public safety & emergency services

Mercer County Community College offers a full complement of programs to start you on your path to a career in Public Safety. Our Public Safety programs make us a leader in the region for education, training and state certifications for public safety careers.

New Jersey State Certification Programs 

• Emergency Medical Technician: Certification though the NJ Department of Health after passing the NREMT exam
• 9-1-1 Basic & Emergency Medical Dispatcher: Certification through the NJ Office of Telecommunications 
• Firefighter: Certification through the NJ Division of Fire Safety.  For more information, visit: https://dftc.mccc.edu/
  • (Students must belong to a volunteer, career or industrial fire department) 
• SORA (Security Officer Registrtion Act): Certification issued by NJ State Police (NJSP)        

Associate Degree Programs

• Fire Science Technology Degree (coursesheld  at the Mercer County Fire Academy)
  • Associate in Applied Science Degree (A.A.S.): https://mccc.edu/fire/ 
• Criminal Justice Degree (courses held at the MCCC West Windsor Campus)
  • Corrections option - Associate in Science Degree (A.S.): https://mccc.edu/crj/
  • Law Enforcement option - Associate in Science Degree (A.S.): https://mccc.edu/crj/  

Emergency medical technician (EMT) - Basic

National REgistry EMT Certification Exam Prep (hybrid) 

The application link for Fall, 2026 will be available on July, 01 around 10:00 a.m.

Only COMPLETE application packets will be accepted. Applications will be reviewed in the order they are received.

Please note that seat availability is limited, as class size is mandated by State law.

Offered by:
Mercer County Fire Academy
Penn Medicine Princeton Health

This hybrid Emergency Medical Technician (EMT-Basic) course combines assigned coursework, self-study, interactive lectures, hands-on simulation labs, and clinical rotations.

Students will learn:

• Human anatomy & physiology
• Pathophysiology
• Patient assessment techniques
• Management of medical and trauma patients
• Administration of limited medications
• Care considerations for special patient populations

⚠️ Important: This is a 225-hour + 10 hour hospital time, labor-intensive course. Successful completion requires meeting the minimum competency levels outlined in the National EMS Educational Standards.

Upon successful completion, students are eligible to sit for the National Registry EMT Certification Exam. 

Instructor:

Barbara Vaning
EMS Coordinator, Mercer County Fire Academy

📧 Email: barbara.vaning@pennmedicine.upenn.edu

Course Location:

Dempster Fire Training Center
350 Lawrence Station Rd.
Lawrenceville, NJ 08648 

Eligibility: 

• Minimum age: 16 years old to register for the course and take the exam
  • EMT certification issued at 18 years old with HS Diploma or GED 

Application & Registration Process:

Step 1: Download and COMPLETE the following prior to Step 2.

Step 2: Documents to be uploaded: Hospital Time Clearance Form + Health Care Provider-Level BLS Certification. Only COMPLETE application packets will be accepted and reviewed in the order they are received. Please note that seat availability is limited, as class size is mandated by State law. Click HERE on July, 01 around 10:00 a.m. for the Fall, 2026 EMT BASIC application.

Step 3: Students will receive a decision within approximately 7–10 business days. Accepted students will be sent a form to complete registration. Full payment is required at the time of registration. Waitlisted students will also be notified of their status.

Note for Sponsored Students: If your tuition is being paid by an employer or organization you may indicate this on the form.

Attendance & Coursework:

• Attend ALL sessions

  • The student and parent/guardian where appropriate acknowledge that they are aware of the expectation of 100% attendance for this course as required by the State of NJ, have reviewed the schedule, and they intend to attend all course sessions listed.

  • If a student misses a class, a make-up session will be scheduled at the availability of the instructors. Students understand they must attend the first make-up session following their missed class. There may be a fee associated with make-up sessions to compensate the instructors for their additional time required. 

• Maintain minimum 20 hours/week of online coursework.

Supplies (not included in course cost):

• Stethoscope
• B/P Cuff
• Penlight
• Required textbook (purchase link will be emailed to student after registration)

Cost: $2,100 (does not include cost of textbook, supplies, or exam)

Date/s:

• Fall: 9/1/26 - 12/15/26

Time/s:

• Summer: 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
• Fall/Spring: 6:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m., weekdays; 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Saturdays.

