Phone 225-644-9027
River Parishes Institute Programs
PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN
This program will be a combination of the Nurse Aide, Phlebotomy Technician, and EKG Technician Program.
NURSE AIDE
WEEKDAY & WEEKEND PROGRAMS
The course is designed to provide the student with the knowledge and skills necessary to perform basic care services for residents in long-term care facilities. It prepares the student to function in the role of nursing assistant under the supervision of a registered nurse (RN) or licensed practical nurse (LPN).
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EKG TECHNICIAN
ONLINE CLASS
EKG Technicians assist physicians in diagnosing and treating cardiac (heart) and peripheral vascular (blood vessel) ailments by performing diagnostic tests to assess the heart rhythm and rate in patients. They are employed by hospitals and medical/surgical clinics.
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PHLEBOTOMY TECHNICIAN
ONLINE CLASS
A phlebotomy technician draws quality blood and takes other diagnostic samples from patients and prepares those specimens for medical testing. The phlebotomy technician must create an atmosphere of trust and confidence with patients while drawing blood and other diagnostic specimens in a skillful, safe, and reliable manner.
STERILE PROCESSING
TECHNICIAN
This program is designed to teach students the skills necessary for employment in hospitals or surgical out-patient centers to work as sterile processing technicians, central supply workers, material management workers and inventory technicians.
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MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY
Medical Terminology is a foundational learning course that is essential to student success in all allied health programs. This course is designed for the health science student and includes the principles of building a medical vocabulary.
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MEDICAL SECRETARY/MEDICAL ASSISTANT PROGRAM
This program is designed to prepare students to work as a MS/MA. The student will be able to work at a Doctor’s Office, Clinic, Paramedical Examiner, Urgent Care, Insurance Company, or Hospital. The student will be able to assist the Doctor in office medical procedures, schedule patient appointments and bill patients.
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