8 CAREER TRAINING SUMMER 2026 EKG Technician (MGT 7967) EKG technicians conduct tests on patients for diagnostic purposes. In the 60-hour classroom portion of this program, you’ll explore the anatomy and physiology of the heart and techniques for performing a 12-lead EKG. You’ll learn to identify rhythms and rhythm abnormalities and how cardiac medications affect an EKG. You’ll also become familiar with record keeping, patient confidentiality and administrative tasks. Students are encouraged to test for national certification with Cardiovascular Credentialing International. Cost does not include textbook. Prerequisite: high school equivalent, at least 18 years old, entrance examination. Students will be notified after completing the prerequisite testing and being accepted into the program. T1 6-9:45p.m. M,W Main June 1-July 22 $1,199 Free Information Session Monday, April 27 6-7p.m. Webinar Pharmacy Technician (MGT 5190) This comprehensive 50-hour program will prepare students to work as a pharmacy technician in a retail or other pharmacy setting and to take the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board’s PTCB exam. Course content includes: pharmacy medical terminology, the history of pharmacy, the pharmacy practice in multiple environments, pharmacy calculations and measurements, reading and interpreting prescriptions and defining drugs by generic and brand names. Through classroom lecture and hands-on labs, students will review dosage calculations, drug classifications, the “top 200 drugs”, I.V. flow rates, sterile compounding, dose conversions, aseptic technique, the handling of sterile products, total parenteral nutrition (TPN), dispensing of prescriptions, inventory control and billing and reimbursement. This program meets the necessary requirements to take the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) – Certified Pharmacy Technician exam. As part of the program, you will be eligible to participate in an 80-hour clinical externship. This program is offered in partnership with CCI. Price includes textbooks and supplies. Costs not included: PTCB certification exam, health and safety requirements. Prerequisite: high school equivalent, at least 18 years old. T1 6-9:30p.m. T,R Main June 9-July 28 $1,499 Free Information Session Tuesday, May 12 6-7p.m. Webinar Health Care (Online) Medical Laboratory Assistant Through self-paced courses and a hands-on externship, you will build the skills and knowledge you need to start a successful, new and rewarding career in the industry. You will learn the fundamentals of being a lab assistant, from administrative and ethical considerations to clinical procedures. Learners will receive a hands-on venipuncture kit as part of their training. Your training will also help you prepare and sit for industry exams such as the CPT and CMLA in order to become a certified medical lab assistant. Learners have 12 months of access to complete the program. For registration, visit careerstep.com/jjc. Ongoing Online $4,199 Medical Records Specialist When you sign up for the Medical Record Specialist program, you'll get a comprehensive overview of the role these professionals play in the healthcare ecosystem and learn the specific skills you need to sit for industry- recognized certifications. Our Medical Records Specialist program is divided into 8 courses, which cover privacy laws, telehealth skills, documentation management and more. Learners have 4 months of access to complete their program. For details and registration, visit careerstep.com/jjc. Ongoing Online $2,799 Physical Therapy Aide Ready to get certified for a job that includes equipment knowledge, office management skills, patient interaction and a steady paycheck with benefits? This program was designed to prepare you to sit for the Physical Therapy Technician/Aide certification exam that is offered by the American Medical Certification Association (AMCA) and qualify you to become a physical therapy aide. You’ll learn to keep the front desk running smoothly, check patients in, prep equipment, keep the facility clean and orderly and provide procedural assistance when needed. This program covers a range of topics, including communication practices, anatomy and physiology, general patient care, position and transfer patients, ethical concepts and much more. This program is completely online and self-paced, allowing you to learn around your schedule! Learners have 8 months to complete their program. For registration, visit careerstep.com/jjc. Ongoing Online $3,299 FREE INFORMATION SESSIONS Career training programs are perfect for the student who is looking to move into a job as quickly as possible. Learn more about several of these programs by attending an information session. During these one-hour sessions, you'll learn more about the industry, curriculum, externships (when applicable), options for certification and licensing, as well as grants that are available to help pay for the programs. Call (815) 280-1555 to register or visit jjc.edu/CareerTraining. Summer Semester Phlebotomy Technician Wednesday, April 1 • 6-7p.m. • Webinar Dental Assistant Wednesday, April 22 • 6-7p.m. • Webinar EKG Technician Monday, April 27 • 6-7p.m. • Webinar Real Estate Tuesday, May 5 • 6-7p.m. • Webinar Sterile Processing Technician Thursday, May 7 • 6-7p.m. • Webinar Pharmacy Technician Tuesday, May 12 • 6-7p.m. • Webinar Housing Counseling Wednesday, July 1 • 1-2p.m. • Webinar Fall Semester Phlebotomy Technician Wednesday, June 24 • 6-7p.m. • Webinar Process Operations Technician Tuesday, June 30 • 6-7p.m. • Main Phone registration opens Wednesday, March 25 at (815) 280-1555
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