Snead State Workforce Development New Beginnings Start Here..... PHLEBOTOMY TECHNICIAN Total Cost: $2,940 (includes textbooks, 2 sets of scrubs, certification exam fees, CRC certificate fee, health screenings & CPRO training) TU/TH, March 1 - June 16, 2016 6:00-9:30pm, & one SA per month, 9:00am-3:00pm Location: Boaz Campus BACKGROUND CHECK REQUIRED FOR PROGRAM ENTRANCE COST: $39 (background check cost is not included within tuition cost and is processed online through Verified Credentials) This comprehensive program is designed to allow students to become as a Phlebotomy Technician. Students will be prepared to collect blood specimens from clients for the purpose of laboratory analysis & become familiar with all aspects related to blood collection & develop comprehensive skills to perform venipunctures completely & safely. Classroom & lab work includes terminology, anatomy, physiology; blood collection procedures; specimen hands-on practice; CPR training & clinical training in skills & techniques to perform puncture methods. In addition to classroom hours, the program includes on-site clinicals - which is required for certification for phlebotomists. Upon completion of the program, students will obtain an National Career Readiness Certificate (CRC) & sit for the Certified Phlebotomy Tech (CPT) exam given through NHA (National Healthcareer Association). *WIOA Approved Course* WELDING TECHNOLOGY Total Cost: $5,500 (includes textbooks, supplies, and fees) TU/TH, September 20, 2016 - August 31, 2017 TU/TH, 6:00 - 10:00pm and some SA each month, 8:00am-2:00pm Location: Marshall Technical School, Guntersville Welding is a high-tech industry that can take you places all over the world. Welds are everywhere, from ladders to aircraft carriers, from NASCAR to national defense, and from laboratory to sales and repair, the varied welding industry impacts virtually every industry. Few career choices offer so many options for employment and opportunity for growth. Snead State Community College’s Welding Technology will prepare students to enter the high-tech industry of welding. The curriculum includes training in Stick, MIG (solid wire & flux core) and TIG welding. Our curriculum was developed by the NaƟonal Center for ConstrucƟon EducaƟon and Research, www.nccer.org, and was created by Subject Matter Experts to ensure exceptional training programs that are set to industry standards. NCCER maintains a portable and nationally recognized credentialing system by providing transcripts,certificates and wallet cards to students who successfully complete the curriculum through an accredited sponsor. NCCER’s training process of accreditation, instructor certification, standardized curriculum, national registry, assessment and certification is a key element in developing a skilled workforce of construction professionals. The program also covers 10 hour OSHA safety training and employability skills. Upon completion of this program students will receive: Welding Technology Certificate, NCCER CerƟficaƟon, National Career Readiness Certificate, Forklift Training, OSHA 10 hour Occupatonal Safety and Health Training card and one AWS certification process of choice. *WIOA Approved Course* Workforce Development Division Cherri Barnard , 256.840.4152, cbarnard@snead .edu Teresa Walker, 256.840.4211, twalker@snead .edu. CLINICAL MEDICAL ASSISTANT + PHLEBOTOMY TECHNICI TECHNICIAN Total Cost: $4,995 (includes textbooks, scrubs, certification exam fees, CRC certificate, health screenings & CPRO training) TU/TH, March 1 - October 20, 2016 Location: Boaz Campus 6:00-9:30pm, & one SA per month, 9:00am-3:00pm BACKGROUND CHECK REQUIRED FOR PROGRAM ENTRANCE COST: $39 (background check cost is not included within tuition cost and is processed online through Verified Credentials) This comprehensive program is designed to allow students to become trained as a Clinical Medical Assistant, with the option of Phlebotomy Technician, within one program. Having skills sets from two career paths will create an individual that is more marketable within the healthcare field. Upon completion of the program, students will obtain an National Career Readiness Certificate (CRC) & sit for the Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) and the Certified Phlebotomy Tech (CPT) exams given through NHA (National Healthcareer Association). The clinical medical assistant session prepares students to function effectively in many of the administrative/clerical & medical assistant clinical positions in the healthcare industry. This instruction covers important background information on anatomy & physiology, medical terminology, clinical knowledge to include blood pressure checks, using a stethoscope, urine analysis, basic insurance billing aspects, medical ethics, customer service & legal aspects. PHLEBOTOMY TECH: Students will be prepared to collect blood specimens from clients for the purpose of laboratory analysis & become familiar with all aspects related to blood collection & develop comprehensive skills to perform venipunctures completely & safely. Classroom & lab work includes terminology, anatomy, physiology; blood collection procedures; specimen hands-on practice; CPR training & clinical training in skills & techniques to perform puncture methods. In addition to classroom hours, the program includes on-site clinicals - which is required for certification for phlebotomists. *WIOA Approved Course* Already Trained - Need Certification? Snead State is an approved testing site with NHA (National Healthcare Association). Possessing a national certification proves your commitment to your chosen profession and can help individuals obtain better pay, career opportunities, and job security. Snead State offers the following certifications for persons who have received training, or work experience, in the certifying field of healthcare: (*Persons need to provide documentation of training, and/or work experience, to be eligible to sit for the exam.) COST: $199 per person, includes study guide Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) Certified EKG Technician (CET) Certified Billing Coding Specialist (CBCS) COST: $249 per person, includes study guide Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)