Health Care Careers

Cost: $3,994

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. The 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.

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.

This course teaches basic venipuncture techniques for adults, children and infants as it prepares the student to take the Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) exam from NHA (National Health Career Association). Coursework includes aseptic methods and isolation procedures. 

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.

The Dialysis Technician Program prepares students for entry-level 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 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)

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

Medical administration is one of the fastest-growing careers in America. By becoming a Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA), you can quickly earn the nationally recognized credentials healthcare employers are searching for. You will have the opportunity to receive one or two nationally recognized and respected certifications. Includes all materials and vouchers for certification testing.

Learn the competencies needed to successfully manage electronic data in a variety of health care settings. You will be prepared to take the Certified Electronic Health Records Specialist (CEHRS) exam from the National Healthcareer Association. Includes all materials and exam vouchers. 

Prepare to enter the pharmacy field in hospitals and community pharmacies as an ancillary, working under the supervision of a registered pharmacist. This comprehensive course prepares you to take the Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) exam through NHA. Includes medical terminology, reading and interpreting prescriptions, and defining drugs by generic and brand names. Discusses dispensing of prescriptions, inventory control, billing and reimbursement. Grasp dosage calculations, IV flow rates, drug compounding and dose conversions. Book and learning materials included. Course includes on-line study guide aligned to the CPhT exam and a 25-module digital learning resource through NHA, as well as use of a unique learning package exposing students to real-world pharmacy workflow through hand-on use of authentic pharmacy software. A loan for tuition may be available; call Sallie Mae at 800-472-5543,use school code 00711098.

Needs based scholarships may be available

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 both our Marple Campus and our Pennock’s Bridge 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.

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.

This course is based upon industry standards of infection control practices and the Healthcare Sterile Processing Association and provides the learner with a foundation of medical terminology, basic surgical procedures and terminology, aseptic technique, sterilization techniques, and the requirements of infection control. Books and materials included. Testing voucher not included in tuition.

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.