Professional Certifications

Online

On The Road Programs

Allied Health Training Series

Clinical Medical Assistant

This program will train students to assist physicians by performing functions related to the clinical responsibilities of a medical office.  Instruction includes among other things preparing patients for examination and treatment, routine laboratory procedures, diagnostic testing, technical aspects of phlebotomy and the cardiac life cycle.  Students will review important topics including phlebotomy, pharmacology, the proper use and administration of medications, taking and documenting vital signs, cardiology including proper lead placements, a professional workplace behavior, ethics and the legal aspects of healthcare. This program includes 140 hours of classroom lecture, hands on labs and a 160 hour clinical externship.  Note:  Upon successful completion of this program, students would be eligible to sit for the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) national examination. 

CCI 004 701
Cost: $2,399 includes textbooks (traditional Army tuition assistance, GI bill funding and traditional college financial aid does not apply). MyCAA may apply.
Tuesday & Thursday's, October 1, 2013 - February 27, 2014
6:00 - 9:30 p.m.

Classes will be held at Fort Drum Education Center Annex, 10450 5^th Armored Division Drive.

Pick up an application at an allied health information session, Wednesday, June 19th, 6:00 p.m., Jules Center, 6-002.

Dental Assisting

The 60 hour Dental Assisting Program prepares students for entry level positions in one of the fastest growing health care positions – Dental Assisting. The purpose of this course is to familiarize the student with all areas of pre-clinical dental assisting and provide training in the professional skills required to function as an assistant in the dental practice.  This course covers the following key areas and topics – Administrative Aspects include: the history of dentistry and dental assisting; introduction to the dental office; the legal aspects of dentistry; policies and guidelines.  Clinical Aspects include: introduction to oral anatomy; dental operatory; dental equipment, introduction to tooth structure; primary and permanent teeth; the oral cavity and related structures; proper patient positioning; dental hand-pieces; sterilization; and other areas.  In addition to entry-level administrative jobs, this course is ideal for students interested in pursuing a future formal Dental Hygienist program.

Registration Application

CCI 005 701
Cost: $1,199 includes textbooks (traditional Army tuition assistance, GI bill funding and traditional college financial aid does not apply). MyCAA may apply.
Monday & Wednesday's, September 9 - November 4, 2013
6:00 - 9:30 p.m.

Classes will be held at Fort Drum Education Center Annex, 10450 5^th Armored Division Drive.

Learn more at an information session, Wednesday, June 19th, 6:00 p.m., Jules Center, 6-002.

On Campus Programs

Allied Health Training Series

Home Healthcare Aide

This 80 hour comprehensive program prepares students for a position as a Home Healthcare Aide.  Emphasis is on giving personal care in a client's home, communications, working with ill persons, basic human needs, eldercare, nutrition, special diets, and home management.  In addition to the responsibilities of a Home Healthcare Aide, this program will prepare students to sit for the National Association for Home Care & Hospice (or the “NAHC”) “Home Care Aide Certification” examination through the NAHC’s Homecare University Program.   This NAHC program is composed of three competency-based elements: training, skills demonstration, and a written examination.

CCI 006 701
Tuesday/Thursday’s, June 11 - August 20 (no class July 4) - 6:00 – 9:30 pm
Saturday’s June 22 & 7/20 / 9:00 – 3:00 pm
Cost: $1,499 textbooks included. (Traditional Army tuition assistance, GI bill funding and traditional college financial aid does not apply). MyCAA may apply.

Pharmacy Technician

This comprehensive 50 hour course will prepare students to enter the pharmacy field and to take the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board’s PTCB exam. Technicians work in hospitals, home infusion pharmacies, community pharmacies and other health care settings - working under the supervision of a registered pharmacist. Course content includes medical terminology specific to the pharmacy, reading and interpreting prescriptions and defining drugs by generic and brand names. Students will learn dosage calculations, I.V. flow rates, drug compounding, dose conversions, dispensing of prescriptions, inventory control and billing and reimbursement. The Pharmacy Technician Certification Program includes a graded final exam to help prepare students for the PTCB exam.

CCI 002 701
June 17 - August 5 - Monday/Wednesday - 6:00 – 9:30 pm
Cost: $999 includes textbooks (traditional Army tuition assistance, GI bill funding and traditional college financial aid does not apply). MyCAA may apply.

Phlebotomy Technician

The 90 hour Phlebotomy Technician Program prepares professionals to collect blood specimens from clients for the purpose of laboratory analysis.   Students will become familiar with all aspects related to blood collection and develop comprehensive skills to perform venipuncture completely and safely.  Classroom work includes terminology, anatomy and physiology; blood collection procedures; specimen hands-on practice; and clinical training in skills and techniques to perform puncture methods.   The program also includes lab exercises, live blood draws, work with a training arm and other exercises intended to prepare students to function as an entry level Phlebotomy Technician. NOTE:  This 90 hour program does not include the arranging of a free clinical rotation on behalf of students.  Although not required to work as a Phlebotomy Technician, students that wish to pursue a clinical rotation should contact local health care organizations to arrange their personal clinical schedule.

