Health Care Careers

Cost: $4,995

The Multiskilled Medical Technician Program is designed as a comprehensive continuing education series to equip students with multiple foundational healthcare skills to enter or advance in allied health support roles. Cross training areas covered are Venipuncture (Phlebotomy), EKG Technician, and Electronic Health Records. In addition, students will take “The Language of Healthcare” course. This program also prepares you to sit for three national certification exams. Also included is a 4-hour Basic Life Support course which will earn you a CPR card.

Requirements:
You must be 18 years of age to enroll in this program, present a high school diploma or GED and provide proof of completion or beginning of the Hepatitis B vaccine series. Please check with your family physician/nurse practitioner regarding the advisability of receiving the vaccine, its complications, and dates of administration. Books, materials, and exam vouchers are included.

Cost: $1,595

Prepare to become a certified EKG technician and to take the Electrocardiograph (EKG) Technician Certification Exam. Through a combination of theoretical lectures and hands-on practical labs, this 54-hour course provides a comprehensive overview of electrocardiogram (EKG) and rhythm interpretation, cardiac anatomy and blood flow, and electrophysiology. Books, materials and exam voucher included. For tuition loans, please call Sallie Mae at 800-472-5543 and use school code 00711098.

Cost: $1,295

Prepare for a career in healthcare with this comprehensive 60-hour Phlebotomy Technician Training Program. Students will develop the knowledge and hands-on skills necessary to perform safe and effective blood collection procedures in a variety of healthcare settings. Instruction includes venipuncture techniques for adults, children, and infants, proper specimen collection and handling, infection control, aseptic techniques, and isolation procedures. Emphasis is placed on patient safety, professionalism, communication, and proper blood collection practices.

This program is designed to prepare students to pursue the Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) certification examination offered by the National Healthcareer Association (NHA).

DCCC and the American Red Course have collaborated to offer early career opportunities that will allow you to grow your healthcare experience! Visit https://www.redcross.org/about-us/careers.html to learn more about these positions. Work where your career is a force for good!

REQUIREMENTS: You must be 18 years of age to enroll, present a high school diploma or GED, and provide proof of the Hepatitis B vaccine series.

Cost: $2,250

The Dialysis Technician Program prepares students for employment as dialysis technicians, also referred to as hemodialysis or renal dialysis technicians. Dialysis technicians work under the supervision of registered nurses, senior technicians, and physicians to operate dialysis equipment that removes metabolic waste and excess fluids from patients with acute or chronic renal failure.

The curriculum is designed to provide the theoretical knowledge and practical competencies required for safe and effective dialysis care, consistent with the standards outlined by the Board of Nephrology Examiners Nursing and Technology (BONENT). Students will gain instruction in patient care principles, dialysis machine operation, vascular access care, infection control, monitoring of vital signs, documentation, and recognition of complications during dialysis treatment. Students will learn to initiate, monitor, and discontinue dialysis treatments in accordance with established protocols and scope of practice.

The program includes a structured hands-on laboratory component that allows students to demonstrate competency in required clinical skills prior to clinical placement. A supervised externship through DaVita is included to provide clinical experience and support eligibility requirements for national certification.

This program is approved by BONENT as a recognized Dialysis Technician training program and is intended to prepare graduates to meet eligibility requirements to sit for the BONENT Certified Hemodialysis Technician (CHT) examination. Books and required instructional materials are included in the program cost. Books and materials included. Loan for tuition may be available; call Sallie Mae at 1-800-472-5543 (Use school code: 00711098).

Cost: $225

The TEAS test measures basic essential skills in the academic content areas of reading, mathematics, science and English and language usage. This class is a test preparation class, students are required to have the subject knowledge prior to attending the class. This class is intended to help students sharpen their content knowledge and testing skills. The book is included.

Offered through Ed2Go Online.

Cost: $4,995

Prepare for an exciting career in the growing healthcare industry with this comprehensive Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) Program. Medical administrative professionals play an essential role in healthcare facilities by managing front-office operations, coordinating patient services, and supporting the administrative functions of medical practices, hospitals, and outpatient facilities.

This program provides students with the knowledge and practical skills needed to succeed in a medical administrative role. Topics include electronic medical records (EMR), medical terminology, an introduction to medical billing and coding, patient scheduling and encounters, professional communication, insurance fundamentals, HIPAA regulations, and medical law, ethics, and compliance.

