administering oxygen.

Palm Beach State College’s one semester, limited access

program is approved by the Florida Bureau of Emergency

Medical Services. When you complete the program, you

will be eligible to take the state test to become a

certified emergency medical technician. Our program

offers convenient day and evening classes at the Lake

Worth and Palm Beach Gardens campuses. Completion is

required to become a paramedic.

ParamedicCollege Credit Certificate

(561) 868-3911 www.palmbeachstate.edu/EMS.xml Paramedics help save lives in emergencies. Our 12-month

comprehensive program is approved by the Florida

Bureau of Emergency Medical Services and accredited by

the Committee on Accreditation of Emergency Services

Program. It provides instruction through lectures, hands-

on training and clinical field internships, preparing you

for state certification.

You also earn college credit towards an associate’s

degree in Emergency Medical Services, or earn transition

credits into the Nursing program, which increases your

job opportunities and earning potential. The Florida

EMT-Basic is a prerequisite for this limited-access

program.

Medical AssistingCertificate

(561) 868-3819www.palmbeachstate.edu/MedicalAssistant.xmlThe Medical Assisting profession is one of the nation’s fastest growing careers. This

13-month program prepares you to be a medical assistant in a health care practice or

facility, performing administrative and clinical duties. Administrative duties include

managing appointments, maintaining paper and electronic health records, and

scheduling patient procedures. Clinical duties include taking vital signs, assisting

physician during exams and minor surgeries, drawing blood, and doing ECGs and

basic lab tests. Graduates are eligible to take the CMA (AAMA) certification exam to

obtain the key credential desired by employers.

Palm Beach State’s Medical Assisting program is nationally accredited by the

Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs

(www.CAAHEP.org)—1361 Park Street, Clearwater, FL 33756; 727-210-2350—upon the

recommendation of the Medical Assisting Education Review Board (www.MAERB.org),

20 N. Wacker Drive, Suite 1575, Chicago, IL 60606; 1-800-228-2262.

Medical Information Coder/BillerCollege Credit Certificate

(561) 868-3819www.palmbeachstate.edu/MedicalCode.xmlMedical coders/billers are responsible for transferring data from the patient’s record

into numerical codes for insurance claims submission. As a medical coder/biller your

role is critical within a physician’s office, outpatient clinic and hospital to ensure

correct payment for physician and medical services. The demand for this career

continues to grow, and it is an excellent choice for anyone who enjoys attention to

detail. As a graduate of our program you will be able to take the Certified Coding

Specialist or Certified Professional Coder exams. Eleven credits from this program

may be applied toward the Health Information Management Associate in Science

degree. The Medical Information Coder/Biller program is accredited by the American

Health Information Management Association.

Medical TranscriptionApplied Technology Diploma

(561) 868-3819www.palmbeachstate.edu/MedicalTranscription.xmlMedical Transcriptionists (MTs) are medical language specialists who translate voice

files that physicians and health care professionals dictate using state-of-the-art

technology. These files become legal medical records of a patient. Most MTs now

work independently from their homes, either as full-time, home-based employees or

independent contractors. There is a critical shortage of well-trained qualified MTs.

MTs have a broad understanding of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology as

well as medicolegal issues and health care documentation and play a vital role in

ensuring patients receive high quality health care. Skills needed for success as an MT

include strong English grammar skills, excellent research/resources skills, strong

computer and keyboarding skills and keen listening skills. Graduates of this program

are eligible to sit for the Association for Healthcare Documentation Integrity (AHDI)

entry-level certification examination (Registered Medical Transcriptionist).

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Health Information ManagementAssociate in Science degree

(561) 868-3819www.palmbeachstate.edu/HealthInfoMgmt.xmlHealth information management professionals combine the challenging world

of medicine with computerization, business, and management into one

excellent career choice. Earning your Health Information Management Associate

in Science degree at Palm Beach State gives you a broad knowledge of business

and science coupled with medicine and law to help ensure excellent patient care

and records management. The program is in candidacy for accreditation from

the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information

Management (CAHIIM).

