Health & Human Services
Course Offerings / Certifications
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant with CPR
Medical assistants perform routine administrative and clinical tasks to keep the offices and clinics of physicians, podiatrists, chiropractors, and optometrists running smoothly. Medical assisting is one of the nation’s fastest growing careers, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Medical assistants have both administrative and clinical duties. They may answer the telephone, greet patients, fill out medical records and update them as needed, schedule appointments and handle correspondence and billing. On the clinical side, medical assistants often are the people who take medical histories, prepare patients for examination, assist the doctor during appointments, and perform basic laboratory tests, along with other clinical responsibilities. This course prepares students to sit for the NHA CCMA Credential. Course includes a study guide and exam for certification. Study Guide and Test Preparation Materials are included in the course's tuition.
Register DCB 2394 CRN 60018 M/R 1/27-5/1 5-8pm KSU $3410
No class on 2/17, 3/17-3/21
Funding may be available for this course. Please complete this online application if you are interested in applying.
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant with Phlebotomy
Medical assistants perform routine administrative and clinical tasks to ensure the efficient operation of physician offices, healthcare clinics, and hospitals. This course not only prepares students for the National NHA CCMA Credential Certification Exam but also includes specialized training for the Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) certification. This course prepares students to sit for the National NHA CCMA Credential Certification Exam
Register DCB 3227 CRN 60024 M/W/R 1/27-5/1 5-8pm KSU $4269
No class on 2/17, 3/17-3/21
Funding may be available for this course. Please complete this online application if you are interested in applying.
Certified Recovery Peer Advocate (CRPA) Pre-Apprentice Program
The Certified Recovery Peer Advocate (CRPA) program prepares students to support individuals on their recovery journeys. Certification Requirements: Complete 50 hours in the Recovery Coach Academy:
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30 hours of Recovery Coach training
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16 hours on Ethical Standards for Peers
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4 hours on Medication
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Supported Recovery
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Complete 500 hours of work experience in a recovery setting
Textbook is included with registration.
Register DCB 3234 CRN 30016 M 1/20-1/29 8pm KSU $1000
If you're interested in applying for this program, please complete our Pre-Apprentice Application.
Phlebotomy Technician
This 90-hour Phlebotomy Technician Program prepares professionals to collect blood specimens from clients for the purpose of laboratory analysis. Students will become familiar with all aspects related to blood collection and develop comprehensive skills to perform venipunctures completely and safely. Classroom and lab work includes terminology, anatomy and physiology; blood collection procedures; specimen hands-on practice; and training in skills and techniques to perform puncture methods. Textbook is included with the course.
Register DCB 1895 CRN 60037 W 1/29-5/14 5-8pm KSU $1899
Funding may be available for this course. Please complete this online application if you are interested in applying.
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HUMAN SERVICES A.A.S.
64 credits
Students who complete this program earn an Associate in Applied Science degree as well as the certificate in Direct Support Practice. The program is sufficiently comprehensive to qualify graduates for a variety of entry-level positions in public and private sector human service agencies. Depending on personal interests and career plans, students in this program may elect specialized courses and supervised field work in the areas of family and children’s services, developmental disabilities, mental health treatment, crisis intervention, and gerontology.
To learn more about the SUNY Ulster credit bearing programs, contact our Enrollment & Success Center at esc@sunyulster.edu.
