Medical Training
A Rewarding Career In The Medical Field Begins Here |
- Pharmacy Technician
- Patient Care Technician
- Medical Assistant
- Medical Administration and Billing
- Administrative Health Care Assistant
- Nursing Assistant - Coming Soon!
Train with the "MEDICAL MANAGER," the most widely used computer software in physician practices
Experience clinical training in Dorsey’s medical lab environment
Prepare for an externship with a local hospital, physician's office, or clinic enabling you to gain real work experience and develop confidence in your skills and abilities |
Program information below includes impressive lists of leading employers hiring Dorsey Graduates!
Should you wish to learn more about any of the following career training opportunities, please call 888-422-1188 or simply "click" the appropriate links.
For more information, call 888-422-1188 or contact us. |
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| Impressive Employers Hire Dorsey Graduates! |
- Oakwood Hospital
- Enrique Boquin, MD
- Personal Healthcare
- Beaumont Hospital
- Rochester Clinic
- Oakwood Occupational Health Care
- Orchard Pediatrics
- Shelbydale Medical Clinic
- Detroit Medical Center
- Northville Medical Clinic
- Rainbow Rehabilitation Centers
- Royal Oak Medical Center
- DMC Health Care Center
- Family Practice Physicians
- Concentra Medical Centers
- Oakwood Metro Health
- Daniel Sellinger, MD
- St. John's Hospital
- Polyclinic Associates
- Pointe Neurology
- St. Joseph Clinic
- Nathan Krinsky, MD
- Robert Ciemiega, MD
- New Center Dialysis
- ENT Surgical
- Oakwook Hospital Cancer Center
- Medical Weight Loss Centers
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- Medical Group Practice
- Medhealth Systems Corp
- M-Care
- Professional Billing Center
- Advanced Urology
- Henry Ford Healthcare
- Normandy Physicians
- Nahed Zakaria, MD
- Bon Secours Hospital
- Grand Care
- Beaumont Hospital
- Jeffrey Haller, MD
- Eugene Herman, MD
- Children's Hospital
- Ford-Tel Medical Center
- National Provider Network
- M. Kahn, MD
- Royal Oak Medical Center
- Ned Winkleman, MD
- Belleville Medical Clinic
- Associated Obstetrics & Gynecology
- Oakland Medical Group
- K. Lahiri, MD
- Binson's Hospital Supply
- VA Medical Center
- Dearborn Orthopedics
- Dearborn Family Clinic
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| Pharmacy Technician |
TRAINING IN THIS PROGRAM INCLUDES:
- Learning pharmacy operations including strong communication and customer service skills that are critical to the success of the pharmacy technician.
- Learning the language of medicine and building a proficient medical laboratory including the structure of the body, common diseases, treatment, laboratory tests and abbreviations.
- Learning the use and side effects of medications (generic and brand name, prescription, non-prescription, and alternative) commonly used to treat diseases
- Students are introduced to basic pharmacy practices including laws and regulations
- Externship in a supervised, ambulatory or institutional pharmacy setting under the direct supervision of a pharmacist and his/her staff.
Call 888-422-1188 for more information, or contact us.
FACT: Employment of pharmacy technicians is expected to grow much faster than the average for all occupations through 2014 because as the population grows and ages, demand for pharmaceuticals will increase dramatically. - U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
FACT: The increased number of middle-aged and elderly people—who use more prescription drugs than younger people—will spur demand for technicians in all practice settings. With advances in science, more medications are becoming available to treat a greater number of conditions. - U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
FACT: In addition, cost-conscious insurers, pharmacies, and health systems will continue to expand the role of technicians.
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
FACT: The middle 50 percent of pharmacy technicians earned between $9.40 and $13.85, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $16.61 hourly.
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics |
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| Patient Care Technician |
TRAINING IN THIS PROGRAM INCLUDES:
 Learning Medical Terminology and Anatomy and Physiology with the highly effective DEAN-VAUGHN audio/visual system- Clinical training takes place in Dorsey’s own medical labs
- Taking and recording patient vital signs and health histories; studying concepts of infection control, pharmacology, and procedures for administering medications
- Specimen collection procedures related to urinalysis, hematology, and chemistry in the physician's office
- Anatomy and Physiology includes structures of the body, common diseases, treatment, and laboratory testing
- Externship with a local hospital, physician's office, or clinic enabling you to gain real work experience and develop confidence in your skills and abilities
For more information, call 888-422-1188 or contact us.
FACT: With the national shortage of nurses, opportunities for Patient Care Technicians expand everyday.
