Healthcare

• Certified Clinical Medical Assistant

​Medical assistants complete administrative and clinical tasks in the offices of  physicians, hospitals, and other healthcare facilities. This program prepares students for the Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) certification through the National Healthcareer Association (NHA). 

• Certified Nurse Aide

​Nurse Aides provide high quality, compassionate care for residents in nursing homes, assisted living facilities, private homes, and hospitals. Graduates are eligible to take the National Nurse Aide Assessment Program (NNAAP) exam required by the Virginia Board of Nursing.  

• Certified Professional Coder

​Medical coding is the transformation of healthcare diagnosis, procedures, medical services, and equipment into universal medical alphanumeric codes. This program prepares students for the Certified Professional Coder certification (CPC) facilitated through AAPC. 

• EKG Technician

Learn to properly administer Electrocardiograms (EKG's), resolve artifacts and record EKG's. Students learn anatomy and physiology of the heart, conduction and to recognize and interpret heart rhythms. Successful completion of this program prepares students for the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) EKG Technician Certification (CET) exam

• Medication Aide

​Receive instruction and training on the procedures for preparation and administration of medications including specific training on diabetic medication administration.  Prerequisite: Approved Nurse Aide program or Direct Care Staff training required by the Department of Social Services for employment in an assisted-living facility.

• Patient Care Technician

​Are you seeking an exciting opportunity in the healthcare industry?  If you'd like to work directly with patients, becoming a patient care technician could be the career you've been waiting for.  Patient care technicians assist with the critical day-to-day care of patients.  In addition to basic care, skills taught include drawing blood, point of care testing, EKG's, and wound care. ​

• Pharmacy Technician

Pharmacy Technicians assist pharmacists in preparing and dispensing medications, managing inventory, and providing essential support in healthcare settings.

• Phlebotomy Technician

​Phlebotomists draw blood for tests, transfusions, research and donations. Graduates qualify for the Phlebotomy Technician (NCPT) exam given by the National Center for Competency Training (NCCT). 

• Patient Service Representative/Medical Administrative Assistant

​A Patient Service Representative is usually the first point of contact for patients or clients. Certified Patient Service Representatives help coordinate patient visits and facilitate the smooth running of the office or medical unit. In this class you'll learn reception and clerical skills, scheduling, customer service, electronic health record navigation, OSHA and HIPPA regulations, Medical Terminology, Financial Management, Basic Procedure and Diagnostic Coding, and Law/Ethics.

• Sterile Processing Technician

​Sterile processing technicians are behind-the-scenes essential healthcare staff.  The careful and detailed work of a Sterile Processing Technician affects many areas throughout a hospital, directly impacting patient's care.  Students develop knowledge of surgical instruments, medical equipment, surgical terminology, packaging and distribution, and the skills required for sterilization and decontamination.