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Thomson Education Direct
Thomson Education Direct has been providing distance learning to students around the world since 1890 and offers over 70 career and vocational training programs through distance education. Career Diploma programs in medicine include:

Dental Assistant
As a Dental Assistant, you’ll need to know how to manage the medical office, schedule appointments and update patient records. The Education Direct Dental Assistant Program can help you learn these skills and many more.

Medical Office Assistant
Demand for Medical Office Assistants will rise 59% by 2012. Medical Office Assistants enjoy exciting, varied assignments, steady work schedules, respect and prestige. Whether you work for a clinic or doctor’s office, as a Medical Office Assistant you’ll have a career you can be proud of!   

Medical Transcriptionist
There are certain skills you need to become a Medical Transcriptionist. The Education Direct Medical Transcriptionist Program helps you learn them quickly and conveniently! You’ll get hands–on training in:
* Medical Terminology
* Anatomy and Physiology
* Law and Ethics in Medicine
* Computer Literacy and Applications

Occupational Therapy Aide
Demand for Occupational Therapy Aides is predicted to increase 47% by the year 2012! As the number of middle-aged and elderly individuals increases, so does the need for therapeutic services. That means more career opportunity for you when you become an Occupational Therapy Aide.

Pharmacy Technician
The Education Direct Pharmacy Technician Program can help you make a difference. You’ll work closely with pharmacists to provide medication and health care products to patients. Train quickly and conveniently. Learn how to:
* Receive prescriptions from doctors and hospitals.
* Prepare prescriptions for patients.
* Verify insurance and prescription information.
* Assist the pharmacist with everyday duties.

Physical Therapy Aide
The Education Direct Physical Therapy Aide Program can help you make a difference – your abilities can help patients recover from their injuries and return to their active lives! Train quickly and conveniently. Cover these topics and more:
* The role of the Physical Therapy Aide in patient recovery.
* Common physical disorders.
* Physical therapy treatments.
* Exercise and mobility training.

Veterinary Assistant
Work with animals! The Education Direct Veterinary Assistant Program can help you make a difference. Your abilities can keep animals healthy, nurse them when ill — even save their lives! Train quickly and conveniently. Learn how to:
* Obtain animal health histories and records.
* Provide specialized nursing care.
* Assist in surgical procedures.
* Wash, feed, and care for animals, and much more.

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