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Why choose Medical Professions at PCC?

Interested in a career as a healthcare professional? Entry-level training courses help you jump-start a healthcare career in a field that offers job security and living wages. Healthcare occupations are projected to grow faster than any other career field in order to meet the medical needs of an aging population.

  • Want to gain foundational skills and explore career options?
    Our Healthcare Careers certificate program introduces you to the breadth of career opportunities in the healthcare industry.
  • Want to become a phlebotomy technician?
    Our Phlebotomy Technician non-credit training program prepares you to pass the American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) exam and become a nationally certified phlebotomist.
  • Want to become a sterile processing technician?
    Our Sterile Processing Technician non-credit training program prepares you to obtain certification through the Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution, Inc. (CBSPD).

Award information

Degrees and certificates by number of terms to complete
Award Length (attending full-time) Financial aid eligible Currently accepting students?
Certificate: Healthcare CareersLess than 1 year
Non-credit Training: Phlebotomy TechnicianLess than 1 yearLimited entry, see how to apply to Non-credit Training: Phlebotomy Technician
Non-credit Training: Sterile Processing TechnicianLess than 1 yearLimited entry, see how to apply to Non-credit Training: Sterile Processing Technician

What will you learn?

Gain foundational knowledge and hands-on skills that you will use every day to provide patients with exceptional healthcare in your chosen career. You will be ready to dive deeper into your area of interest or take your intended certification exam, depending on which option you choose.

What will you do?

You will be prepared to go into entry-level positions such as:

  • Dietary aid
  • Medical office assistant
  • Patient access specialist
  • Patient relations representative
  • Phlebotomy technician
  • Sterile processing technician

Next steps

Applying to PCC is free and only takes a few minutes.Apply now
Limited entry awards have an additional application process. See each award page for all prerequisite requirements.

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