Vol State's Center of Emphasis for Health Sciences offers non-credit health care training that prepares you for certification and entry-level jobs in hospitals, physician offices, and outpatient clinics. Programs include Certified Clinical Medical Assistant, EKG Technician, Phlebotomy Technician, Patient Care Technician, and Central Sterile Processing Technician.
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Health Care Programs
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
The Center of Emphasis offers a Certified Clinical Medical Assistant Certification Program (CCMA). This ten-month program prepares students for employment in inpatient and outpatient hospital settings, as well as physician practices/offices.
EKG Technician
EKG Technicians are vital members of the health care team. They perform diagnostic tests, which are instrumental in helping doctors identify cardiovascular problems in patients.
Patient Care Technician
Patient Care Technicians/Clinical Medical Assistants assist doctors, nurses, and other health care professionals in providing direct patient care in a variety of health care settings: hospitals and outpatient settings such as physician offices.
Phlebotomy Technician
Phlebotomists are in high demand in the health care field. The phlebotomy course is a combination of online learning, practical labs, and a rotation in a clinical setting. This course prepares students for the NHA (National Healthcareer Association) Phlebotomy Technician certification exam.
Central Sterile Processing Technician
A Central Sterile Processing (CSP) Technician prevents infection by sterilizing, cleaning, processing, storing, and distributing medical supplies. The CSP Technician works in hospitals, surgery centers, as well as outpatient medical facilities.
