January Essex County College Allied Health Courses

A series of courses will offered at the Essex County College campus in Newark beginning in January.

For registration or other information regarding the allied health courses being offered, call (973) 877-3079. The classes scheduled to be offered include courses such as medical insurance coding, phlebotomy technician, CPR instruction, certified medication aide and a physical therapy aide certification program, according to a press release from Essex County College.

• Medical Insurance Coding/ Billing Specialist is a 32 session course that will give students career opportunities in the constantly growing health care field. The curriculum provides participants with a comprehensive understanding of billing and collection processes. The class will meet Mondays and Wednesdays, January 21 through May 13, from 5:30 to 9:15 p.m. Total cost is $1,265 and a payment plan is available.
• Phlebotomy Technician is a 16 session course covering the basic concepts of phlebotomy and the responsibilities of the phlebotomist. The class includes hands-on training, such as collecting routine capillary and venous specimens for testing. The class is scheduled for Saturdays, starting January 24, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Students who successfully complete the course will be eligible to take the Certified Phlebotomy Technician exam in class. Cost of the course is $880 and a payment plan is available. There is also a $105 exam fee due by April 18.
• CPR for Healthcare Providers is a course that will prepare stude Medical Insurance Coding/ Billing Specialist is a 32 session course that will give students career opportunities in the constantly growing health care field. The curriculum provides participants with a comprehensive understanding of billing and collection processes. The class will meet Mondays and Wednesdays, January 21 through May 13, from 5:30 to 9:15 p.m. Total cost is $1,265 and a payment plan is available. nts with the basic knowledge and skills necessary to provide effective life support in an emergency. Participants will learn to use an AED (automated external defibrillator) for victims in sudden cardiac arrest. Students will earn an American Heart Association certificate for successful completion of the one session class on January 24 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.Cost of the session is $95.
• Certified Medication Aide is a 20 session program approved by the New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services for current certified nurse aides, homemaker/home health aides, and personal care assistants. The program includes 40 instructional and 20 clinical hours. Students must have a CNA or CHHA license. Classes will be held Mondays and Wednesdays, starting January 26, from 6 to 9 p.m.Total cost is $660 and a payment plan is available.
• Physical Therapy Aide Certification Program is a 20 session class that will teach students medical terminology, physical therapy treatments, exercise and mobility training, and customer service to work in this growing field. The class will meet Tuesdays and Thursdays, starting January 27, from 6 to 9 p.m. Total cost of the program is $615.

(Information courtesy of Essex County College)