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This class will provide the necessary information and skills to prepare the student to become a state certified nurse aide and work in health care facilities, where he/she will assist nurses in providing patient care. Nurse aides perform basic care functions such as bathing, grooming and feeding patients, assisting nurses with medical equipment, and checking patients’ vital signs under the supervision of a Licensed Vocational Nurse or a Registered Nurse. They work in many types of health care facilities, including hospitals, long‐term care facilities, home health agencies, community health clinics, hospices, and physicians’ offices.

This program will train you to become a Clinical Medical Assistant. Clinical Medical Assistants work in physicians’ offices or clinic settings and help physicians carry out procedures, care for patients, perform basic lab test and administer medications. This course combines 140 hours of classroom instruction and 160 hours at an off-site externship for a comprehensive learning experience totaling 300 hours.

The Dental Hygiene program prepares students to be primary oral health care professionals who play a key role in promoting oral health through educational, preventive and therapeutic services. The program helps students reach their full potential by developing academic and clinical competencies, critical thinking skills, communication proficiency and civic responsibility. Our curriculum consists of general education, biomedical sciences, dental sciences and dental hygiene sciences all provided within a framework of academic and clinical experience.

The Diagnostic Medical Sonography program at Temple College is designed to prepare students for entry-level positions. The program consists of both didactic and practical experiences that develop the individual’s potential to provide diagnostic-quality sonograms. The foundation for this is derived from understanding sonographic physics and application of these principles, and understanding the relationship of anatomical structures to produce diagnostic sonograms. The faculty facilitates learning opportunities that provide the student exposure to knowledge, skills, technology and belief systems necessary for the practice of sonography. These learning opportunities draw from and build on each other to provide progression in the development of sonographic skills. Coursework specific to diagnostic medical sonography and the general core curriculum, as outlined by the college, comprises the formal education plan for the Advanced Technical Certificate and Associate of Applied Science degree.

The Diagnostic Medical Sonography program at Temple College is designed to prepare students for entry-level positions. The program consists of both didactic and practical experiences that develop the individual’s potential to provide diagnostic-quality sonograms. The foundation for this is derived from understanding sonographic physics and application of these principles, and understanding the relationship of anatomical structures to produce diagnostic sonograms. The faculty facilitates learning opportunities that provide the student exposure to knowledge, skills, technology and belief systems necessary for the practice of sonography. These learning opportunities draw from and build on each other to provide progression in the development of sonographic skills. Coursework specific to diagnostic medical sonography and the general core curriculum, as outlined by the college, comprises the formal education plan for the Advanced Technical Certificate and Associate of Applied Science degree.

The Diagnostic Medical Sonography program at Temple College is designed to prepare students for entry-level positions. The program consists of both didactic and practical experiences that develop the individual’s potential to provide diagnostic-quality sonograms. The foundation for this is derived from understanding sonographic physics and application of these principles, and understanding the relationship of anatomical structures to produce diagnostic sonograms. The faculty facilitates learning opportunities that provide the student exposure to knowledge, skills, technology and belief systems necessary for the practice of sonography. These learning opportunities draw from and build on each other to provide progression in the development of sonographic skills. Coursework specific to diagnostic medical sonography and the general core curriculum, as outlined by the college, comprises the formal education plan for the Advanced Technical Certificate and Associate of Applied Science degree.

Electrocardiography is the process of recording the electrical activity of the heart over a period of time using electrodes placed on the skin. This 84-hour program provides instruction in EKG unit operation and troubleshooting, lead placement utilizing 12 lead EKG, use and understanding of EKG grid paper, recognizing normal and abnormal EKG patterns in all 12 leads, and plotting EKG axis.

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This combined 100-hour billing and coding course offers the skills needed to solve insurance billing problems, manually file claims, complete common insurance forms, trace delinquent claims, appeal denied claims, and use generic forms to streamline billing procedures. The course provides instruction in the following areas:

Current Procedural Terminology (CPT)
Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS)
specialty fields such as surgery, radiology and laboratory
International Classification of Diseases (ICD)
basic claims processes for medical insurance and third-party reimbursements.

A pharmacy technician is a health care provider who performs pharmacy-related functions, generally working under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist. As a pharmacy technician you will help the pharmacist package or mix prescriptions, maintain client records, refer clients to the pharmacist for counseling, assist with inventory control and purchasing, as well as collect payments and coordinate billing.

Phlebotomy is the practice of drawing blood from patients and taking the blood specimens to the laboratory to prepare for testing. Phlebotomy technicians work in hospitals, physician offices and other health facilities, and are an important member of the clinical laboratory team. Duties of a phlebotomy technician may include drawing blood, preparing specimens for storage or testing, assembling equipment and verifying patients’ records. A phlebotomist may also conduct patient interviews and screen donors at a blood bank.

The Respiratory Care program provides educational experiences and all coursework necessary to qualify graduates for credentialing exams offered by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC). Students desiring admission into the program must first meet the basic entrance requirements for Temple College. They then must file for admission to the Respiratory Care program.

The Surgical Technology program provides the technical and educational experiences that prepare graduates for entry-level positions as surgical technologists and to sit for the national certification examination sponsored by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA). Courses provide classroom, lab and clinical rotations to prepare graduates for entry-level positions as surgical technologists.

Temple College offers vocational nursing programs in both Temple and Taylor. The programs lead to a certificate of completion and allow graduates to apply to take the state licensing exam for vocational nursing (LVN). Currently, the programs consist of three consecutive semesters. All coursework is provided within the Nursing Department except BIOL 2401 - Anatomy & Physiology I and BIOL 2402 - Anatomy & Physiology II.

