Workforce Development Programs (Formerly CAPE)

Unlock your career potential with our Workforce Development program. These courses are designed to help you stay competitive or advance in your career with methods of instruction that work for your individual needs.

Courses

Certified Clinical Medical Assistant

Now Enrolling for Spring 2025!

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Program Description:

This program provides training in clinical procedures for entry-level Medical Assistants. Medical Assistants are critical in healthcare, handling tasks such as administering medications, assisting with minor procedures, recording vital signs, and more.

Industry Certifications: National Healthcareer Association Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)

Program Cost: $6,997

Dates	Times	Length	Location	Average Salary	Prerequisite
March 3, 2025 - June 26, 2025	M-Th 9:00am- 2:00pm	14 Weeks	Newburgh Campus	$39,800	High school diploma or equivalent

Certified Medical Billing and Coding Specialist

Now Enrolling for Spring 2025!

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Program Description:

The Medical Billing and Coding program prepares students to work as entry-level medical billing specialists. Training covers standard medical procedure coding, insurance, reimbursements, and healthcare standards.

Industry Certifications: National Healthcareer Association Certified Medical Billing and Coding Specialist

Program Cost: $4,997

Dates	Times	Length	Location	Average Salary	Prerequisite
March 3, 2025 - May 28, 2025	M-Th 6:00pm-9:00pm	15 weeks	Online	$64,000	High school diploma or equivalent

EMT - B

Coming Soon in 2025

Home Health Aide (HHA)

Now Enrolling for Spring 2025 !

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Program Description:

This course is designed to prepare students for a rewarding career as a Home Health Aide (HHA). It covers the essential skills and knowledge required to provide high-quality care to individuals in their homes, focusing on the physical, emotional, and social needs of clients.

Key topics include:

Introduction to Home Health Care: Understanding the role and responsibilities of a Home Health Aide, including the importance of patient dignity and confidentiality.
Basic Patient Care: Training in personal hygiene, grooming, nutrition, and mobility assistance to enhance clients' daily living activities.
Vital Signs Monitoring: Techniques for measuring and recording vital signs, recognizing abnormal findings, and reporting to healthcare professionals.
Communication Skills: Developing effective communication techniques to interact with clients, families, and healthcare teams.
Safety and Emergency Procedures: Understanding safety protocols and emergency response techniques to ensure a safe environment for clients.
Cultural Competency: Learning to respect and accommodate diverse cultural backgrounds and values in caregiving.

Through a combination of lectures, hands-on practice, and simulations, students will gain practical experience and confidence in providing compassionate care. Upon completion, students will be eligible to take the certification exam to become a licensed Home Health Aide.

Prerequisites: None

Program Cost: $1,999

Dates	Times	Length	Location	Average Salary	Prerequisite
March 3, 2025 - June 26 2025	M - TH 5:30pm - 9:30pm	17 Weeks	TBD		None

Patient Care Technician (PCT)

Coming Soon in 2025

CDL Training: Class A Truck Driver

Now Enrolling for Spring 2025!

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Program Description:

The Class A Truck Driver training curriculum provides students with the skills to inspect and operate tractor-trailers. Emphasis is placed on vehicle inspections, defensive driving, range maneuvers, motor carrier safety regulations, trip planning, cargo handling, size/weight laws, and general maintenance procedures.

Industry Certifications: Class A

Program Cost: $6,500

Dates	Times	Length	Location	Average Salary	Prerequisite
January 21, 2025 - Feburary 13, 2025	M - Th 7:00am - 5:30pm	4 weeks	Middletown Campus	$55,300	Minimum 18 years of age, NY State Driver’s License
February 18, 2025 - March 13, 2025	M - Th 7:00am - 5:30pm	4 Weeks	Middletown Campus	$55,300	Minimum 18 years of age, NY State Driver’s License
March 17, 2025 - April 10, 2025	M - Th 7:00am - 5:30pm	4 weeks	Middletown Campus	$55,300	Minimum 18 years of age, NY State Driver’s License
April 14, 2025 - May 8, 2025	M - Th 7:00am - 5:30pm	4 Weeks	Middletown Campus	$55, 300	Minimum 18 years of age, NY State Driver’s License
May 12, 2025 - June 5, 2025	M-Th 7:00am-5:30pm	4 weeks	Middletown Campus	$55,300	Minimum 18 years of age, NY State's driver license