Schedule/s:

Registration Process: Please have the following ready and available prior to Step 1 -

• Current BLS Card
• EMT Number

Step 1: Click on the following link to complete your application -  MCCC EMT Refresher: (A, B, and/or C) Course Application

Step 2: Complete registration and payment online at - MCCC Online Registration

The following are the required Refresher classes for NJ EMTs. Each Refresher is approved for .8 CEUs.

Location: Class meets at Dempster, Mercer County Fire Academy, 350 Lawrence Station Road, Lawrenceville, NJ - 08648

Schedule: Summer 2026

EMT REFRESHER A - Airway Assessment and Management

COMPETENCIES  

Station 1:  

Student can identify proper application and use of:  

• Oral airway (adult, pediatric, infant patients)  
• Nasal airway (adult patients)  
• Suction airway (adult, pediatric, infant patients)  
• One-rescuer BVM ventilation (adult, pediatric, infant patients)  

Station 2: 

Student can properly:  

• Place O2 cylinder into service (safely and without leaks)  
• Assist ALS with CPAP (apply device to patient's face, connect circuit to CPAP generator)  
• Assist ALS by assembling the nebulizer, connecting to oxygen regulator, use of local protocols  
• Demonstrate use of nasal cannula, non-rebreather, simple and Venturi tasks  

Station 3:  

Student shall perform the following properly:  

• Size up scene, perform primary and secondary assessments, obtain vital signals  
• Prepare verbal and written patient care report  

Scenario Skills Evaluation:  

• One shall be a pediatric patient and one shall be an adult patient  
• Team of two or three EMTs  
• Proper equipment and realistic scenario describing the circumstances of the patient's injury/illness. 

Cost: $100

Offered: Click on the "Available Classes" button below and enter “NCEMT" in the course code field.

EMT Refresher B - Medical Assessment and Management  

COMPETENCIES  

Station 1:  

Student can identify proper application of:  

• CPR for adult, pediatric and infant patients in accordance with the 2010 AHA Emergency Cardiovascular Care guidelines  
• CPR using a mechanical CPR device in accordance with manufacturer’s guidelines  

Station 2:

Student can identify proper application and use of:  

• Patient-assisted medications (nitro, epi-auto injector, meter dose inhaler, aspirin, glucose)  
• A medical patient assessment  

Station 3: 

Student shall appropriately demonstrate assisting with:  

• Abnormal cephalic delivery and a complicated delivery
• Post-delivery care  

Scenario Skills Evaluation:  

• One shall be a pediatric patient and one shall be an adult patient  
• Team of two or three EMTs  
• Proper equipment and realistic scenario describing the circumstances of the patient’s illness  
• Properly perform a complete patient assessment, including vital signs and HPI, to critically decide on appropriate patient management using oxygen administration, airway adjuncts and patient prescribed medication  
• CPR  
• Properly and safely transfer a patient to a carrying device (i.e., stair chair, flexible stretcher, blanket, etc.), then to a stretcher, and finally loaded and secured within the ambulance 

Cost: $100

Offered: Click on the "Available Classes" button below andenter “NCEMT" in the course code field.

EMT Refresher C -  Trauma Assessment and Management 

COMPETENCIES  

Station 1:  

Student shall correctly determine when and how to perform pediatric immobilization (commercial device, in car seat–intact and compromised)  

Station 2:  

Student shall properly perform:  

• Securing a trauma patient via standing backboard, using C-collar, spider straps, quick clips, cravats  
• Helmet removal  
• Securing, lifting and moving the adult and special population geriatric patient  

Station 3:  

Student shall perform the correct management technique for:  

• Closed soft tissue injury (RICES), open soft tissue injury, open chest wound, open abdominal wound, impaled object, burns, tourniquets  
• Stabilizing injuries using rigid splints, air splint, vacuum splint, traction splint, MAST  

Station 4: 

Student shall perform the correct technique and verbalize the correct indications for:  

• Spinal immobilization using a vest-style device and C-collar  
• Rapid extrication  

Scenario Skills Evaluation:  

• One shall be a pediatric patient and one shall be an adult patient  
• Team of two or three EMTs  
• Proper equipment and realistic scenario describing the circumstances of the patient’s injuries  
• Properly perform a complete patient assessment, including vital signs and HPI, to critically decide on appropriate patient management using O2 administration (proper device), airway adjuncts, splinting, bandaging and movement from a carrying device (i.e., stair chair, flexible stretcher, long board, vest-type device, scoop-style stretcher, etc.) to securing on a stretcher, and properly loading the patient into the ambulance

Cost: $100  

Offered: Click on the "Available Classes" button below and enter “NCEMT" in the course code field.

