UCNJ’s Center for Economic and Workforce development offers the following training programs:
Accounting Technician
This program prepares the student for an entry level position in the accounting field. This program will provide instruction in financial language, preparation of journals, ledgers, and the financial statements. All areas of instruction will also be implemented by use of computerized accounting software. Center for Economic & Workforce Development programs provide computer assisted instruction to give students an opportunity to reinforce new computer skills and to review class work. Counseling and job development are also provided. A certificate is issued upon completing the program and meeting the attendance requirements.
Program Includes:
* Accounting I and II
* QuickBooks
* MS Excel I, II and III
Certifications:
* Intuit QuickBooks Certification
* Microsoft Office Specialist Excel Certification
* Microsoft Office Specialist Excel Certification
Total Hours: 315 hours
Essentials of Supply Chain Management Program
This program provides training leading to certification by the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP). It is designed for the person who has some work experience , and prepares for entry level positions in the transportation, logistics and distribution industry. It includes four modules plus job search and workplace skills training. The program is 170 hours long. Job development and counseling are also provided.
Program Includes:
* Supply Chain Management Principles (SCPro Fundamentals Certification)
* Inventory Management (SCPro Fundamentals Certification)
* Transportation Operations (SCPro Fundamentals Certification)
* Customer Service Operations (SCPro Fundamentals Certification)
Total Hours: 180 Hours
Certified Medical Assistant
The Medical Assistant Certificate program prepares the student for a career in the field of Medical Assisting. A Medical Assistant performs routine administrative and clinical tasks under the supervision of a physician, other health practitioner, or office manager. Clinical skills include obtaining all vital signs, including blood pressure using Aneroid BP cuffs, assisting with the primary physical exam and other specialty exams, preparing patients for minor surgical procedures, providing patient education, administering injectable medications as directed by a physician, using phlebotomy techniques, and assisting in the collection of laboratory specimens. Administrative skills include coordinating and scheduling patient appointments, receiving and processing patients in the office, preparing and maintaining patient records. Professional development will be embedded throughout all courses within the program. HIPAA and OSHA guidelines will be reviewed. This course also includes BLS/CPR training and upon completion of written and practicum, the student will receive a certification from the American Heart Association.
Program includes:
* Computers for Medical Office
* Medical Terminology
* Anatomy & Physiology
* Vital Signs
* Medical Assisting I (Communications/Patient History/Assisting with Exams)
* Medical Assisting II (Phlebotomy)
* Medical Assisting III (Pharmacology)
* Medical Assisting IV (EKG)
* Professional Office Procedures
* Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR)
* Medical Coding and Billing
* Electronic Health Records
* Credential Review
* Textbooks
* First Time Test Fees
Upon successful completion of the courses, the student will prepare to test for the industry valued certifications, credentialed by the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) and the American Heart Association (AHA).
Certifications:
* Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)
* Certified EKG Technician (CET)
* Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT)
* Basic Life Support/CPR Certification (AHA)
Total Hours: 508 hours instruction and skills, 112 hours clinical skills (optional).
Patient Care Technician
The Patient Care Technician plays a key role in any health care facility. Patient Care Technicians are authorized to administer basic medical care to patients. Multi-skilled Patient Care Technicians will provide quality care to patients by assisting with ADLs (activities of daily living), taking vital signs, assisting with medical examinations and treatment. Additional responsibilities of the PCT may include EKG and phlebotomy. In this course students will learn collaboration and patient management processes, body mechanics, vital signs, ambulatory care and patient positioning for treatment and rehabilitation.
Program Includes:
* Anatomy & Physiology
* Vital Signs
* EKG
* Phlebotomy
* Patient Care Technician I & II
* Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR)
* Credential Review
* Textbooks
* First Time Test Fees
Upon successful completion of the courses, the student will prepare to test for the industry valued certifications, credentialed by the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) and the American Heart Association (AHA).
Certifications:
* National Certified EKG Technician (CET), NHA
* National Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPCT), NHA
* National Certified Patient Care Technician (CPCT), NHA
Total Hours: 340 hours