Training Program Offerings

UCNJ’s Center for Economic and Workforce development offers the following training programs:


Essentials of Supply Chain Management Program:

This program provides training leading to certification by the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP). It is designed for the person who has some work experience , and prepares for entry level positions in the transportation, logistics and distribution industry. It includes four modules plus job search and workplace skills training. The program is 170 hours long. Job development and counseling are also provided.

Program Includes:

  • Supply Chain Management Principles (SCPro Fundamentals Certification)
  • Inventory Management (SCPro Fundamentals Certification)
  • Transportation Operations (SCPro Fundamentals Certification)
  • Customer Service Operations (SCPro Fundamentals Certification)

Total Hours: 180 Hours


Patient Care Technician

The Patient Care Technician plays a key role in any health care facility. Patient Care Technicians are authorized to administer basic medical care to patients. Multi-skilled Patient Care Technicians will provide quality care to patients by assisting with ADLs (activities of daily living), taking vital signs, assisting with medical examinations and treatment. Additional responsibilities of the PCT may include EKG and phlebotomy. In this course students will learn collaboration and patient management processes, body mechanics, vital signs, ambulatory care and patient positioning for treatment and rehabilitation.

Program Includes:

  • Anatomy and Physiology
  • EKG Technician
  • Phlebotomy Technician (CPT)
  • Bloodborne Pathogens
  • BLS CPR
  • First Aid
  • Pharmacology and Drug Interaction
  • Patient Care Technician
  • Textbooks
  • First time test fees

Certifications:

  • National Certified EKG Technician (CET), NHA
  • National Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPCT), NHA
  • National Certified Patient Care Technician (CPCT), NHA

Total Hours: 312 hours


Accounting Technician:

This program prepares the student for an entry level position in the accounting field. This program will provide instruction in financial language, preparation of journals, ledgers, and the financial statements. All areas of instruction will also be implemented by use of computerized accounting software. Center for Economic & Workforce Development programs provide computer assisted instruction to give students an opportunity to reinforce new computer skills and to review class work. Counseling and job development are also provided. A certificate is issued upon completing the program and meeting the attendance requirements.

Program Includes:

  • Accounting I and II
  • QuickBooks
  • MS Excel I, II and III

Certifications:

  • Intuit QuickBooks Certification
  • Microsoft Office Specialist Excel Certification
  • Microsoft Office Specialist Excel Certification

Total Hours: 315 hours


Pharmacy Technician:
The Pharmacy Technician program prepares students for jobs in the allied health field where they will be skilled to work under the supervision of a licensed Pharmacist. Pharmacy Technicians assist in dispensing prescriptions in retail and private pharmacies.
Program Includes:

  • Pharmacy Law and Regulations
  • Sterile and non-sterile compounding
  • Medication safety
  • Pharmacy quality assurance
  • Medication order entry and fulfillment process
  • Pharmacy inventory management
  • Pharmacy billing procedures
  • Student services counseling
  • Job search assistance and placement assistance
  • Certification Exam fees
  • Books and class materials

Deleted: Certifications:

  • Certified Pharmacy Technician
  • Pharmacy Technician Certification Board License: Pharmacy Technician, NJ

Total Hours: 135 hours