Workforce Programs in Healthcare
Fall & Spring 2024
Certification Programs in Healthcare
Background Check, Drug Test, and Immunizations
For programs with a clinical or externship, our affiliates require a background check and drug screening. Positive results on either will result in not being accepted into the program or not being allowed to attend the clinical. The criteria to pass these screens include: no felony or misdemeanor convictions; negative drug screen; negative TB, MMR, Hep B, and Varicella vaccines. Separate fees for background check and drug tests apply and are not included in tuition costs.
Medical Administrative Assistant
Learn how to keep healthcare offices running efficiently and effectively. Upon successful course completion, students are eligible to take the Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) exam offered by the National Healthcareer Association.
Sec B: CE-HCARE 2063MV, M/T/W/Th, Sept. 9- Dec. 5 (Skip 11/27 & 11/28) 6:00 pm-9:00 pm, $1725 (+ textbook). #98080
Pharmacy Technician
Prepare for entry into the pharmacy field and obtain NHA certification (Pharmacy Technician Certification: CPhT). Learn medical terminology, the role, and responsibilities of a pharmacy technician, how to interpret prescriptions, and develop the skills needed to work under the supervision of a registered pharmacist.
Sec B: CE-HCARE 2061MV, M/T/W/Th, Sept. 16- Dec. 12 (Skip 11/27 & 11/28) 6:00 pm-9:00 pm, $1977 (+ textbook) #98081
To register call 914-606-7200 or email mountvernon@sunywcc.edu
Spring 2025
Clinical Medical Assistant
CMAs perform administrative and clinical duties under the direction of a physician. Prepare for employment at physicians’ offices, hospitals, and other healthcare facilities. Course topics include: preparing patients for examination and treatment, infection control, routine laboratory procedures, medical terminology, anatomy and physiology basics, phlebotomy and ECG computer applications, and EMR medical office procedures. After successful completion of the Clinical Medical Assistant course, students will receive a certificate of completion and are eligible for NHA certification (Certified Clinical Medical Assistant: CCMA). Admissions application and interview required.
Sec B: CE-HCARE 2059MV M/T/W/T, Feb. 3 – May 1, 6:00pm-9:30pm #47548, Tuition: $2,367 (+textbook).
ECG and Phlebotomy Technician
Gain additional skills for routine patient care treatments including ECG, phlebotomy, simple lab tests, and infection control. Upon successful completion of the course, students are eligible to take certification exams offered by the NHA.
Sec B: CE-HCARE 2080MV Fri/Sat, Jan. 25 – Apr. 19, 9:00am – 3:00pm #47547, Tuition: $1,894 (+ textbook).
Medical Administrative Assistant
Learn how to keep healthcare offices running efficiently and effectively. Upon successful course completion, students are eligible to take the Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) exam offered by the National Healthcareer Association.
Sec A: CE-HCARE 2063MV, M/T/W/Th, Jan.13 – Apr. 9 (Skip 1/20) 6:00 pm-9:00 pm #47433, Tuition: $1,725 (+ textbook).
Pharmacy Technician
Prepare for entry into the pharmacy field and obtain NHA certification (Pharmacy Technician Certification: CPhT). Learn medical terminology, the role, and responsibilities of a pharmacy technician, how to interpret prescriptions, and develop the skills needed to work under the supervision of a registered pharmacist.
Sec A: CE-HCARE 2061MV, M/T/W/Th, Jan. 27- Apr. 22 (No Skip) 6:00 pm-9:00 pm #47434, Tuition: $2,076 (+ textbook).
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