Intercoast Colleges

Program Description This Clock Hour program is designed for those students who desire knowledge and skills in massage. The program includes clinic supervised student massages. Program Objectives The program is designed to provide students with extensive and comprehensive training in body structure and the function of the various body systems, as it relates to Massage Therapy. Students will learn basic principles and theories, and applications of different Massage Modalities. Students will learn and develop administrative skills such as client scheduling, obtaining and maintaining client data, and bookkeeping, necessary to work in a medical or private setting. Students will be certified in CPR and will learn basic vital signs and first aid. Occupational Objectives Graduates will be qualified to work in Spas, Doctor/Chiropractic Offices, Health Resorts, or as Independent Massage Therapists. 33 WEEKS TO COMPLETE / 780 HOURS

Program Description The Electrical Training Program is designed to provide related training in the electrical trade that will give students the proper course work in safety, Electrical Code, equipment, and knowledge of the trade. Instruction includes fundamentals of electricity and power distribution; basic trade mathematics; national electrical code requirements; commercial, industrial, and residential wiring requirements, and other control theory and fundamentals. Program Objectives This program will provide an overview of electrical occupations, including the training and the employment options available electrical industry. The training will allow students the opportunity to train in a variety of settings in electrical trades and to develop leadership skills necessary for managerial positions in the construction trades. Occupational Objectives The goal of this program is to prepare students for employment in any of the related areas of the electrical trade. This program will provide an overview of electrical occupations, including training and employment options available in the following areas: Safety and OSHA Standards, Electrical wiring, Residential wiring, Commercial and industrial wiring. 40 WEEKS TO COMPLETE / 900 HOURS

This program concentrates on developing familiarity with the major aspects of the legal profession as a Paralegal. The student will be given study in specialized areas of the law, with those designated areas pertinent to Paralegals. The program is designed to provide students in the Paralegal Specialist Program with a complete understanding of the legal system from the law office through the State and Federal Court Systems and local agencies. Students will also develop an extensive knowledge in interviewing, investigation and trial preparation from the initial client interview through post trial procedures. Students will also be thoroughly trained in legal research through classroom and hands-on training at the Law Library.

Program Description This program is designed for those students who desire knowledge and skills in the career as a Pharmacy Technician or related position. Program Objectives This is an instructional program that prepares individuals to support pharmacists by providing assistance during patient consultation, counter dispensing operations, and prescription preparation: keeping patient and related health record information; and by performing a wide range of practice-related duties. Students will have the school knowledge required to sit for the national exam (PTCB). Occupational Objectives Upon obtaining registration in the State Board of Pharmacy, graduates will qualify to work as a Pharmacy Technician in both hospital and retail drug store pharmacies. 34 WEEKS TO COMPLETE / 800 HOURS

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Practical or Vocational Nursing is a vital branch of the main nursing field of study.  This licensed health-care professional, known as an LPN or LVN, works directly with sick, injured, or disabled patients in a number of health care settings and under the supervision of a licensed physician or registered nurse.  Typically, these individuals are not only sympathetic to a patient’s needs, but actively use their expertise to assist them with bedside care and basic medical needs, such as dressing, bathing, eating, and personal hygiene.    

Demand for Practical Nurses demonstrates good, overall job prospects, with position increases estimated to be 21 percent from 2008 to 2018*—as the need for additional medical personnel with accredited training increases in relation to the number of patients in an aging population.  

The specialized Practical Nursing Courses at InterCoast College prepare you with the educational tools and training required to work in this important role and prepares you for eligibility in applying to your state of residency Board of Nursing for completion of the Practical Nursing licensure exam or NCLEX-PN.  

This program provides the necessary knowledge, skill and attitude development needed to be effective in providing specific mental health rehabilitation services. Those services include community integration, intensive case management, assertive community treatment, skills development, and family psycho-education. The program is designed to provide students that do not have prior experience in the field of Mental Health with a competency based educational program in the most time effective manner available today.

