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HEALTHCARE EDUCATION PATHWAYSEducation Options in Idaho and OnlineMARCH 24, 2016JANNUS

1ContentsCertified Dental Assisting . 2Certified Medical Assistant . 4Certified Nursing Assistant. 6Dental Hygienist. 8Exercise physiology/ Kinesiology . 10EMT and Paramedic Programs . 13Healthcare Administration . 16Nursing Programs . 18Occupational Therapy . 24Pharmaceuticals. 25Phlebotomy. 27Physical Therapist Assistant . 28Physician Assistant . 30Public Health . 32Registered Radiologic Technologist . 36Respiratory Therapy . 38Speech Pathology . 39Surgical Technology . 41Note: This document lists out many of the available health-related programs in Idaho. These health programs do constantly change, so theuniversity website for these programs needs to be visited to ensure academic dates are correct, as these may change year to year. Also, there maybe programs available that are not listed. Online schools located in other states that aren’t listed may be able to provide the needed education aswell. The requirements for international students may be vary by program and may have more requirements. It is always good to contact faculty orthe head of the program to make sure you are eligible for the program you are applying to. This information can be found on university websites aswell.

2Certified Dental Assisting“Dental Assistants perform many tasks ranging from providing patient care and taking x-rays to recordkeeping and schedulingappointments. Their duties vary by state and the dentists’ offices where they ts.htmSchoolTuition/ProgramFAFSA?PayPros Cons ege ofWesternIdahoDentalAssistingBoise,IdahoCollege ofSouthernIdahoCertifiedDentalAssistantTwin Falls,IdahoIn-districtIdahoResidenttuition forsemester: 1,632Out ofdistrict Idahoresident: 2,132Out of stateandInternationalTuition: 3600In district persemester: 1490Out ofdistrict: 2040Out of state/foreign: 336011 monthlongprogram.Starts once ayear duringAugust.Registrationopens April11, and thedeadline isAugust 5,2016. Classesstart August22.Yes, 15.93/ hr.scholarships 33,130/yearmay also beavailablethrough CWIFinancial AidThere is a lot ofdemand for thisfield, there are avariety ofresponsibilities,and the pay isdecentLowerpay thanotherdentaljobsAs part of theapplicationprocess, you willneed threeprofessionalreference formsfilled out. One willneed to be filledout by a dentalprofessional afteryou have jobshadowed them.3 semesterslong.Applicationdeadline isJune 1, 2016.First apply toCSI, thendentalassistingprogram.YesPrices similar toCWI, slightlylessLowerpay thanotherdentaljobsThree professionalforms ofrecommendationare required. 15.93/ hr. 33,130/year

tingIdaho Falls,Idaho 1671 forbooks andfeesFull timeresident 1semester: 1086Full timenon-resident: 3201/semester2 semesters summer(1year)Contact EITfor deadlinesand dates forclasses.Yes 15.93/ hr. 33,130/yearLow cost, greatvalue, high jobplacement,small class size,hands ontraining.Lowerpay thanotherjobs.LocatedinEasternIdahoLinks to program websites:Note: Dental Assisting courses are available at Idaho State University as well through the courses: Fundamentals of Dental Assisting Expanded Functions – Dental Assistingn/a

