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>
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Course Descriptions
Administrative Dental Assistant
This 150-hour nationally recognized Administrative Dental Assistant online certificate program teaches the essential administrative tasks for managing the business aspects of a dental practice and becoming an administrative dental assistant. This program includes instruction in dental terminology, anatomy, medical records management, accounts receivable and reimbursement management, insurance and patient billing, patient scheduling, and procedural and diagnostic coding.<br /><br />
<a href="http://www.gatlineducation.com/unbranded/dentalassistant.htm" target="_blank">Additional Administrative Dental Assistant course information</a>.<br><br>
<b>SDSU Research Foundation Program</b>
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Certified National Pharmaceutical Representative
This 120-hour nationally recognized Pharmaceutical Representative online training course (CNPR) and program was developed in response to a rising need for entry-level certified pharmaceutical sales representatives. Learn the skills necessary to become a certified pharmaceutical sales representative including knowledge in pharmacology, medical terminology, physiology, and regulations for selling pharmaceuticals. All materials included.<br /><br />
<a href="http://www.gatlineducation.com/unbranded/pharmaceutical_sales_training.htm" target="_blank">Additional Certified National Pharmaceutical Representative course information</a>.<br><br>
<b>SDSU Research Foundation Program</b>
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Administrative Veterinary Assistant
This 240-hour nationally recognized online course and training program prepares students for an exciting new career as an administrative veterinary assistant. Students in the program learn about the care of animals as well as learning how to recognize signs of illness and disease. This program also covers interpersonal communication, interaction with clients and their animals, as well as how to assist the veterinarian during examinations. Administrative duties, such as fee collection, banking, and accounts payable are emphasized, and the program contains basic information about pet insurance.<br /><br />
<a href="http://www.gatlineducation.com/unbranded/veterinaryassistant.htm" target="_blank">Additional Administrative Veterinary Assistant course information</a>.<br><br>
<b>SDSU Research Foundation Program</b>
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Pharmacy Technician
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>
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<b>SDSU Research Foundation Program</b>
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ICD-10 Medical Coding: Preparation and Instruction for Implementation
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>
<b>SDSU Research Foundation Program</b>
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Medical Transcription + Medical Terminology
This recently revised 300-hour program provides students with basic knowledge of the transcription of medical records plus 60 hours of medical terminology coursework. Students learn to transcribe and format inpatient case studies, inpatient reports, and outpatient reports. Reports are taken from hospital medical records and include history and physical examinations, radiology reports, operative procedures, pathology reports, consultations, discharge summaries, a death summary, an autopsy report, and correspondence. Different regional accents and background noises, which duplicate real-life situations, are used in the recorded dictation, the speed of which picks up as the student proceeds through the course. All textbooks and transcription equipment are included and mailed directly to the student.<br /><br />
<a href="http://www.gatlineducation.com/unbranded/medicaltranscription_plus_medicalterminology.html" target="_blank">Additional Medical Transcription + Medical Terminology course information</a>.<br /><br />
<strong>SDSU Research Foundation Program</strong>
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Medical Billing and Coding + Medical Terminology
The 300 hour online Medical Billing and Coding (MBC) + Medical Terminology 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>
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Emergency Management Training for First Responders
This 300-hour nationally recognized Emergency Management Course and online training program provides the necessary skills and understanding of the issues and underlying concepts surrounding emergency management. The Emergency Management Training program reflects the practitioner and applied knowledge base, particularly lessons learned at local and state government levels. This highly interactive program will give you a solid understanding of emergency management principles and practices. It uses a combination of online presentations, interactive activities, animation and reading assignments.<br /><br />
<a href="http://www.gatlineducation.com/unbranded/emergency_management_training.html" target="_blank">Additional Emergency Management Training for First Responders course information</a>.<br /><br />
<strong>SDSU Research Foundation Program</strong>
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Administrative Medical Specialist with Medical Billing and Coding + Medical Terminology
The 360 hour online Administrative Medical Specialist with Medical Billing and Coding (AMC/MBC) + Medical Terminology 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>
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Clinical Dental Assistant
The 240-hour Clinical Dental Assisting 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>
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