Healthcare

Certified Clinical Medical Assistant

Medical assistants complete administrative and clinical tasks in physicians’ offices, hospitals, and other healthcare facilities. Co-requisite CPR is included in the cost of class. 

Certification

This course prepares students for the Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) certification through the National Healthcareer Association (NHA). 

About the Program

Have you always wanted to make a meaningful difference in a person’s life? Medical Assisting is one of the fastest growing careers and just may be the right pathway for you! Learn about basic medical office responsibilities such as reception skills, handling insurance, coding, blood draws, medication administration, vital signs, electrocardiogram, and professionalism.  

The requirements included in this class are: 

1. Fundamentals of Medical Assisting (CCMA): Training to perform basic clinical responsibilities in a medical office including phlebotomy, pharmacology, medication administration, vital signs, EKG, and workplace behavior. 

1. CPR for the Healthcare Provider:  Earn a two-year certification in Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers CPR from the American Heart Association.  Instruction includes adult, child, and infant CPR, 2-rescuer CPR, use of AED, and more. This course meets the regulatory requirements of the Virginia Department of Health, JCAHO, Virginia Office of EMS, OSHA, and Virginia Department of Social Services.  The course fee includes disposable training supplies. Co-requisite CPR – included in the cost of class. 

Required Healthcare Orientation – Free

A required healthcare orientation must be completed prior to the first day of class. Watch this 30-minute orientation video, then email info@brcc.edu to confirm you have met this requirement.

Admission Requirements

• Can enroll at 17 but must turn 18 within 12 months to sit for exam 

• High school diploma or GED within the next 12 months 

• Healthcare Program Application – completed prior to registration 

• Healthcare Physical Form (Must be completed and signed by your physician.)– completed prior to registration 

• Essay Questions Form – completed prior to registration 

• BRCC Healthcare Orientation Session 

• Proven competency in computer office applications or successful completion of a basic computer course 

Financial Assistance Options

FastForward – This tuition discount is available to most Virginia residents. Students must finish the course and seek the credential in a timely manner. In addition to the FastForward discount, need-based Financial Aid is available to those who qualify if funds are available. 

Tuition

Full Tuition: $3,900
*FastForward Tuition: $1,300
*G3 Tuition: $0

*Pending availability of funds

EKG Technician

EKG rhythms provide important data for the diagnosis of heart conditions. Certified EKG Technicians have the credentials to perform the critical tasks of administering EKGs, as well as Holter monitoring and stress testing. 

Career information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics

Certification

This course prepares students for the Certified EKG Technician (CET) from the National Healthcareers Association (NHA). 

About the Program

The EKG program runs for 8 weeks, with 70 hours of instruction consisting of online work, online lectures, and in-person lab. 

Required Healthcare Orientation – Free

A required healthcare orientation must be completed prior to the first day of class. Watch this 30-minute orientation video, then email info@brcc.edu to confirm you have met this requirement.

Admission Requirements

• High school diploma or GED within the next 12 months  

• Healthcare Program Application – complete prior to registration  

• Essay Questions Form – complete prior to registration  

• BRCC Healthcare Orientation Session 

Financial Assistance Options

FastForward – This tuition discount is available to most Virginia residents. Students must finish the course and seek the credential in a timely manner. In addition to the FastForward discount, need-based G3 Financial Aid is available to those who qualify pending availability of funds. 

Tuition

Full Tuition: $1,800
*FastForward Tuition: $600
*G3 Tuition: $0

*Pending availability of funds

Patient Service Representative

Patient Service Representatives provide clerical support to medical offices and may work as receptionists, schedulers, etc. This course instructs students in reception and clerical skills, scheduling, customer service, OSHA and HIPAA regulations, and more. Learn medical terminology and medical office business skills. 

Certification

Graduates are prepared to take the Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) examination given by the National Healthcareer Association (NHA). 

