Keiser University

Keiser University’s Associate of Science degree in Baking and Pastry Arts provides instruction in the art and science of baking and pastry preparation. Students use a variety of tools and equipment to produce items such as quick breads, yeast breads, cakes, frozen desserts, centerpieces, candies, cookies and various pastries. Students also study proper foodservice sanitation, supervisory procedures and nutrition.

Keiser University’s Associate of Arts degree in Health Services Administration provides instruction in basic health services administration skills. Students use laptop computers to learn computer skills and software applications necessary to prosper in a healthcare business environment. The program prepares students in both business and health service administration, providing courses on business law, management and marketing principles, medical anatomy, physiology and terminology and front office management.

Keiser University’s Associate of Arts degree in Criminal Justice presents the major components of the American criminal justice system. It includes criminal behavior patterns, law enforcement organizations, juvenile systems, legal principles and doctrines and fundamentals of criminal investigations. Courses utilize hands-on activities.

The following objectives are designed to meet Keiser University’s mission and its objectives:

• To develop students’ understanding of the American criminal justice system.
• To present students with an in-depth review of institutions, laws, theories and the players that make up the system.
• To assist graduates in obtaining entry-level criminal justice positions.
• To prepared students for employment or advancement in criminal justice related fields.

Keiser University’s Associate of Arts degree in Paralegal Studies prepares students to support attorneys in transactional and litigation fields through legal research, document drafting, case management, evidence gathering and the litigation procedure. Paralegals are often involved in trial assistance and other dispute resolution processes, as well as with preparation of real estate documents, wills, trusts, contracts, corporate matters and law office investigations.

Keiser University’s Associate of Science degree in Medical Assisting Science prepares students to perform various clinical duties including taking patient histories, measuring vital signs, assisting physicians with examinations, giving injections as directed by the physician, venipuncture, performing CLIA waived laboratory tests, and performing electrocardiograms (ECG).

In addition, students will learn clerical and administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments, maintaining patient records, and preparing insurance claims.

The following objectives are designed to meet Keiser University’s mission and its goals:

• Develop a student’s ability to perform various clinical, clerical, & administrative duties;
• Prepare students with the professional skills needed for employment in Medical Assisting;
• Prepare students to take the Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) credentialing examination given by American Medical Technologists (AMT).

Keiser University’s Associate of Science degree in Nursing prepares students to practice professional nursing. Professional nursing involves the performance of those acts requiring substantial specialized knowledge, judgment and nursing skill based upon applied principles of biological, physical, psychological and social sciences. The nursing practice of a professional nurse includes but is not limited to:

• Assessment, nursing diagnosis, planning, intervention, and evaluation of care;
• Health teaching and counseling of individuals who may be ill, injured or infirm;
• Promotion of wellness, maintenance of health, and prevention of illness of others;
• Administration of treatments and medications as prescribed in accordance with the standards of nursing practice.

The program’s mission is further defined in the following goals:

• Students will utilize effective interdisciplinary collaboration within a health care environment;
• Students will integrate evidence based technologies to support clinical decision making;
• Students will utilize clinical judgment and reasoning to promote optimal patient care;
• Students will model behaviors of professionalism in the pursuit of excellence;
• Students will possess the necessary breadth of knowledge and skills for obtaining entry-level employment as a professional registered nurse.

Keiser University’s Associate of Science degree in Radiologic Technology prepares students for entry-level positions in the profession, producing radiographic images in accordance with standardized practices and procedures. The program provides radiologic information including medical terminology, patient care, radiographic procedures, radiation protection, equipment operations and image production and evaluation. The program’s graduates are eligible to take the national certification examination administered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists and are eligible to be licensed by the State of Florida to practice Radiologic Technology.

Keiser University’s Associate of Science degree in Physical Therapist Assistant prepares students for employment as a skilled licensed health care worker under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist. A Physical Therapist Assistant assists in the management of conditions such as arthritis, amputation, fractures, cerebrovascular accident (stroke), spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injuries, wounds, developmental delays, cerebral palsy, cardiac and pulmonary pathology, sport injuries, work injuries and other types of injuries and/or pathologies.