BETHLEHEM, PA – Northampton Community College (NCC) has several options this fall for those looking to pursue a career in healthcare.

NCC’s Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) training program prepares participants with the skills needed to take the National Nurse Aide Assessment Program (NNAAP) Competency Examination in as little as four weeks. As a CNA, you can work in a long-term care facility, hospital or other healthcare setting – an excellent way to start your career in healthcare with the potential of earning $15 or more per hour. Join NCC for a free, virtual information session on September 6, October 4, or November 8, at 5 p.m., to learn more about the CNA program and its requirements. Attendance is strongly encouraged for those considering enrolling in the CNA program.

NCC is also offering a comprehensive Phlebotomy Technician course in the fundamentals and practice of phlebotomy (blood specimen collection), at both their Monroe and Fowler Campuses, to prepare students for the national certification exam. This course will start September 18 at the NCC Monroe Campus in Tannersville, and September 19 at the NCC Fowler Family Southside Center in Bethlehem. Lecture topics include venipuncture, capillary collection, safety, medical terminology, orientation to the clinical laboratory and health care setting, specimen handling and processing, and reviewing vital signs. Students spend 120 hours practicing blood collection techniques under supervision. The student then must complete 100 successful venipunctures in a minimum of 80 hours at a clinical site. Upon completion of the course, students are eligible to sit for national certification examinations and may seek employment as phlebotomists.

Additionally, if you want to have a positive impact on your community and have a passion for helping others, NCC is offering free virtual information sessions about the Community Health Worker (CHW) career on September 19, October 10 and October 24. As a CHW, you will help individuals overcome barriers to care by linking them to their local community resources. NCC’s accredited course is geared towards participants who want to work in community-based or inpatient settings, and topics include the role of the community health worker, ethics and professional skills, teamwork and communication, documentation and assessment procedures, chronic disease overview, accessibility to healthcare services, care coordination and system navigation. Join NCC for a free fact-finding information session to learn about the career, training program and how to get started.

Finally, in as little as 30 hours, NCC’s Virtual Pharmacy Technician Training and Exam Preparation program prepares students for the Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) certification Exam. Those who pass the Exam for the Certification of Pharmacy Technicians (ExCPT) or Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam (PTCE) are granted the title of Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT). The ExCPT Exam is offered through the National Health Career Association (NHA) and is NCCA approved. Exam fee is not included in the tuition. The online program is on Tuesdays and Thursdays from October 10 to November 16 and is excellent for those seeking an entry-level position in a retail pharmacy setting or those working in the field who would like to expand their employment opportunities.

To register for an info session or program, please visit www.northampton.edu/healthcarecerts. For more information, please call 610-332-6585 or email healthcare@northampton.edu.

About Northampton Community College

With an enduring commitment to the regional community it serves and a focus on student success, Northampton Community College has developed a reputation as an institution of extraordinary distinction, earning accolades at the state and national levels for innovative programs, outstanding faculty and impressive student achievements. It counts among its successful alumni a four-time Pulitzer Prize winner and an Academy Award winning director as well as a host of CEOs, presidents, and leaders of business and industry. Today, Northampton Community College has locations in Bethlehem, Southside Bethlehem, and Monroe County, serving 30,000 students each year from 53 counties, 42 countries and 25 states. For more information, or to apply, please visit www.northampton.edu. Follow NCC on Twitter @NCCPresDaveRuth and on Instagram @NorthamptonCommCollege. Like NCC on Facebook at Northampton Community College.