The Medical Assistant program at Health Training Center can be completed in just 20 weeks. The first 16 weeks are spent in the classroom and lab while the final 4 weeks are out in the field for an externship experience. The program provides instruction on the clinical skills needed to work in medical doctors’ offices, HMOs, clinics and at hospitals with inpatient and exam rooms. Our Medical Assistant program is focused entirely on the clinical technical requirements and requires four classes. Our students are given the opportunity to become proficient in Phlebotomy, EKG, and clinical medical assisting techniques including: physical exams, injections, exam room preparation, test procedures, sterile techniques, medical terminology, taking vital signs, patient assessment, and more. After successfully completing the program, students should be prepared to work in a entry-level positions in a variety of medical settings.

The Health Training Center Cardio-Phlebotomy Technician program can be completed in just 15 weeks which consists of 12 weeks in the classroom and lab and 3 weeks in the field as an extern. The program focuses on cross-training students in Phlebotomy and EKG techniques. Students are trained through three required classes which outline: phlebotomy (blood draws), electrocardiograms (EKG’s), basic medical, lab and exam procedures, and basic patient care.
Graduates of this program may become Clinical Medical Assistants by completing one additional class and the Medical Assistant externship. Graduates of this program should be prepared for entry-level job opportunities in general medical and surgical hospitals, medical and diagnostic laboratories, and some larger private doctors’ offices.

The Phlebotomy Technician program at Health Training Center can be completed in just 11 weeks. This is made up of 8 weeks in the classroom and lab and 3 weeks in the field on an externship. Students in this program will receive training on the correct ways to draw blood. In order to do that, their classes and labs will discuss topics like: venipuncture procedures, specimen collection, blood collection, quality assurance, body systems, infection Control, and skin puncture techniques. Upon successful completion of the program, students should be prepared to work in entry-level positions in hospitals, clinics, laboratories, emergency care, extended care, medical offices, independent organizations, and insurance providers.

The EKG Technician program at Health Training Center can be completed in just 8 weeks. Students will be instructed on how to operate and adjust EKG heart monitors and understand the results of the electrocardiogram (EKG) recording. This program covers the basic skills of an EKG Technician, including proper placement of electrodes, proper operation of the EKG machine to records the actions of the heart, reading and interpreting test results, and a full CPR course covering Adult, Children, Infant, and AED Heartsaver. A graduate of this program should be prepared to work in an entry-level position in a variety of hospitals, clinics, emergency and trauma centers, private physician’s offices, outpatient centers, and extended nursing care facilities. The EKG Technician program requires two classes and can also be taken in combination with Phlebotomy or as part of the Medical Assistant Certificate.

The Patient Care Technician program at Health Training Center is a career advancement program for a licensed CNA, HHA or EMT. If you are not licensed as a CNA, HHA or EMT, this program is available for you as a Cardio-Phlebotomy Technician.

The program can be completed in just 15 weeks which consists of 12 weeks in the classroom and lab and 3 weeks in the field as an extern. Students receive direction from experienced instructors on phlebotomy (blood draws), electrocardiograms (EKG’s), basic medical, lab and exam procedures, and basic patient care. Graduates of this program can become Clinical Medical Assistants by completing one additional class and the MA externship. Upon successful completion of the program, students should be prepared for entry-level job opportunities in various hospitals, clinics, laboratories, emergency care facilities, extended care facilities, medical offices, and independent organizations.