HIM professionals have the option of 150 different job titles in 40 different work

settings. Our program offers a flexible schedule that includes full- and part-time,

evening and online courses.

Some credits from Medical Information Coder/Biller and

Medical Transcription can be applied toward this degree.

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Practical NursingCertificate

(561) 868-3819www.palmbeachstate.edu/LPN.xml

Job opportunities for practical nurses are varied and plentiful in many settings,

including hospitals, long-term care facilities, home health agencies and

physicians’ offices.

Our Florida Board of Nursing-approved program combines 1,350 clinical and

theory hours, which can be completed in approximately 16 months. Graduates

are then eligible to take Florida State Boards (NCLEX-PN) and become Licensed

Practical Nurses (LPNs). This is a limited access program which requires applicants

to pass entrance exams. Palm Beach State also offers an LPN to RN transition

program.

Patient Care AssistantCertificate

(561) 868-3819www.palmbeachstate.edu/PCA.xmlThis 290-hour program can serve as your entry point for a career in the health care

industry. Upon completion of the program, you will be able to work in nursing

homes, hospitals, long-term care and assisted living facilities, as well as in a

patient’s home. The program consists of three steps on the health career ladder:

Nursing Assistant, Home Health Aide and Patient Care Assistant.

The Nursing Assistant (75 hours) course includes classroom instruction and 40

clinical hours caring for patients in a skilled nursing facility. This certifies you to

work in a nursing home environment. Upon completion, you become eligible to

take the Florida State Certification Exam. Upon receiving this certificate, you then

can advance to the Home Health Aide course.

The Home Health Aide course is a 50-hour certification that takes about eight days

to complete. This course provides you with a certificate to work in the home care

setting.

Another option on the career ladder beyond the Nursing Assistant and Home

Health Aide is a Patient Care Assistant Certification. This is a 75-hour certificate

course that provides you with clinical experience in an acute care setting, such as a

hospital. Many local hospitals require this certification.

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NursingAssociate in Science degree

(561) 868-3412www.palmbeachstate.edu/Nursing.xmlThe national shortage of nurses makes this a hot field to pursue. Our nursing

program graduates, upon licensure are collaborative, integral members of the

changing health care system. Their uniqueness is evidenced by leadership in

the profession as they provide and coordinate holistic care to our diverse

community. Nurses work in a variety of settings from hospitals to home care.

They care for patients across the lifespan form newborn to the elderly. Our

comprehensive program is approved by the Florida Board of Nursing and

accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission, and

once finished you’ll be eligible to take the national exam to become licensed

as a registered nurse. This is a limited access program offered on the Lake

Worth and Belle Glade campuses. The Lake Worth campus program is offered

both full time and part time with classes held in the evening and on

weekends. Prerequisite courses are offered both face-to-face and online.

Palm Beach State College has received state approval

to offer a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing! Visit

www.palmbeachstate.edu/bachelor.xml for details.

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Massage TherapyCertificate

(561) 862-4720www.palmbeachstate.edu/MassageTherapy.xml

Licensed Massage Therapists make everyone feel better! This holistic and compli-

mentary alternative modality manipulates the soft tissues of the human body. This

750-hour program, approved by the State of Florida Board of Massage Therapy, is

offered in three different calendar schedules, full time or part time.

Challenge yourself intellectually and personally from anatomy and physiology to

personal and professional transformational growth. Our state-of-the art facility

includes a hydrotherapy wet lab where you will gain public clinical experience.

Graduates are eligible to sit for a Florida state license and a National certification in

massage and bodywork. Licensed massage therapists are prepared to work in

hospitals, medical clinics, doctor’s offices, athletics, destination or day spas, cruise

ships and private practice.

Surgical TechnologyCertificate

(561) 868-3561www.palmbeachstate.edu/SurgicalTechnology.xmlOur one-year program prepares you for high-demand employment as a surgical

technologist in hospital operating rooms, outpatient surgical centers, labor and

delivery units, and physicians’ offices. This program is ideal for individuals seeking a

high-tech, high-energy medical career.