Available Classes

Aseptic Biomanufacturing

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Get Hands-On, High-Tech Training

Gain experience in biomanufacturing, cell and gene therapy, and biopharmaceuticals while training in our state-of-the-art biomanufacturing clean lab at MCCC’s Trenton Campus!

Program Options to Fit Your Goals

Non-credit Certificates — Fast-track your future

• Good Manufacturing Practice Professional (15 hours) - 5 day program
• Pharmaceutical  Aseptic Cleaning (30 hours) - 2 week program
• Aseptic Biomanufacturing (~130 hours) - This is still in development

Register NOW!

ADVANCED IMAGING PROGRAM (CT & MR)

Magnetic Resonance (MR)

Prerequisite Requirements: Prospective interns must hold current ARRT primary certification in Radiography, Nuclear Medicine, Radiation Therapy, or Sonography.

Didactic: This course is offered  September – December for a total of 42 hours, 54 hours for those enrolled in Option 1.  Learning includes campus and synchronous remote lectures, instructional videos, and other instructional formats.

Clinical: Students must complete all repetitions as required by the ARRT to be eligible for the credentialing exam. Students will have a six-month period in order to complete the required repetitions (September 2025 – April 2026). Interns must commit to a total of 16 hours per week for clinical education; assignments will be made based upon clinical site and intern availability. Clinical education is available weekdays, weeknights and Saturdays.

Computed Tomography (CT)  

Prerequisite Requirements: Prospective interns must hold current ARRT primary certification in Radiography, Nuclear Medicine, Radiation Therapy, or Sonography, and a current NJ Diagnostic Radiography license

Didactic: This course is offered on Saturdays September – January for a total of 42 hours, 54 hours for those enrolled in Option 1.  Learning includes campus and synchronous remote lectures, instructional videos, and other instructional formats.

Clinical: Students must complete all repetitions as required by the ARRT to be eligible for the credentialing exam. Students will have a five-month period complete the required repetitions (September 2025 – March 2026). Interns must commit to a total of 16 hours per week for clinical education; assignments will be made based upon clinical site and intern availability. Clinical education is available on weekdays, weeknights and Saturdays.

Available Classes

Certified Nurse Aide (C.N.A.)

ATTENTION: Registration for classes may close up to seven (7) days before the class start date.

For registration call #609-570-3311 or email noncreditReg@mccc.edu

For additional information call #609-570-3122 or email noncrediths@mccc.edu

To avoid unnecessary purchases, please wait to buy textbooks or materials until shortly before your class begins, as schedules may change or classes may be canceled. Be sure to check your email for any important updates or notifications.

Certified Nurse Aide (C.N.A.)  

Requirements:  Must be 18 years of age or older

A clear understanding of written and spoken English. 

Scrubs, student liability insurance, 2-step PPD, and state examination are all required and  have additional costs.   

A money order of $76 must be presented at the time of the skills test. 

In order to complete this program, participants must pass a background check.

This 90-hour course is approved by the New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services and consists of 50 classroom hours and 40 hours of clinical instruction. You will be prepared to take the NJ State Certified Nursing Assistant Exam. The high-demand occupation of CNA (Certified Nurse Aide) involves caring for patients in  long term care facilities, assisted living, rehabilitation centers, pediatric care, and hospitals. 

Upon successful completion of the program, students are eligible to receive one academic credit toward an Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree at Mercer County Community College. 

9.0 CEU 

JKC class will be held on Friday evenings and Saturdays from 9/12-12/19

WW class will be held on Saturday and Sunday evenings from 10/24-2/13

*Please email Andrea Bash at noncrediths@mccc.edu for an application and schedule.

