Health Professions Institute
ACCC’s new Health Professions Institute occupies 6,000 square feet and includes a science lab, lecture classrooms and a computer center. Students receive comprehensive allied and auxiliary health training for a number of health care careers, such as:
- Surgical Technician
- Certified Nurse Aide
- Medical Terminology
- Phlebotomy
- Clinical Medical Assistant
- Medical Administrative Office Specialist
The institute was funded by a $1.2 million capital grant from the U.S. Department of Commerce and $1.8 million in state and Atlantic County funds. The project was also backed by Workforce Investment Board Healthcare Partnerships and executives in the healthcare industry. ACCC President Dr. Peter Mora called the institute a "demonstrative commitment to the healthcare industry."
The
creation of the Health Professions Institute came in response to the growing
demand
for skilled healthcare workers in the region.
By 2010, there will be 98,700 new healthcare jobs created in New Jersey, according to the N.J. Department of Labor. Nearly 10 percent of all workers in Atlantic and Cape May counties will be employed in the healthcare sector.
The Health Professions Institute improves opportunities for low income individuals to acquire skills for these demand occupations with high wage potential, benefits and career mobility.
The programs prepare students for the necessary certification exams and/or entry-level positions in their selected field. For more information, call (609) 343-4829.
Courses
- NEW! Paramedic Certification
- NEW! Advanced Surgical Technology - Online
- Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)
- NEW! Certified Home Health Aide
- NEW! Certified Home Health Aide for CNAs
- Certified Nurse Aide - Recertification
- Phlebotomy
- Medical Assistant
- Central Service Technician
- NEW! Pharmacy Technician
- Patient Care Technician
- Parish Nursing Certificate
- CPR/AED/BLS
- CPR Recertification
- Heartsaver CPR/AED/First Aid
Online Courses
- Medical Transcription - Online (240 hours)
- Medical Transcription with Medical Terminology - (300 Hours)
- Pharmacy Technician - Online (240 hours)
- Administrative Veterinary Assistant - Online (240 hours)
Additional Programs