By partnering with MedCerts through content licensing, white-labeled resell programs or awarding students credit for prior learning, you can expand your institution’s non-degree offerings to meet the current demand for some of the most popular certifications students want right now. Here are some of the most common certifications students are searching for.
Medical Assistant
This 28-week program prepares students to take on duties like administering medications, assisting with minor procedures, preparing patient rooms and recording vital signs – among many other things. Upon completion, students are prepared to earn the Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) and Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) certifications, issued through the National Healthcareer Association (NHA), and may work in clinics, hospitals, outpatient facilities, or physicians’ offices.
The projected job growth for medical assistants is 15.9%, with an average starting salary of $30,000, making it one of the most popular certifications among students.
Pharmacy Technician
Students completing this 25-week MedCerts program learn how to properly receive and process prescriptions submitted by patients and doctors’ offices. They’ll gain the skills to accurately fill prescriptions by counting, weighing, pouring and mixing medications, preparing the labels and then packaging them for pickup.
The course also instructs students on the proper steps to prepare and process insurance claim forms and manage medication inventory. Through this ASHP/ACPE-accredited program, students are qualified to pass the Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) exam, administered through the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB). A fantastic career option, this role offers an average earning potential of $19,000-$40,000 annually.
Medical Billing & Coding
Another one of the most popular certifications among students is this 28-week program. It educates students on how to interact with patients, pull specific information from their medical records and prepare them for reimbursement submission. They’ll gain a thorough understanding of the revenue cycle and medical billing process, ensure accuracy and maintain compliance with federal healthcare laws as they work. Upon completion, students will be eligible for the Certified Billing and Coding Specialist (CBCS) certification, authorized through the NHA, and the choice between the Certified Professional Coder – Apprentice certification, through the AAPC, or the Certified Coding Specialist – Physician-based (CCS-P) certification, through the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA).
With an average starting salary of $38,000, graduates will be able to work in a variety of environments, including healthcare facilities, offices, and hospitals.
Phlebotomy Technician
This 12-week program teaches students essential skills like blood and specimen collection as well as a basic knowledge of medical terminology, disease processes and anatomy and physiology. Students will also gain an understanding of the role of HIPAA, OSHA, COLA and CLIA-waived testing.
Upon program completion, they’ll have the ability to take the Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) exam through the NHA and access to job openings with an average starting salary of $30,000 at places like laboratories, hospitals, health centers, nursing homes, blood donation centers and other healthcare facilities.
Patient Care Technician
After 24 weeks, students will know how to treat diseases, illnesses and use rehabilitation to restore patient wellness. They’ll learn how to care for chronically ill people while also educating the patients and their families. Day-to-day duties may also include things like bathing and feeding patients, performing EKGs, drawing blood, or helping doctors complete procedures. Additionally, students will be prepared to pass the Certified Patient Care Technician (CPCT) exam and have the opportunity to take both the Certified EKG Technician and Certified Phlebotomy Technician exams, all issued through the NHA.
The average starting salary for this position is $34,000 and graduates will be able to work in a variety of settings, including hospitals, nursing homes, or long-term care facilities. It’s clear why this certification remains highly sought after.
Choose MedCerts to Expand Your Certification Offerings
Partnering with MedCerts provides extensive academic expansion opportunities and access to some of the most popular certifications students are searching for. When you collaborate with our team, we help you create individualized career paths for students, giving them diverse ways to break into the healthcare field and alternatives to the traditional higher education path.
Whether you’re searching for faster, more cost-effective ways to increase your ROI or you want to give students more opportunities to pursue higher education and enter into meaningful careers, we can create a valuable partnership together.
