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HCC Offers Medical Office Assistant, Nurse Aide, and Phlebotomy Courses Through JobsNOW Program

Haywood Community College will offer Medical Office Assistant, Nurse Aide I, and Phlebotomy courses in August through the JobsNOW Program. Through this program, students can obtain a certificate in less than 6 months of time and includes workplace readiness skills and completion of a Career Readiness Certificate.

JobsNOW is funded under the Workforce Investment Act through funds made available by the American Recovery & Reinvestment Act of 2009, the Department of Commerce, Division of Workforce Development and the local Workforce Development Board.

The Medical Office Assistant certificate will begin on August 16 and run through December 14. Students will be provided with the tools and resources that are essential for obtaining employment in a variety of different medical fields. Graduates qualify for employment in medical and dental offices, hospitals, insurance companies, laboratories, medical supply companies, and other health care related organizations. HCC instructors have experience in the medical and business fields to provide students with real life experiences in the classroom. 

Medicine without needles is how Jodi Wijewickrama, Haywood Community College Medical Office Administration instructor, describes the Medical Office Administration program. “If you are interested in exciting new careers in the health care field with a focus on the administrative aspect of health care delivery--to include medical coding, billing, and experience with electronic medical records--then this is the program for you.”

This program is developed to keep up with the challenges that face the health care industry. In addition to clerical skills, students also receive a thorough understanding of the administrative complexities unique to the health care industry. This includes medical legal issues, medical billing and coding, and compliance with federal regulations. As part of this compliance, students obtain experience with electronic health records and complete training to receive a certificate in the study of HIPAA.

As the demand for patient care continues to grow, health care providers need well-trained administrative professionals to run the medical office, ensuring the business aspect of the health care facility is functioning smoothly and efficiently. Whether a new student or changing careers, this program might be the perfect fit.

The Nurse Aide I course begins on August 23 and runs through December 29. Classes are Monday through Thursday from 5:30 p.m. until 9:30 p.m. The course prepares students to provide care and perform basic nursing skills for the elderly and other adults. It combines classroom, laboratory, and clinical time to give students a well-rounded education.

The Phlebotomy course will begin on August 18 and run through October 1. It is designed to instruct the basic techniques in obtaining blood samples from patients. The course includes classroom, lab, and clinical practice. Upon completion, students will be well-trained and proficient.

Various forms of financial assistance are available for both of these courses. For more information on either of these programs, please call Rinda Green at 828-565-4243.

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