The surgical technologist applies knowledge of human anatomy, surgical procedures,

and implementation tools and technologies to facilitate a physician’s performance of

invasive therapeutic and diagnostic procedures. Students learn through classroom/lab

instruction and six months of clinical experience. With experience and further

education, surgical technologists may move into surgical supply sales or inventory

management positions, or advance to become surgical first assistants, physician

assistants or surgical nurses.

Palm Beach State’s Surgical Technology program is accredited by the Commission on

Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.CAAHEP.org)—1361 Park

Street, Clearwater, FL 33756; 727-210-2350—upon the recommendation of the

Accreditation Review Council on Education in Surgical Technology and Surgical

Assisting (ARC/STSA), www.arcstsa.org; 6 W. Dry Creek Circle, Suite #110, Littleton,

CO 80120; 303-694-9262.

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Respiratory CareAssociate in Science degree

(561) 207-5068www.palmbeachstate.edu/RespiratoryCare.xml

Respiratory care is a dynamic and rewarding health

profession with a number of diverse employment settings

for graduates. Respiratory therapists care for patients with

heart and lung problems. They work in acute-care hospitals,

homes, rehabilitative centers, physician offices and

outpatient clinics. The demand for respiratory therapists

continues to increase dramatically and salaries are

competitive with other health professions.

The graduates of our American Medical Association

recognized and nationally accredited program have high

employment success because of training in basic life

support, advanced cardiac life support, neonatal

resuscitation, pediatric life support, electrocardiography,

pulmonary function technology and more. Palm Beach

State’s respiratory care program is accredited by the

Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care

(CoARC).Courses from this program may transfer into Palm

Beach State’s Bachelor of Applied Science degree program

in Supervision and Management. For more information, see

the web at www.palmbeachstate.edu/Bachelor.xml.

SonographyAssociate in Science degree and College Credit Certificate

(561) 207-5053www.palmbeachstate.edu/Sonography.xmlThis is a great opportunity for registered radiographers and other health care

professionals who want to take their skills to another level or bachelor’s degree

graduates who are looking for new career opportunities.

Our 15-month, Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs

(CAAHEP) accredited program will train you to become a diagnostic medical

sonographer and includes practical experience in local hospitals. There is

tremendous demand in Palm Beach County for workers in this field.

A diagnostic medical sonographer uses creativity and advanced technological

ultrasound equipment to produce images of the body. Sonographers use high

frequency sound waves to demonstrate body parts and assist the physician in the

diagnosis of medical abnormalities. The sonographer must have an exceptional

understanding of human anatomy and an artistic, creative self-directed approach

for locating and demonstrating anatomy and pathology.

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RadiographyAssociate in Science degree and Advanced Technical Certificates

(561) 207-5067 www.palmbeachstate.edu/Radiography.xmlRadiologic technologists combine the high technology of medical imaging with

their skills of patient care to create X-ray images. The program is 24 months long,

with extensive clinical experience in local hospitals. This program is accredited by

the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT).

Graduates can work in hospitals, imaging centers and doctor’s offices, or work with

advanced imaging modalities of computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance

imaging (MRI), mammography, angiography and sonography.

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Health Care Continuing Education(561) 868-3331www.palmbeachstate.edu/cceHealth.xml

As a health professional you can update your skills, obtain

certifications and keep up with re-certifications based on

workforce needs. Flexible schedules and on-line options are

available. Through Corporate and Continuing Education, Palm

Beach State offers continuing education and refresher courses in

mental health, health and wellness, dental, practical nursing,

registered nursing, sonography, massage therapy and nutrition.

Attend conferences, earn CEU’s and take specialized health care

certification courses. Visit www.palmbeachstate.edu/cceHealth.xml

to search for classes.

Dental Assisting

Dental Hygiene

EMT-Basic

Paramedic

Medical Assisting

Medical Information Coder/Biller

Medical Transcription

Health Information Management

Patient Care Assistant

Practical Nursing

Nursing

Massage Therapy

Surgical Technology

Respiratory Care

Radiography

Sonography

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