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.
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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
