Roles/ Responsibilities
Administer EKG, set up holter or ambulatory monitoring, transcribe physician's interpretation of results.
What does an EKG tech do?
$16.27/hr in 2020
What is the starting pay for a dental assistant?
Independent, or retail pharmacy. hospital, Long term care.
Where can a CPhT work?
May obtain business or finance degree, may become a Pharmacist
Who is a CPhT?
Dual credit course at AC every Tuesday & Thursday from 1-5 pm
When and where is the course for EMT?
Assist dentist, take xrays, provide education to patients, verify health record & obtain VS.
What are some of the roles for a dental assistant?
$15/hr, increases w/ experience, location matters
What is starting pay for CPhT?
Private dental office, dental suppliers/ manufacturing, education institutions
Where can a dental assistant work?
Dentist, Dental hygienist, Community dental health coordinator, Dental lab tech
What advancements can a dental assistant make in their career?
GED/HS diploma, CPR certified, RDA program completion, Human trafficking course
What is required to become a registered dental assistant?
Calculating daily doses, dispensing medications, inventory pharmaceuticals, Math is crucial!
What are roles of CPhT?
$12.81-$17.50/hr
What is starting pay for CMA?
Dr's office, walk in clinic, as a medication aide, specilty clinic
Where can a CMA work?
advanced EMT, paramedic, Firefighter, Nurse, physcian
What career advancements can an EMT make?
Certified in every US State
Which state is a pharmacy tech certified?
Obtain VS, perform EKG/Phlebotomy, Administer meds/ injections, Update EHR, assist w/ exams, answers phones/ questions
What are roles of CMA?
$16.63/hr
What is PCT starting pay?
ED, Acute care (hospital, urgent), Clinic, rehab
Where can a PCT work?
LVN, RN, NP, Office manager, Hospital administrator
What is the possible career path for a CMA?
Complete HS/ GED, complete training in the last 5 yrs or 1 yr experience in field in last 3 yrs.
Who is eligible to become a certified CMA?
Bedside care, Ostomy care, remove PIV & urinary cath, hygiene, hospice & postmortem care, EKG & phlobotomy
What are roles for a PCT?
$27K-$43K/ annually
What is starting pay for EMT?
Dr's office, outpatient diagnostic clinic, specialty hospital, hospital/ inpatient unit
Where can an EKG tech work?
LVN/RN/NP, hospital administrator, any health care profession
What career advances can a PCT make?
National Healthcare Association
Who provides study guides, practice tests, and EKG certification for PCT?