Miami Dade College’s Medical Campus is located in the heart of Miami’s medical district and offers a variety of associate degree programs as well as certificate programs in healthcare. Each year, more than 7,000 students are guided by a devoted team of faculty who are experts in their field. These programs prepare students of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities for high skill, emerging careers in a relatively short amount of time. Living up to its commitment to excellence, the academic staff integrates students’ classroom learning with unique opportunities to participate in clinical experiences at healthcare facilities, as well as community service initiatives designed for students’ enrichment and the development of the community.

 

Some of the two-year associate in science degree programs offered include Clinical Laboratory Sciences, Emergency Medical Services, Nuclear Medicine, and Health Information Management. Two of the short-term certificate programs include Massage Therapy and Medical Coder Biller Specialist, just to name a few.

 

The Clinical Laboratory Sciences program prepares students to work as part of the health care delivery team in a hospital, private clinical laboratory, or research laboratory. The students acquire extensive knowledge of chemistry, microbiology, serology, hematology, urinalysis, and blood bank practices.

The Emergency Medical Services program provides learning experiences that enable the student to acquire and assimilate the necessary technical competencies to function effectively as a supportive health care provider in the pre-hospital environment. Before entry into the Emergency Medical Services Degree program, students must complete the training as a First Responder, Emergency Medical Technician, and Paramedic.

 

The Nuclear Medicine program prepares students to administer radioactive materials into the human body that are detected by an imaging device known as a gamma camera. The students learn to prepare and administer the tracer radiopharmaceuticals to the patients and record the images using computerized detection systems. Nuclear Medicine Technologists are employed in hospitals, outpatient diagnostic imaging centers, and private physician offices.

 

Health Information Management professionals are in demand in a variety of health care settings. They are experts in health data collection and analysis. The Health Information Management program prepares students to interpret and process health information for research and data collection. Management of computerized health information is emphasized in the curriculum.

 

The Massage Therapy program teaches students therapeutic massage and the manipulation of the soft tissue structures of the body to promote health and wellness. Students also learn to apply manual techniques and adjunctive therapies. The program trains individuals for self-employment and employment in an array of public and private settings, including resorts, physician offices, hospitals, fitness centers, spas, and many more.

 

The Medical Coder-Biller program prepares students to translate diagnoses and procedures into numerical designations (codes). The program involves coding, classifying, and indexing diagnoses and procedures for the purpose of standardization, retrieval, and statistical analysis. The student will also be trained to prepare and file insurance claim forms for reimbursement.