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Health Care Apprenticeships

No cost pre-apprenticeship and apprenticeship programs

Chart a new career path in the health care industry in as little as 5 months through pre-apprenticeship and apprenticeship programs at CCBC, funded by the U.S. Department of Labor*.

CCBC is one of only a handful of schools selected to help you earn a national health care certification while you take advantage free, flexible on-site and online course options.

Programs

Medical Front Office Pre-Apprenticeship

Prepare for the Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) certification and learn the administrative tasks that keep physicians’ offices, health care clinics and hospitals running efficiently, including the use of electronic health records.

Admission criteria
  • Minimum age 18.
  • High School Diploma/GED.
  • Pass online reading assessment.

Get Started

  1. Watch the overview video.
  2. Watch the Medical Front Office presentation.
  3. Review the schedule of classes to see what sessions will work with your schedule.
  4. Complete the online application.

After you apply

  • CCBC will screen candidates. We will review your application and invite you to complete an online reading assessment.
  • If you pass this screening, you will be invited, via email, to enroll.

Medical Assisting Apprenticeship

Prepare to take the national certification exam to become a certified Medical Assistant (MA). The MA program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs, www.caahep.org.

Medical Assistants perform clinical duties and some administrative duties under the direction of a physician. Administrative duties may include scheduling appointments, maintaining records, billing and coding information for insurance purposes. Clinical duties may include taking and recording vital signs and medical histories, preparing patients for examination, drawing blood, taking EKGs and administering medications as directed by a physician.

This is a “Learn and Earn” opportunity. Students will be expected to report for work with employer partners and will receive a wage for on-the-job training. Students are also required to complete additional instructional training, which may be online or in-class. Employers will make final decisions on admission to this competitive program.

Admission criteria

  • Minimum age 18.
  • High School Diploma/GED.
  • Authorized to work in the USA.
  • Pass a background check/drug screening.
  • Have reliable transportation.
  • Have access to a computer and Wi-Fi.
  • Pass a reading and math exam.
  • Pass an online reading assessment.
  • Complete a brief virtual appointment with the Baltimore Alliance for Health Care.
  • Interview with employer – partner, who makes the final hiring decision.

Get Started

  1. Watch the overview video.
  2. Watch the Medical Assisting presentation.
  3. Review the schedule of classes to see what sessions will work with your schedule.
  4. Complete the online application.

After you apply

  • CCBC will screen candidates. We will review your application and invite you to complete an online reading assessment.
  • You will receive an email with test dates for an in-person exam for this program as well.
  • Once you pass the CCBC screening, you will be forwarded to our employer-partners for interviews and a final decision will be made by the employer.

Patient Care Technician Apprenticeship (CNA Required)

Patient Care Technicians (PCT) perform delegated nursing functions that require a higher level of technical ability and skill, including: venipuncture, specimen collection, basic EKG and advanced CNA skills.

PCTs can work in a hospital setting or urgent care facility. This course series prepares students to take the national certification exam for Patient Care Technician.

This is a “Learn and Earn” opportunity. Students will be expected to report for work with employer partners and will receive a wage for on-the-job training. Students are also required to complete additional instructional training, which may be online or in-class. Employers will make final decisions on admission to this competitive program.

Admission criteria

  • High School Diploma/GED.
  • CNA certification.
  • Authorization to work in the USA.
  • Pass a background check/drug screening.
  • Have reliable transportation.
  • Have access to a computer and Wi-Fi.
  • Pass an online reading assessment.
  • Interview with employer – partner, who makes the final hiring decision.

Get Started

  1. Watch the overview video.
  2. Review the schedule of classes to see what sessions will work with your schedule.
  3. Complete the online application.

After you apply

  • CCBC will screen candidates. We will review your application and invite you to complete an online reading assessment.
  • You will receive an email with test-dates for an in-person exam for this program as well.
  • Once you pass the CCBC screening, you will be forwarded to our employer-partners for interviews and a final decision will be made by the employer.

*This workforce product was funded by a grant awarded by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Employment and Training Administration. The product was created by a grant and does not necessarily reflect the official position of the U.S. Department of Labor. The U.S. Department of Labor makes no guarantees, warranties or assurances of any kind, express or implied, with respect to such information, including any information on linked sites and including, but not limited to, accuracy of the information or its completeness, timeliness, usefulness, adequacy, continued availability or ownership.


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