Workforce Development & Community Education

Visit us online at www.sunywcc.edu/wdce | 11 CAREER & WORKFORCE TRAINING HEALTHCARE CERTIFICATION PROGRAMS Pharmacy Technician Prepare for entry into the pharmacy field and obtain NHA certification (Pharmacy Technician Certification: KPHT). 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. Admissions application and interview required; application due date is Aug. 2. CE-HCARE 2062OS, Sa/Su, Sept. 14-Dec. 8, 9:00 am-3:00 pm, $1,530 (+ textbook). #87654 Clinical Medical Assisting CMAs perform administrative and clinical duties under the direction of a physician. Prepare for employment at physicians’ offices, hospitals, and other healthcare facilities. This is a two-semester course.  CMA Part 1:  Includes preparing patients for examination and treatment, infection control, routine laboratory procedures, medical terminology, anatomy and physiology basics, and ECG. Also covers professional workplace behavior, ethics, and legal aspects of healthcare. Admissions application and interview required. Application due date is Aug. 2. CE-HCARE 2059OS, T/W/Th, Sept. 10-Dec. 12, 5:30-9:30 pm, $2,200 (+ textbook for Parts 1 & 2). # 87655 CMA Part 2: Includes phlebotomy, urinalysis, BLS certification, computer applications and EMR, medical office procedures, health insurance, and billing. In addition, students will gain hands-on experience in a clinical setting. For those enrolled in CMA Part 1 in Fall 2019. After successful completion of Clinical Medical Assisting 1 and 2, students will receive a certificate of completion and are eligible for NHA certification (Certified Clinical Medical Assistant: CCMA). CE-HCARE 2060OS, Spring 2020 Medical Administrative Assistant Training MAAs work in a variety of healthcare settings. They are often the first to greet patients and can help set the stage for a patient’s experience. 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. CE-HCARE 2063OS, M/T/W, Sept. 16-Dec. 18, 6:00-8:00 pm, $1,350 (+ textbook). #87655 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. PROGRAMS:  Certified Nurse Assistant  Clinical Medical Assistant  Home Health Aide  Pharmacy Technician  Phlebotomy Practicum  RN Refresher Electrocardiography (ECG) Introduction to the techniques necessary to perform a twelve-lead electrocardiogram, troubleshoot technical problems, and identify normal and common abnormal rates. Prerequisite: Infection Control for Phlebotomy Students. Upon successful course completion, students are eligible to take the Certified ECG Tech Examination offered by the NHA. Bring a bag lunch. CE-HCARE 2007OS, $370 (+ textbook). Sec. A: 4 Fri., Oct. 4-25, 3:00-9:00 pm. #87657 Sec. B: 4 Sat., Oct. 5-26, 9:00 am-3:00 pm. #87658 Sec. C: 4 Sun., Oct. 6-27, 9:00 am-3:00 pm. #87659 Phlebotomy Training Program Introduces basic concepts of the procedures used for obtaining blood from veins and capillaries and the use of equipment and types of blood tubes. Prerequisite: Infection Control for Phlebotomy Students. Earn a Westchester Community College certificate. CE-HCARE 2044OS, $660 (+ textbook). Sec. A: 8 M/Th, Nov. 4-Dec. 2, 3:00-7:30 pm. #87660 Sec. B: 8 Sa/Su, Nov. 2-Dec.1, 9:00 am-1:30 pm. #87661