Brookline College

Tempe, AZ

• Associate Degree Programs

  • Associate of Science - Surgical Technology

    The surgical technology program is designed to provide students with the necessary knowledge and skills required to practice in the operating room environment. The surgical technologist is an integral part of the operating room team. Surgical technologists work under the supervision of a surgeon and an operating room nurse to ensure that the operating room environment is safe, equipment is functioning properly and that during the operative procedure all team members are maximizing patient safety. Students study topics that include hospital organization, safety and legal issues, anatomy and physiology, aseptic technique, surgical procedures. Upon successful completion of the program, graduates will have acquired the skills required for entry-level positions in a variety of settings.
    

• Diploma

  • Diploma - Dental Assistant

    Diploma - Dental Assistant

    The goal of the Dental Assistant Program is to provide graduates with the skills and knowledge that will enable them to qualify for entry level positions as dental assistants. Since they are trained in clinical, radiographic and administrative procedures, their services are also sought by dental schools, dental supply manufacturers, hospital dental departments, and insurance companies. Graduates are also capable of filling entry level positions such as dental receptionist, dental insurance clerk, dental supply salesperson, and administrative assistant.

  • Diploma - Medical Assistant

    Diploma - Medical Assistant
    

    The Medical Assistant Program provides the necessary training for entry-level positions as a medical assistant in a clinic, physician office or urgent care facility. Graduates will be able to use their skills and knowledge in such areas as patient interaction, basic coding and billing, office procedures, use of technology, medical legal documentation and electronic medical records. They will also be able to appropriately assess patient/client situations and intervene within their scope of practice.

  • Diploma - Medical Insurance Billing and Coding

    Medical Insurance Billing and Coding Diploma

    The Medical Insurance Billing and Coding Program provides training for entry level positions in private physician offices, clinics and hospitals. Students are exposed to the International Classification of Disease (ICD-10), Current Procedural Terminology (CPT), Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) CMS 1500 form, Anatomy, Medical Terminology and Insurance Processing. Graduates of this program are prepared to deal with patients’ medical information, health records, medical reports and treatment outcomes.

  • Diploma - Patient Care Technician

    Diploma - Patient Care Technician
    

    The Patient Care Technician Program provides training for entry level positions to effectively function in the role of a patient care technician in a clinic, hospital, urgent care facility, rehabilitation facility or other health care environment.

  • Diploma - Pharmacy Technician

    The Pharmacy Technician Program provides training for entry-level positions to effectively function in the role of a pharmacy technician in a hospital, pharmacy, pharmacy call center and other health care environments.

  • Diploma - Sterile Processing

    The sterile processing program is designed to provide students with the necessary knowledge and skills required to practice in the operating room environment. Sterile Process technicians work under the supervision of a surgeon and an operating room nurse to ensure that the operating room environment is safe, equipment is functioning properly and that during the operative procedure all team members are maximizing patient safety. Students study topics that include hospital organization, safety and legal issues, anatomy and physiology, aseptic technique, surgical procedures. Upon successful completion of the program, graduates will have acquired the skills required for entry-level positions in a variety of settings.