ECC Offering Courses in Allied Health

A series of allied health courses will be offered starting in September at the Newark campus of Essex County College. Call (973) 877-3079 for registration and other information on any of these allied health programs.

     Pharmacy Technician is an 18 session certificate program designed to prepare students for employment as a technician working under the direction of a registered pharmacist in a hospital or community pharmacy setting. The class will meet Mondays, September 9 to February 3, 2014, from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. The February 3 class only will meet from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Upon successful completion of the course, participants will be prepared to take the national certificate examination. The cost of the program is $770. A payment plan is available.

     Medical Insurance Billing Specialist is a 20 session course that will give students career opportunities in the constantly growing health care field. The curriculum provides participants with a comprehensive understanding of billing and collection processes. The class will meet Saturdays, starting September 14 and extending through February 8, 2014, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. Total cost is $1,265 and a payment plan is available.

     Hemodialysis Technician Certificate Program is an in-depth class designed to prepare students through hands-on training for entry level employment in a dialysis unit. Clinical assignments are in area hospitals under the supervision of experienced hemodialysis nurses. The class will meet Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays for 30 sessions, from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m., September 16 to November 25. Saturdays will be required for some clinical hours. Total cost is $1,310 and a payment plan is available.

     Physical Therapy Aide Certification Program is a 20 session class that will teach students medical terminology, physical therapy treatments, exercise and mobility training, and customer service to work in this growing field. The class will meet Tuesdays and Thursdays, starting September 17, from 6 to 9 p.m. Total cost of the program is $615. 

     Certified Medication Aide is a 20 session program approved by the New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services for current certified nurse aides, homemaker/home health aides, and personal care assistants. The program includes 40 instructional and 20 clinical hours. Students must have a CNA or CHHA license. Classes will be held Tuesdays and Thursdays, starting September 17, from 6 to 9 p.m. Total cost is $660.

     Advanced Medical CPT & ICD-9/Coding is a 16 session course for people looking to enhance their career as a medical biller and coder. Upon successful completion of this course, students may be eligible to take the American Academy of Professional Coders National Examination. The class will meet Saturdays, starting September 21, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Total cost of the program is $880, with a payment plan available.

     Phlebotomy Technician is a 16 session course covering the basic concepts of phlebotomy and the responsibilities of the phlebotomist. The class includes hands-on training, such as collecting routine capillary and venous specimens for testing. The class is scheduled for Saturdays, starting September 21, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Students who successfully complete the course will be eligible to take the Certified Phlebotomy Technician exam in class. Cost of the course is $880 and a payment plan is available. There is also a $105 exam fee due by April 13.

      CPR for Healthcare Providers is a course that will prepare students with the basic knowledge and skills necessary to provide effective life support in an emergency. Participants will learn to use an AED (automated external defibrillator) for victims in sudden cardiac arrest. Students will earn an American Heart Association certificate for successful completion of the one session class on September 28 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Cost of the session is $91.