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Diagnostic Medical Sonography: Cardiac/Vascular Ultrasound…

This is a limited-entry program. Some of these courses are program prerequisites and MUST be completed before a student is considered eligible for entry into the Program. Students MUST attend a Health Programs orientation and meet with a Health Programs advisor for additional advisement.

Department of Health Related Professions
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Diagnostic Medical Sonography: General/Vascular Ultrasound…

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Health Information Technology, AAS

Department of Health Related Professions
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Medical Assisting, CA

As a medical assistant, you will be a multi-skilled professional, dedicated to assisting in patient care management. You will be trained to perform administrative and clinical/laboratory duties and may manage emergency situations, facilities, and/or personnel. The clinical duties of medical assistants include preparing patients for examinations and treatments; taking vital signs and medical histories, sterilizing instruments; performing diagnostic tests and basic laboratory procedures; and assisting the physician with examinations and minor office surgery. Administrative duties include scheduling and receiving patients; obtaining patient data; establishing and maintaining confidential medical records; handling telephone calls, preparing correspondence and reports; purchasing supplies and maintaining equipment; and assuming responsibility for the daily office business. This is an accelerated program that prepares students to test for two distinct healthcare credentials.

Department of Health Related Professions
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Medical Coding, CA

The Medical Coding Program is designed for students to become coding specialists with demonstrated knowledge and skills in applications of classifications and nomenclatures to health information. Coding with approved classification systems is required for direct patient care, research, and reimbursement. Graduates of the program may apply to take a national certification exam given by the American Health Information Management Association. Credentials that can be earned are the:

Department of Health Related Professions
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Criminal Justice, AA

The Associate of Arts Degree in Criminal Justice provides a broad overview of the criminal justice system, its subsystems, and the roles of the participants therein. It provides a comprehensive overview of criminal law and procedure, law enforcement ethics, and criminology. Students will choose additional elective credits in corrections, juvenile justice, forensics and other interdisciplinary topics. This degree may be used for transfer to a four-year academic institution or may serve as a qualification for public safety or social service positions.

Department of Criminal Justice and Emergency Services
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Medical Laboratory Scientist, BAS

The Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) is an important member of the health care team in hospitals, clinics, medical research and teaching centers, and is an indispensable participant with physicians in providing critical diagnostic information. The MLS functions as a dependable, ambitious, and highly motivated professional capable of handling high stress situations with ease and confidence.

Department of Dental Sciences, Diagnostic Evaluation and Rehabilitation Services
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Medical Laboratory Technician, AAS

Some of these courses are program prerequisites and MUST be completed before a student is considered eligible for entry into the Program. Students MUST attend a Health Programs orientation and meet with a Health Programs advisor for additional advisement.

Department of Dental Sciences, Diagnostic Evaluation and Rehabilitation Services
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Nursing: LPN to RN, AAS

Department of Nursing
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Criminal Justice, AAS

The AAS degree in Criminal Justice is intended to provide students with the skills, abilities, and knowledge needed in order to become criminal justice practitioners or to transfer to other institutions to continue their education. The degree addresses both the legal and professional aspects of the criminal justice system while integrating crime control and identifying factors that contribute to deviant behavior. The program prepares students seeking entry level employment within the field of criminal justice.

Department of Criminal Justice and Emergency Services
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Physical Therapist Assistant, AAS

Department of Dental Sciences, Diagnostic Evaluation and Rehabilitation Services
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Practical Nursing, CA

The Practical Nursing Program is designed to prepare the graduate to provide nursing care in structured health care settings for clients of all ages who have well defined health problems with predictable outcomes. Emphasis is placed on the ability to make sound judgments based on critical thinking skills, the knowledge of scientific principles, and the ability to use technical skills in a variety of settings. Graduates are eligible to apply to take the National Council Licensure Examination-Practical Nurse (NCLEX-PN) to become a licensed practical nurse (LPN).

Department of Nursing
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Radiation Therapy Technology, AAS

Department of Dental Sciences, Diagnostic Evaluation and Rehabilitation Services
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Nursing, AAS

Department of Nursing
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Criminal Justice, CA

The Certificate of Achievement in Criminal Justice is intended to provide students with the skills, abilities, and knowledge needed in order to become criminal justice practitioners. The certificate addresses both the legal and professional aspects of the criminal justice system while integrating crime control and identifying factors that contribute to deviant behavior. The certificate prepares students seeking entry-level employment in some positions within the field.

Department of Criminal Justice and Emergency Services
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Criminal Justice: Law Enforcement Training Academy, AAS

This degree in Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement Training Academy (LETA) prepares students for a career as a peace officer with Nevada law enforcement agencies, as prescribed by the State of Nevada, Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission (POST). Testing methodology is structured for an active learning environment which includes written examinations, interactive scenarios, and examination of case studies. Applicants must pass a written examination, oral interview, physical agility test, physical examination, psychological examination, polygraph examination, and possess both a Nevada permit to carry a concealed weapon, as well as a Nevada state driver's license. Students accepted into the Academy are required to pay a $375.00 program fee.

Department of Criminal Justice and Emergency Services
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Associate of General Studies Degree, AGS

The Associate of General Studies degree is designed for students who, while seeking advanced learning in a broad variety of disciplines, do not wish to concentrate in any one particular field of study. The numerous elective credits in the degree provide students with an excellent opportunity to pursue learning in traditional academic disciplines or occupational programs. While some courses may transfer, the AGS is not intended as a transfer degree within the NSHE.

College of Southern Nevada
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Criminal Justice: Law Enforcement Training Academy, CA

The Certificate of Achievement in Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement Training Academy (LETA) Emphasis prepares students for a career as a peace officer with Nevada law enforcement agencies, as prescribed by the State of Nevada, Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission (POST). Upon successful completion of the Academy, students will have the ability to take the Nevada POST examination once hired by a law enforcement agency that requires POST certification. Testing methodology is structured for an active learning environment which includes written examinations, interactive scenarios, and examination of case studies. This is a limited entry program. Applicants must pass a written examination, oral interview, physical agility test, physical examination, psychological examination, and possess both a Nevada permit to carry a concealed weapon, as well as a Nevada state driver's license. Students accepted into the Academy are required to pay a $250.00 program fee.

Department of Criminal Justice and Emergency Services
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Culinary Arts, AAS

This degree is a quality, professional program for students wishing to enter and/or advance in the field of culinary arts. Students are taught to master the fundamentals of cooking with emphasis on hands-on preparation of various cuisines including basic cookery. aromatics, international and French cooking. Students who successfully complete this degree are eligible to apply and receive Certified Culinarian status from the American Culinary Federation.

Department of Hospitality Management
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Associate of Arts, AA

The Associate of Arts Degree is a general transfer program for students who are planning to transfer to UNLV, UNR, NSU, GBC or another baccalaureate-level institution. Students who are transferring outside the NSHE are advised to select courses that meet the requirements of the institution to which they intend to transfer. The AA allows for a disciplinary emphasis and leads to further, specialized study at a four-year college or university.

College of Southern Nevada
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