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The objective of the Advanced Massage Therapy (AMT) program is to equip graduates with knowledge and practical hands-on experience in the massage industry in keeping with the school’s purpose and mission. Graduates will be prepared for entry-level positions in spas, resorts, medical offices, wellness centers, hospitals, mobile massage, on cruise ships, as well as opportunities for self-employment. From an occupational perspective, the student trained in this program will offer an employer a diversified and versatile skill set. The AMT graduate acquires many skills and can branch off into

A comprehensive 625 credit hour course for licensure in the state of Delaware.

Elite Phlebotomy provides hands-on, comprehensive training designed to prepare students for entry-level phlebotomy positions in clinical, hospital, and laboratory settings. Our program combines classroom instruction with practical skill development, covering venipuncture, capillary collection, safety protocols, and patient care. Graduates gain the confidence, knowledge, and professionalism needed to succeed in the healthcare field.

This course is designed to provide the theory and clinical requirements to apply for recertification of the RN credential. Student will complete 40 hours of theory and 80 hours of clinical. All textbooks and materials are included. Immunizations and CPR-BLS certification required. *Criminal background check and drug screening are required for this course. We now provide access to these services at a cost of $30 for a criminal background check and $50 for a drug screening.

This program is designed for those working in or desiring employment as a hemodialysis technician in the healthcare field. Students will study the basic requirements for patient care, renal anatomy and physiology, treatment procedures and processes, water treatment, dialyzer reprocessing, ethics and laws governing medical care, and the effect of nutrition and medication on the patient. Students also will be exposed to the equipment and environment used for renal dialysis. Students must have a high school diploma or equivalent. Upon completion of the program, students can sit for the Certified

This course is for someone looking for an exciting, challenging, and rewarding career in healthcare. This program will provide training to prepare students with skills to assist the provider by preparing patients for examination and treatment, routine laboratory procedures, and diagnostic testing. Classes are taught in person and through online lectures, student laboratory, and clinical experiences. Upon successful completion of this course, students can sit for the Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) National exam.

This 150-hour Ophthalmic Assistant Program prepares students for entry level positions in ophthalmology, one of the fastest growing healthcare segments. Through classroom lecture and labs, this program includes: anatomy and physiology of the eye, principles of pharmacology related to ophthalmology, prescription interpretation, visual acuity, basic tonometry and glaucoma, ocular imaging, and the use of ophthalmic equipment and instruments. Students will gain practical skills in taking patient health histories, testing vision, conducting refractions, measuring eye pressure, and performing

This course is for someone interested in becoming a busy healthcare professional. This program will provide training to prepare students with skills to handle all aspects of the administrative duties in a medical office setting, from the front office in-patient intake, scheduling, and non-clinical duties. Classes are taught in person and through online lectures. Upon successful completion of this course, students can sit for the Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) exam.

The Public Health graduate possesses a unique marketable set of skills required for employment in public health agencies, private and nonprofit agencies, worksite health promotion offices, HIV prevention, and many other public health-related careers. The Public Health major equips students with the knowledge, skills, dispositions and qualities required for work in diverse public and community health career settings. Graduates of this major can apply the science, theory, and practice of public health toward the enhancement of health status in the community. Public Health students participate in

The United States already suffers from a shortage of nurses, and demand is increasing. So a bachelor’s degree in nursing can yield terrific career opportunities, and Delaware State is an ideal setting to prepare for them. Delaware State’s undergraduate nursing degree program features an unusually high degree of face-to-face interaction between instructors and students. Our nursing students work in smart classrooms and simulation labs, getting hands-on experience with electronic medication carts, computerized monitors, and other high-tech tools of the nursing profession. Above all, the