Cambridge College - Aurora

What Does Our Massage Therapy Program Offer You?

• Knowledge of anatomy, physiology and pathology in relation to soft tissue injury and treatment
• Supervised training in traditional Swedish massage and other treatments like hydrotherapy, sports massage, deep tissue massage, chair massage, reflexology, aromatherapy, lymphatic drainage and spa treatments
• Direction for the use of proper body mechanics for injury prevention
• Education in nutrition, stress management and wellness
• Training in first aid, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification
• Comprehensive study of skills needed to start and operate a Massage Therapy business
• Supervised Clinic in a clinical setting

What Kind of Work Do We Prepare You To Do? Upon graduation, you will be qualified to work as a Massage Therapist in sports clinics, resorts, spas, physical therapy offices, athletic clubs, yoga centers and more. Using what you learned at Cambridge, you employ a variety of therapeutic techniques to massage soft tissues that have been affected by stress, injury and illness. Your expertise helps your clients reduce stress, renew energy, increase flexibility, improve posture and more. The professional skills learned in this program will also prepare you to open and manage your own massage therapy business. "

What Does Our Medical Assistant Program Offer You?

• Theory and practical application in the fundamentals of medical diagnostic techniques
• Study of the anatomy and physiology of the body and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification
• Knowledge of standard clinical and laboratory procedures
• Training with regard to venipuncture, injections, urinalysis, electrocardiography (EKG), measurement of vital signs, and preparation for physical and specialty exams
• Required administrative procedures for use in a physician's office or clinic
• An introduction to medical insurance coding and claim processing
• An externship in a medical facility

What Kind of Work Do We Prepare You To Do? Upon graduation, you will be qualified to work as a Medical Assistant, a Medical Receptionist, a Medical Bookkeeper or a Laboratory Assistant in physicians' offices, hospitals, nursing homes and more. Your Cambridge training makes you a key person in the medical office. You update patient medical records, fill out insurance forms, schedule appointments, arrange for hospital admission and laboratory services, and handle billing and bookkeeping. Duties may also include taking medical histories and recording vital signs, explaining treatment procedures to patients, preparing patients for exams, and assisting physicians. "

What Does Our Surgical Technologist Program Offer You?

• Theory and practical application in the fundamentals of anatomy and physiology of the body
• The surgical skills as well as laboratory procedures to meet the requirements of the operating room
• An introduction to the operating room and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification
• Education related to sterilization and surgical instrument set-ups
• The knowledge to identify surgical room equipment and supplies
• Training with regards to the application of surgical bandages
• The skills to properly prepare and position a patient for surgery
• An externship at a medical facility

What Kind of Work Do We Prepare You To Do? Upon graduation, you will be qualified to sit for the NCCT (National Center for Competency Testing) TECH in Surgery-Certified (TS-C) NCCT Certification Examination. After passing this evaluation, you will be qualified to work as a Surgical Technologist in hospital operating rooms, delivery rooms, clinics, surgical centers and more. As a Surgical Technologist, you'll assist in surgical procedures under the supervision of surgeons and nurses or other surgical personnel. Your Cambridge training will give you the expertise you need to set up operating instruments, supplies and equipment, prepare patients for surgery, assist the surgeon during surgery, and more. "