4Short-TermShort-TermShort-TermCertified Medical Assistant“Medical Assistants complete administrative and clinical tasks in the offices of physicians, hospitals, and other healthcare facilities.Their duties vary with the location, specialty and size of the stants.htmSchoolCostProgramFAFSAPayPros Cons Other infoLengthEligible?College of 8075 total9 months to Not FAFSA 13-18/hr. Vs. CNA - less LongerAccredited; PreWestern Idahocost (consisting 1 year.Eligible;Medianphysicallytrainingrequisites areof program feeAugust 2016 CWIwage indemanding,period;required. You may Medicalof 7895 –scholarships Idaho:higher wage, highertake this programassistant ancillary costs) Registration available. 29,330/moretrainingto get a certificate,creditopens AprilFAFSAyear.opportunities cost.or you can take it Medical11,eligibleifinclinics/to get yourAssistant Admissionyou take ithospitals,associates. Thecertificatedeadline isfor credit.IDOLinformation listedAugust 5,WIA/NEGpreviously is forBoise, Idahoclasses beginfundingthe certificate.aroundEligibleAugust 22CarringtonTuition and9 monthFAFSA 13-18/hr. Higher wage High costs, Associates degreeCollegefees: 14.105program (41 eligibleMedianthan CNA and longeris also available.Certifiedper yearweeks)wage inmoretrainingAccreditedMedicalBooks: 780Classes beginIdaho:opportunities than CNAAssistantMarch 21, 29,330/in hospitalsBoise, Idaho2016year.and clinicsCollege of1 semester10 monthFAFSA 13-18/hr. Higher wage LongerTo be able to apply,Southern Idahotuition: 1,490program.eligibleMedianthan CNA and trainingyou must provideCertifiedFees andBegins inwage inmorethan CNAproof ofMedicalsupplies: 1751 August.Idaho:opportunitiescompetency inAssistantTotal residentApply by 29,330/in hospitalscomputer skills bystin district:August 1 toyear.and clinicseither taking aTwin Falls, Idaho approx. 4,731 the MedicalLower costscomputer skillsOther fees may Assistingthan otherliteracy course, orapplyProgramprogramspassing a computerDirectorskills assessment.

Mid-TermShort-Term5North IdahoCollegeCertifiedMedicalAssistantCoeur d’ Alene,IdahoBrigham YoungUniversity IdahoAssociateDegree ofApplied Sciencein MedicalAssistingRexburg, Idaho1 or 2 years ofprogram: 7,326(certificate) – 11, 298(associate’s)2-3FAFSAsemesters for eligiblecertificate.Associate’sdegree isavailable: 2yearprogram.Medianwage inIdaho: 29,330/year.LDS semestertuition: 1915Non LDSsemestertuition: 3,8302 yearAssociate’sprogram.You canapply for thisprogrammultipletimes a year.Entrycourses areofferedduring all 3semesters.Medianwage inIdaho: 29,330/year.FAFSAeligibleScholarshipsmay apply.AccreditedprogramHighercost thanCSIAccredited; Prerequisites areneeded. You canfurther youreducation in thisarea by going on toget your associatesin MedicalAssisting.Accredited,This is aReligion classesyou earnprivatemay be requiredmorereligiousfor graduation.educationschool,Pre-requisites arethan theand tuition needed. Visitothercosts more BYUI’s publicprograms,for nonhealth page towhich couldLDSlearn more.improve your memberschances of(althoughobtaining astilljobaffordable)

6Certified Nursing AssistantShort-TermShort-TermShort-Term“CNA’s provide basic patient care under the direction of nursing staff. Perform duties such as feed, bathe, dress, groom, or movepatients, or change linens. May transfer or transport patients” www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes311014.htmSchool /timeProgramLength/ datesFAFSAAvailable?Average PayPros Cons-College ofWesternIdahoCertifiedNursingAssistantPrep Classes 1300Total cost.(consists ofProgramfee of 825 ancillarycosts)3 months. July2015 – rollingstart date, noapplicationrequired, justsign up andpayNot FAFSAeligible;CWIscholarshipsavailable 9- 14/hr. 25,100/yearPhysicallyn/ademanding,wage notsustainable.LowgrowthpotentialClass: 510,Computerfee 15,Malpracticeinsurance 20,Exams: 71, CPR 55Total fees 617Class: 550Book: 95 –105Tests: 100Total: 7458 week noncreditprogram. Thecredit programlasts 1semesterNot FAFSAeligible 9- 14/hr. 25,100/yearShort trainingtime, low barrierto entry, Adds 1pt for CWIapplication to 2year NursingProgram IDOLWIA/NEGfunding eligibleClasses areavailable inmultiple areas:Idaho Falls,Rexburg, Salmonand Arco8 weekprogram. 120hours ofinstructionNot FAFSAeligible 9- 14/hr. 25,000/yearClasses areavailable eachsemester, shorttraining time.Class size islimited,registerearlyNampa, IdahoEastern o Falls,IdahoCollege ofSouthernIdahoCertifiedNursingAssistantTwin Falls,IdahoOther infoPhysicallyAll Immunizationsdemanding, are needed.wage notsustainable.LowgrowthpotentialConsists of 120hours ofinstruction – 80 inclassroom, 40clinical.

