Health Occupations

OHP's Health Occupations Program features the opportunity for individuals to become trained in Health Information Technologies, which includes the management of patient health information. 

Individuals employed in related occupations work with health care records, payment history, and delivery of services.  There is a need for skilled workers that exists in the health industry, specifically in health care facilities and medical offices.  The program curriculum is approved by the National Health Career Association.  Health Occupations also offers programs in State-Tested Nurse Aide (STNA), a program approved by the Ohio Department of Health, and preparing individuals to take the state examination and work as a nursing assistant in the future.  Another program offered is Phlebotomy, which prepares students to work in the health care industry as phlebotomists.  Also offered is a program to train to become a dining assistant in long-term care facilities.

ABOUT THE PROGRAMS:

 

Health Information Technology is a 48-week, 900 hour program.  Each student receives a laptop (price included in program fees) to be used at school and at home. The student may purchase the laptop upon successful completion of the program.  Employment opportunities exist in health care facilities and medical offices.  Curriculum areas include keyboarding, communications, computer applications, medical terminology, basic human anatomy, human disease and conditions, medical law and ethics, Electronic Health Records, medical coding, administrative medical office and insurance billing. PREREQUISITES: Basic computer literacy and keyboarding skills, and completion of Work Keys testing in applied mathematics (level 4), reading for information (level 5), and locating information (level 5).  ENROLLMENT REQUIREMENTS: Completed application and $20 application fee, submission of a high school transcript or GED, 4 references and BCI/FBI records check and proof of a two-step tuberculosis skin test.  Classes meet Monday through Thursday evenings from 4:30-10:00 p.m. Students successfully completing the program will take national certification exams for Electronic Health Records Specialist (EHRS), Medical Coding (CCA) and Administrative Medical Office. MOS certification exams are given at the completion of each quarter. 

 

Gainful Employment Disclosures

This program prepares students for a career as

Medical Records and Health Information Technicians    SOC Code: 29-2071.00
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Medical Secretary    SOC Code: 43-6013.00
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Medical Transcriptionists    31-9094.00
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*On Time Completion Rate: 94%
**Job Placement Rate: 100%
*Median Loan Debt
Title IV median Loan debt incurred by students: $0
Private Education median loan debt incurred by students: $0
 
List of Estimated Fees and Expenses
The total of all fees and expenses listed below are an estimate only. The school is not responsible for increases in expenses other than: application fee, pre-entrance exam fee, tuition, lab fee, technology fee and graduation fee.
Fees/ Expenses
Application Fee $20.00
Pre-Entrance testing $60.00
BCI/FBI Background Checks $60.00
2 step TB skin test $20.00
Tuition   (per quarter) $1650.00
                                   $6,600.00 (four quarters)
Lab Fee (payable first quarter)  $650.00
Technology Fee (divided between four quarters) $250.00
                                                                              $1,000.00 (four quarters)
Books $1579.00
MCAS Certification Exams $550.00
National Health Careers Certification Exams $260.00
AHIMA CCA Certification $200.00
Graduation Fee $70.00

Total Estimated Cost $11069.00

 *This data is compiled using graduates from the 2010-2011 school year

**This data is compiled using graduates from the 2009-2010 school year

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

State-Tested Nurse Aide (STNA) is a 75-hour program that prepares individual to give care to ill and elderly patients in long-term care facilities.  The basic techniques needed to function as a nursing assistant are addressed and students are prepared to take the state examination.  Nursing assistants help to provide basic care related to the hygiene, grooming, mobility, and nutritional needs of patients.  Employment opportunities exist in extended care, acute care facilities, and in home health care agencies.  Program components include academics, skills laboratory practice, and clinical application.  Work Keys testing in applied math (level 3), reading for information (level 3) and locating information (level 3) is required.  State exams are held at the Career Center following each scheduled class.  ENROLLMENT REQUIREMENTS: Completed application, BCI and FBI criminal records check, submission of a high school, transcript or GED and proof of a two-step tuberculosis skin test prior to class participation.

Phlebotomy is a program that prepares students in basic phlebotomy procedures, including skin punctures, venipunctures, arterial punctures, and bleeding times.  Routine duties relating to laboratory procedures, obtaining specimens, and testing are addressed.  Classroom, skills laboratory and clincial practice are included.  Work Keys testing in applied math (level 4), reading for information (level 4) and locating information (level 4) is required.  ENROLLMENT REQUIREMENTS: Completed application, BCI and FBI criminal records check, submission of a high school transcript or GED and proof of a two-step tuberculosis skin test prior to class participation.



Contact Adult Education Supervisior, Amy Main, for more information or to apply.
Email: amain@ohiohipoint.com   Phone: 937-599-3010, ext. 1400