Upon successful completion, students will be prepared to pursue two nationally recognized certifications through the National Healthcareer Association (NHA): the Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) and the Certified Electronic Health Records Specialist (CEHRS). All course materials and certification examination vouchers are included.

Cost: $1,495 

In this course, students will develop the knowledge and skills needed to manage electronic health information, maintain patient records, support clinical documentation, and understand the systems and processes used to manage healthcare data. Coursework emphasizes electronic health record management, patient information, data accuracy, privacy and security, HIPAA compliance, and the effective use of electronic health records in healthcare environments.

Upon successful completion, students will be prepared to pursue the Certified Electronic Health Records Specialist (CEHRS) certification examination offered by the National Healthcareer Association (NHA). All course materials and certification examination vouchers are included.

Cost: $2,150

Prepare for an exciting career in the growing pharmacy field with this comprehensive Pharmacy Technician Training Program. Pharmacy technicians work under the supervision of licensed pharmacists in a variety of healthcare settings, including community pharmacies, hospitals, and other healthcare facilities. This program provides students with the knowledge and practical skills needed to support pharmacy operations and assist in the safe and effective delivery of medications.

Taught by a registered pharmacist, the course covers essential topics such as medical terminology, prescription interpretation, generic and brand-name medications, prescription processing and dispensing, inventory management, billing and reimbursement, and pharmacy operations. Students will also develop skills in pharmaceutical calculations, dosage conversions, IV flow rates, and medication compounding.

In addition to classroom instruction, students gain practical experience using authentic pharmacy software to become familiar with real-world pharmacy workflows and daily responsibilities. The program includes an online study guide aligned with the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) examination, along with access to a comprehensive 8-module digital learning resource through NHA.

Upon successful completion, students will be prepared to pursue the Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) certification examination offered by NHA.

All textbooks and learning materials are included. A loan for tuition may be available; call Sallie Mae at 800-472-5543, use school code 00711098.

Needs-based scholarships available

Cost: $1,432 (sponsoring); $2,328 (non-sponsoring)

If you are a nurturing and sensitive individual who wants to convert passion into a career, consider training as a nurse aide at Delaware County Community College. The College offers a specialized “Excellence in Care” program as a 133-hour intensive course that prepares students for employment in acute care, acute rehab, hospice, home health care and long-term care facilities.

This program is offered at our Marple Campus, our Downingtown Center, and our Southeast Center.

Our students enjoy a rigorous training program led by professionals with regional experience and insights. Coupled with 60 hours of required clinical experience, students completing the program are well suited to compete for these high demand jobs.

Students completing this course are qualified to take the Nurse Aide Competency exam to be a Nurse Aide placed on the Pennsylvania Nurse Aide Registry. Departmental approval is required to enroll in the course to comply with federal and state legislative requirements-OBRA and Act 14.

Please note: Nurse Aide students are required to complete certain documents for admission. You can download the forms below and return them to Thomas Fortunato at tfortunato@dccc.edu or Katrina Saling at ksaling1@dccc.edu.

If you are interested or have further questions please check out the full description of the course and call 610-359-7344 or email tfortunato@dccc.edu and leave your name, phone number and email address

Cost: $1,295

Prepare for an entry-level career in healthcare sterile processing through instruction aligned with industry standards, infection prevention practices, and educational resources from the Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA). Topics include medical terminology, basic surgical procedures and instrumentation, departmental operations, cleaning and decontamination, disinfection, instrument inspection and assembly, packaging, sterilization methods, sterile storage and distribution, quality assurance, and workplace safety. Emphasis is placed on the critical role sterile processing technicians play in preventing infection and supporting patient safety. Course content also helps prepare students for the HSPA Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) certification examination. Books and course materials are included in tuition. The certification testing voucher is not included in tuition.

Cost: $595

During this 45-hour online test preparation course, students will receive a comprehensive review of the national Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) examination content outline with an assessment of knowledge, strengths, deficits, and areas for remediation. The course also reviews fundamental concepts, sample test questions, test-taking strategies and study planning in preparation for the examination. Books and 1-year subscription to Board Vitals Study Guide included.