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Degrees & Certificates

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  • Allied Health
  • Emergency Medical Services
  • Medical

  • Medical Clinical Assistant Certificate

    Certificate
    Gain the skills to become a medical clinical assistant. Learn to perform blood draws, injections, EKGs and urinalysis, electronic medical records (EHR) and get practice in providing direct patient care.

  • Medical Front Office Certificate

    Certificate
    Gain the skills to become a medical administrative assistant. Learn medical business-related tasks including insurance billing and coding, electronic health records (EHR), medical office financial management and patient scheduling.

  • Medical Preparation

    Certificate
    The Aims medical preparation certificate program is a great way for high school students to explore different aspects of healthcare, including emergency response, medical terminology and nurse aide skills. Gain real-world experience through volunteering and on-the-job training.

  • Nurse Aide Certificate

    Certificate
    This 5-to-6-week program gives you the knowledge and hands-on lab and clinical skills to prepare for a state exam and become a certified nurse aide. Learn basic care techniques including helping with personal hygiene and grooming, eating and drinking, taking vital signs and using assistive medical equipment. For more detailed information about this certificate, visit aims.edu/degrees-certificates/nurse-aide.

  • Nursing

    Associate of Applied Science
    Study fundamental and advanced nursing skills including microbiology, pharmacology, surgical nursing, maternal-child nursing and psychiatric and mental health nursing. Train to prepare for the NCLEX RN exam, which will allow you to apply for jobs as a Registered Nurse.

  • Paramedic

    Associate of Applied Science
    Study advanced concepts in cardiology, including EKG concepts, rhythms and diagnoses, advanced pharmacology, IV fluid therapy, and medical and trauma emergencies with lectures coinciding with a hands-on emergency scenario lab session. Clinical rotations give you hands-on training in a wide variety of hospital departments.

  • Paramedic Certificate

    Certificate
    If you are an EMT or AEMT, the paramedic certificate program prepares you to become a paramedic who provides advanced emergency medical care to EMS patients. Study paramedic fundamentals and special considerations, advanced pharmacology and cardiology, and medical and trauma emergencies.

  • Phlebotomy Certificate

    Certificate
    Gain the skills to become a phlebotomist at a hospital, clinic, lab or medical practice. Study and practice venipuncture, capillary puncture and special collection procedures, and learn quality control, infection prevention and laboratory computer systems.

  • Practical Nursing Certificate

    Certificate
    This optional 4-credit certificate course allows you to transition out of the nursing associate degree program by earning a practical nursing certificate. Study the scope of practice for a practical nurse, including communication, ethical and legal issues, and leadership skills while gaining experience in a clinical setting.

    Upon passing this certificate course, you’ll be eligible to take the NCLEX-PN exam to become a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). Students need to be enrolled in or have completed a nursing program to register for this certificate.

  • Radiologic Technology

    Associate of Applied Science
    Learn the fundamentals of radiologic equipment, anatomy and disease pathology, radiographic terminology, safety standards and techniques, radiologic procedures and radiographic specialties including pediatrics, geriatrics and trauma. Note: you must have an associate degree in radiologic technology to apply for the mammography certificate program. This class is offered online only with two days of hands-on positioning on the Greeley Campus that are required. Clinical internships follow until students complete a minimum of 120 exams. Students should plan to drive up to a hour in both directions to attend clinical rotations.

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