CCI 001 701
June 11 - August 22 - Tuesday/Thursday/Saturday - 6:00 - 9:30 pm & 9:00 - 3:00 pm
Cost: $1,599 includes textbooks (traditional Army tuition assistance, GI bill funding and traditional college financial aid does not apply). MyCAA may apply.

Medical Billing and Coding Program 

This combined 80 hour billing and coding course offers the skills needed to solve insurance billing problems, how to manually file claims (using the CPT and ICD-9 manual), complete common insurance forms, trace delinquent claims, appeal denied claims and use generic forms to streamline billing procedures.  The course covers the following areas: CPT (Introduction, Guidelines, Evaluation and Management), specialty fields (such as surgery, radiology and laboratory), ICD-9 (Introduction and Guidelines) and basic claims processes for medical insurance and third party reimbursements.  Students will learn how to find the service and codes using manuals, (CPT, ICD-9 and HCPCS).   After obtaining the practical work experience (6months to 2 years), students who complete this course could be qualified to sit for the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC)  - Certified Professional Coder Exam (CPC or CPC-H Apprentice); the American Health Information Association (AHIMA) Certified Coding Associate (CCA) exam; and/or other National Certification Exams. To register call 315-786-2233.

Registration Application

CCI 007 701
August 5 - October 28, 2014 - Monday's and Wednesday's - 9:00 am – 12:30 pm
Cost: $1,799  includes textbooks (traditional Army tuition assistance, GI bill funding and traditional college financial aid does not apply). MyCAA may apply.

Pre-Certification Courses

*ServSafe

This eight-hour training will prepare your restaurant operation to meet the new state mandated training requirements for foodservice personnel. This workshop will empower employees with the knowledge and skills they need to prepare and serve foods safely.  The tuition covers the cost of the ServSafe Essentials textbook, exam, and proctoring of the exam. Choose one day that works best for your schedule. The test is taken during the final 90-minutes of the course. Those who need to retake the exam should register for the “exam only” portion of the workshop.

CED 296 702                                                                                                                                       
Monday, May 20, 2013 / 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Cost: $275

CED 301 702 (exam only)
Monday, May 20, 2013 / 3:30 - 5:00 p.m.
Cost: $75

University of Buffalo Dental Lecture Series

Pre-Licensing Courses

Handgun Safety & Pistol Permit Training

Learn important information about permit requirements and your legal responsibilities in owning a handgun. Topics to be covered are related to New York State Penal Law, General Safety Topics, and Firearms Proficiency using Jefferson’s Advanced Interactive Systems (AIS) Firearms Simulator. This is the same simulator used in the criminal justice degree program. Jefferson Community College Policy prohibits all weapons on campus. Handgun safety and pistol permit training will be held the first and third Saturday of every month at Jefferson Community College. Maximum attendance is twelve - to register call continuing Education at 315-786-2438. Registration is required. Walk-ins are unacceptable. Please bring photo identification. CED 244 708.

Chuck Ruggiero, NYS Certified Instructor, 44 years of firearms experience and Active Member - Law Enforcement Training Director’s Association of NYS

Saturday, June 22
8:00 – Noon
$45

Online Programs

Pre-Certification Courses

*Project Management Online

TheCourse™ teaches the core competencies of project management. It covers the five process groups and nine knowledge areas of PMBOK, the PMP code of ethics and professional conduct, and a review of general management topics that are in the PMP examination. Project management is an evolving profession, and employers are increasingly requiring that their project managers be certified. The online edition of TheCourse is the curriculum of choice of an increasing number of colleges and universities across the United States. It is Java/browser-driven, multi-media, consisting of 650 web pages with voice plus some four dozen related linked papers. It can be started at any time and taken at the student's pace. Course materials for TheCourse ™ include PMI's Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge 4th Edition (PMBOK®), workbooks tailored for TheCourse™ and TheTest™, a Test Engine containing 1,000 exam-like questions, to download and use on your own Intel-based computer. Participants register through Continuing Education and receive training through TheCourse™. (CED 175 701)  $900.00 to learn more about TheCourse™: www.TheCourse.us

To register call the Continuing Education Division at: 315-786-2438.

PMI 175 701                                                                                                                                          
$900

Certified Personal Trainer Prep Course Online

This self-paced online course will prepare you for the NCCA accredited, nationally recognized Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) Exam provided by the National Council on Strength and Fitness (NCSF) Board for Certification. The course bridges the gap between exercise science related coursework and the practical application skills required for personal training. The registration fee includes the textbook, course manual, lab manual, 3 disc DVD, 1 year NCSF membership and the cost of the NCSF-CPT Exam.

To register call the Continuing Education Division at: 315-786-2438.

CSF 136 701
$498