PROGRAMS AND SCHEDULE OF CLASSES:
We offer national certification and certificate programs at Medical Educators and are certified to operate in Virginia by SCHEV (www.schev.edu), the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia.
Our programs offer a comprehensive approach that includes Medical Anatomy and Terminology and a structured academic curriculum of both the important concepts and practical skills training needed to perfect a student's knowledge required for a career in Phlebotomy, Dental Assisting and EKG. After the student completes the necessary classroom and practical skills requirements in Phlebotomy and EKG, they will be eligible to take a certification examination that once completed successfully will lead to a designation as a Certified Phlebotomy Technician or Certified ECG/EKG Technician. Unlike some local or state certifications, our certifications are recognized throughout the United States. The Dental Assisting program leads to a certificate as a Dental Assistant that allows you to immediately begin employment in the Commonwealth of Virginia once all classroom and externship training is completed. PLEASE NOTE THAT YOU ARE NOT REQUIRED IN THE COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA TO BE CERTIFIED TO START IMMEDIATE EMPLOYMENT AS A DENTAL ASSISTANT!
TUITION & FEES:
THE TOTAL COST OF OUR CURRENT PHLEBOTOMY, EKG AND DENTAL ASSISTANT PROGRAM IS $1565.00 INCLUDING $ 1365.00 FOR TUITION AND $200.00 DEPOSIT FOR THE
$ 100.00 NON-REFUNDABLE REGISTRATION FEE AND FOR EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS, LAB SUPPLIES AND INSURANCE.
Please contact our admissions representative for details.
Other costs such as the Phlebotomy/EKG certification testing fees, Dental Radiation Safety Course, certification exam review materials, Dental Assistant required text book, drug and background test, vaccinations, BLS/CPR class that may be required for classes or externship are an additional cost to the tuition.
Please schedule an appointment to visit us to learn more about our school and programs. Our students have the option of paying by credit card via the Secured Pay Pal payment site located on the "Locate Us/Make a Payment" page of our website to make a deposit or scheduled payments. Any credit or debit card payment includes a Pay Pal Shipping & Handling Fee charged to Medical Educators for processing each transaction. A payment by cash or check does not include any additional fees! Please note, you must contact the school to ensure there are seats available prior to paying your deposit online and still come to the school to register in person.
Please note, the cost of the Certification exam (approximately $ 140.00), related study material and fees are all in addition to the school program tuition.
The student may also be required to obtain at an additional cost CPR certification, a background check, drug screen and vaccinations depending on program selected and requirements of individual externship sites. A student required to obtain a drug test or background check can not return a positive drug test or have convictions such as felonies to be scheduled for externship. An admissions representative can provide further information.
A schedule and course overview of these programs and is listed below.
MEDICAL EDUCATORS COURSE OVERVIEW:
Medical Educators Offers the Following Programs
PHLEBOTOMY PROGRAM
Phlebotomy Technician Program:
The program will consist of 48 total hours combination of lecture, academic requirements and Daily live clinical Phlebotomy skills. Additionally, 12 hours are applied for the required completion of a project or research report related to the student’s occupational objectives. The goal of the 48 hour Phlebotomy program is to achieve a combination of the necessary academic training and venous/capillary blood draws to achieve proficient Phlebotomy skills to apply for and complete a recognized Certification exam as a Certified Phlebotomy Technician.
Phlebotomy is one of the fastest growing medical careers available. The 5 week course will provide the student with the knowledge of medical terminology, Anatomy and Physiology, OSHA compliance, HIPAA, safety precautions, the ethics and legalities of phlebotomy, the theory of specimen collection, principles of patient care, the practical art of venipuncture and much more. Medical Educators has practice arms, simulator devices and other tools to help the student with this unique art. Also, on-site Daily live practical skills labs with hands-on training will help the students to perfect their venipuncture technique. The student will also receive instruction in microscope slides, lab tests, vital signs and chart documentation. Finally, once a student has completed all of the academic requirements for the program, they will be eligible to apply for the certification exam, that is proctored at our school, to become a Certified Phlebotomy Technician. This 48 hour Phlebotomy program consists of all the necessary classroom, academic and skills training required to apply for and complete a recognized Phlebotomy certification.
DENTAL ASSISTANT PROGRAM
Dental Assisting: (60 hours classroom, academic requirements, skills labs & 60 hours externship = 120 hours). The academic portion of the program will consist of 48 hours of lecture and hands-on skills labs, additionally 12 hours are applied for the completion of a project or research report related to the student’s occupational objectives. The clinical externship requires 60 documented hours of training at a Dental office.
Dental Assisting is one of the fastest growing career choices in the medical field. We invite you to join us in your new and exciting career path to the field of dentistry. Our introductory certificate program to Dental Assisting at Medical Educators gives our students the opportunity to gain the necessary knowledge and basic skills to assist the dentist in his everyday routine and prepare them for entry-level positions in the dental field. We supply the basic foundation the student will need to reach their goal. They will have the opportunity to learn medical terminology, anatomy and physiology of the head and teeth. Also, OSHA compliance, HIPAA, safety precautions, legalities, ethics, scheduling , dental charting, oral care, components of preventive dentistry, diseases and decay along with the proper amalgam and composite procedures, dental procedures, instrument passing (4 handed dentistry), introduction to Dentrix software and more. The program includes 6 weeks of classroom instruction, skills practice and an outside externship at local dentist offices following the academic classroom requirements . The Dental Assisting program consists of 60 hours of classroom, academic requirements and skills labs and 60 hours of externship.
The student will also be responsible for scheduling and completing a class and obtaining the required certification in Dental Radiation Safety as required by the Virginia Board of Dentistry at an additional cost to our program.