The Child Development/Early Childhood Department offers courses to meet varying needs such as teacher aide, childcare administration, lead teacher in a preschool classroom and CDA training. In addition, the department offers two academic transfer courses (TECA 1303, 1354) that are required to receive a teacher certification in Early Childhood through 6th grade.

The Child Development/Early Childhood Department offers courses to meet varying needs such as teacher aide, childcare administration, lead teacher in a preschool classroom and CDA training. In addition, the department offers two academic transfer courses (TECA 1303, 1354) that are required to receive a teacher certification in Early Childhood through 6th grade.

The Child Development/Early Childhood Department offers courses to meet varying needs such as teacher aide, childcare administration, lead teacher in a preschool classroom and CDA training. In addition, the department offers two academic transfer courses (TECA 1303, 1354) that are required to receive a teacher certification in Early Childhood through 6th grade.

The Child Development/Early Childhood Department offers courses to meet varying needs such as teacher aide, childcare administration, lead teacher in a preschool classroom and CDA training. In addition, the department offers two academic transfer courses (TECA 1303, 1354) that are required to receive a teacher certification in Early Childhood through 6th grade.

The Criminal Justice Department empowers its students to be successful in their career endeavors through top-quality instruction and advising. Through excellent education we prepare students to meet the many challenges in the criminal justice field. The program prepares students to be excellent employees for criminal justice agencies in the Bell County area and to pursue further educational opportunities should they so desire. Degrees may be completed in either Temple or Hutto, as well as online.

The Criminal Justice Department empowers its students to be successful in their career endeavors through top-quality instruction and advising. Through excellent education we prepare students to meet the many challenges in the criminal justice field. The program prepares students to be excellent employees for criminal justice agencies in the Bell County area and to pursue further educational opportunities should they so desire. Degrees may be completed in either Temple or Hutto, as well as online.

The Criminal Justice Department empowers its students to be successful in their career endeavors through top-quality instruction and advising. Through excellent education we prepare students to meet the many challenges in the criminal justice field. The program prepares students to be excellent employees for criminal justice agencies in the Bell County area and to pursue further educational opportunities should they so desire. Degrees may be completed in either Temple or Hutto, as well as online.

As the Emergency Medical Services profession has continued to evolve, more demands have been placed on paramedics to transport critically ill patients from one facility to another while maintaining a very high level of care. Temple College’s Critical Care Paramedic course is designed to fill this need and take experienced paramedics to the next level of critical care paramedics. Many organizations in the industry have recognized these demands and have started the call for a national standard curriculum to be developed for advanced practice paramedics.

As the Emergency Medical Services profession has continued to evolve, more demands have been placed on paramedics to transport critically ill patients from one facility to another while maintaining a very high level of care. Temple College’s Critical Care Paramedic course is designed to fill this need and take experienced paramedics to the next level of critical care paramedics. Many organizations in the industry have recognized these demands and have started the call for a national standard curriculum to be developed for advanced practice paramedics.

The commercial truck driver training program is 210 hours long − 70 hours are spent in
the classroom learning rules and regulations of the road, dynamics of vehicle
operations and safe operating procedures. An additional 140 hours are spent in the
cab of a commercial truck learning how to park, back and maneuver through traffic.

Computer Information Systems
The Computer Information Systems (CIS) program prepares learners to transfer to four-year schools to complete degrees in Computer Science and Computer Information Systems. It also offers degrees and certificates in Computer Applications and Computer Technology.

Computer Information Systems
The Computer Information Systems (CIS) program prepares learners to transfer to four-year schools to complete degrees in Computer Science and Computer Information Systems. It also offers degrees and certificates in Computer Applications and Computer Technology.

This curriculum in Computer Information Systems is designed to develop the fundamental skills, knowledge, and experience which prepares the student for positions in the field of computer information systems and their use on the job. The program combines classroom lecture along with the hands-on experience to give the students practical knowledge of computer systems. Students may pursue a Certificate of Completion or the Associate Degree in several areas.

Computer Information Systems
The Computer Information Systems (CIS) program prepares learners to transfer to four-year schools to complete degrees in Computer Science and Computer Information Systems. It also offers degrees and certificates in Computer Applications and Computer Technology.

Computer Information Systems
The Computer Information Systems (CIS) program prepares learners to transfer to four-year schools to complete degrees in Computer Science and Computer Information Systems. It also offers degrees and certificates in Computer Applications and Computer Technology.

Computer Information Systems
The Computer Information Systems (CIS) program prepares learners to transfer to four-year schools to complete degrees in Computer Science and Computer Information Systems. It also offers degrees and certificates in Computer Applications and Computer Technology.

Computer Information Systems
The Computer Information Systems (CIS) program prepares learners to transfer to four-year schools to complete degrees in Computer Science and Computer Information Systems. It also offers degrees and certificates in Computer Applications and Computer Technology.

Computer Information Systems
The Computer Information Systems (CIS) program prepares learners to transfer to four-year schools to complete degrees in Computer Science and Computer Information Systems. It also offers degrees and certificates in Computer Applications and Computer Technology.

Computer Information Systems
The Computer Information Systems (CIS) program prepares learners to transfer to four-year schools to complete degrees in Computer Science and Computer Information Systems. It also offers degrees and certificates in Computer Applications and Computer Technology.

The Engineering Technology Department offers an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Drafting/ Design Engineering Technology that prepares individuals to work as engineering technologists for architects and engineering firms or continue on to earn a bachelor’s degree at a four-year university.

The Engineering Technology Department offers an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Drafting/ Design Engineering Technology that prepares individuals to work as engineering technologists for architects and engineering firms or continue on to earn a bachelor’s degree at a four-year university.