8 Phone registration opens Wednesday, Dec. 3 at (815) 280-1555 CAREER TRAINING WINTER/SPRING 2026 Dental Assistant (MGT 818) This program sets the foundation for students to pursue a rewarding career in the ever growing and evolving field of dentistry. Students learn to become a necessary member of the health care team, supporting dental practitioners in procedures leading to patients’ optimal dental health. Instruction in the classroom is supported with in-class laboratory instruction as well as an optional clinical experience to apply classroom and laboratory skills in a real-world setting following successful completion of the twelve-week program. Students will gain background knowledge and skills necessary for quality patient care in traditional general dentistry settings as well as the specialties. An emphasis on anatomy, morphology, physiology, infection control, radiology, and chairside dental procedures allows students to gain insight into topics applicable to the entry level NELDA and DANB CDA exams, credentials that enhance the pathway toward becoming a dental assistant, but that are not required in Illinois. More course topics include: roles of dental team members, ethics and law, medical emergency management, as well as oral pathologies and pharmacology. Students will also learn the daily management of dental practice with topics in basic treatment room preparation, communication, and business office support. Costs not included: AHA BLS CPR certification, uniform, health and safety requirements. Prerequisite: high school equivalent, at least 18 years old. T1 6-9:45p.m. M,W Main Feb. 23-May 13 $1,799 Free Information Session Wednesday, Jan. 28 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 Certified 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 March 3-April 21 $1,499 Free Information Session Tuesday, Feb. 10 6-7p.m. Webinar 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 March 11-May 4 $1,199 Free Information Session Wednesday, Jan. 14 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 FREE INFORMATION WEBINARS Learn more about these programs by attending a one-hour webinar, where you'll learn about the industry, curriculum, externships (when applicable), options for certification and licensing, as well as grants to help pay for the programs. Visit jjc.edu/CareerTraining to register. Spring Semester EKG Technician Wednesday, Jan. 14 • 6-7p.m. Sterile Processing Technician Tuesday, Jan. 20 • 6-7p.m. Real Estate Thursday, Jan. 22 • 6-7p.m. Dental Assistant Wednesday, Jan. 28 • 6-7p.m. Pharmacy Technician Tuesday, Feb. 10 • 6-7p.m. Housing Counseling Wednesday, March 18 • 1-2p.m. Summer Semester Phlebotomy Technician Wednesday, April 1 • 6-7p.m.
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