Short-Term Healthcare Careers

This course prepares students to understand foundational knowledge in basic science, anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, pharmacology, and nutrition. As well as clinical patient care related to phlebotomy, electrocardiography, parenteral administration, point-of-care testing, assessment & management skills. This course provides instruction on administrative tasks related to clinical medical assistants. Upon successfully completing the program, students will earn a BLS/First Aid Certification and the Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA). 

Length: 230 hours (150 hours classroom/80 hours clinical)

Requirements:

Students must be a minimum of 18 years of age and have a high school diploma or GED equivalency.

Upcoming Course Offerings:

Gadsden Center

• 1/8/2024 - 3/7/2024 Mondays - Fridays 9 a.m. - 12:45 p.m., plus 80 clinical hours

Wakulla Center

• 3/18/2024 - 4/18/2024 Mondays - Fridays 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., plus 80 clinical hours
• 4/22/2024 - 5/23/2024 Mondays - Fridays 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., plus 80 clinical hours

Course Cost: $1,550

The Medical Administrative Specialist Career and Technical Certificate program will prepare students for an entry-level career as a Medical Administrative Specialist in various healthcare settings, including private medical practices, clinics, hospitals, public health departments, government agencies, or insurance firms. Upon successfully completing the program, students will receive the following certifications: CPR/BLS, Microsoft Office Specialist, and Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA). Eligible students enrolled in the program can receive federal financial aid and funding opportunities through the Sunshine Health Scholarship.

Length: 1,050 hours

Upcoming Course Offerings:

Wakulla

• 1/8/2024 - 12/12/2024 Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6 p.m. - 9 p.m., plus online hours (Wakulla Center)
• 1/8/2024 - 7/25/2024 Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., plus online hours (Main Campus WD Building)

The Nursing Assistant - Long Term Care/Home Health Aide course at the TCC Gadsden Center prepares students to enter the healthcare industry in an entry-level position as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Home Health Aide. The program provides students with classroom, laboratory, and clinical instruction. Upon completing the program, students will earn a Certificate of Completion for Home Health Aide and register to complete the CNA Board Exam. 

Length: 120 hours

Upcoming Course Offerings:

Gadsden Center

• 1/8/2024 - 2/8/2024 Mondays - Thursdays 6 p.m. - 10 p.m., plus 40 clinical hours
• 4/1/2024 - 5/2/2024 Mondays - Thursdays 6 p.m. - 10 p.m., plus 40 clinical hours

Course Cost: This course is provided for FREE through the Sunshine Health Scholarship for eligible students.

This course prepares students to enter the healthcare industry as Certified Phlebotomy Technicians and includes theory and hands-on instruction. Individuals are trained in technical and procedural aspects of basic phlebotomy, including venipuncture and collection of blood specimens required to become a Phlebotomy Technician. For successful course completion, students must complete a minimum of 30 venipuncture and ten capillary live sticks. Upon successfully completing the program, students will earn a BLS/First Aid Certification and the Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT). 

Length: 75 hours

Requirements:

Students must be a minimum of 18 years of age and have a high school diploma or GED equivalency.

Upcoming Course Offerings:

Gadsden Center

• 1/8/2024 - 3/7/2024 Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays 2 p.m. - 5 p.m., plus 2 hours online weekly
• 1/8/2024 - 3/7/2024 Tuesdays and Thursdays 1:30 p.m. - 5 p.m., plus 2 hours online weekly

Wakulla Center

• 1/8/2024 - 3/20/2024 Mondays and Wednesdays 6 p.m. - 9 p.m., plus 2 hours online weekly
• 3/18/2024 - 5/23/2024 Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays 3 p.m. - 5 p.m., plus 2 hours online weekly
• 3/18/2024 - 5/23/2024 Tuesdays and Thursdays 3 p.m. - 5 p.m., plus 2 hours online weekly

Course Cost: $895