FACT: The Patient Care Technician is viewed as a universal health care provider.
FACT: Opportunities in the medical field will continue to expand for many years to come.
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Classes start soon -- call now to register!
"The caring staff really made the biggest difference in my life.
I owe Dorsey the greatest thanks!" - Renee Ciofu (Back and Neck Pain Center) |
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| Medical Assistant and Medical Assisting Specialist |
TRAINING IN THIS PROGRAM INCLUDES:
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"MEDICAL MANAGER," the most widely used computer software in physician practices
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Learning Medical Terminology and Anatomy and Physiology with the highly effective DEAN-VAUGHN audio/visual system
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Clinical training taking place in Dorsey medical labs
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Graduates of this program may become nationally certified as Registered Medical Assistants (RMA) by the National Association of Allied Health Professionals--subject to an exam
 FACT: "Medical Assisting is to be one of the ten fastest growing occupations through the year 2008" - U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
FACT: "Job prospects should be for medical assistants with formal training" - U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
FACT: "Average earnings for experienced assistants is $20,700 with the highest 10% earning $28,650" - U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (currently reports 1998 earnings)
FACT: State or national certification is not a requirement for employment in this field
For more information, call 888-422-1188 or contact us. |
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| Medical Administration and Billing and Medical Administration and Billing Specialist |
TRAINING IN THIS PROGRAM INCLUDES:
- "MEDICAL MANAGER," the most widely used computer software by physician practices
- Popular Microsoft Office Word & Excel software applications
- Learn Medical Terminology and Anatomy and Physiology with the highly effective DEAN-VAUGHN audio/visual system
- Advanced medical coding systems using CPT, ICDP-MC, and HCFA terminology
- Medical insurance records, learning coding procedures for medical conditions and services
- The Medical Administration and Billing (Day) and Medical Administration and Billing Specialist (Evening) career programs can each be completed in only 12 months!
FACT: "Job openings will be numerous" - U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
FACT: Employment opportunities are expected to grow faster than average"-
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
FACT: A challenging career with earning potential over $35,000 per year
- Detroit News
FACT: Formal training provides broader and more comprehensive preparation for this career
FACT: The financial strength of a medical practice relies on the Medical Administration and Billing staff
For more information, call 888-422-1188 or contact us.
"Going to Dorsey really paid off for me.
I'm now working as a Medical Lab Assistant at the Detroit Medical Center.
I wouldn't be here without Dorsey!" - K Davis |
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| Administrative Health Care Assistant |
TRAINING IN THIS PROGRAM INCLUDES:
- "MEDICAL MANAGER," the most widely used computer software by physician practices
- Popular Microsoft Office software applications
- Learn Medical Terminology and Anatomy and Physiology with the highly effective DEAN-VAUGHN audio/visual system
- Learning efficient office and management skills for the medical practice
- Advanced medical coding systems using CPT, ICD9-MC, and HCFA terminology
- Medical insurance records learning coding procedures for medical conditions and services
- The Dorsey Administrative Health Care Assistant career program can be completed in only 12 months!
FACT: Medical Secretaries account for approximately 260,000 positions nationwide.
FACT: Medical Secretaries carry a significant role in medical center and practice management
FACT: "Average earnings for Medical Secretaries are $22,500 with wages as high as $35,000 for those with experience" - U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
FACT: A unique opportunity to combine business skills with work in the medical and care-giving profession
Call 888-422-1188 for more information, or contact us. |
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| Nursing Assistant - Coming Soon! |
TRAINING IN THIS PROGRAM INCLUDES:
- Instruction in basic nursing skills, infection control, basic restorative services, mental health and social service needs, personal care skills, resident rights and responsibilities, safety and emergency care and business skills
- Education in working as a nursing assistant in long-term care facilities, hospitals and home health care
- Study of theory and practice to prepare for the competency-based State of Michigan certification exam.
- Training in methods to provide and document personal care and technical nursing tasks.
- A 40-hour externship component that lets you apply classroom knowledge in clinical practice
FACT: Employment of home health aides is expected to be one of the fastest growing occupations in the U.S. due to an aging population combined with efforts to contain costs by moving patients out of nursing homes and hospitals as quickly as possible.
FACT: The Michigan Department of Labor projects that by 2014, the need for nursing aides will increase by 13.5% and home health aides by 27.8%.
FACT: Consumer preference for care at home plus improving medical technology is driving much higher demand for home health aides.
FACT: According to the U.S. Department of Labor, overall employment of nursing, psychiatric and home health aides is expected to grow much faster than average through the year 2014.
Call 888-422-1188 for more information, or contact us. |
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