ONLINE SECTION Required by the NJDOE, the primary goal of this course is to provide the prospective teacher with an overview of the teaching profession. Minimum CGPA: 3.0. This non-credit course requires 30 hours of class work, 20 hours of clinical field work, including at least 10 hours of planning and delivering instruction via individual or co-teaching model in a public or private school. Upon successful completion , candidates receive a Verification of Program Completion form that is used by a school district to apply for a candidate's Provisional License.

Featuring weekly online assignments with one Friday mandatory live WebEx session on 08/02/24 from 4 PM-8 PM. 

Modality: Online
Clock Hours: 50
CEUs: 5.0
Instructor: Meredith Riddle

Topics will cover 15 hours of anatomy, exercise physiology, kinesiology, biomechanics, nutrition and more.  The in-person practical skill labs allow you to role-play and review essential “hands on skills” to master assessing clients, stretching, warm-ups/cool-downs, exercise analysis and programming design.  At the end of the course all graduates get a local employer list [Crunch Fitness & more are hiring!] that we work with each year. We include a student workbook and access to online study tools to help you take the Certified Personal Trainer exams.

Schedule: 
5 Saturdays (online) 10am-5pm
One practical in-person review - Wednesday, November 13th, 6:30-9:00pm
Course Testing - Sunday, November 17th, 9am-3pm

Modality: Hybrid
Clock hours: 36
CEU: 3.6

Our dental assisting foundation course is designed for students with little to no knowledge of the field. Topics include anatomy, equipment, four-handed assisting techniques, hands-on presentation of dental procedures, infection control, instruments, materials, and terminology.

Included with the course is job shadowing experience and a career development workshop. Your successful completion of our Dental Assistant Course qualifies you as a Dental Assistant. Our program serves as a prerequisite for a Dental Radiology program. This course is eligible for OCC Foundation scholarships. 

Schedule: Tues./Thurs. 9AM-1PM
Modality: In-Person
Clock Hours: 66
CEUs: 6.6
Instructor: Christine Olsen
Textbook Required: Yes

Become proficient in the use of electronic health records, a vital component of modern healthcare. You’ll learn how to navigate EHR systems, input and retrieve patient data, and ensure accuracy and confidentiality. This module prepares you for the digital aspects of medical billing and coding, emphasizing the importance of data integrity.

Modality: Online
Clock Hours: 48
CEUs: 4.8

Gain a solid understanding of the healthcare system, its structure, and the critical role medical billing and coding play in ensuring efficient healthcare delivery and reimbursement. This module provides an overview of healthcare settings, roles, and responsibilities, giving you a comprehensive picture of the industry. This course is the introduction to the Medical Billing and Coding program. 

Modality: Online
Clock Hours: 48
CEUs: 4.8

Our Medical Assistant Program prepares you for a career in medical assisting where you perform administrative & clinical tasks supervised by a physician or other health practitioner. 410 hours of in-person lecture and clinical skills followed by 150 hours of externship in a partner medical facility. 

Required: 100% Externship Attendance, Signed Acknowledgement of Risk & Responsibility, Health Insurance & Waiver, clear criminal background check, HS diploma/HSED.

Not Included in Tuition, but Required: Physical exam, immunizations document, 2-step PPD, Hepatitis B series proof; Student Liability Insurance; Scrubs

Schedule: Mon-Fri 8:45am-2:15pm
Modality: In-Person
Clock Hours: 560
CEUs: 56
Lead Instructor: Erica DiMuzio-Orlofsky

Our Medical Assistant Program prepares you for a career in medical assisting where you perform administrative & clinical tasks supervised by a physician or other health practitioner. 410 hours of in-person lecture and clinical skills followed by 150 hours of externship in a partner medical facility. 

Required: 100% Externship Attendance, Signed Acknowledgement of Risk & Responsibility, Health Insurance & Waiver, clear criminal background check, HS diploma/HSED.

Not Included in Tuition, but Required: Physical exam, immunizations document, 2-step PPD, Hepatitis B series proof; Student Liability Insurance; Scrubs

Schedule: Monday-Friday 6-10pm
Modality: In-Person
Clock Hours: 560
CEUs: 56
 

Understand the complexities of medical insurance and billing processes. This module covers various types of insurance plans, the insurance claims process, and how to work with insurance companies to ensure proper reimbursement. You’ll learn about patient eligibility, benefits verification, and the nuances of private, public, and government insurance programs.

Schedule: This course is asynchronous and does not have required weekly meeting times. 
Modality: Online
Clock hours: 48
CEUs: 4.8
Instructor: Melissa Mocarski