MedVance

Overview
Formerly known as Cumberland School of Medical Technology, MedVance Institute was established in 1970 to provide career opportunities in the allied health professions. The institution is committed to graduating qualified professionals who can serve the medical needs of their communities, and contribute to the health and welfare of those in their care. MedVance currently has campuses located in Baton Rogue, Cookeville, Ft. Lauderdale, Grand Prairie, Houston, Miami, Nashville, Palm Springs, and Stuart.

Student Appeal
MedVance is a leader in healthcare career training with a goal to provide the best instruction in a supportive environment. Students can graduate as qualified healthcare professionals in one year. The institution offers career planning assistance to its students and graduates, with helpful one-on-one coaching from experienced healthcare recruitment professionals and special insight on what specific employers are looking for, providing the edge to make a lasting impression.

Financial
Financial assistance is available for qualified students, with such options as Federal Pell Grant, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant, federal family educational loan programs, vocational rehabilitation, veteran benefits, private lender, and payment programs.

Programs Offered*:

• Information Technology & Biomedical TechnicianInformation Technology & Biomedical Technician
  Students of this program receive the training and credentials to work in the expanding, exciting field of medical information and biomedical technology. Using skills for installing, maintaining, troubleshooting and repairing complex software and biomedical equipment learned from the courses, students can run computer and specialized electronic systems for biomedicine that physicians and healthcare administrators depend on.
• Medical AssistantMedical Assistant
  This program is for students wanting a healthcare career with a wide application of skills. From working directly with patients, providing hands-on care with physicians and other practitioners, to performing a range of clinical and office duties, graduates develop the valuable skills necessary for employment in the secure, expanding healthcare industry.
• Medical Billing & Coding SpecialistMedical Billing & Coding Specialist
  This program covers the essentials of medical billing and coding, such as transcribing descriptions of diseases, injuries and procedures into numeric codes, analyzing health records, and completing insurance forms by assigning codes for the correct medical billing and insurance payment. Students will gain the knowledge and skills to represent the interests of both the medical practice and the patient.
• Medical Laboratory TechnologyMedical Laboratory Technology
  Featuring coursework on laboratory tests that assist in the detection, diagnosis and treatment of diseases and health problems, this program enables students to become a medical laboratory technician. This curriculum may also delve into topics such as blood banking, hematology, immunology or microbiology
• Medical Office AdministrationMedical Office Administration
  For students seeking professional administrative employment in a medical office environment, the coursework of this program focus on computer operation, office procedures, medical terminology, medical transcription and documentation, as well as emphasizing professional qualities such as communications skills, self-direction, confidentiality and ethical responsibility.
• Pharmacy TechnicianPharmacy Technician
  This curriculum instills in students the knowledge of medication names, actions, uses and dosages under the supervision of a pharmacist in retail or in-house pharmacies, or in pharmaceutical company laboratories, and other aspects pertinent to begin working in the pharmaceutical field.
• Practical NursingPractical Nursing
  Featuring classroom studies, practice in a lab setting and hands-on field experience, students of this intense program learn the planning and implementation of care, provision of report on changes in patients' conditions, as well as developing the skills for providing emotional and physical comfort to patients in health facilities.
• Radiologic TechnologyRadiologic Technology
  This program is designed to provide in-depth knowledge of X-ray positioning according to standardized practices and procedures, physics, specialized equipment and techniques, film critique and patient care. Graduates often seek employment as an important part of a highly educated team of healthcare professionals, while working with some of the most advanced diagnostic equipment currently available.
• Sterile Processing TechnicianSterile Processing Technician
  Because a sterile processing technician plays an important behind-the-scenes role in hospitals and surgical facilities, students of this program are trained to handle surgical instruments, and understand microbiology and infection control techniques, helping to keep vulnerable patients from further deterioration. The curriculum includes lectures from experienced instructors, group workshops, classroom study, practice in lab settings and hands-on, real-world exercises to prepare students for a variety of situations.
• Surgical TechnologySurgical Technology
  Through simulated laboratory work with instructors and drills dealing with real problems that may occur in the operating room, students learn how to sets up instruments and equipment, coordinate operating room schedules, and supply surgeons with the correct tools during surgery in their preparation to become surgical technicians, whose main responsibility is to ensure that operating room procedures meet precise standards.

*Programs may vary by location.