About the Program

A Patient Service Representative (also known as Certified Medical Administrative Assistant) is usually the first point of contact for patients or clients. Patient Service Representatives also help coordinate patient visits and facilitate the smooth running of the office.   

The requirements included in this class are:  

1. Medical Office Reception –In this section, you will learn reception and clerical skills, scheduling, customer service, electronic health record navigation, OSHA and HIPPA regulations, and much more.  

1. Medical Office Operations with Medical Terminology – Understanding medical business skills and the language of medicine are important requirements of a Medical Administrative Assistant.  A part of this section of the class is dedicated to medical terminology.  The second section teaches skills in financial management, basic procedure and diagnostic coding, and law and ethics.   

Required Healthcare Orientation – Free

A required healthcare orientation must be completed prior to the first day of class. Watch this 30-minute orientation video, then email info@brcc.edu to confirm you have met this requirement.

Admission Requirements

• High school diploma or GED within the next 12 months  

• Proven competency in computer office applications or successful completion of a basic computer course 

• BRCC Healthcare Orientation Session  

• Healthcare Program Application 

Financial Assistance Options

FastForward – This tuition discount is available to most Virginia residents. Students must finish the course and seek the credential in a timely manner. In addition to the FastForward discount, need-based G3 Financial Aid is available to those who qualify pending availability of funds.

Tuition

Full Tuition: $2,166
*FastForward Tuition: $722
*G3 Tuition: $0

*Pending availability of funds 

Medication Aide

Medication Aides are trained to prepare for safe administration of medications to clients in assisted living facilities. 

Certification

After successful completion of the Medication Aide course, students apply and pay the fee for registration as a Medication Aide to the Virginia Board of Nursing. The Board of Nursing will review the application and provide a letter to practice as a Provisional Medication Aide for 120 days. The Board of Nursing will provide a letter to practice as a Registered Medication Aide after the student passes the written state certification exam. 

About the Program

The course teaches basic pharmacology and the proper procedure for preparing, administering, maintaining, and documenting medications. Students are also taught to facilitate client self-administration and assist with medication administration. This course meets requirements of and is approved by the Virginia Board of Nursing.  

Required Healthcare Orientation – Free

A required healthcare orientation must be completed prior to the first day of class. Watch this 30-minute orientation video, then email info@brcc.edu to confirm you have met this requirement.

Admission Requirements

• 18 years of age  

• High school diploma or GED not required  

• Successful completion of a staff training program in direct client care approved by the Department of Social Services, a nursing education program, or an approved nurse aide education program – provide documentation prior to registration  

• A TB risk form is required before attending class. (Proof of 2-step TB Test in the last 12 months or the TB shot in the last 2 years is also accepted.)  

• Signed Statement on Vaccines Form – complete prior to registration  

• Healthcare Program Application – complete prior to registration  

• Essay Questions Form – complete prior to registration  

• BRCC Healthcare Orientation Session 

Financial Assistance Options

FastForward – This tuition discount is available to most Virginia residents. Students must finish the course and seek the credential in a timely manner. In addition to the FastForward discount, need-based G3 Financial Aid is available to those who qualify if funds are available. 

Tuition

Full Tuition: $1,800
*FastForward Tuition: $600
*G3 Tuition: $0

*Pending availability of funds 

Additional Expenses Not Covered by Tuition

1. Students are required to pay any expense associated with completing the TB risk form.  

1. $50 application fee to the Virginia Board of Nursing. The Board requires that successful course completers apply for a provisional license prior to taking the certification exam.   

Certified Nurse Aide

Nurse Aides provide high quality, compassionate care for hospital patients and residents in nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and private homes.

Certification

Graduating students are eligible to take the National Nurse Aide Assessment Program (NNAAP) exam required by the Virginia Board of Nursing. This course meets the Virginia Board of Nursing’s requirement for Nurse Aide Training in Virginia.

About the Program

A certified nursing aide is one of the most important roles in the healthcare team. The CNA program consists of classroom, skills lab, and 40 hours of clinical training.

