Training opportunities in
HEALTHCARE
Train Now in Healthcare • Course completed 100% Online • Hybrid of online and in-person instruction The following courses are offered by the Community College Workforce Alliance (CCWA) in partnership with Reynolds and John Tyler Community Colleges. These courses offer flexible scheduling to allow job seekers to complete the course work in a few weeks and enter the workforce with industry-valued certifications.
First-Aid •
First-Aid certification teaches students how to handle situations on the “front line” of an emergency. An ability to respond quickly to injuries can save lives. This course teaches employees how to recognize everyday medical emergencies and care for an injury or illness until professional help arrives. 4 hours
Medical Coding – Certified Professional Coder •
Introduces class participants to the basic principles of coding for outpatient and physician services. Instruction will include beginning through advanced Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) coding. This certification is preparation for careers such as medical records technician or medical billing and coding specialist. 90 hours
Personal Care Aide (PCA) •
Program provides participants with online and hands-on instruction on how to assist patients with health-related daily living activities, patient transfers, nutrition, as well as oral and personal hygiene. This program is a total of 40 hours: 32 hours of online instruction and eight hours of in-person, handson training. The training follows the Virginia Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS) curriculum for home health and hospice workers. This program is also accepted by Virginia Department of Social Services (VDSS) for direct patient care staff in licensed assisted-living facilities. 40 hours
Pharmacy Technician Program •
* These programs are part of Fast Forward. Financial assistance available for income-eligible residents.
This program will prepare participants to enter the pharmacy field and to pursue certification through the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board examination. Graduates may pursue a career in a drug store, hospital or other medical facility. 50 hours
Keep Going Reynolds Community College offers more than a dozen health professions programs and the ones below can be finished in one academic year. These courses are designed for working adults and parents who need part-time options and credits towards college certificates and degrees. Some programs may qualify for Financial Aid. Classes begin August 24.
Emergency Medical Technician This program prepares students to become Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT) at the entry level. This program offers several scheduling options for students. 6 courses
Advanced Medical Record Coder •
Designed to provide the technical knowledge and skills needed for employment as an advanced medical coder. The coursework for the advanced level will equip students to work in medical records and offer an opportunity for existing coders to further their management, supervisory, auditing, or alternative coding skills. Graduates work in hospitals, doctor’s offices and government agencies. Certification as a certified medical coder is required for this program. 5 courses
Release of Health Information Specialist •
Designed to provide the technical knowledge and skills needed for employment as a release of health information specialist, who assemble, process, and maintain medical records of hospital and clinic patients in a manner consistent with administrative, legal, ethical, and regulatory requirements of the health care system. Duties could include retrieving patient medical records, protecting the security of medical records to ensure that confidentiality is maintained and released according to regulations. 7 courses Note: In certain pathways, prior convictions may prohibit employment or clinical placement. Background testing, drug testing and a pre-employment physical may be required for placement into many healthcare professions. Some companies may have minimum age requirements for select positions.
Pharmacy Technician •
Designed to prepare students to assist and support licensed pharmacists in providing health care and medications to patients. Students will obtain a broad knowledge of pharmacy practice and are skilled in the techniques required to order, stock, package, prepare, and dispense medications under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist in a retail or hospital setting. Upon successful completion of the program, graduates are eligible to take the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board examination to become a Certified Pharmacy Technician. 6 courses
Healthcare Salary Ranges Below are salary ranges, from entry level to expert, for some of the jobs listed in this brochure. This data was sourced from external agencies (O*NET and JobsEQ). More information on jobs and salaries can be found under Programs A-Z at reynolds.edu. Position
Range (Entry to Expert)
Emergency Medical Technician $23,200–$39,000 Medical Coder
$27,120–$63,600
Personal Care Aide
$20,520–$37,480
Pharmacy Technician
$21,450–$46,340
Job Skills Improvement Courses completed 100% Online Constructive Conflict Resolution
CareerStart Courses completed 100% Online Offered through the Community College Workforce Alliance (CCWA) the CareerStart program is designed to help individuals who are unemployed or underemployed get started or start again on a pathway to a well-paying career through career exploration, education, training and certifications. This program introduces students to online learning platforms utilizing progressive instruction to develop and build digital confidence and proficiency.
CareerStart GED CareerStart GED instruction utilizes a video platform for instructor/student interaction and lectures combined with online instructional modules. Academic instruction is combined with an instructional program that weaves in work-readiness skills, financial literacy, digital literacy, career exploration and career coaching. GED Ready testing is utilized to determine readiness to progress to take the official GED exams. FREE (7.5 hours)
Conflict is part of our daily lives; however, it can be a growth opportunity. With the right tools and frame of mind, you can resolve conflicts in a way that benefits everyone involved. Once people understand conflict and how to more effectively manage it, fear and avoidance can disappear, while personal growth and productivity expand. This workshop covers more productive conflict resolution techniques, starting with how to identify your own conflict reaction style through creating conflict solutions that all parties can support. 6 hours
Excel Overview Workshop Series This workshop series is an overview of some of Excel’s most popular features including formulas and functions, charts, PivotTables and formatting a document for printing. No knowledge of Excel is required. 4 hours
Introduction to G Suite (Google) Workshop Series The workshop series covers file management and sharing files using Google Drive, an overview of Google Docs and Google Sheets, and how to collaborate and edit documents with others using G Suite. You must create a free Gmail email account for this class. 4 hours
Grant Proposal Writing 101 This workshop explores the basics of writing proposals for government, corporate, and foundation grants. Participants will learn where to find grant opportunities and how to write WINNING proposals as a useful resource to build programs and services for their organizations. 6 hours
Making the Move to Supervisor This workshop serves to establish a shared belief system for what constitutes supervisory responsibilities. For experienced managers, this class allows participants to identify missed opportunities in establishing their supervisory relationships, so that more experienced supervisors can build onto what they already have accomplished. For new supervisors, this session allows participants to start their management assignments with a realistic preview of what is to come and what they need to immediately start doing as supervisors. 6 hours
Microsoft Office Tips Workshop Series This workshop series is designed to increase your efficiency in Microsoft Office by learning some time-saving tips! Navigation and selection shortcuts, keyboard shortcuts, formatting shortcuts and tricks for reducing repetitive tasks are covered. 4 hours
Word-Power Formatting and Automating Tasks Workshop This workshop series is designed to increase your efficiency in Word by using some of Word’s automated features such as sections, styles, forms, and macros. This workshop is designed for someone who wants to become a Word power user and create complex documents quickly. Basic knowledge of Word is required. 4 hours
Free Webinars Each month, CCWA offers free one-hour webinars open to the general public. Visit ccwatraining.org/online-classes for registration information.
ABOUT THE PARTNERSHIP Reynolds Community College and the Community College Workforce Alliance are focused on one thing … preparing individuals well for good paying jobs. We specialize in creating both short-term job training and long-term career knowledge based on industry demand and local hiring needs. Our sweet spot is serving individuals who may be displaced from work, need additional wrap around support to succeed, and those seeking a better paying job. The ultimate goal is for an individual to pursue immediate, meaningful, education and training that results in marketable skills for employment—locking in a secure future despite a changing economy. Our opportunities are for both now and down the road, while maintaining a job that provides for families.
For more information reynolds.edu/bhc • bhc@ccwa.vccs.edu • (804) 523-5618