Healthcare

Award: Certificate of Completion
Additional Program Info: https://www.brcc.edu/continuinged/healthcare/ 

BRCC offers the following Healthcare courses/programs as preparation for rewarding careers in several fast-growing healthcare areas.  See additional program information link above for upcoming course offerings.  If you do not see the course you are looking for, call 540-453-2215.

  • 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). For more details regarding this program and potential career information. 
  • 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. For more details regarding this program and potential career information. 
  • 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
  • Medical Administrative Assistant – Medical Administrative Assistants provide clerical support to medical offices and may work as receptionists, schedulers, etc. Graduates are prepared to take the Certified Medical Administrative Assistant Certification through National Healthcareers Association (NHA) For more details regarding this program and potential career information. 
  • 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.  See Courses
  • 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.  For more details regarding this program and potential career information.
  • 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. ​
  • 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). For more details regarding this program and potential career information.    
  • Registered Medical Assistant – Medical Assistants are trained to work in medical offices assisting with both administrative and clinical work. Graduates are prepared to take the Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) exam offered by the American Medical Technologists (AMT).  Prerequisites: Certified Clinical Medical Assistant certification and Medical Office Assistant certification. For more details regarding this program and potential career information. 
  • 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.

View upcoming courses.   If you do not see the course you are looking for, call 540-453-2287.