- Cosmetology Program
- Cosmetology Teacher/Salon Manager Program
- Esthetician and Nail Technologist Program
- Esthetics Program
- Medical Unit Clerk Program
- Medical Billing Clerk Program
- Medical Assistant Program
- Health Information Technology Program
- The Factory Digital Filmmaking Program at Douglas
- Graphic Design & Web Program
- Tom Savini’s Special Make-Up Effects Program
Diploma Program
This twelve-month full-time (1350 clock hour) program is designed to assist the student in successfully passing the State Board of Cosmetology Licensing Examination.
Teachers will prepare the students for careers in cosmetology using lecture and lab components. Students are given hands-on experience, as well as the practical theory, in areas such as shampooing, hair shaping, hair styling, permanent waving, hair color, hair straightening, skin care, manicuring, scalp treatment and overall care of hair types and textures.
This program prepares the student to comprehend and understand the practices of cosmetology including areas of professional attitude, salon management, bacteriology, sterilization and sanitation. Students will study the sciences of cosmetology including such topics as histology, trichology, chemistry, physiology, cosmetic dermatology, and electricity. This program (or an equivalent) is a prerequisite for the Cosmetology Teacher/Salon Manager Program.
This twelve-month full-time (1350 clock hour) program is designed to assist the student in successfully passing the State Board of Cosmetology Licensing Examination.
Teachers will prepare the students for careers in cosmetology using lecture and lab components. Students are given hands-on experience, as well as the practical theory, in areas such as shampooing, hair shaping, hair styling, permanent waving, hair color, hair straightening, skin care, manicuring, scalp treatment and overall care of hair types and textures.
This program prepares the student to comprehend and understand the practices of cosmetology including areas of professional attitude, salon management, bacteriology, sterilization and sanitation. Students will study the sciences of cosmetology including such topics as histology, trichology, chemistry, physiology, cosmetic dermatology, and electricity. This program (or an equivalent) is a prerequisite for the Cosmetology Teacher/Salon Manager Program.
Diploma Program
This program will prepare the student for an entry-level instructional position within the field of cosmetology. Students who wish to enter into the Instructor Program must graduate from an approved 1250 clock hour program in cosmetology (or its equivalent) prior to being accepted into the Cosmetology Teacher/Salon Manager Program.
The student will be taught teaching techniques for subject matter related to cosmetology curricula. Professional Practices and Salon Management will give the student a well-rounded view of the field of cosmetology instruction. Students will be exposed to teaching methods and techniques and will learn how to prepare lesson plans, course outlines, make classroom presentations and demonstrations, and understand the various student evaluation methods. There will be practical experience in clinical management under direct supervision of the instructor.
Students will be taught the rules and regulations of the Pennsylvania Board of Cosmetology required to obtain a teacher’s license.
This program will prepare the student for an entry-level instructional position within the field of cosmetology. Students who wish to enter into the Instructor Program must graduate from an approved 1250 clock hour program in cosmetology (or its equivalent) prior to being accepted into the Cosmetology Teacher/Salon Manager Program.
The student will be taught teaching techniques for subject matter related to cosmetology curricula. Professional Practices and Salon Management will give the student a well-rounded view of the field of cosmetology instruction. Students will be exposed to teaching methods and techniques and will learn how to prepare lesson plans, course outlines, make classroom presentations and demonstrations, and understand the various student evaluation methods. There will be practical experience in clinical management under direct supervision of the instructor.
Students will be taught the rules and regulations of the Pennsylvania Board of Cosmetology required to obtain a teacher’s license.
Diploma Program
This 750 clock hour diploma program provides the student with the opportunity to obtain two limited licenses, Esthetics and Nail Technology within the exciting field of cosmetology. This program will teach the student the basics of manicuring, pedicuring, and nail enhancements as well as customized facials, skin analysis, pre-and post consultations, temporary hair removal and basic makeup techniques. When the student completes this program he/she will be eligible to sit for the Pennsylvania State Board examinations in the areas of Esthetics and Nail Technology.
This 750 clock hour diploma program provides the student with the opportunity to obtain two limited licenses, Esthetics and Nail Technology within the exciting field of cosmetology. This program will teach the student the basics of manicuring, pedicuring, and nail enhancements as well as customized facials, skin analysis, pre-and post consultations, temporary hair removal and basic makeup techniques. When the student completes this program he/she will be eligible to sit for the Pennsylvania State Board examinations in the areas of Esthetics and Nail Technology.
Diploma Program
This 450 clock hour program qualifies the student for an advanced position in the field of esthetics. The student will acquire a broad range of knowledge in customized facial and body treatments, skin analysis, pre-and post-consultations and preparing a client for home skin care. The student will also have an understanding of anatomy, physiology of the skin and the body’s systems as they pertain to esthetics. Also included in this program are the techniques and skills needed to perform temporary hair removal and make-up applications. Upon completion of this program the student will be able to sit for the Pennsylvania State Board Exam for Esthetician.
This 450 clock hour program qualifies the student for an advanced position in the field of esthetics. The student will acquire a broad range of knowledge in customized facial and body treatments, skin analysis, pre-and post-consultations and preparing a client for home skin care. The student will also have an understanding of anatomy, physiology of the skin and the body’s systems as they pertain to esthetics. Also included in this program are the techniques and skills needed to perform temporary hair removal and make-up applications. Upon completion of this program the student will be able to sit for the Pennsylvania State Board Exam for Esthetician.
Diploma Program
This eight-month program provides the student with the skills for employment in the entry-level receptionist positions in the medical office and unit clerk positions in the hospital setting. This program is designed to develop competency in skill areas of word processing, medical terminology, and electronic health records. Graduates will enter the workforce as medical unit clerks and front desk personnel in any type of medical facility.