*We are now offering the C.N.A class at both JKC and WW Campus locations!

Available Classes

Community Health Worker- Remote 

Prerequisites: H.S. Diploma or equivalent

A clear understanding of written and spoken English.

This 144-hour Community Health Worker (CHW) program is designed to prepare students to serve as a liaison between communities, health care systems, and state health departments. This course will assist workers in achieving competency in addressing the needs of high-risk or at-risk populations (those with multiple chronic conditions, premature birth), identifying and addressing social determinants of health, reducing hospital readmissions and emergency department (ED) over usage, and providing direct services.

14.4 CEU

Class will be held on Tuesday and Thursdays from 2/17-4/14

Cost $2,355

Available Classes

Phlebotomy I

(Lecture/Classroom)

Requirements: High School diploma or equivalent.

A clear understanding of written and spoken English.

This 90-hour lecture course provides the first step to preparing for a career as a Certified Phlebotomy Technician. The program begins with the healthcare delivery system, collection of materials and equipment, venipuncture and capillary techniques, and medical, legal, and ethical implications of blood collection. Upon successful completion of the didactic portion of this course, students will be sent to a local healthcare facility to complete an externship. During this externship, students will perform 40 venipunctures. Thereafter, students will be eligible to take the National Certification Exam given by NHA or the ASCP Phlebotomy Certification tests. (The certification test cost is the student’s responsibility)  Textbook is required and available at NHAnow.com

9.0 CEU

Class will be held in JKC on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 9/15-12/1

Cost: $ 1,500

Phlebotomy II Externship (40 hours)

Requirements: Successful completion of Phlebotomy I and instructor recommendation are required to register for the Phlebotomy II Externship 

Scrubs are mandatory

Background checks must be completed prior to externship. **State mandated**

2-step PPD/immunizations and a physical examination are required

Phlebotomy Liability Insurance required ($40)

Students will complete Phlebotomy II with 40 hours of documentation, performing a minimum of 40 venipunctures. This externship is performed at a local healthcare facility under direct supervision. Schedules will vary and will be assigned by the Phlebotomy I instructor. Students must adhere to their schedule and complete the hours assigned.

Note: Students have 6 months after completing Phlebotomy I to complete externship. 

4.0 CEU

Offered Spring/Summer and Fall

Cost:$500

Available Classes

EKG Cardiac Technician General Course and Test Preparation  

Requirements: High School diploma or equivalent.

A clear understanding of written and spoken English.

The comprehensive 70-hour EKG Technician Certification Program prepares students to function as EKG Technicians and to take the NHA Electrocardiograph (EKG) Technician exam. This course includes important practice and background information on anatomy and physiology of the heart, medical disease processes, medical terminology, medical ethics, and legal aspects of patient contact, electrocardiography, and stress testing. Additionally, students will practice with EKG equipment and perform hands-on labs including introduction to the function and proper use of the EKG machine, the normal anatomy of the chest wall for proper lead placement, 12-lead placement, and other clinical practices.  Textbook is required and available in the college bookstore. 

7.0 CEU

Class will be held on Monday and Tuesday evenings from 9/14-11/30

Cost: $ 1,550

Available Classes

Pharmacy Technician I

Requirements:  H.S Diploma or equivalent 

A clear understanding of written and spoken English. 

This comprehensive 400-hour Pharmacy Technician Certification Preparation Program is broken up into didactic hours (240) and externship hours (160). It is designed to provide students with the essential knowledge and practical skills required to successfully pass the Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam (PTCE) and pursue a career as a certified pharmacy technician through the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB). The program encompasses both retail and hospital pharmacy practices, ensuring a well-rounded educational experience, and covers essential topics such as pharmacy laws and regulations, medication terminology, inventory and supply management, medication storage and handling, pharmacy calculations, and pharmacology—including drug names, dosage forms, and administration routes.

Cost: $3500

Class will be held on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 2/24-9/17

Pharmacy Technician II

 Externships for this entry-level program provide hands-on experience in real pharmacy operations in both retail and hospital settings, allowing students to apply classroom knowledge to practice, build essential skills such as prescription filling, inventory management, and customer service, and develop professional connections and readiness for employment. The total accumulated externship experience will be no less than 160 hours and will be completed in-person at designated facilities.

