Health & Safety
Get started on a path to a great career! Moore Norman Technology Center offers programs for adult and high school students interested in health, medical, and emergency management careers.
Learn more about our programs.
Read the program descriptions, highlights, prerequisites, and additional details before you apply. All programs start with an application process. Check our admissions page for more information about the application timeline for adults and high school students.
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High School Students
Most jobs for Advanced Unlicensed Assistants (AUA) are in acute-care settings such as in hospitals. Build your confidence while training in a simulated laboratory setting and gain entry-level employment in the health field as an AUA. You’ll have the opportunity to conduct clinical observations and work directly with patients. Upon completion, you may gain entry-level employment as an AUA.
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Adult Students Only
Sonographers use equipment that directs high frequency sound waves into a patient’s body that reflect echoes and forms an image that may be videotaped, transmitted, or photographed for diagnosis by a physician. During patient scans, you will look for subtle clues that contrast healthy against unhealthy areas by taking measurements, calculating values, and analyzing the results into a preliminary finding report. The MNTC DMS program specializes in the following concentrations: Abdominal sonography-extended and Obstetrics and gynecology sonography. Certification exams for the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography ARDMS include: Sonography Principles and Instrumentation (SPI), Abdomen (AB), and Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB/GYN).
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High School Juniors and Seniors Only
Start your health and medical or nursing career by preparing for two state certifications: Long-Term Care Nurse Assistant and Home Health Care Nurse Assistant. This class provides core knowledge based on the Oklahoma State Department of Health Guidelines. Upon certification, you can begin your career as a Long Term and Home Health Care Nurse Assistant, and additionally you are prepared to continue your education in the health care industry. Nursing Assistants perform delegated tasks under the supervision of a licensed nurse. Nurse Assistants focus on the physical, social, emotional, and spiritual needs of the resident and their family.
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High School Seniors
In Medical Assisting you will get hands-on experience that can be utilized in administrative and clinical health care settings. Learn a variety of skills in the program’s simulated-physician’s office, and discover how to take vital signs, administer injections, draw blood, perform electrocardiograms, change sterile dressings, and assist with minor office duties. You will attend 160 hours of unpaid practicum in a physician’s office, and after successful completion of the program, you are eligible to test for a certification in medical assisting. The certification will also earn you 28 credit hours of prior learning experience at Oklahoma City Community College.
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High School Juniors and Seniors Only
Physical therapy aides perform components of physical therapy procedures and related tasks selected by a supervising physical therapist. Experience in-class instruction, conduct clinical observations, and perform direct patient care during internships. You will also prepare to earn a physical therapy aide certification from the American Medical Certification Association (AMCA).
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High School Seniors Only
Practical nurses care for patients with compassion and skill in a variety of health care settings including hospitals, clinics, doctors’ offices, home health, and long-term care facilities. Job descriptions can vary depending on each state’s Nurse Practice Act (regulations). You will train in standard techniques to provide basic nursing care, perform focused assessments, and administer care to patients under the direct supervision of physicians or registered nurses. Conduct clinical rotations at local medical facilities and offices, and prepare to sit for the National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nurses (NCLEX-PN) through the Oklahoma Board of Nursing.
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Adult Students Only
Practical nurses care for patients with compassion and skill in a variety of health care settings including hospitals, clinics, doctors’ offices, home health, and long-term care facilities. Job descriptions can vary depending on each state’s Nurse Practice Act (regulations). You will train in standard techniques to provide basic nursing care, perform focused assessments, and administer care to patients under the direct supervision of physicians or registered nurses. Conduct clinical rotations at local medical facilities and offices, and prepare to sit for the National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nurses (NCLEX-PN) through the Oklahoma Board of Nursing.
Adults Only
Practical nurses care for patients with compassion and skill in a variety of health care settings including hospitals, clinics, doctors’ offices, home health, and long-term care facilities. Job descriptions can vary depending on each state’s Nurse Practice Act (regulations). You will train in standard techniques to provide basic nursing care, perform focused assessments, and administer care to patients under the direct supervision of physicians or registered nurses. Conduct clinical rotations at local medical facilities and offices, and prepare to sit for the National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nurses (NCLEX-PN) through the Oklahoma Board of Nursing.
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Adult Students Only
Surgical Technologists function as a member of the sterile surgical team in the scrub role, and are responsible for establishing and maintaining the sterile field throughout the entire surgery. You will train to handle the instrumentation, supplies, and equipment necessary for all surgical procedures, and will have an understanding of each of the procedures being performed in order to anticipate the needs of the surgeon.
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High School Juniors and Seniors Only
Learn basic care of small and large animals, and entry level nursing skills for laboratory assisting, and surgical nursing. Students gain hands-on experience in guided learning scenarios and during clinical rotation while working directly with veterinary teams in our community.
Combine a desire to help others with hands-on training, and you have the making of an excellent career in a health or safety setting. Start working toward a career, and even earning college credit, while you’re still in high school by choosing to study a career program like Health Careers Certifications, Veterinary Assisting, Physical Therapy Services, or one of the others we offer.
Adult students will benefit from quality training in career programs like Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Surgical Technology, and Practical Nursing. Moore Norman Technology Center programs are recognized and respected within the healthcare community.
Take advantage of getting quality training at an affordable cost. The reward is saving you time and getting you to work. Complete these MNTC career programs in 2-4 semesters and begin your next career.
Try a short term class
Are you a working adult with limited time? Explore short term classes offered to fit various schedules. Click the image below for training currently offered in health & public safety related careers.
