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More than 40% of Greater Philadelphia’s jobs are supported by eds and meds, making education and health attractive career paths. Get your foot in the door of the thriving health care industry with these entry-level training programs.
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Nurse Aide Training
Your career as a nurse aide could start after 14 weeks of training!

As a certified nurse aide, you’ll play an important role as you work beside medical staff, making a positive impact on the lives of patients needing care. Learn and understand the roles and functions of resident rights; nutrition; abuse and neglect prevention; infection control; psychosocial needs; assistive devices; safety and accident prevention; and more! In addition to lectures, students will participate in hands-on simulated lab and clinical experiences training in an approved long term care facility. Students who successfully complete the program are eligible for 3 College credits that can be used towards an associate degree in Health Care Studies.

Highlights:

  • Get started in a new career with just 14 weeks of training
  • Employment opportunities: Nursing Aide, home health aide, orderlies and more!
  • Median salary range: $26,478 - $38,924
  • Program eligible for scholarships

Learn more about our Nurse Aide Training program and register today.

National Entry-Level Dental Assistant
Smile! You can start as a dental assistant in as little as 3 months!

The entry-level Dental Assistant training program will train you on understanding essential dental procedures and the role dental assistants play in a dental practice. Effective and routine dentistry plays an important part in the health and wellness of everyone! The program provides the opportunity for an externship upon successful completion with more than 15 dental practice partners. Students who successfully complete the program are eligible for 3 College credits that can be used towards an associate degree in Health Care Studies.

 Highlights:

Learn more about our National Entry-Level Dental Assisting program and register today.

Clinical Medical Assisting
Work as a professional in multiple health care settings

Medical assistants with a clinical background perform various clinical tasks, including assisting with the administration of medications and with minor procedures, performing an electrocardiogram (EKG), obtaining laboratory specimens for testing, educating patients, and other related tasks. Job opportunities are prevalent with physician’s offices, clinics, chiropractor’s offices, hospitals and outpatient facilities. This program prepares learners to assist physicians by performing functions related to the clinical aspects of a medical office.

Highlights:

  • Understand the clinical medical assistant's role in patient-centered care within the medical facility
  • Learn the steps in quality care throughout the patient encounter

Learn more about our Clinical Medical Assisting program and register today.

Pharmacy Technician
Get started in a fast-growing field as a pharmacy technician

Learn to work as technicians under the supervision of a registered pharmacist in hospitals, home infusion pharmacies, company pharmacies and other health care settings. This high demand for pharmacy technicians is the result of a multitude of factors, including the constant availability of new drugs, the national shortage of registered pharmacists, the establishment of certified pharmacy technicians, and the aging population. 

Highlights:

  • One of the fastest-growing areas in medicine
  • 400,000 technicians will be employed by 2024 to meet our nation’s growing health care demands
  • Complete the program in less than 2 months

Learn more about our Pharmacy Technician program and register today.