Cost: $500

Available Classes

Dental

***Scholarship***

This scholarship offers selected students supplemental financial aid that can be used for tuition for the dental assistant program.

Please email comed@mccc.edu to apply.

INTRODUCTION TO DENTAL ASSISTING

Prerequisite: High school Diploma or equivalent

Prepare for an entry-level position and become a valuable member of the dental health team as a dental assistant. This One Hundred Twenty (120) hour in-person, Two [2] semester course will introduce participants to the various entities of one of the fastest growing healthcare fields with a curriculum introducing you to the profession of dentistry.  You will learn all areas of pre-clinical dental assisting and receive training in the professional skills required to function as an assistant in a dental practice. Through In-Person Lecture and Shadowing-Laboratory sessions you will learn dental procedures and the role of the dental assistant. The on-site sessions will provide the opportunity for students to better understand learned concepts through observation and participation in simulated basic dental procedures which highlight the role of the dental assistant. Course content includes an overview of charting, oral and dental anatomy, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards and infection control awareness, instrument identification and use, chairside assisting, equipment, Basic First Aid and CPR, and general dental procedures. Upon successfully completing Intro to Dental Assisting 1 and 2, the participant will receive a Certificate of Completion from Mercer County Community College, Division of Lifelong Learning. The textbook, workbook, and Dental Instrument manual, is required and is available in the college bookstore.

Offered Fall on Monday and Wednesday evenings from 2/9-6/29

Cost: $2,700

Available Classes

Patient Care Technician

Requirements: High School diploma or equivalent.    

A clear understanding of written and spoken English.

This 125-hour course prepares Patient Care Technicians via NHA National Health Career Association.  Provides instruction related to advanced fundamentals of patient care with phlebotomy and EKG practice to include but not limited to lectures, discussion, audiovisuals, demonstration of skills, and clinical skills validation. The course further expands content to include the key practice elements of the Patient Care Technician providing a conceptual framework of practice to include advanced nursing assistant, phlebotomy, EKG and monitor technician and unit secretary. “Patient Care Technician Practicum” is the final course where students are evaluated with their hands-on patient care tech skills.  

12.5 CEU / cost: $1,975 

Available Classes

Global Sterilization 

Prerequisites: H.S. Diploma or equivalent

A clear understanding of written and spoken English.

This 36-hour program teaches students to become Sterile Processing Technicians. Students learn the trade of maintaining cleanliness, functionality, and inventory of health care instruments and equipment. You will also learn the responsibility of sterilizing instrumentation, and equipment through a series of critical and important steps. Through the learning of these steps, you will gain the understanding of how their organization ensures that patients avoid infections, and that doctors, nurses, and allied health professionals are able to access the equipment they need immediately. Students will understand microbiology and infection control, as it pertains to decontamination procedures, implement infection control practices to ensure the patients avoid infection, provide instrumentation and equipment chess to doctors, nurses, and allied health professionals as required.

The program will prepare the students to work in hospitals, surgery centers, and third-party affiliates. You will be eligible to sit for the IAHCSMM national exam.  Textbook is required and available in the college bookstore. 

3.6 CEU  cost: $1000

Class will be held on Monday and Wednesday evenings from 9/28-11/4

Available Classes

AMERICAN HEART PROGRAM

LifeForce USA is a BLS Community Training Center of the American Heart Association, New Jersey Region. The American Heart Association strongly promotes knowledge and proficiency in BLS, ACLS, and PALS and has developed instructional materials for this purpose. Use of these materials in an educational course does not represent course sponsorship by the American Heart Association, and any fees charged for this course do not represent income to the Association.

BLS (Basic Life Support) for Health Care Providers and Professional Rescuers-On Campus

This course will provide training for adult, child, and infant CPR. Learn one and two rescuers CPR, rescue breathing, and skills for conscious and unconscious choking victims.

