CCC&TI launches fast-track health career programs
Dec. 2—In response to community and industry needs, Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute is adding two new health related training programs in January.
The programs, Medical Laboratory Assistant and Pharmacy Technician, are both fast-track training courses designed to help students train for health careers and qualify for available jobs in the industry in just a few short weeks. Both courses begin in January and are open now for enrollment.
The Medical Laboratory Assistant program is a 320-hour program, which includes 120 clinical hours with a focus on the role of the Medical Laboratory Assistant in healthcare settings such as hospitals, medical clinics, research laboratories and more. The course provides functional knowledge required for a clinical allied healthcare professional. Students learn procedures for phlebotomy, vein selection, drawing protocols and specimen labeling.
Topics covered in the course include laboratory standards and procedures in hematology, urinalysis, immunology, coagulation, serology, and blood banks. The course also covers topics related to infection control, workplace health and safety regulations, laboratory testing and quality control.
Cost of registration for the course is $203. Additional costs include the purchase of textbook, uniforms, supplies, a background check, drug screening and other supplies.
The course is scheduled to begin in January with classes on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. Financial aid may be available for those who qualify.
The Pharmacy Technician program is 16-week course that prepares students to sit for a national certification exam and to earn the Certified Pharmacy Technician credential, CPhT. With the certification, students qualify for employment in the pharmacy setting. The classroom portion of the program will take place online with an in-person lab each week on the Watauga Campus in Boone.
Through instruction, labs and job shadowing, students will learn the basics of pharmacy protocols including calculations, law, pharmacology, medical terminology and industry-recognized abbreviations, medicinal drugs, inventory maintenance, health and safety standards and soft skills needed for success in the workplace.
The course runs Jan. 15 to May 10 with seated labs scheduled for Thursday evenings from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. on CCC&TI's Watauga Campus in Boone.
Cost of registration for the course is $203. Additional costs include textbooks and supplies. Financial aid may be available for those who qualify.
For more information on these programs or to register, contact Health Services Director Amy Swink at 828-726-2341 or aswink@cccti.edu or call 828-726-2242 in Caldwell or 828-297-3811 in Watauga.