The requirements included in this class are:

1. Nurse Aide: Learn skills needed to work as a Nurse Aide in nursing homes, private homes, hospitals, and assisted living facilities.
2. CPR and First Aid for the Healthcare Provider: Earn a two-year certification in Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers CPR from the American Heart Association and a First Aid certification from the Emergency Care and Safety Institute (ECSI). Instruction includes adult, child, and infant CPR; 2-rescuer CPR; use of AED; and first aid. The course fee includes disposable training supplies, a First Aid guidebook, and two certification cards. This course meets the regulatory requirements of the Virginia Department of Health, JCAHO, Virginia Office of EMS, OSHA, and Virginia Department of Social Services.

Required Healthcare Orientation – Free

A required healthcare orientation must be completed prior to the first day of class. Watch this 30-minute orientation video, then email info@brcc.edu to confirm you have met this requirement.

Admission Requirements

• Access to computer and Internet
• BRCC Healthcare Orientation Session
• Healthcare Physical Form (Must be completed and signed by your physician with current immunization records including COVID and Flu Vaccines and TB test – 2 step.) – must be completed prior to registration
• Healthcare Program Application – must be completed prior to registration
• Essay questions – must be completed prior to registration
• Completed signature page of Guidance Document 90-55 regarding Impact of Criminal Convictions on Nursing Licensure or Certification and Employment in Virginia
• Signed assumption of risk form
• Signed statement of understanding form
• Must be 16 years of age
• Do not need a high school diploma or GED

Financial Assistance Options

FastForward – This tuition discount is available to most Virginia residents. Students must finish the course and seek the credential in a timely manner. In addition to the FastForward discount, need-based G3 Financial Aid is available to those who qualify if funds are available.

Tuition

Full Tuition: $3,267
*FastForward Tuition: $1,089
*G3 Tuition: $0

*Pending availability of funds

Patient Care Technician Bridge

Patient care technicians assist with the critical day-to-day care of patients. In addition to basic care, skills taught include drawing blood, point-of-care testing, EKGs, and wound care. 

Prerequisite

Nurse Aide training  

Those with previous Nurse Aide training will need to start online work 1 week before the first in-person class. 

Certification

Patient Care Technician through the National Healthcare Association. 

About the Program

The program instructs students in skills performed by patient care technicians in a hospital setting.  

Required Healthcare Orientation – Free

A required healthcare orientation must be completed prior to the first day of class. Watch this 30-minute orientation video, then email info@brcc.edu to confirm you have met this requirement.

Admission Requirements

• High school diploma or GED within 12 months of the course end date.  

• Access to a computer with the ability to use it at an adequate level for creation, communication, and collaboration. (Computers are available for use in computer labs at BRCC, and limited laptops are available to be loaned from the library. Students should speak with their instructor for more information) 

• Follow the directions in the Patient Care Technician Packet regarding registration document submission and registration for the required healthcare orientation.  

• Nurse Aide training  

Financial Assistance Options

FastForward – This tuition discount is available to most Virginia residents. Students must finish the course and seek the credential in a timely manner. In addition to the FastForward discount, need-based G3 Financial Aid is available to those who qualify pending availability of funds. 

Tuition

Full Tuition: $1,800
*FastForward Tuition: $600
*G3 Tuition: $0

*Pending availability of funds 

Pharmacy Technician

Pharmacy Technicians receive training to work in pharmacies assisting the pharmacy and the pharmacist with both administrative and pharmacy work. Becoming a pharmacy technician offers a unique blend of job stability, meaningful work, and opportunities for personal and professional growth. It’s an excellent choice for individuals who are passionate about healthcare and are looking for a fulfilling career with a positive impact on their community. 

Certification

Course includes preparation for the Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) Exam through National Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB). This exam is administered at an off-site testing facility. Once national certification is obtained, you can apply for a Virginia Board of Pharmacy state license. 

