Health Careers

All books are included in the cost of the medical classes.

NOTE: CLAS standards issued by the Office of Minority Health were developed to improve access to health care, quality of care and health outcomes for LEP patients. They require that all health and social service organizations receiving federal funding respond effectively to the cultural and linguistic needs brought by limited English proficient (LEP) patients to the health encounter. (CLAS Standards 4, 5, 6, and 7 are current Federal mandates).

Medical Interpreter — Spanish Language
Now more than ever, there is a need for qualified Spanish-English interpreters in the healthcare field. Are you bilingual in Spanish and English, with an aptitude for interpreting, and a strong desire to be of service to the medical community? If you are, now is the perfect time to put your language skills and cultural knowledge to good use. Multiple research studies have shown that using trained healthcare interpreters can improve the quality of patient care, provide better outcomes, lower cost, and greater patient satisfaction.

Learning highlights:

• Basic skills for successful interpreting in a medical setting
• How to develop effective client- provider-interpreter relationships
• Professional Ethics
• Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services (CLAS Standards)

March 30-May 18, 6pm-9pm Tuesdays
BHLTH 204-002 $599

Community Health Worker
A Community Health Worker (CHW) is a client advocate who closes the gap between the client, health care providers, health agencies and other community-based resources. The CHW Basic Certificate program provides education in basic health theories, patient/client care and advocacy.
March 10-May 12, 6pm-9pm Mondays
BHLTH 203-002 $899

Navajo Medical Terminology / Interpreter
Learn the skills and knowledge needed to deliver accurate and complete medical interpretation in health care settings. Medical Interpreters do more than simply translate words — they accurately relay concepts and ideas in a culturally sensitive manner. Medical Interpreters help patients to communicate with doctors, nurses, and other medical staff.

This program provides:

• Knowledge of most common conditions, including symptoms
• Patient culture, ethics and standards of practice
• Medical Terms
• Knowledge of basic anatomy

Provide Medical Language services for:

• Pharmaceutical Companies
• Medical Device Manufacturers
• Hospitals and Clinics
• Pharmaceuticals
• Pre and Post Operation Communications
• Routine Medical Care / Emergency Care
• Independent / Impartial Medical Examinations
• Physical / Occupational Therapy
• Mental Health Care
• Field Visitations
• Medical Conferences

January 25, 26, and 27, 8am-5pm
BHLTH 207-001 $499

Medical Administrative Assistant Program
This 11-week course is designed to prepare students for entry-level jobs in administrative and clerical positions in the health care industry. Course objectives will cover basic administrative, clinical, CPR, First Aid, and laboratory requirements.
February 1 - April 28 6pm-8pm Mondays and Wednesdays
BHLTH 128-007 $1099

Optical Assistant
This unique 6 week course is designed to prepare students for an entry level position as an Optical Assistant. The students will be introduced to the criteria for the Certified Para-optometric Examination requirements.
January 26- March 4 6pm-8pm Tuesdays & Thursdays
BHLTH 202-003 $899 (Includes textbooks and learning materials)

Pharmacy Tech Program
(12-week Fast Track)
By taking this comprehensive course you will become prepared to enter a dynamic career in hospital based pharmacies, home infusion or community pharmacies. You will work under the supervision of a registered pharmacist. This course will help you apply for and prepare for the National Pharmacy Technician Certification Examination offered in Albuquerque, NM.
April 6-June 24, 6:30pm-9pm Tuesday & Thursdays
BHLTH 126-005 $1299