---

Health Care

Respiratory Therapy (Specialized Associate Degree)

Does your career need a breath of fresh air? Then think about becoming a Respiratory Therapist and joining a respected profession that's growing in this region and across the country.

In this program at LTI, you'll start by developing basic medical skills like taking blood pressure and using oxygen delivery devices. Soon after that, you'll learn to use advanced technology such as EKG machines and oxygen analyzers, and you'll study advanced medical topics like cardiopulmonary anatomy and physiology, pulmonary functions, and critical care issues. Most importantly, you'll develop and sharpen your skills by applying this knowledge in clinical situations throughout the program.

Once you graduate, you’ll be able to take the Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) exam and, after that, the Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) exam. Then, you'll be ready to begin a career as an advanced level respiratory therapist, able to work in a wide variety of settings to evaluate, treat, and manage patients of all ages with respiratory illnesses and related conditions.

Careers

• Doctors' Offices
• Hospitals
• Clinics
• Personal Care Homes
• Other Medical Facilities

Certifications

• Registered Respiratory Therapist
• CPR
• First Aid

Please note that our Respiratory Therapy program is currently offered only at the Sharon Campus. For more information, please use the contact information at the bottom of the page. This program is accredited by the Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC), 1248 Harwood Road, Bedford, Texas, 76021-4244. For more information, you can reach them at 817-283-2835 or visit their web site.

Pharmacy Technician (Diploma)

Need a prescription for a new career? We have it.

The need for well-trained and knowledgeable Pharmacy Technicians is increasing locally and nationally. Our Pharmacy Technician program — a well-rounded mix of classroom work, laboratory hours, and practical experience — is designed to teach you the skills to work as a Pharmacy Technician in private pharmacies, retail settings, hospitals, and medical centers.

You'll start by building a strong knowledge base with classes such as Pharmacology I, Pharmacy Law & Ethics, and Medical Terminology. Then, you'll take courses to develop and sharpen that core knowledge — learning how to interpret prescriptions, use medication distribution systems, distribute controlled substances, provide quality assurance, and use drug information resources such as pharmaceutical databases.

You'll round out these courses by focusing on career development and refining your skills with practical, hands-on experience during your internship. Once you graduate, you'll be prepared to sit for the National Pharmacy Technician Certification Examination.

Careers

• Private Pharmacies
• Retail Pharmacies
• Hospitals
• Medical Centers
• Outpatient Clinics

Certifications

• National Pharmacy Technician Certification

Health Information Technology (Specialized Associate Degree)

If you like the medical field, but direct patient care isn't for you, then learn to run the business side of healthcare. LTI's Health Information Technology degree is a great way to gain the benefits of this fast growing, high-demand career field.

You'll start by developing a solid base of skills in traditional subjects like accounting and software applications. Then, you'll begin building your medical knowledge with courses in medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, and medical office procedures. Finally, you'll get to specialized courses in coding and classification, medical insurance systems, and computerized medical billing.

Once you graduate, you can find career opportunities at any number of medical facilities — or even work from home.

Careers

• Hospitals
• Doctors' Offices
• Clinics
• Emergency Care Centers

Certifications

• Microsoft certifications in Access, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word

Medical Assistant (Specialized Associate Degree)

Ready to give your career a shot in the arm with a degree in Medical Assistant? Medical Assistants are in high demand because they offer a healthy mix of clinical and administrative skills.

Medical Assistants are in high demand because they offer a healthy mix of clinical and administrative skills. With this degree, you'll learn office skills like scheduling and billing as well as clinical skills such as taking vital signs, giving injections, dispensing medications, and taking blood.

After graduation, you'll be prepared to take tests for CMA (Certified Medical Assistant) and phlebotomy certifications — both of which improve your skill set as well as your career opportunities.

Careers

• Doctors' Offices
• Hospitals
• Clinics
• Personal Care Homes
• Other Medical Facilities

Certifications

• Certified Medical Assistant
• Phlebotomy
• CPR
• First Aid

A new career could be the cure. Get in touch with us today about our Health Care Programs. Call 724-983-0700 to reach the Sharon Campus or call 814-724-0700 to reach the Meadville Learning Site. You can also email or use our contact form to send us your information, and we'll get in touch with you shortly.

---