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Activities Professional Program
Brief Description:
The activity profession is unique in health care because the focus
is on what’s right with the person.
The activity professional plans a diverse activity program that
enriches the lives of older adults.
Basic Certificate:
10 Credit Hours
Time to Complete:
3 Months—Only 12 class days
(3 days in Sept.,Oct.,Nov.&Dec.)
Practicum by arrangement
Cost of Program*:
$628.50
$ 48.15 HCC fee
$16.00 Insurance
Not eligible for financial aid
*Does not include textbooks.
Job Settings:
Skilled Nursing Facilities, Adult Day Programs, Retirement Homes,
Assisted Living Facilities and Sub-acute Units in Hospitals.
Salary range:
$11-13/hour
Links to more information:
Activities Professional Web Page
Certificate Requirements-refer to Catalog
Nurse Aide Program
Brief Description:
Nurse Aides work under the direction of a nurse to provide personal
care to patients.
Nurse Aide Certificate:
6 Credit Hours
Length of Program:
3 Months
(Hybrid format beginning Spring 2003)
Cost of Program*:
$377.00
$32.00 HCC
$16.00 Insurance
Additional costs include:
$105.00 - Certification Exam
$100.00 - Background Check
$60.00 - Uniform and Supplies
Not eligible for financial aid
*Does not include textbooks.
Job Settings:
Hospitals, Skilled Nursing Facilities, Home Health and Hospice Agencies.
Salary Range:
$11-13/hour
Links to more information:
Nurse Aide Web Page
Certificate Requirements-refer to Catalog
Medical OfficeTechnology
Brief Description:
Administrative Assistants perform administrative functions required
in an outpatient healthcare setting. This includes front office
work, and billing and insurance procedures.
Administrative Assistant Certificate:
16 Credit Hours
Length of Program:
3 Months (Some online courses)
Cost of program*:
$1000.00
$ 85.60 HCC fee
$16.00 Insurance
*Does not include textbooks.
Job Settings:
Physicians’ offices, outpatient clinics, medical billing services,
insurance offices, and health related businesses such as medical
equipment and home health.
Salary Range:
$11-13/hour
Links to more information:
Medical Office Technology Web Page
Certificate Requirements-refer to Catalog
Pharmacy Technician Program
Brief Description:
The pharmacy technician program prepares students to assist a pharmacist
with the technical tasks that take place in a pharmacy setting.
PharmacyTechnicianCertificate:
28 Credit Hours
Length of Program:
6 Months
(Some online courses offered)
Cost of Program*:
$1300.00
$15.00 HCC fee
$16.00 Insurance
*Does not include textbooks.
Job Settings:
Hospital, Skilled Nursing Facility, Home Health, and Community Pharmacies
Salary Range:
$11-13/hour
Links to more information:
Pharmacy Technician Web Page
Certificate Requirements-refer to Catalog
Phlebotomy Program
Brief Description:
Phlebotomy is the acquired professional skill of performing venipunctures
(drawing blood).
The Medical Laboratory Technology Program offers a 12-week Phlebotomy
Certificate on-campus. Currently, classes meet on Tuesday and Thursday
evenings. This eight credit certificate includes HPR 112 –
Phelbotomy (4 credits) and HPR 113 – Advanced Phlebotomy (4
credits) along with 120 hours of clinical internship.
Application process for the Phlebotomy
Certificate Program
A GED or high school diploma is required to qualify for this certificate.
Students MUST contact the Medical Laboratory Technology Program
Director, Jennifer Kroetch, by phone at 303.797.5796 or e-mail jennifer.kroetch@arapahoe.edu before
registering for these courses.
This certificate is not eligible for financial aid. Contact the
Financial Aid Office
if further clarification is required.
Links to more information:
Phlebotomy Program Web Page
Certificate Requirements-refer to Catalog
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