Academic Program Proposal
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Date
Proposal
Activated | Institution
and
Proposal | Degree
Awarded | Academic
Program
Name | Objections
Received | Objection
Deadline | MHEC Final
Action | Final
Decision
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| Fortis College
Proposal | Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) | Dental Hygiene | | 8/30/2024 | | |
| Dental Hygiene Program Description |
| Dental Hygiene program is to prepare individuals for employment as competent, entry-level practitioners whose knowledge and skills satisfy current standards for the dental hygienist. Graduates receive an Associate of Science Degree upon the successful completion of all program requirements and are eligible to apply to sit for the American Dental Association (ADA) National Dental Hygiene Board Examination and the <br>Commission on Dental Competency Assessment. |
| Fortis College
Proposal | Associate of Science (A.S.) | Radiologic Technology | | 8/30/2024 | | |
| Radiologic Technology Program Description |
| the Radiologic Technology program is to prepare competent, entry-level radiographers to serve the public healthcare needs. The program administrator and faculty are committed to providing each student with a high-quality education through innovative and engaging instruction, and role modeling. |
| Fortis College
Proposal | Certificate | Dental Assisting | | 8/30/2024 | | |
| Dental Assisting Program Description |
| The Dental Assistant’s role is critical to the delivery of quality dental health care. Advanced technologies and the increasing demand for dental services have resulted in dramatic growth in the industry. The objective of the dental assisting program is to provide quality career education that prepares students for not only seeking entry-level employment in the dental assisting field, but also for life-long learning and personal and professional growth. |
| Fortis College
Proposal | Certificate | Medical Assisting | | 8/30/2024 | | |
| Medical Assisting Program Description |
| Medical Assistants play an integral part in performing administrative and clinical tasks that supports the work of <br>physicians and other healthcare professionals. With changes in the healthcare industry, the need for well-trained Medical Assistants has grown significantly. The objective of the Medical Assisting program is to provide training for those who wish to work in the clinical and administrative areas of health care and enable students to gain knowledge and skills necessary for entry-level employment in a healthcare setting. |
| Fortis College
Proposal | Certificate | Medical Billing & Coding | | 8/30/2024 | | |
| Medical Billing & Coding Program Description |
| The medical billing and coding profession continues to evolve in the new century, and technological developments have significantly enhanced both quality and productivity. Increasing complexities in coding, changes in coding standards and the current trend in healthcare industry have all contributed to a growing need for well- trained individuals to enter the medical billing and coding profession. The objective of the certificate program in Medical Billing and Coding is to prepare students with a solid foundation of billing and coding knowledge and technological skills so that they can seek entry-level employment in the healthcare industry. |
