Workforce Training for Healthcare Careers
Build stackable credentials with MCC's noncredit healthcare certification programs. Receive a nationally recognized certification through the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) as an electrocardiogram technician or phlebotomist.
Each course includes the price of taking your initial certification exam through NHA on campus after the successful completion of the course.
- Healthcare Provider Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
This course meets the requirements for recognition as a basic life support rescuer for healthcare providers by the American Heart Association (AHA). It's intended for those entering, or currently working in, all healthcare settings. After successfully completing this course, you'll receive a certification in basic life support CPR and credit for 4.5 contact hours.
The cost of the book is included in the $70 course fee.
See course dates and register for CPR, Course code UHL U02 »
- Electrocardiogram (EKG) Technician Training
Prepare to become a Certified EKG Technician (CET)! Study basic to advanced concepts in EKG. Learn basic cardiac anatomy and physiology, proper lead placement for 5- and 12-lead, technical aspects of an EKG machine and how to calculate heart rate, how to interpret a rhythm strip, and several advanced concepts working with the 12-lead EKG machines. You'll learn how to prep a patient for EKG monitoring and troubleshoot EKG artifact.
This course is designed for those who have completed Basic Nursing Assistant (CNA), EMT, CPR, or other medically-related coursework. This training, along with your previous certification, allows you to assist the physician diagnosing myocardial infarction, cardiac arrhythmias, and heart rhythm irregularities. EKG machines are used in physicians' offices, hospitals, clinics, and other health care facilities.
By the numbers:
- The annual mean wage of cardiovascular technologists and technicians in Illinois in 2018 was $58,120 - $63,690
- Job outlook: projected growth (2016-2026) faster than average (10% to 14%)
The $999 fee for this course includes all books, materials and the cost of the National Health Careers (NHA) Certified EKG Technician (CET) exam to be taken at the end of the course. High school students pay $500.
See course dates and register for EKG Training, Course code QHC C06 »
- Medical Assistant Academy
Review what you learned in your prerequisite courses (Basic Nursing Assistant, Electrocardiogram Technician, and Phlebotomy Technician) in the Medical Assistant Capstone course. Train to work under the supervision of a practice/operations manager to perform the following: schedule appointments, patient intake and care, routine diagnostic and recording procedures, maintain medical records, prepare patients for examination, drawing blood, medicine administration, first aid, and record vital signs and medical histories.
By the numbers:
- Medical assistants in Illinois earned $25,700 to $48,730 in 2018.
- Job outlook: employment of medical assistants is projected to grow 23% by 2028.
- Medical Assistant was ranked #2 in Best Jobs Without A College Degree, #6 in Best Healthcare Support Jobs, #52 in 100 Best Jobs in the 2020 U.S. News Best Jobs Rankings.
Coursework includes basic anatomy and physiology; medical terminology; medical law and ethics; patient psychology and communications; medical office procedures; and clinical diagnostic, examination, testing, and treatment procedures.
The $1,999 fee includes all books, materials and the cost of the National Healthcareers (NHA) Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) certification exam to be taken at the end of the course.
See course dates and register for the Medical Assistant Capstone course, Course code QHC C17 »
- Phlebotomy Technician Training
Phlebotomists draw blood for tests, transfusions, research, or blood donations. As an NHA-Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT), you can work in a variety of healthcare settings and perform critical work in the healthcare field. The job outlook through 2024 shows 25% growth, much faster than average. Phlebotomists earn $32,710 per year, $15.72 per hour according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.MCC's certification program consists of 60 classroom and lab hours in which you'll be required to complete a minimum of 30 venipunctures and 10 capillary sticks.
The $1,999 fee for this course includes all books, materials and the cost of the National Health Careers (NHA) Phlebotomy Technician Certification (CPT) exam to be taken at the end of the class.
See course dates and register for Phlebotomy, Course code QHC C20 »
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