Program Description This program is designed for those students who desire knowledge and skills in both administrative front office and clinical back office. The program includes 180 hours of training in a medical facility in order to meet the requirements for testing as a Nationally Certified Medical Assistant through the NCCT. Students will also develop proficiency skills in Microsoft Word. Program Objectives The program is designed to provide students with extensive and comprehensive training in body structure and the functions of the various body systems. Students will develop a working knowledge of specimen collection and various laboratory procedures to include infection control, EKG, injections, and sterilization. Students will also learn proper techniques in assisting in minor surgical procedures and preparation of patients for diagnostic tests. Students will also be certified in CPR. Students will develop administrative skills such as patient scheduling, obtaining and maintaining patient data, medical office bookkeeping, insurance billing, and automated office information management, including Typing, Computerized Billing and Microsoft Word. Occupational Objectives Graduates will be qualified for entry-level positions in the medical field such as: Medical Assistant, front office and/or back office, Insurance Billing, Phlebotomist, EKG Technician, Medical Office Manager, Medical Office Bookkeeping Clerk, etc. 38 WEEKS TO COMPLETE / 900 HOURS

Program Description This program provides the necessary knowledge, skill and attitude development needed to be effective in the treatment of alcohol and other drug dependency and abuse. The program is designed to provide students that do not have prior experience in the field of Alcohol and Drug Counseling with a competency based educational program that meets certification standards. Program Objectives This program will provide the needed education and training for those seeking a new and fulfilling career as a Drug and Alcohol Counselor. This course exceeds the didactic and supervised fieldwork practicum requirement standards of the California Association of Alcoholism and Drug Counselors (CAADAC) for certification. After satisfactorily completing all courses, students will be able apply for the CCBADC written examination and upon passing the exam will receive the status as a CADCA (Certified Alcohol and Drug Counseling Associate). In Maine the graduate is eligible to apply to the Maine Board of Alcohol & Drug Counselors to test and become a Certified Alcohol & Drug Counselor (CADC). In New Hampshire the graduate can apply to become a Certified Recovery Support Worker (CRSW). Occupational Objectives The program's goal is to provide the alcohol and drug treatment field with knowledgeable and skilled counselors. The objective is to meet the requirement and demand for certified counselors, secure employment, and provide the student will advancement opportunities.
40 WEEKS TO COMPLETE/ 905 HOURS

Program Description This program is designed for those students who desire knowledge and skills for employment in area of administrative medical front office. Students will also develop an understanding of Microsoft Word. Program Objectives The program is designed to provide students with extensive and comprehensive training in body structure and the functions of the various body systems. Students will be certified in CPR, as well as administer first aid care of accidents and injuries. Students will develop administrative skills such as patient scheduling, obtaining and maintaining patient data, office bookkeeping, insurance billing and coding, and automated office information management, including typing, Microsoft Word, and computerized patient billing using Medisoft. Occupational Objectives Graduates will be qualified for entry-level positions in doctor's offices, clinics, hospitals, or any other health care facility such as: Medical Front Office Assistant, Insurance Billing, Medical Office Receptionist, Medical Office Bookkeeping Clerk, etc. 32 WEEKS TO COMPLETE / 750 HOURS

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HVAC, or “heating, ventilating, and air conditioning” professionals are called HVAC service technicians.  They perform technician work in homes, offices, commercial and retail centers, and other building structures where climate control is needed.  HVAC Technicians:

• Troubleshoot and repair HVAC units including the electronic and mechanical components
• Install or repair electrical connections to HVAC system components
• Install or repair fuel and water supply lines
• Repair, install and recycle refrigerants
• Maintain HVAC systems throughout the year

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2010-2011), job prospects in HVAC are expected to be excellent, as employment is projected to grow much faster than average.  Employers prefer to hire those who have completed technical school training or formal apprenticeship.

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This Program is designed for students seeking employment immediately upon graduation rather than providing credits to transfer to a four-year degree. Emphasis is placed on courses which enable the student to gain theoretical knowledge important for working in the field and to apply concepts to meet their occupational objectives. Upon completion of all requirements the student will be awarded an AAS (Associates in Applied Sciences) Degree. This program provides the necessary knowledge, skill and attitude development needed to be effective in the treatment of alcohol and other drug dependency and abuse. The program is designed to provide students that do not have prior experience in the field of Alcohol and Drug Counseling with a competency based educational program that meets certification standards and provides the foundation for continuing education in counseling.