EKG TECHNICIAN PROGRAM:
Electrocardiography Technician Program:
This program will consist of 48 hours of lecture, academic requirements and hands-on skills labs. A student may also be offered a 40 hour clinical externship at a Cardiology practice or hospital based solely on current clinical availability that supplements the classroom clinical skills but is not part of the required hours to complete the program. Additionally, 12 hours are applied for the completion of a project or research report related to the student’s occupational objectives. The goal of the 48 hour EKG program is to achieve a combination of the academic knowledge and clinical skills to become a proficient EKG/ECG Technician and apply for and complete a recognized Certification Exam as a EKG/ECG Technician.
The Electrocardiography Technician Program is designed to provide the student with the knowledge of cardiology to widen their horizons to a new career path. With the skills this program will provide, the student will have the opportunity to work in a hospital, clinical setting or Cardiovascular office. This course could lead to a position as an EKG Technician,Telemetry Technician or in the field of Pacemaker interrogation, Ultrasound and Stress Testing. This field is vital in providing the diagnostic tools required in the area of preventive medicine and helping patients to recover from various cardiovascular conditions. Also, this is a highly specialized career choice that is always in demand due to the limited professionals that obtain this medical training. Our program at Medical Educators gives our students the opportunity to apply their knowledge of test applications and strip readings as well as other essential diagnostic procedures and report results to the treatment team. The student will have the opportunity to learn medical terminology and anatomy of the cardiovascular system, equipment operation and maintenance, interpretation of cardiac rhythms, cardiac medications, cardiac procedures, pacemaker interrogation, measurement of cardiac complexes . Also, OSHA compliance, HIPAA, safety precautions, legalities, ethics, scheduling and more. This 5 week EKG program consists of all the necessary academic and hands-on skills training necessary to apply for and complete a recognized Certification as an Electrocardiography Technician. The student will need to obtain a CPR certification through a program approved by the American Heart Association and complete a background check through our externship partner and a drug screen before attending a clinical externship.
SCHEDULE OF PROGRAMS 2023:
Phlebotomy Program:
Evenings: Monday & Wednesday 6:00 - 10:00 P.M. (NOTE: EVENING CLASSES NOT ALWAYS
SCHEDULED! INQUIRE WITH ADMISSIONS!)
Days: Monday & Wednesday 9:00 A.M.- 1:00 P.M.
MANY STUDENTS COME TO US AS A RESULT OF REFERRALS FROM PREVIOUS SUCCESSFUL GRADUATES SO OUR CLASSES FILL VERY FAST! PLEASE KEEP IN MIND, WE ARE FIRST COME FIRST SERVED ONCE WE OPEN REGISTRATION.
****Our passing rate for the Certified Phlebotomy Technician Exam is at 100% in 2022 and in 2021 we have achieved a passing rate of 95% for students completing the Phlebotomy Certification exam! This certification is a must for anyone working in the field!
NEXT DAY PHLEBOTOMY PROGRAMS ARE SCHEDULED FOR June 19, 2023.
REGISTRATION HAS STARTED! You may reserve your seat for this Phlebotomy DAY class immediately by making the $200.00 deposit on our website: www.medicaleducators.info.
Contact the school first to make sure a seat is available.
Please contact us at medicaleducators@aol.com OR (804) 539-0303.
DUE TO DEMAND FOR OUR PHLEBOTOMY PROGRAM, THESE CLASSES WILL FILL FAST, SEATS ARE LIMITED TO "FIRST COME FIRST SERVED". Thank You.
Dental Assistant Program:
Monday & Wednesday EVENING 6:00 to 10:00 PM.
DUE TO DEMAND AND OUR CLASSES FILLING FAST, WE ARE FIRST COME FIRST SERVED ONCE WE OPEN REGISTRATION. MANY OF OUR STUDENTS GAIN EMPLOYMENT AS A DENTAL ASSISTANT WITHIN WEEKS OF COMPLETING OUR PROGRAM! PLEASE LOOK AT OUR REVIEWS AND STUDENT TESTIMONIALS FOR MANY STUDENT SUCCESS STORIES!
IN THE COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA, YOU CAN WORK BOTH AS A CERTIFIED AND NON-CERTIFIED DENTAL ASSISTANT AND OBTAIN GREAT JOBS IMMEDIATELY WITH OUR TRAINING PROGRAM!
OUR NEXT DENTAL ASSISTANT EVENING PROGRAM WILL START June 19, 2023.
REGISTRATION IS OPEN!!
You may reserve your seat for this Dental Assistant program immediately by making the $200.00 deposit on our website: www.medicaleducators.info that includes the rental for required textbook for the program.
Please call us at (804) 539-0303 or e-mail to medicaleducators@aol.com.
SEATS ARE LIMITED AND WILL FILL FAST.
EKG Technician Program:
Tuesday & Thursday Day Classes 9:00 A.M. - 1:00 PM.
THE NEXT EKG PROGRAM IS SCHEDULED FOR SPRING 2023! PLEASE CONTACT SCHOOL FOR DETAILS!
Our previous semesters were very successful with students gaining employment at major hospitals such as Bon Secours and prestigious Cardiology practices! Please look at our "Student Testimonials"!
***Our Passing rates for the Certified Electrocardiography Technician Exam in 2019 is an exceptional 95% 100% of our students passing in 2020! This important credential has been a major factor in our students gaining employment at Medical Centers and other Cardiology sites!
To enroll in the EKG program, please E-Mail us at (medicaleducators@aol.com) or call (804) 539-0303.
You may also reserve your seat immediately by completing the online deposit and then schedule a registration appointment with the school.
LIMITED SEATS AS OUR EKG CLASSES ALWAYS FILL FAST.
MEDICAL EDUCATORS, LLC
Offering Programs in Phlebotomy, EKG
& Dental Assistant
E-Mail Us: medicaleducators@aol.com