Short-TermShort-Term7Lewis andClark StateCollegeCertifiedNursingAssistant 1,399ProgramcostLewiston,IdahoIdaho stantClass 600 other costs 1149Approx.total costMarch 7 – June6;April 15 – July8;May 18 –August 3;July 29 –October 21;August 31 –November 30CNAscholarshipis availablethroughLCSC.Applicationsdue inSeptember,awardsmade inOctober 9-14/hr. 25,100/year2-3 monthNo 9- 14/hourlong program 25,000/consisting ofyear120 contacthours. Nextprogram opensin April, thentwo open inIdaho Falls,May. ApplyIdahoonline throughISU’scontinuingworkforcewebsiteNote: CNA courses may also be available at a hospital or clinic in your area.It is a prerequisite forLCSC’s NursingProgram andRadiographicScience Program.Short trainingtime, low barrierto entry.Physicallydemanding,wage notsustainable,low growthpotential.Higher costthan otherprogramsin IdahoThis class isaffordable andconvenient, ascourses areoffered monthlyand day andevening classesare available.Classes arelocated in eitherPocatello orMontpelier.Class islimited to20 seats.This careerisphysicallydemandingThe on campuscourse consists of84 hours ofclassroominstruction andskills training withan additional 40hours of clinicalrotations outsidethe classroom.Online/ on campuscourses areavailableYou must attend100% of the courseto pass. Limitedmake upopportunities areavailable.

8Dental HygienistMid-Term“Dental Hygienists clean teeth, examine patients for signs of oral diseases, and provide other preventative care. They also educatepatients on ways to improve and maintain good oral -hygienists.htmSchoolCostProgramFAFSAAverage Pros Cons Other infoLengtheligible?PayLewis andClark StateCollege andLaneCommunityCollege –Associate’sdegreeDentalHygieneTotalEstimate: 31,66624months;Programapplication isavailableMarch2016Yes 23 38/hr, 70000per yearOne of the fastestgrowing degreesin the US, withexcellent jobprospects for thefuture.Admissionpreference isgiven toresidents ofthese , Latah,Clearwater, NezPerce, Lewis andIdahoTuition andFees: 58,18318-24months.Classesstart May2, 2016FAFSA isallowed. 23 38/hr, 70000per yearOne of the fastestgrowing degreesin the US, withexcellent jobprospects for thefuture.High costs,especially forthis talHygieneBoise, IdahoPre-requisitecoursework isneeded and shouldbe reviewed byadvisor. You mustcomplete the TEASV-Allied Health(HOBET prior tosubmittingapplication. Mustattend onemandatory reviewsession in March orAprilPre-requisites arenot needed.

9Mid-TermCollege ofSouthern IdahoDentalHygieneTwin Falls,IdahoLong-TermIdaho StateUniversity,Bachelor’s inDentalHygienePocatello,Idaho2 yearprogram fees andexpensesfor residentin-district: 33,955Out ofstate/foreign: 52,835Classesstart withthesemesterin August.You mustapply fortheprogrambeforeFebruary1st.FAFSA isallowed. Ifyou cannotreceiveFAFSA, youturn inyour FAFSArefusalletter toapply forCSIFoundationalScholarship 23 38/hr, 70000per yearHigh pay and joboutlook.High programcostsBachelor’sprogram.Thisprogrammay takemore than24 monthsif prerequisitesare not metClassesstart withthesemester,in theAugust.Mustapply fortheprogrambeforeJanuary15 inorder tobeconsidered foradmissions inAugust.FAFSA isallowed,ISUscholarships are alsoavailable 23 38/hr 70,000per yearHigh pay and joboutlook;You get yourbachelor’s degreeby going throughthis program.High programcosts. Also theprogram islonger than theother dentalhygieneprograms (it islong term notmid-term) sinceyou will beobtaining yourbachelor’sdegree.Pre-requisitecoursework isneeded. High Schooltranscripts areneeded, ACT or SATscores, 2 referenceletters. You willneed to take examsprior to completingthe program. Allpre-requisitecourses must becompleted by June1st of the year of theapplication.Pre-requisitesinclude ISU’sgeneral educationobjectives, somecore courses(English, statistics,psych, sociology,anatomy andphysiology,nutrition, chemistry,etc.) It will takeabout 48 months (2years) to achieve allof these prerequisites and gothrough the ISUdental Hygieneprogram, if prerequisites are notalready met.