Ocean County College Workforce and Professional Education

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Prerequisite: Proof of successful completion of the 24-hour class in order to take our bridge class. If you have completed the 24-Hour Introduction to Teaching course but have not completed the entire New Pathways program, our bridge satisfies the requirement of additional 10 lecture hours & 16 clinical work hours. We have modified the New Pathways to Teaching Program to meet the new regulations from the NJDOE. Classroom observations, substitute teaching, tutoring, and working in an after-school program qualify as clinical work. No additional textbook is required. 1 CEU

Cost $50

Course Code: SRED-512

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WEEKEND SECTION - Alternate Route to Teaching is a partnership between Brookdale Community College and OCC. If you already hold a Bachelor’s or higher, our program allows you to become a licensed teacher without having to complete a traditional teacher training program. This program is regulated and approved by the NJ Department of Education.

Schedule: Fri. 7/14 and 7/21 – 5-8pm, Sat. and Sun. 7/15, 7/16, 7/22, 7/23 – 8am 2pm
Modality: In-Person
Clock Hours: 50
CEUs: 5.0
Instructor: Carol D'Zio

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Using medical software, learn to input patient information, schedule appointments, handle billing, and produce various lists and reports.

Schedule: This course is asynchronous and does not have required weekly meeting times. 
Modality: Online
Clock hours: 36
CEUs: 3.6
Instructor: Marilyn Knight

For assistance please call 732-255-0409

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The Culinary Foundations program focuses on foundational & fundamental skills development & reinforcement as well as key knowledge & technique development for aspiring chefs. Participants will learn kitchen & food safety, knife skills, stocks, moist & dry heat cooking methods, plating & presentation, culinary nutrition, and how to prepare specific types of foods: salads, vegetables, soups, sauces, meat, poultry, fish, breads, pastries & foods for special diets. The program consists of online video content complimented by 4 in-person immersion days on campus (Thursdays 4-8:30pm)  for practice and assessment of newly gained skills.  11 CEUs  Sean Bips, Instructor

For assistance please call 732-255-0409

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Understand the need for electronic records and the terminology of the EHR systems. Gain hands-on experience working with an electronic health records software package. This course includes preparation for the NHA Certified Electronic Health Record Specialist Exam. ($117 exam cost not included in tuition).

Schedule: This course is asynchronous and does not have required weekly meeting times. 
Modality: Online
Clock hours: 45.5
CEUs: 4.55
Instructor: Marilyn Knight

For assistance please call 732-255-0409

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Advanced Excel reinforces the elements introduced in Excel II and expands upon that base to include the addition of charts, formulas, functions, macros, pivot tables.

Schedule: Tuesdays/Thursdays 6pm-8pm
Modality: Online
Clock hours: 8
CEUs: 0.8
Instructor: Donna Parsons

 

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Gain a confident understanding of the specific word elements and its relation to the complexity of the body. This course is a prerequisite for several certificate programs in the health care field. 

Schedule: This course is asynchronous and does not have required weekly meeting times. 
Modality: Online - asynchronous 
Clock Hours: 84
CEUs: 8.4
Instructor: Marilyn Knight

For assistance please call 732-255-0409

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This course is designed for students who have an interest in the field of Information Technology as their career pathway.  It is a hands-on, online learning program designed to prepare learners for entry-level jobs in IT support upon completion of the certificate training. The course covers the fundamentals of IT support, including troubleshooting, customer service, networking, operating systems, system administration, and security. The course also provides hands-on lab practices for user support tasks such as software installation, network trouble shooting, and system maintenance, etc.

Schedule: This course is asynchronous and does not have required weekly meeting times. 
Modality: Online
Clock hours: 110
CEUs:11
Instructor: Edmond Hong
 

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This course is designed for students who have an interest in the field of Information Technology as their career pathway.  It is a hands-on, online learning program designed to prepare learners for entry-level jobs in IT support upon completion of the certificate training. The course covers the fundamentals of IT support, including troubleshooting, customer service, networking, operating systems, system administration, and security. The course also provides hands-on lab practices for user support tasks such as software installation, network trouble shooting, and system maintenance, etc.

Schedule: This course is asynchronous and does not have required weekly meeting times. 
Modality: Online
Clock hours: 110
CEUs:11
Instructor: Edmond Hong

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EVENING SECTION - Our Medical Assistant Program prepares you for a career in medical assisting where you perform administrative & clinical tasks supervised by a physician, other health practitioner, or office manager.

Tuition does not include exam costs, which are subject to change without notice. In addition, you will receive 8 hours of training and become certified in Mental Health First Aid by the National Council for Behavioral Health.

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; Stethoscope; Textbooks.

CEUs: 36.4

Monday, Tuesday, Thursdays - 6:00-10:00pm

Every other Saturday - 9:30am-3:30pm

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Billing specialists typically work for insurance companies or health care facilities to maintain accurate financial records and payment procedures. Gain an understanding of creating invoices, billing statements and check for calculation errors prior to processing.

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

For assistance please call 732-255-0409

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Prepare for one of today's fastest growing careers! Employment opportunities include: healthcare and managed care facilities, hospital medical records, insurance & medical billing companies. Learn to assign codes for diagnostics and procedures, review essential patient information, submit claims for reimbursement. Sit for three national certification exams through National Healthcareer Association. You may be eligible for up to $2500 through the H. Hovnanian Foundation of Nursing and Health Science Grant.

Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:30am-2:30pm
Modality - In-Person
Clock Hours: 396
CEUs: 39.6
Instructor: Marilyn Knight

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Apprenticeship Section: Prepare for one of today's fastest growing careers! Employment opportunities include: healthcare and managed care facilities, hospital medical records, insurance & medical billing companies. Learn to assign codes for diagnostics and procedures, review essential patient information, submit claims for reimbursement. Sit for three national certification exams through National Healthcareer Association. 

Schedule: M-F 8:30am-2:30pm
Modality - In-Person
Clock Hours: 396
CEUs: 39.6
Instructor - Marilyn Knight

This course requires assisted enrollment. To enroll, please call 732-255-0409

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Includes a comprehensive overview of Microsoft Excel beginning with the basics including the menu system, toolbars and task panes; creating spreadsheets; formulas; functions; formatting; graphics and text. Expands upon that base to include the addition of charts, formulas, functions, macros, pivot tables.

Schedule: Wednesdays 6pm-8pm
Modality: In-Person
Clock hours: 24
CEUs: 2.4
Instructor: Donna Parsons

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In our program, we teach the phlebotomy profession through didactic, student laboratory and clinical experiences. Train to perform a variety of blood collection methods using proper techniques & precautions. Topics include anatomy & physiology, blood collection equipment & procedures, capillary procedures, interpersonal relations, and medical terminology.

Schedule: Tuesday & Thursday 6:00pm - 10:00pm
Modality: On-line
Clock Hours: 196
CEUs: 19.6
Instructor: Jennifer Jack

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