Education & Training Fund

September 12 – November 17, 2023;
162 hours total

Classes will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm in person on the Canton campus from September 12 – October 26, 2023.

Clinical field placements will be held Monday through Friday in person as a full-time position from October 30 – November 17, 2023. The student’s actual work schedule will be determined by the assigned clinical site.

Phlebotomists are specially trained professional members of the healthcare delivery team whose primary responsibility is to collect blood specimens from patients for diagnostic testing.

This comprehensive 162-hour program consists of 42 classroom hours, and a 120-hour practicum to be completed at a local facility. This program is a one-semester learning experience, designed to prepare students for an entry-level position in phlebotomy and laboratory support services. Students learn through a combination of theory and laboratory practice, including instruction in venipuncture, skin puncture, special blood collections, specimen handling, waived laboratory testing, and all regulations governing safety and infection control practices.

Upon successful completion, students will receive a certificate documenting completed course hours and will be eligible to sit for the national test offered through the American Society of Phlebotomy Technicians (ASPT).

September 19 – December 9, 2023;
172 hours total

Classes will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:30 pm – 9:30 pm and Saturdays 8:30 am – 5:00 pm in person at the Brockton campus.

This Massachusetts accredited certificate program is designed to prepare students to function in the field as pre-hospital care providers. The curriculum follows National Standard Curriculum and meets and/or exceeds the Massachusetts Department of Public Health Office of Emergency Medical Services (OEMS) requirements. Through classroom and hands-on training, students learn how to manage emergencies in the pre-hospital environment including but not limited to: medical, traumatic, obstetric, psychiatric, pediatric, geriatric, and environmental emergencies. Successful completion allows the student to sit for State of Massachusetts and National Registry of EMTs Emergency Medical Technician certification exams. This is an entry-level program for those who wish a career in Emergency Medical Services (EMS) up to the Paramedic level.

October 10 – December 19, 2023;
60 hours total

Classes will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:00 – 9:00 pm in person on the Canton campus.

The healthcare industry is a rapidly growing field with a wide range of opportunities for those looking to make a difference in the lives of others, and the demand for healthcare professionals is increasing. If helping others is your heart’s desire, consider becoming an EKG technician. Becoming an EKG technician can be a great career path if you have a passion for helping others, and an interest in the medical field.

This 60-hour course covers topics and activities including: heart anatomy and physiology, proper lead placement, operating and adjusting EKG monitors, diseases of the heart, and medical terminology. Through a combination of classroom and practical sessions you will gain experience as well as meet licensure eligibility requirements and prepare for the national certification exam.