Healthcare

Healthcare Career Training Programs

Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
CCMAs work directly with patients and support the work of doctors and healthcare professionals in various healthcare facilities. Equip yourself with the knowledge and hands-on experience necessary to pass the NHA’s certification exam and begin your new career in as little as three months.

Certified Electronic Health Records Specialist
Skilled electronic health record specialists play a vital role in ensuring patient data is secure and accurate. Prepare for the NHA’s CEHRS exam and become an administrative asset in any healthcare environment in as little as four months.

Introduction to the Physician Assistant Profession
Designed for individuals considering a career as a physician assistant (PA), this course will take you through the history of the PA profession, its development and the role of the PA as a member of the healthcare team. 

Certified Medical Administrative Assistant
Gain the skills necessary to provide administrative support in a medical setting. Prepare for the NHA’s Medical Administrative Assistant exam and be ready to enter the rapidly growing field of medical assisting in just three months.

Medical Billing & Coding
Certified Billing and Coding Specialists are essential to all areas of healthcare and have an expansive range of opportunities for employment. Prepare for the NHA’s CBCS exam and be ready for entry-level positions in as little as four months.

Expanded Function Dental Assistant 

Registered dental assistants help dentists conduct dental procedures and perform basic dental treatments. Prepare to sit for the Registered Dental Assistant exam through American Medical Technologists. Students will also qualify for Dental Assisting National Board (DANB) certification.

Additional Programs

Molecular Diagnostics
UWF’s online Molecular Diagnostics continuing education courses provide opportunities for Medical Laboratory Scientists to prepare for the Molecular Biology Certification Exam.

Pharmacy Technician
Prepare for a career as a pharmacy technician. This immersive course will train you to work as a pharmacy technician and prepare you for the Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam (PTCE®) to obtain the Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) credential from the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB®).

Spanish for Medical Professsionals
Adding Spanish skills to your resume can broaden your career horizons and give you an advantage over other healthcare workers. Prepare for any situation by bridging the communication gap between you, your patients and worried family members. This course provides knowledge of basic medical phrases to help you better communicate with the Spanish-speaking community.

Vet Assistant
This course will prepare you to become a productive member of a veterinary team. Upon completion of the course, you will also have the opportunity to gain access to an Externship Starter Kit. 

Additional Online Programs

• Activity Director
• Administrative Dental Assistant 
• Advanced Hospital Coding and CCS Prep
• Become a Physical Therapy Aide
• Certified EKG Technician
• Certified Clinical Medical Assistant for the Experienced CMAA (Voucher Included) 
• Certified Electronic Health Records Specialist & Medical Terminology
• Certificate in Gerontology
• Certificate in Infectious Diseases and Infection Control
• Certified Pharmaceutical Sales Representative
• Certified Physical Therapy Aide
• Handling Medical Emergencies
• HIPAA Compliance
• Home Health Aid
• Human Anatomy and Physiology
• Medical Billing and Coding (Voucher Included)
• Medical Office Manager (CPPM) (Voucher Included)
• Medical Terminology Series
• Medical Writer Suite
• Optician Certification Training
• Patient Care Technician
• Spanish for Medical Professionals
• Sterile Processing Technician
• Veterinary Assistant