Union College’s Center for Economic and Workforce development offers the following training programs:
Fundamentals 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 180 hours long. Job development and counseling are also provided.
Program Includes:
- Supply Chain Management Principles (SCPro Certification)
- Warehouse Operations (SCPro Certification)
- Transportation Operations (SCPro Certification)
- Customer Service Operations (SCPro 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
Administrative Assistant:
This program provides training in the use of current software employed in today’s modern office. The student will receive instruction and gain proficiency in MS Word, MS Excel and MS Outlook. This course is designed for the person who has some computer proficiency and has typing skills and some work experience. 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 completion of the program and meeting the attendance requirements.
Program Includes:
- MS Word I, II, III and IV
- Microsoft Office Specialist Excel Certification
- Microsoft Office Specialist Outlook Certification
Certifications:
- Microsoft Office Specialist Word Certification
- Microsoft Office Specialist Excel Certification
- Microsoft Office Specialist Outlook Certification
Total Hours: 315 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
Computerized Office Skills:
This program provides training in the use of current software employed in today’s modern office. In this program, the person with little or no computer proficiency or work experience will become adept with the applications most utilized in office operations in today’s world.
The student will receive computer assisted instruction and gain proficiency in MS Word, MS Excel and MS Outlook. Counseling and job development are also provided. A certificate is issued upon completion of the program and meeting the attendance requirements.
Program Includes:
- MS Word
- MS Excel
- MS Outlook
Certifications:
- Microsoft Office Specialist MS Word Certification
- Microsoft Office Specialist MS 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