About the Program

The Pharmacy Technician program is a dynamic and engaging educational experience designed to prepare aspiring pharmacy technicians with the knowledge, skills, and hands-on training necessary for success as a pharmacy technician. This program combines rigorous coursework with practical, real-world application to prepare students for a rewarding career in pharmacy. Expect to spend 10-20 hours on coursework per week. Math is an integral part of this profession, and there will be a heavy focus on math in the program. The program teaches skills for working as a pharmacy technician alongside registered pharmacists and prepares students for the Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) Exam through the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB). NOTE: A working knowledge of algebra is essential. 

Admission Requirements

• A working knowledge of algebra is essential. Students must pass a math and reading proficiency assessment (Google form) with a score of 80 or better prior to the program start date. Multiple attempts are allowed. 

• Must be 18 years old at the time of registration.  

• High school diploma or GED is required for registration.  

• BRCC Pharmacy Tech Orientation Session  

• Healthcare Program Application  

• Must be able to attend all simulation lab classes in person.  

• Must be able to fulfill experiential learning hours (externship). This will be the last 7 weeks of the program and will be 24 hours/week at a designated pharmacy. This is mandatory to pass the program.  

• Required out-of-pocket expenses include background check, drug screen, immunizations (for the experiential sites), Virginia Board of Pharmacy Technician Trainee License, and non-permeable, close-toed shoes – an estimated $200. 

• Illicit drug use, criminal background checks, and your immunization status may prevent you from being employed as a pharmacy technician. Experiential sites, employers, and state boards of pharmacy have regulations about drug use, criminal backgrounds, and immunization status. 

Required Orientation – Free

A required healthcare orientation must be completed prior to the first day of class. Register for required Pharmacy Technician orientation (Google form) 

Financial Assistance Options

FastForward – This tuition discount is available to most Virginia residents. Students must finish the course and seek the credential in a timely manner. In addition to the FastForward discount, need-based G3 Financial Aid is available to those who qualify pending availability of funds. 

Tuition

Full Tuition: $5,799
*FastForward Tuition: $1,933
*G3 Tuition: $0

*Pending availability of funds 

Phlebotomy Technician

Phlebotomists draw blood for tests, transfusions, research, and donations. 

Certification

Graduates qualify for the Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) exam given by the National Healthcareers Association (NHA).  CPR for the Healthcare Provider is required to receive Phlebotomy Technician Certification.  The cost of CPR is included in the price of tuition. 

About the Program

The art of drawing blood is called phlebotomy and is a very delicate and intricate skill in the medical world.  Graduates will receive a certificate of completion and sit for the National Healthcareers Association (NHA) Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) exam at BRCC.   

The requirements included in this class are:  

1. Phlebotomy:   Learn to collect patient samples for laboratory tests in a skillful, safe, and reliable manner.    

1. CPR for the Healthcare Provider:  Earn a two-year certification in Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers CPR from the American Heart Association.  Instruction includes adult, child, and infant CPR, 2-rescuer CPR, use of AED, and more. This course meets the regulatory requirements of the Virginia Department of Health, JCAHO, Virginia Office of EMS, OSHA, and Virginia Department of Social Services.  Course fee includes disposable training supplies.  

Required Healthcare Orientation – Free

A required healthcare orientation must be completed prior to the first day of class. Watch this 30-minute orientation video, then email info@brcc.edu to confirm you have met this requirement.

Admission Requirements

• High school diploma or GED within the next 12 months  

• Healthcare Program Application – must be completed prior to registration  

• Essay Questions Form – must be completed prior to registration  

• Assumption of Risk Form – must be completed prior to registration  

• Access to computer and Internet  

• BRCC Healthcare Orientation Session 

Financial Assistance Options

FastForward – This tuition discount is available to most Virginia residents. Students must finish the course and seek the credential in a timely manner. In addition to the FastForward discount, need-based G3 Financial Aid is available to those who qualify pending availability of funds. 

Tuition

Full Tuition: $3,000
*FastForward Tuition: $1,000
*G3 Tuition: $0

*Pending availability of funds