Workforce Programs in Healthcare
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Learn about our degree and community programs in Ossining at one of our Registration Nights. Placement testing, academic counseling, and financial aid assistance are all available at our convenient location in downtown Ossining. If you have any questions feel free to give us a call, send an email, or simply walk-in to find out about how you can start or continue your education. We look forward to seeing you at our Ossining Extension Center!
If you have questions regarding Center for Healthcare classes and programs, please contact us:
22 Rockledge Avenue
Ossining, NY 10562
914-606-7400
ossining@sunywcc.edu
Workforce Development Scholarships
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Spring 2023
There is a $25.00 non-refundable application fee for these Workforce Programs in Healthcare: Certified Nursing Assistant, Clinical Medical Assistant, Pharmacy Technician, RN Refresher, Home Health Aide
Certified Nursing Assistant
NYS approved training for nursing assistants. Prepare for employment in hospitals and nursing homes. Includes classroom work and clinical experiences at a local nursing home. This course is hybrid: it is partially held remotely and in-person for skills lab and/or clinical. Admissions application and interview required; application due date is August 19.
CE-HCARE 2001OS, $1,977 (+ textbook/workbook).
Sec. A: T/Th, Feb. 14-May. 11, 9:00 am-3:00 pm, #20117
Sec. B: Sat, Feb. 4-Jun. 17, 9:00 am-4:00 pm, # 20118
Clinical Medical Assistant, Part 2
CMAs perform administrative and clinical duties under the direction of a physician. Prepare for employment at physician’s offices, hospitals, and other healthcare facilities. This is a two-semester course.
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 2022. 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,
Sec. A: M/T/W, Jan. 23-May 17, 5:30-9:30 pm, (+ textbook for Parts 1 & 2). #20112
Sec. B: M/W/F, Jan. 23-May 19, 9:00 am-1:00 pm, (+ textbook for Parts 1 & 2). #20441
The next Clinical Medical Assistant, Part 1 will be in Summer 2023
NEW! 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.
Prerequisite: Infection Control for Healthcare Programs $1,894 (+ textbook)
Sec. A: Sa/Su, Feb. 4-Apr. 29, 9:00 am-3:00 pm. #20116
Electrocardiography (ECG)
Introduction to the techniques necessary to perform a twelve-lead electrocardiogram, troubleshoot technical problems, and identify normal and common abnormal rates. This course is hybrid meaning that it is partially held remotely and in-person for skills lab and/or clinical. Prerequisite: Infection Control for Phlebotomy Students. Upon successful course completion, students are eligible to take the Certified ECG Tech Examination offered by the NHA.
CE-HCARE 2007OS, $490 (+ textbook).
Sec. A: 4 Fri., Mar. 31-Apr. 28, 3:00-9:00 pm, #20113
Infection Control for Healthcare Programs
(Pre-requisite for Phlebotomy and ECG)
Prerequisite for students entering Phlebotomy and other healthcare programs. Designed for entry-level healthcare professionals and includes key infection control concepts and regulations surrounding infection control practices in NYS.
CE-HCARE 2009OS, $102.
Sec. A: 1 Tue., Jan. 24, 5:30-9:30 pm, #20105
Sec. B: 1 Tue., Jan. 31, 5:30-9:30 pm, #20106
REMOTE 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.
CE-HCARE 2063OS, $1725 (+textbook). T/W/Th, Jan. 24-May. 11, 6:00-9:30 pm, #20107
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 August 19.
CE-HCARE 2061OS, $1977 (+textbook). Sat & Sun, Feb. 4-Apr. 22, 9:00 am-3:00 pm, #20111
Phlebotomy Certificate 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, Tuition $1156 (+ textbook) includes Practicum.
Sec. A: 8 M/Th, Feb. 6-Mar. 2, 3:00-7:30 pm, #20114
Phlebotomy Practicum
Under the supervision of a certified phlebotomy instructor, receive hands-on experience in phlebotomy and practice venipuncture and capillary sticks on each other in accordance with regulations of the NHA. Prerequisite: Infection Control for Healthcare Programs and Phlebotomy Training Program. NOTE: completion of 30 live sticks required to sit for the NHA Certified Phlebotomist Examination.
CE-HCARE 2045OS.
Sec. A : 15 Thur, Mar. 6-Jun. 5, 2023, 3:30-7:30 pm, #20115
RN Refresher – ONLINE
Designed for registered nurses who have been away from a practice setting and are looking to return to a staff position. This course is hybrid meaning that it is partially held remotely and in-person for skills lab and/or clinical. Provides an update on theoretical content and clinical practice.
Prerequisites: NYS RN license and current CPR certification for healthcare professionals (BLS). Admissions application and interview required; application due date is January 20. Call 914-606-7408 for information.
At Ossining Extension Center: CE-HCARE 2047OS Tues., Feb. 14-Apr. 11, 4:30-9:30 pm, $1145 (+ textbook/workbook). #20121