• Participants will also learn how to use barrier devices and AED.
• All participants will receive an American Heart Association card valid for 2 years.
• Participants must be at least 16 years old

Offered:  9/28

Cost: $115

Heartsaver Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) / Automated External Defibrillation (AED)-On Campus

The Heartsaver CPR/AED course consists of the following skills: CPR for adult, child, and infant victims; first aid for conscious and unconscious choking victims; use of AED; and the use of barrier devices. This course is intended for lay-rescuers, workplace programs, fitness professionals, teachers and coaches, and babysitters, etc. This course fulfills the CPR/AED requirement of Personal Training Certification.

All participants will receive an American Heart Association card valid for 2 years.

Participants must be at least 16 years old.

Offered:  10/13

Cost: $115

Hsi adult first aid

The HSI Adult First Aid helps students develop Basic First Aid knowledge, skills and the confidence to respond to various medical emergencies. The program is an excellent choice for both the community and workplace setting, and conforms to the 2020 AHA and ARC Guidelines Update for First Aid.    

This course teaches how to recognize signs and symptoms of and care for many various musculoskeletal injuries, wounds, and sudden illnesses.  The topics that will be covered and skills practiced for include:    

• Soft tissue injuries  –  Open and Closed wounds.    
• How to prevent and/or care for infection and shock.    
• Special situations, such as impaled objects, and injuries to the head and face.    
• Burns  –  Heat, chemical, and electrical.    
• Musculoskeletal injuries  –  Bone fractures, joint and muscle sprains, and dislocations.    
• Injuries to the chest, abdomen, and pelvis.    
• Sudden illness  –  Diabetic emergencies, seizures, stroke, and heart attack.    
• Poisoning, bites, and stings.    
• Heat and cold related emergencies.    
• Bloodborne pathogens.    
• Spinal Injuries –  Movement of injured person when necessary    

This course is intended for individuals who are not healthcare providers or professional rescuers but desire, or are required, to be certified in basic emergency medical care.    

Upon successful completion of the course, an HSI Adult First Aid certification card will be issued. The card will contain an access code for a digital book and app on your mobile devices.    

Offered:  11/16

Cost: $115

Available Classes

Forensic Nurse Examiner (FNE) Course - Clinical Skills Only

Mercer County Community College School of Nursing offers a two-day Forensic Nurse Examiner (FNE) Course with in-person clinical skills learning for nurses that have completed an online basic forensic nurse examiner course. The course includes pre-course online work and hands-on clinical practice. The clinical skills component focuses on the practical aspects of forensic nursing, such as patient interviewing, physical assessments, forensic photography and specimen collection.

This activity has been submitted to Emergency Nurses Association for approval to award 24.5 contact hours. Emergency Nurses Association is accredited as an approver of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

Format: Blended learning, including 9.25 hours of online pre-course work and in-person clinical sessions using live gynecologic teaching aides

Dates: 1/8 and 1/9, 9am-5pm

Registration deadline: 1/1

Students who are endorsed by a New Jersey forensic nurse examiner program, should contact Andrea Bash for registration at basha@mccc.edu

Cost: $650

Available Classes

Medical Billing and Coding

Introduction to Medical Administration in Billing and Coding 

Requirements: High School diploma or equivalent.

All students must complete this course to take the Medical Administrative Assistant, Medical Billing Specialist, Medical Coding Specialist, and/or Electronic Health Records Specialist courses. The topics for this 60-hour class include Medical Terminology, Introduction to Allied Health Clinical and Administration, Anatomy, and Clinical Pathology. Textbooks are required and available in the college bookstore.  

Mondays in person, Wednesdays online

Offered Fall 

Cost: $900

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT CERTIFICATE PREP AND ELECTRONIC HEALTH RECORDS SPECIALIST CERTIFICATE PREP COURSE (EHR)

Prerequisite: Introduction to Medical Administration in Billing and Coding

This is a 102-hour two-part course.

Part1-Medical Administrative Assistant

This 51-hour course instructs students on how to process insurance claims, perform bookkeeping procedures, and perform clerical functions. You will also learn personal attributes, job readiness, and workplace dynamics. Medical assisting administrative procedures and applications of medical terminology are reviewed. Upon successful completion, students are eligible to sit for the NHA (CMAA) Medical Administrative Assistant Certificate. Textbook is required and available in the college bookstore.

