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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Summer 2023
There is a $25.00 non-refundable application fee for these Workforce Programs in Healthcare: Certified Nursing Assistant, Clinical Medical Assistant, 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 May 19.
CE-HCARE 2001OS, $1,977 (+ textbook/workbook).
Sec. A: T/Th, Jun. 6-Aug. 24, 9:00 am-3:00 pm, #9256
Intensive 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.
CE-HCARE 2059OS, $2,367 (+textbook)
Sec. A: M/T/W/Th, May 30-Sept. 7, 5:30-9:30 pm, (+ textbook). #9251
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, Jun. 3-Aug. 27, 9:00 am-3:00 pm. #9255
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 Tue., Jun. 6-Jul. 11, 10:00 am-4:00 pm, #9252
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., May. 30, 5:30-9:30 pm, #9244
Sec. B: 1 Thur., Jun. 1, 5:30-9:30 pm, #9245
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, May 30-Aug. 17, 6:00-9:30 pm, #9246
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 May 19.
CE-HCARE 2061OS, $1977 (+textbook).
Sat & Sun, Jun. 3-Aug. 27, 9:00 am-3:00 pm, #9250
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, Jun. 26-Jul. 20, 3:00-7:30 pm, #9253
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 : 13 Mon, Jul. 24-Oct. 16, 3:30-7:30 pm, #9254
Fall 2023
There is a $25.00 non-refundable application fee for these Workforce Programs in Healthcare: Certified Nursing Assistant, Clinical Medical Assistant, 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. Admissions application and interview required; application due date is September 1.
CE-HCARE 2001OS, $1,977 (+ textbook/workbook).
Sec. A: Sat, Sept. 9-Jan. 6, 2024, 9:00 am-4:00 pm, #92179
Sec. A: T/Th, Sept. 12-Dec. 14, 9:00 am-3:00 pm, #92180
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. This is a two-semester course. This course is hybrid meaning that it is partially held remotely and in-person for skills lab and/or clinical.
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. $2,367 (+textbook)
CE-HCARE 2059OS,
Sec. A: M/T/TH, Sept. 11-Dec. 14, 6:00-9:30 pm, #92172
Sec. B: M/W/F, Sept. 18-Dec. 15, 9:00 am-1:00 pm, #92173
CMA Part 2: For those enrolled in CMA Part 1 in Fall 2023. 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. 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 2024
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, Sept. 16-Dec. 17, 9:00 am-3:00 pm. #92178
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., Nov. 3-Dec. 1, 10:00 am-4:00 pm, #92174
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, 5:30-9:30 pm, $102.
Sec. A: 1 Thurs., Sept. 7 #92166
Sec. B: 1 Thurs., Sept. 14 #92167
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, T/W/Th, Sept. 12-Dec. 14, 6:00-9:30 pm, $1725 (+ textbook). #92175
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. Admissions application and interview required; application due date is Sept. 1.
CE-HCARE 2061OS Sa/Su, Sept. 16-Dec. 16, 9:00 am-3:00 pm, $1977 (+ textbook). #92171
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 SUNY Westchester Community College certificate.
CE-HCARE 2044OS, Tuition $1156 (+ textbook) includes Practicum.
Sec. A: 8 M/W, Oct. 2-25, 3:00-7:30 pm. #92176
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.
13 Wed., Nov. 1-Jan 17, 3:00-7:00 pm. #92177
