Jefferson Community College officials accept applications for allied health training programs
WATERTOW, N.Y. (Jan. 4, 2021) – Jefferson Community College (JCC) Workforce Development office will begin spring allied health training in February. Training is open to anyone interested in beginning or advancing their career as clinical medical assistants, phlebotomy technicians, pharmacy technicians or medical billers and coders.
Upon completion of training, participants are eligible to sit for the national certification exam in each respective area. Military spouse MyCAA (My Career Advancement Account) funding is accepted. Classes will meet on JCC’s campus; classes for phlebotomy training will meet on JCC’s campus and at the Lewis County Education Center in Lowville.
About JCC’s Allied Health Training Programs
* Clinical Medical Assistant Program (140 classroom hours with clinical externship) –
This program meets the requirements for students to take the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) Certified Clinical Medical Assistance (CCMA) national exam and the National Workforce Career Association (NWCA) Clinical Medical Assistant (CMAC) exam.
Classes will meet from 6 to 9:30 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays, Feb. 8 to June 28, at Jefferson Community College. Cost is $2,399 (textbooks included).
* Entry Level Phlebotomy Technician Program (90-hour program with clinical externship) –
Students who complete this program will have an opportunity to take the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) exam and the National Workforce Career Association (NWCA) Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) exam.
Classes will meet from 6 to 9:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, Feb. 9 to May 11, at Jefferson Community College, and from 6 to 9:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, March 2 to June 1, at Lewis County Education Center, Lowville. Cost is $1,599 (textbooks included).
* Pharmacy Technician Program (50-hour program with clinical externship) –
This program meets the necessary requirements for students to take the Pharmacy Technician Certified Board (PTCB) exam and the National Workforce Career Association (NWCA) Pharmacy Technician (PTAC) exam.
Classes will meet from 6 to 9:30 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays, Feb. 22 to April 12, at Jefferson Community College. Cost is $999 (textbooks included).
* Medical Biller and Coder Program – Coming soon.
Visit www.sunyjefferson.edu/alliedhealth for updates.
Application deadlines apply. For more information and an online application, visit www.sunyjefferson.edu/alliedhealth.
(Jefferson Community College)