St. Louis College Of Health Careers

Highlights

• Providing education since 1981
• Programs completed in less than a year
• The school reports healthcare employees regularly notify the school of available positions
• Provides small class sizes
• Provides job placement services
• Provides job fairs
• Accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools

About the School

St. Louis College of Health Careers (SLCHC) specializes in training students for careers in the healthcare field. The school reports to be dedicated to training students to understand the complexities and sophistication of modern medical systems.

Academic Programs

• Medical Assistant program - Provides thorough training in administrative and clinical duties for physician's offices, hospital offices, home care agencies, rehabilitation centers and managed care organizations. Students are also trained to assist physicians during an examination. Graduates can take a national examination to become a registered medical assistant through the American Medical Technologists Association.
• Medical Billing and Coding program - Covers basic bookkeeping, accounts receivable/payable, CPT coding, ICD-9-CM, workers compensation, diagnostic related groups and managed care systems. The program also reviews government and private insurance procedures.
• Patient Care Technician - Provides the fundamentals of nursing. Students learn to provide basic nursing care at the technician level. The program also covers the techniques of performing electrocardiograms and drawing blood. A review of anatomy and physiology is also included. Graduates are eligible to take the examination to be a certified nurse assistant in Missouri.
• Pharmacy Technicians program - Students are trained to prepare and fill prescriptions, label and store supplies, prepare IV solutions and perform other tasks.

Learning Options

St. Louis College of Health Careers offers flexible class schedules.

Student Notes

• The placement coordinator provides a variety of services
• The student population includes a variety of backgrounds

Faculty

Students at St. Louis College of Health Careers are taught by knowledgeable, experienced instructors. Due to the small class sizes, the instructors are able to provide personalized attention.

Admissions and Financial Aid

St. Louis College of Health Careers requires applicants to have a high school diploma or a GED or be beyond the states compulsory age requirements. Applicants are also required to have an interview with a career advisor.

Federal financial aid programs are available at St. Louis College of Health Careers. Assistance is also available to eligible students from programs including Veterans Benefits, Vocational Rehabilitation and the Workforce Investment Act.