The Massage Therapy Diploma or Associate of Applied Science Degree (AAS) Program is dedicated to the training of skilled massage therapists through an education program with emphasis on ethics, professionalism, disciplined study, skillful practice, and a belief in an alternative approach to health care.
 
The program develops proficiency and confidence in therapeutic massage techniques. Students learn massage skills, develop a comprehensive understanding of the structure and function of the body, and the effects of massage therapy on the body. They gain an understanding of the benefits and limitations of massage therapy and the knowledge necessary to refer clients to other professional health care givers when appropriate.

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The OTA Program at St. Louis College of Health Careers successfully equips students as they make their transition from student to entry-level clinician through carefully selected curriculum and courses designed to build upon prior knowledge and experiences as they progress through each sequence.  After successful completion of all didactic and clinical fieldwork experiences, the OTA student will be eligible to sit for the National Certification Exam administered by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) in order to become certified as an Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA).  After passing the National Board exam, graduates may file for state licensure as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant with their appropriate state board of Occupational Therapy.

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The Program of Practical Nursing at the County Campus of St. Louis College of Health Careers is designed in the traditional manner of nursing schools, providing a solid learning environment.We have small classes and innovative teaching styles. Our state of the art nursing lab and classrooms, fully qualified nursing instructors and supportive staff are here to provide a personalized approach to the most personal of all professions. We look forward to sharing our nursing knowledge of a profession that has brought many opportunities to each of us. Our fifteen month program will provide for you the completion of a dream or the beginning foundation of your own nursing career.

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Call to get your Complimentary DVD that describes and explains the Respiratory Therapy profession.

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Medical Assistant graduates are prepared to work in the administrative and clinical areas of health care facilities. Basic skills involve professional ethics, human relations, and the clerical skills needed to assist the physician.
 
Graduates of the Medical Assistant program may choose from a variety of employment opportunities including hospital and physician offices, managed care organizations, home care agencies, rehabilitation centers, skilled nursing facilities, and insurance companies.

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Patient Care Technicians receive instruction in anatomy and physiology and will understand body function and related illnesses. They are taught the fundamentals of nursing and can provide basic nursing care at the technician level. The program also includes instruction in the techniques of performing electrocardiograms (ECG's) and drawing blood (phlebotomy).

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Medical Administrative specialists serve as the foundation for the medical financial team, crucial to the functioning of health care facilities, by performing administrative responsibilities – medical billing, patient accounts / statements, insurance claims processing / examining – working directly with patients, physicians, and health care personnel.
 
Students are prepared to understand basic bookkeeping, accounts receivable / payable, CPT coding, ICD-9-CM, Diagnostic Related Groups, Workers Compensation, Managed Care Systems, Medicare, Medicaid, other government / private insurance procedures, as well as tracing delinquent claims and insurance problem solving, with special emphasis on data entry and computer skills.

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As health care professionals, Pharmacy Technicians have varying responsibilities.  Some of those include, but are not limited to, preparing and filling prescriptions under the direction of a pharmacist, issuing medicine, labeling/storing supplies, and preparing IV solutions. With more and more Pharmacists doing patient counseling and working directly with physicians, they are relying on the Technicians to manage the daily activities of the pharmacy.

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