Summit College

The Accounting Assistant program provides students with the skills and confidence necessary to perform entry-level bookkeeping and accounting work for local employers. Accounting Assistants may work in small business and be responsible for all aspects of bookkeeping or work in a larger firm under the supervision of an accountant and specialize in a certain area.

The Legal Office Assistant program is designed to provide the student with the skills and knowledge necessary to successfully perform the functions of an entry-level Legal Office Assistant position in a legal office setting. Basic office skills are emphasized along with advanced training in legal office protocols, procedures and law concepts. Additional training is also provided in legal research and forms commonly used in a legal office. The program is offered in both lecture and "hands on" practical lab formats using "stand alone" courses of instruction.

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The Licensed Vocational Nursing program is designed to provide the student with the basic knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties of a Licensed Vocational Nurse (DOT code: 079.347-014) in a health care environment. The program is approved by the BVNPT as an accredited training program, the completion of which meets the minimum requirements set forth as necessary for application to take the Vocational Nurse License examination. The program includes 13 weeks and 21 weeks quarter credit hour, consisting of four consecutive quarters. The program curriculum includes progression of learning from basic to more complex concepts, and to specialty nursing concepts. It introduces courses in anatomy & physiology, nutrition, psychology, normal growth and development, nursing fundamentals, nursing process, communication, patient education, pharmacology, medical-surgical nursing, communicable diseases and community nursing, gerontological nursing, rehabilitation nursing, maternity nursing, pediatric nursing, leadership and supervision.

 

At Summit our  goal is to provide students with the individual attention, skills, and training that will help them succeed in an eye care setting. We accomplish this by providing hands-on classroom training and instruction in areas that include assisting with basic eye exams, filling eyeglasses and contact lens prescriptions, and assisting patients in the selection of frames and contact lenses. With the support of knowledgeable, industry-experienced instructors, you can achieve your goal of completing the Optical Dispensing Technician program and can start an exciting career.

The Medical Billing/Coding program is designed to provide the student with the skills and knowledge necessary to successfully perform the functions of an entry-level Medical Billing/Coding Assistant position in a medical or insurance office. Basic Medical front office skills are emphasized along with advanced billing/coding, terminology, and procedural techniques commonly performed by Medical Billers and Coders. Billing/Coding is offered in both lecture and "hands on" practical lab formats using "stand alone" courses of instruction.

The Dental Assistant Program is designed to give students the knowledge and skills necessary to work as a Dental Assistant in a dental office; emphasis is placed on both dental office management as well as back office clinical skills. The administrative portion of the Dental Assistant Program emphasizes receptionist responsibilities, marketing, communication techniques, and business office systems including software applications, patient scheduling, and records management. The clinical portion prepares students to work as a chairside assistant in a dental setting. The clinical portion includes a 160-hour, 4-week externship.