Health Professions and Emergency Services
There are a variety of healthcare-related training courses to start a career in the medical field. The courses offered lead to an industry-recognized credential in high demand health care roles. Many of the courses lead to entry-level employment and open up a clear pathway for career and educational progression. Courses offered to include:
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Start your career in health care as a Certified Nursing Assistant. You will be prepared to enter the workforce as a health care professional and for the state exams required for placement on the Idaho Nurse Aide registry. This is an ideal program for pre-nursing and pre-med students too. The class components include online assignments, class skills practice and clinical experience at local healthcare facilities. Course includes customized lab manual, professional guest speakers, Customer Service in Health Care certification, CPR certification, and comprehensive list of employers ready to hire.
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Assistance with Medication
Earn your state-recognized certificate that is required for any caregiver to assist with medications in an assisted living or in-home care setting. Learn essential skills to safely assist residents or clients with their medications. This certificate does not transfer to other states.
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Advanced CNA Programs
Do you desire to be at the top of your profession and give high-quality care to your patients? Upgrade your skills and earning potential by advancing in a specialty field:
Mental Health Certifications
Support and serve those who suffer from mental illness in our Mental Health Assistant Program. Do you want to be an advocate for suicide prevention? Consider Adult Mental Health First Aid or Youth Mental Health First Aid certifications.
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Phlebotomy Technician Program
In less than three months begin a career as a phlebotomist. Phlebotomy is an excellent stepping stone to other careers in health care, such as Medical Assisting or Medical Laboratory Technology.
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Dental Assisting
Choose an exciting and challenging career in dental assisting. Dental assisting is one of the fastest growing occupations. Through a competency-based learning approach, you will gain essential skills to enter the dental assistant profession.
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Health Careers
Select from a wide range of studies in the field of health professions and emergency services. Browse through the short term class offerings to find a course that fits your interests and career goals.
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Medical Office
Step forward with your medical office aspirations by choosing a course that is relevant in today's dynamic medical industry through the NIC Workforce Training Center.
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Contact
Dotty Heberer
CNA & Health Professions Coordinator
(208) 769-3214
Dotty.Heberer@nic.edu