Medical Assistants Are in High Demand!

What do Medical Assistants Do?

Medical assistants complete administrative and clinical tasks, such as scheduling appointments, taking patients’ vital signs, and so much more.

Increase demand for Certified Medical Assistants with a job outlook growth rate of 14% between 2022-2032.



To get started in this rewarding career, contact Marianne Van Deursen at (908) 835-2430.



Mandatory Orientation: Friday, January 12, 2024



Classes: January 17 – July 12, 2024, Mon–Fri, 8:30 am–4:30 pm

(760-hour full-time program)

Two Campus Locations:

• Mon/Tues/Wed/Fri - Phillipsburg Ed Center
• Thurs - Washington Campus

Cost: $5,949 + $140 annual digital textbook subscription

Prerequisites: 18 years of age, clear criminal history, HS diploma or equivalent, or current graduating H.S. senior, with knowledge of Windows and Microsoft Word. All applicants must be interviewed.

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DEGREE OPTION:

Medical Assisting Associate in Applied Science

The Associates in Applied Science, Medical Assisting Option is designed to provide college level education and preparation to students who wish to enter the field of Medical Assisting. This degree program is an extension of the career-track certificate offered through the continuing education department. Graduates of the A.A.S. degree program are also issued a certificate in Medical Assisting. Upon completing the program, students are eligible to sit for the CMA examination offered through the American Association of Medical Assistants. This medical assisting degree program prepares students for positions as medical assistants in physicians' offices and other outpatient and ambulatory care facilities. The A.A.S. in Medical Assisting is a terminal degree; however, general education courses may be transferred to a 4-year institution. Students may choose to continue in the field of Nursing, Health and Hospital Care Administration, or a variety of other allied healthcare programs.

Take seven (7) courses from within the Medical Assisting Program.

• MED676C2 – Anatomy/Physiology/Pathology
• MED685C2– Insurance/Coding/Managed Care
• MED677C2 – Medical Terminology
• MED686C2 – Medical Office Procedures
• MED679C2 – Psychology & Therapeutic Communications
• MED687C2 – Computerized Office Management
• MED682C2 – Medical Law & Ethics

For class schedules, call 908-689-7613.

Location: Phillipsburg Ed Center

Cost: $3,465 ($495 per course) + $140 annual digital textbook subscription

ALH625A2

This 90-hour comprehensive, instructor-led program consists of 90 classroom hours, including a blended, simulated lab to achieve thirty (30) venipunctures and ten (10) capillary sticks. Students must bring volunteers.

The course includes medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, blood collection, specimen transport and processing, infection control and safety, quality control, confidentiality, and communication skills. Upon successfully completing this program, the student is eligible for national certification by NHA (certification fee $117).



Prerequisites: 18 years of age, HS diploma or GED, a statement of health from a physician due the first day of class, proof of health insurance, fluid-resistant lab coat, and clear criminal background.

NOTE: Each student MUST be able to provide adequate volunteers (18 yrs. and above) to achieve and complete the clinical skill requirement of thirty (30) venipunctures and ten (10) capillary sticks to satisfactorily pass the course and be eligible for national certification through NHA.

Mon & Thurs

March 4 – June 17, 2024

6:00 pm–9:00 pm (No class 5/27/24)

Phillipsburg Ed Center Room P107

Cost: $1,799, includes textbook & materials

Registration Deadline: Feb 23, 2024

ALH623A2

This 50-hour program will prepare students to work as a pharmacy technician in a retail or other pharmacy setting and take the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board’s PTCB exam. This course will include an optional 80-hour externship at a retail pharmacy. The students are responsible for additional fees for a background check, drug test, TB test, and NJ registration fees to partake in the externship.

Prerequisites: Strong basic math skills, 18 years of age, HS diploma or GED, and clear criminal background.

March 11–May 6, 2024

Mon & Thurs

6:00 pm–9:00 pm

Phillipsburg Ed Center Room P107

Cost: $1,299 includes textbooks and materials with an exam voucher.

Registration Deadline: March 1, 2024

AHA CPR/AED ADULT/CHILD OPTION

EST643A2

Tues, April 30, 2024

9:30 am-12:30 pm

Phillipsburg Ed Center Room P107

Cost: $69 ($25 cash payable to instructor for textbook and certification card)

AHA HEARTSAVER CPR

AND FIRST AID

EST667A2

Heartsaver® First Aid, CPR, AED, is a classroom video-based, instructor-led course. Students learn skills such as how to treat bleeding, sprains, broken bones, shock, and other first-aid emergencies. This course also teaches adult CPR and AED use.

Tues, April 30, 2024

9:30 am–3:30 pm

Phillipsburg Ed Center Room P105

Cost: $99 ($25 cash payable to the instructor on the day of class for textbook and certification card)

AHA BLS CPR/AED

EST624A2

The Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers Course is designed to provide a wide variety of healthcare professionals (Nurses, CNAs, EMTs, DT, etc.) the ability to recognize several life-threatening emergencies, provide CPR, use an AED, and relieve choking in a safe, timely and effective manner, in a wide variety of in-hospital and out-of-hospital settings.

Thurs, May 9, 2024

11:00 am–3:00 pm

Phillipsburg Ed Center Room P107

Cost: $99 ($25 cash payable to the instructor on the day of class for textbook and certification card)

Online Webinars

OVERCOMING WORKPLACE NEGATIVITY

Thurs, Mar 28, 2024

9 am to 12 pm

REGISTRATION

DEALING WITH DIFFICULT PEOPLE AND PERSONALITIES

Thurs, March 28, 2024

1 pm to 4 pm

REGISTRATION

ANALYTICAL & INTUITIVE PROBLEM SOLVING

Wed, April 24, 2024

9 am to 12 pm

REGISTRATION

TIME MASTERY FOR GREATER EFFECTIVENESS AND PRODUCTIVITY

Wed, April 24, 2024

1 pm to 4 pm

REGISTRATION

STRESS MANAGEMENT FOR BETTER HEALTH AND IMPROVED PRODUCTIVITY

Tues, May 21, 2024

9 am to 12 pm

REGISTRATION

MASTERING YOUR EMOTIONS IN THE WORKPLACE

Tues, May 21, 2024

1 pm to 4 pm

REGISTRATION

VIEWING LOCATION:

Participate with a group and view the live webinars at the Warren County Habitat for Humanity Community Center, 31 Belvidere Ave, Washington, NJ. Look for this attendance option on each registration form. You are encouraged to bring a laptop or other mobile device to participate in the chat portion of the events.

If you have any questions or need more information about attending a free workshop, contact Dawn Smith at 908-835-4029 or dsmith@warren.edu.

Contact the Continuing Education Department at

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