SDSU, College of Extended Studies, in partnership with Gatlin Education Services (GES), offers online open enrollment programs designed to provide the skills necessary to acquire professional level positions for many in-demand occupations.
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<li>Anytime, self-directed, with easy entry and exit</li>
<li>Programs can generally be completed in less than six months</li>
<li>Instructors are actively involved in the students' online learning experience by responding to any questions as well as encouraging and motivating students to succeed</li>
<li>A <a href="/Pages/Engine.aspx?id=555">Military Spouse</a> and <a href="/Pages/Engine.aspx?id=550">Workforce Partnership</a> approved program</li>
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Each program includes everything needed to succeed (books, lessons, quizzes, and assignments). Scores are a combination of computer-graded tests and the instructor's evaluation of the students' work.<br />
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Students love the quality as well as the convenience of anytime, anywhere learning!<br />
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<strong>For student inquiries call: (619) 594-3946.</strong>
Course Descriptions
This 300-hour nationally recognized pharmacy technician online training program teaches the skills needed to gain employment as a pharmacy tech in either the hospital or retail setting. The program provides graduates with the skills and knowledge that will enable them to qualify for entry-level positions in pharmacies as well as prepare for national certification. This program includes a 40-hour internship, and a lab module with lab kit. Materials included.<br><br>
<a href="http://www.gatlineducation.com/unbranded/pharmacytechnician.html" target="_blank">Additional Pharmacy Technician course information</a>.<br /><br />
<strong>SDSU Research Foundation Program</strong>
Prerequisite Information
High school diploma or GED
This 200-hour online certificate program covers the recently upgraded diagnostic and procedural medical coding system that will soon be mandated by the Federal government for use in the health care industry in insurance processing, reimbursement, and statistical data gathering. It presents a comprehensive overview of the changes in store for both diagnostic and procedural medical coding, detailed information on the impacts of the medical coding changes to coders, health care staff, physicians, software systems, documentation, and information technology. Textbook included.<br /><br />
<a href="http://www.gatlineducation.com/unbranded/ICD10medicalcoding.htm" target="_blank">Additional ICD-10 Medical Coding: Preparation and Instruction for Implementation course information</a>.<br /><br />
<strong>SDSU Research Foundation Program</strong>
This 300-hour online program includes extensive training in medical insurance billing and coding that is designed to help students prepare for an entry-level job as a medical biller and/or coder. This program also includes 60 hours of medical terminology coursework. All required textbooks are included and mailed directly to the student. In addition to textbooks and online course access, students will receive a voucher for a study guide, preparation course, and the registration fee for the CBCS (Certified Medical Billing and Coding Specialist) certification credential through the National Healthcareer Association (NHA). This course also prepares you for the CCA (Certified Coding Associate) exam offered by the AHIMA (American Health Information Management Association).<br /><br />
<a href="http://www.gatlineducation.com/unbranded/medical_coding_billing_course_plus_medical_terminology.html" target="_blank">Additional Medical Billing and Coding + Medical Terminology course information</a>.<br /><br />
<strong>SDSU Research Foundation Program</strong>
Prerequisite Information
High school diploma or GED
This 360-hour online program includes in-depth medical insurance billing and coding modules, modules detailing all of the other administrative tasks performed in a typical medical office, and a comprehensive medical terminology course. The program is designed to help students prepare for an entry-level job as a medical front desk receptionist, an administrative medical specialist and a medical biller and/or coder. All required textbooks are included and mailed directly to the student. In addition to textbooks and online course access, students will receive a voucher for a study guide, preparation course, and the registration fee for the dual CMAA/CBCS (Certified Medical Administrative Assistant/Certified Billing and Coding Specialist) certification credential through the National Healthcareer Association (NHA). This course also prepares you for the CCA (Certified Coding Associate) exam offered by the AHIMA (American Health Information Management Association).<br /><br />
<a href="http://www.gatlineducation.com/unbranded/medicalspecialist_plus_medical_terminology.html" target="_blank">Additional Administrative Medical Specialist with Medical Billing and Coding + Medical Terminology course information</a>.<br /><br />
<strong>SDSU Research Foundation Program</strong>
Prerequisite Information
High school diploma or GED
The 240-hour online program prepares the student to enter the dental profession as a dental assistant. The program includes information in areas that the student will need to pass the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB). This program is an overview of the dental profession, dental health and disease, anatomy and physiology, infection control, basic dental assisting, radiology, dental materials, dental assisting in the specialty practice, and dental office management. Upon completion of the program, the student can pursue certification as a dental assistant by passing the radiology Radiation Health & Safety (RHS) and infection control (ICE) portions of the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB) examination. These exams are also necessary in states where registration is required for dental assistants. Students in the Clinical Dental Assisting program will learn about oral health and nutrition, patient care and communication, treatment of dental disease, basics of chair-side assisting, infection control, producing and processing radiographs, dental materials, assisting in specialty practices, and much more. Student knowledge is tested through nine graded module exams and a final examination. Textbooks are included.<br /><br />
<a href="http://www.gatlineducation.com/unbranded/dental_assistant_training.html" target="_blank">Additional Clinical Dental Assistant course information</a>.<br /><br />
<strong>SDSU Research Foundation Program</strong>
This 350-hour comprehensive program prepares students to perform EKG’s and function as an EKG Technician. The course will include information on anatomy and physiology of the heart, medical disease processes, medical terminology, medical ethics, the legal aspects of patient contact, electrocardiography, and stress testing. A highly interactive course that helps you prepare for the national certification exams offered through the NHA and the ASPT! This program also includes an optional clinical externship at a local healthcare provider!
Prerequisite Information
High School Diploma or GED.
This 350-hour dialysis technician program provides students with the knowledge needed to perform the responsibilities of a dialysis technician. It reviews normal kidney physiology, the basic principles of hemodialysis, kidney dialysis machines, dialyzer preparation and reprocessing as well as how to assist dialysis patients in managing their disease and treatment. There are two certification exams available for this career path: the CCHT exam given by the Nephrology Nursing Certification Commission (NNCC) and the CHT exam given by the Board of Nephrology Examiners Nursing and Technology (BONENT). This program also includes an optional clinical internship at a local healthcare provider.
Prerequisite Information
High School Diploma or GED.