This eight-month program provides the student with the skills for employment in the entry-level receptionist positions in the medical office and unit clerk positions in the hospital setting. This program is designed to develop competency in skill areas of word processing, medical terminology, and electronic health records. Graduates will enter the workforce as medical unit clerks and front desk personnel in any type of medical facility.
Diploma Program
This eight-month program is designed to provide graduates with the skills and knowledge necessary for entry-level medical billing positions. The students will be prepared to perform functions necessary to running the front desk, completing insurance claim forms utilizing the guidelines required by each insurance entity, and accurately coding the diagnosis and procedure codes for each encounter. These graduates will be prepared to work in such settings as clinics, physician’s offices, nursing homes, hospitals, and insurance companies.
This eight-month program is designed to provide graduates with the skills and knowledge necessary for entry-level medical billing positions. The students will be prepared to perform functions necessary to running the front desk, completing insurance claim forms utilizing the guidelines required by each insurance entity, and accurately coding the diagnosis and procedure codes for each encounter. These graduates will be prepared to work in such settings as clinics, physician’s offices, nursing homes, hospitals, and insurance companies.
Associate in Specialized Business Degree Program
This sixteen-month program is designed to provide graduates with skills and knowledge necessary for entry-level medical assisting positions. This course highlights phlebotomy skills, injections, EKGs, and electronic records. The student will be prepared to function as a clinical and office professional for the physician, or obtain employment in hospital departments such as laboratory and EKG. They will also be prepared to work in such settings as clinics, physicians’ offices, nursing homes, hospitals, and ancillary hospital departments.
This sixteen-month program is designed to provide graduates with skills and knowledge necessary for entry-level medical assisting positions. This course highlights phlebotomy skills, injections, EKGs, and electronic records. The student will be prepared to function as a clinical and office professional for the physician, or obtain employment in hospital departments such as laboratory and EKG. They will also be prepared to work in such settings as clinics, physicians’ offices, nursing homes, hospitals, and ancillary hospital departments.
Associate in Specialized Business Degree Program
This sixteen-month program is designed to provide a strong foundation in the basic principles of medical business technology, billing and coding. This program highlights accounting, anatomy/physiology, medical terminology, electronic health records, billing, coding, and the use of the latest technology and software in the medical business field today. This program provides for a high degree of training in anatomy/physiology and medical terminology, which are the primary tools needed for medical billing and CPT/ICD-9-CM coding. It also introduces students to ICD-10-CM coding which is a code set that will be required after October 2013. Graduates are prepared for various entry-level positions in such areas as medical billing, medical accounting and office management, coding, and medical claims adjusting for insurance.
This sixteen-month program is designed to provide a strong foundation in the basic principles of medical business technology, billing and coding. This program highlights accounting, anatomy/physiology, medical terminology, electronic health records, billing, coding, and the use of the latest technology and software in the medical business field today. This program provides for a high degree of training in anatomy/physiology and medical terminology, which are the primary tools needed for medical billing and CPT/ICD-9-CM coding. It also introduces students to ICD-10-CM coding which is a code set that will be required after October 2013. Graduates are prepared for various entry-level positions in such areas as medical billing, medical accounting and office management, coding, and medical claims adjusting for insurance.
Associate in Specialized Business Degree Program
To prepare students with the skills to become filmmakers, producers, editors, gaffers, grips, and directors. They will receive hands on experience with props, wardrobe and sets. This program will also prepare students in a variety of other facets of filmmaking including marketing and distribution of finished products.
To prepare students with the skills to become filmmakers, producers, editors, gaffers, grips, and directors. They will receive hands on experience with props, wardrobe and sets. This program will also prepare students in a variety of other facets of filmmaking including marketing and distribution of finished products.
Associate in Specialized Business Degree Program
This sixteen-month program is designed to provide a strong foundation in the basic principles of art design as they apply to the professions of advertising, entertainment, information and education. Students develop art, business and technology skills to be equipped for entry-level employment in the graphic design field. Graduates will be able to utilize professional computer programs to produce graphic art ready for both in-house and external business applications that include both print and electronic media.
This sixteen-month program is designed to provide a strong foundation in the basic principles of art design as they apply to the professions of advertising, entertainment, information and education. Students develop art, business and technology skills to be equipped for entry-level employment in the graphic design field. Graduates will be able to utilize professional computer programs to produce graphic art ready for both in-house and external business applications that include both print and electronic media.
Associate in Specialized Business Degree Program
This sixteen-month program is designed to provide students with the skills necessary for a career in the special make-up effects and show design businesses. This program of study develops student competencies in four skill areas of special effects to equip the graduate for careers with theater companies, cosmetic companies, department stores, television studios, film and photographers studios, special effects labs, architectural restoration firms, amusement parks, entertainment design and fabrication companies, costume companies, computer special effects firms, display design firms, museums, science centers, and prosthetic sculpting and mold making studios. Four main skill areas covered in this program include Make-Up Application, Mold Making and Casting, Animation Fabrication, and Exhibit and Display Design.
This sixteen-month program is designed to provide students with the skills necessary for a career in the special make-up effects and show design businesses. This program of study develops student competencies in four skill areas of special effects to equip the graduate for careers with theater companies, cosmetic companies, department stores, television studios, film and photographers studios, special effects labs, architectural restoration firms, amusement parks, entertainment design and fabrication companies, costume companies, computer special effects firms, display design firms, museums, science centers, and prosthetic sculpting and mold making studios. Four main skill areas covered in this program include Make-Up Application, Mold Making and Casting, Animation Fabrication, and Exhibit and Display Design.
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