Healthcare

The healthcare industry is growing faster than any other industry. The Bureau of Labor Statistics is projecting 2.4 million new jobs in healthcare by 2029. The medical and healthcare fields also offer ample opportunity for stable, in-demand jobs in a variety of settings from the business office to the clinic.

Join the Healthcare Industry

With a healthcare certification from CCWA, jobs like pharmacy technician, patient care technician and medical assistant are widely available and in demand across physician’s offices, clinics, chiropractor’s offices, pharmacies, hospitals and outpatient facilities. Additional roles like nurse aide and medical coder are also growing in need. Locally, CCWA is connected with facilities like HCA, CVS, Tyler's Retreat, Manor House, Our Lady of Hope, Battlefield Park Health Center and more—giving you direct access to job opportunities upon course completion.

Many of these courses only require a high school diploma, so you can jump right into the training you need. Depending on the certification, training ranges from 50 hours to 140, making it flexible and efficient.

Well-paying job opportunities

A growing industry

Training attained at low or no cost to you

Takeaway Skills

Drug list and dosage knowledge
Insurance knowledge
Direct patient care skills
Patient health history
Health record management
Medical coding
Reading vital signs or EKGs
Phlebotomy
Laboratory material handling
Medication assistance

Current Courses

See some of our current Healthcare courses below. To receive financial aid, please get in touch with us directly to register for your course or program through CCWA.

Medical Coding - Certified Professional Coder (Virtual)

05/04/2022 - 08/19/2022

This program will introduce class participants to the basic principles of coding for outpatient and physician services. Instruction will include: beginning through advanced CPT coding. It will cover information about anatomy, terminology and various procedures, as well as demonstrations and examples on how to code each service in the CPT book. This course will prepare participants to sit for the AAPC, formally American Academy of Professional Coders, Certified Professional Coder (CPC) exam. Note: Class fee includes books and CPC exam. Exam must be taken within 120 days of class completion. The course fee does not include AAPC membership.

Clinical Medical Assistant Program (Hybrid) (PM)

06/20/2022 - 10/26/2022

The Clinical Medical Assisting program is designed to prepare students to function as professionals in multiple healthcare settings. Medical assistants with a clinical background perform various clinical tasks including assisting with the administration of medications and with minor procedures, performing an EKG electrocardiogram, obtaining laboratory specimens for testing, educating patients and other related tasks. Job opportunities are prevalent with physician’s offices, clinics, chiropractor’s offices, hospitals and outpatient facilities. Clinical Medical Assistants should have or be pursuing a high school diploma or GED. Participants who complete this comprehensive course would be prepared to sit for the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) national certification examination.

Medical Coding - Certified Professional Coder (Virtual)

08/02/2022 - 11/17/2022

Medical Coding - Certified Professional Coder (Virtual)

06/07/2022 - 09/15/2022

Nurse Aide Program - Hybrid

06/01/2022 - 07/15/2022

This program will prepare the participant for a career in the nursing field. Training will focus on the improvement and enhancement of quality of life for long-term care residents and introduce the growing need in long-term care

Medical Coding - Certified Professional Coder (Virtual)

08/17/2022 - 11/30/2022

Emergency Telecommunicator Certification (Henrico County Internship)

07/12/2022 - 09/15/2022

This course is offered in partnership with Henrico County Public Safety. In addition to completing the 40 hour course, students may also complete a 40 hour paid internship with Henrico County as well. Students successfully completing all aspects of the internship and course (80 Hours and all preescreening activities) will move forward in the Safety Communications hiring process for Henrico County. The Emergency Telecoomunicator Program is designed to train students who are unfamiliar with emergency communication centers, emergency telecommunication technology, interpersonal communication, legal issues, and job stress factors. The program takes an integrated teaching approach that features comprehensive content, multimedia presentations, and hands-on training.

Phlebotomy Technician

05/06/2022 - 06/11/2022

This program prepares students to be professional phlebotomy technicians dedicated to the art of blood withdrawal. Graduates are equipped to prepare the patient, perform venipuncture and assist to maintain the quality of the specimen.

Clinical Medical Assistant Program (Hybrid) (AM)

06/20/2022 - 10/26/2022

The Clinical Medical Assisting program is designed to prepare students to function as professionals in multiple healthcare settings. Medical assistants with a clinical background perform various clinical tasks including assisting with the administration of medications and with minor procedures, performing an EKG electrocardiogram, obtaining laboratory specimens for testing, educating patients, and other related tasks. Job opportunities are prevalent with physician’s offices, clinics, chiropractor’s offices, hospitals and outpatient facilities. Clinical Medical Assistants should have or be pursuing a high school diploma or GED. Participants who complete this comprehensive course would be prepared to sit for the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) national certification examination.