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Ferrum College at the Franklin Center
50 Claiborne Avenue
Rocky Mount, VA 24151
540-483-0179, extension 2113.
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healthcare programs from Ferrum College Lifelong Learning
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The Ferrum College Lifelong Learning Program offers non-credit classes for personal and professional development. Check out our available programs below!

Health Care Programs offered Spring 2010

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Important Dates

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  • » Payment due date: January 4th, 2010
  • » Evening classes begin: January 11th, 2010

Enroll in a Payment Plan

A monthly payment plan enables you to break your educational costs into easy-to-handle monthly payments rather than pay for the entire semester or year in one large sum. You pay only a small enrollment fee to participate. After enrolling, you simply make monthly payments to Tuition Management Systems. Learn more.

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For more information or to register for classes, call 540-483-0179, extension 2113.



Pharmacy Technician

About the Pharmacy Technician Certification Program | Download a full description
Pharmacy Technicians work in pharmacies under the direction of a pharmacist. Their main responsibility is filling prescriptions according to doctors' orders. Pharmacy Technicians may work in retail pharmacies, mail order pharmacies, home infusion pharmacies, long term care facilities, hospitals, clinics, and large industrial complexes. The demand for Pharmacy Technicians is high due to the constant availability of new drugs, the national shortage of registered pharmacists, the establishment of certified pharmacy technicians and the aging population. Learn more about the Pharmacy Technician Certification Program (pdf)

Pharmacy Technician Certification Program

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EKG Technician

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EKG Technicians are responsible for performing electrocardiogram tests in order to monitor and record electrical impulses transmitted by the heart. EKG Technicians work in physician offices, hospitals, clinics, and other health care facilities and organizations. Similar to other healthcare professions the demand for EKG Technicians is expected to continue to grow substantially. Learn more about the EKG Technician Certification Program (pdf)

EKG Technician Certification Program

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Medical Billing & Coding Professional Program

About the Medical Billing & Coding Program | Download a full description
Medical billing and coding professionals keep records, calculate patient charges, and review files. Medical Billing and Coding is one of hte fastest growing careers in the health care industry today! The need for professionals that understand how to code health care services and procedures for third party insurance reimbursement is growing substantially. Physician practices, hospitals, pharmacies, long-term care facilities, chiropractic practices, physical therapy practices and other health care providers alld depend on medical billing and coding for insurance carrier reimbursement. Learn more about the Medical Billing & Coding Program (pdf)

Medical Billing & Coding Program

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Phlebotomy Technician

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The Phlebotomist is a vital member of the clinical laboratory team, whose main function is to obtain patient's blood specimens by venipuncture and microcollection. The field of Phlebotomy has greatly expanded in the past several years, and the role of this integral member of the health care team has recently been brought into much sharper focus.

Phlebotomy Technician Program

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