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Allied Health: Health Sciences, Phlebotomy, and Medical Assisting
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Program Location
Greeley Campus | Allied Health and Sciences Building
Program Contacts
Program Chair
Ryan Mayeda | ryan.mayeda@aims.edu | (970) 378-3724
Apprenticeship and Clinical Site Manager
Kaylyn Garza | kaylyn.garza@aims.edu | (970) 378-3653
Administrative Support
Evelyn Hernandez | evelyn.hernandez@aims.edu | (970) 378-3776
Faculty
Lacey Feavel | lacey.feavel@aims.edu | (970) 339-6374
Ryan Mayeda | ryan.mayeda@aims.edu | (970) 378-3724
Shannon Navarrette | shannon.navarrette@aims.edu | (970) 378-3650
Stephany Wood | stephany.wood@aims.edu | (970) 378-3596
Degrees Offered
Allied Health Professional (A.A.S. Degree - Two Years)
Potential Opportunities
This two-year program is designed for individuals seeking a degree to begin a career as a medical assistant in a clinical setting. Students may earn a minimum of three certificates within the degree program or pursue individual certificates separately.
Graduates are prepared for entry-level positions in a variety of healthcare environments, including physicians’ offices, hospitals, outpatient clinics, and specialty practices. Alongside clinical skills, students receive training in administrative duties, enabling them to become versatile professionals in high demand. The program also provides a foundation for advancement in healthcare careers such as nursing, healthcare administration, and specialty certifications.
Medical Clinical Assistant (Certificate - Three Semesters)
Medical Front Office Assistant (Certificate - Two Semesters)
Nurse Aide (Certificate - One Semester)
Phlebotomy (Certificate - Two Semesters)
Sterile Processing (Certificate - One to Two Semesters)
Certificates Offered
Billing and Coding (Two Semesters)
Potential Opportunities
Medical billing and coding professionals play a critical role in ensuring that healthcare facilities such as private practices, clinics, and hospitals operate smoothly. Although they typically work behind the scenes, their expertise directly supports both healthcare teams and patients by ensuring accurate application of insurance billing codes and compliance with current regulatory standards.
This certificate prepares students for in-demand roles such as medical biller, medical coder, reimbursement specialist, or health information technician across a variety of healthcare settings.
Certificate Course Requirements
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HPR 1006 - Customer Service in Health Care
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HPR 1008 - Law and Ethics for Health Professionals
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HPR 1040 - Comprehensive Medical Terminology
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MAP 1020 - Medical Office Financial Management
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MOT 1040 - Insurance Billing and Coding
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MOT 1050 - CPT Coding
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MOT 1060 - ICD Coding
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MOT 1061 - Intermediate Coding
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MOT 2040 - Advanced Billing and Coding
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MOT 2089 - Capstone Review
Medical Clinical Assistant (Three Semesters)
Potential Opportunities
Medical clinical assistants are essential members of healthcare teams, working in settings such as private practices, clinics, and hospitals. They interact directly with patients-recording medical histories, taking vital signs, explaining procedures, and collecting specimens. They also assist physicians and nurse practitioners during exams and procedures and may support tasks such as submitting prescriptions.
This certificate prepares students for entry-level roles in a variety of healthcare environments, with potential career paths including clinical medical assistant, administrative medical assistant, or patient care coordinator.
Certificate Course Requirements
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HPR 1006 - Customer Service in Healthcare
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HPR 1040 - Comprehensive Medical Terminology
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MAP 1010 - Medical Office Administration
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MAP 1050 - Pharmacology for Medical Assistants
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MAP 2038 - Medical Assisting Lab Skills
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MAP 2069 - Review for Medical Assistant National Exam
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MAP 2080 - Internship
Medical Front Office (Two Semesters)
Potential Opportunities
Medical front office professionals serve as the first point of contact for patients in clinics, hospitals, and private practices. They are instrumental in creating a welcoming and organized environment while handling essential administrative responsibilities such as scheduling appointments, verifying insurance, updating patient records, and processing billing and payments. With strong communication, organizational, and customer service skills, these professionals help healthcare offices operate efficiently.
This certificate prepares students for roles such as medical receptionist, patient services representative, or front desk coordinator in a variety of healthcare settings.
Certificate Course Requirements
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HPR 1006 - Customer Service in Healthcare
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MAP 1010 - Medical Office Administration
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MAP 1020 - Medical Office Financial Management
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MOT 2025 - Medical Practice Management Issues
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MOT 1081 - Administrative Internship
Phlebotomy (Two Semesters)
Potential Opportunities
Phlebotomists play a vital role in healthcare settings, specializing in the collection of blood samples and their preparation for laboratory analysis. They are employed in hospitals, clinics, diagnostic laboratories, and blood donation centers, where they ensure patient comfort and safety while adhering to strict protocols for specimen handling and labeling. With strong attention to detail and effective communication skills, phlebotomists contribute to the delivery of accurate diagnostic results essential to patient care.
Training in phlebotomy prepares students for entry-level positions in a variety of clinical environments and can serve as a foundation for further career development in laboratory science, medical assisting, or donor services.
Certificate Course Requirements
Advisory Committee
Jennifer Garcia | UC Health
Vicki Franke | Banner Health
Kelly McTeer | Horizon Labs
Rena Matsuura | UC Health
Cindy McDowell | Banner Health
Christa Nelson | UC Health
Samantha Palmer-Navarro | Intermountain Health
Robyn Sorrell | UC Health
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