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 •

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

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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

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

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.