Please note: Students who complete this course and pass the CMAA exam may be eligible for credit for MOA 101:  Medical Ethics and Office Procedures, one of ten courses required for the Certificate of Proficiency in Medical Office Assistant. Terms and conditions apply. Contact Coordinator, Medical Office Assistant for details and visit www.mccc.edu/moa.

Part 2- Electronic Health Records Specialist

This 51-hour course prepares students to perform duties using the Simchart EHR software, an electronic chart used by medical office professionals, billers, and coders in a variety of medical specialties and can be specialized. Students must bring their own flash drive to class to save their work. Upon successful completion, students are eligible to sit for the NHA (CEHRS) Electronic Health Records Specialist Certificate. Textbook is required and available in the college bookstore only. 

Offered Fall and Spring

Cost: $1600

Medical Billing and Coding Specialist Certificate Prep Course 

Prerequisite: Introduction to Medical Administration in Billing and Coding, Medical Administrative Assistant and Electronic Health Records 

This 100-hour course focuses on the process of medical billing and the reimbursement a medical office receives for medical procedures. The various types of billing claims, process, and collection of payments, and tracking routing slips are the main focus of this course. Understand the differences between claims, billing, and reimbursements as they apply to commercial, government, and private health insurance. Receive an introduction to CPT. Students gain an understanding of the important link between the provisions of healthcare and reimbursement for services. The multi-step billing process and medical coding procedures are the foundation of the program. Learn healthcare law and ethics, medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, and the various software programs commonly used in the medical arena. Prepare for employment in hospitals, physicians’ offices, and billing facilities while learning the steps necessary to become a Coder. Upon successful completion of Billing and Coding Specialist course, students are eligible to sit for the NHA (CBCS) Billing and Coding Specialist Certificate. Textbook is required and is available in the college bookstore. Please bring book to first class. 

Please note: Students who complete this course and pass the CBCS exam may be eligible for credit for MOA 103:  Medical Billing and Coding Procedures, one of ten courses required for the Certificate of Proficiency in Medical Office Assistant. Terms and conditions apply. Contact the coordinator of Medical Office Assistant for details and visit www.mccc.edu/moa.

Offered Spring

Cost: $1,600

Available Classes

Medical Cannabis Training

This 15-hour class is for individuals looking to enter the medical adult-use cannabis labor market or those curious about the industry.  The class is taught by subject-matter experts from industry and academia.  The course explores the regulatory provisions relating to medical and adult-use cannabis, basics of the plant and available products, the Endocannabinoid system, counseling patients and much more.  Register today to start working in the Cannabis industry.

• Students must be at least 18 to register for the class.
  Most employers will require you to be 21 years old and pass a background check. 

Offered Spring / Summer and Fall

Cost: $500

* Students must be at least 18 to register for the class.  
Most employers will require you to be 21 years old and pass a background check.  

Available Classes

Personal Trainer Certifications

Personal Trainer Certification Course 

ATTENTION: Depending on enrollment numbers, registration for classes may close seven (7) days before the start date. If you have any questions regarding your registration or the status of your class, please reach out to the Non-Credit Registration Desk at (609)570-3122 or email  noncrediths@mccc.edu for further information. It is also suggested that you do not purchase textbooks until seven (7) days before the start date of a class to ensure the class is running. Please be sure to check your email up to three (3) days before the start of your class for potential updates.

Personal Trainer Certification Course - Hybrid

Get all the information needed to start an exciting fitness career & become a Certified Personal Trainer. Turn your fitness passion into a profession with the ONLY IN-PERSON hands on practical skill labs in the industry. Our NCCA Accredited program is even approved for 3 college credits towards a degree. The scheduled in-person lectures are led by one of our 5-star teachers/presenters. Topics will cover 15 hours of anatomy, exercise physiology, kinesiology, biomechanics, nutrition and more. The in-person practical skill labs allow you to role-play and review essential "hands on skills" to master assessing clients, stretching, warmups/cool downs, exercise analysis and programming design. The course includes the national test vouchers ($450 value) and extra access to our online video enhanced CPT course to review lectures and labs at no extra cost! W.I.T.S. 30-hour optional employer internship (Level 2 Certification) helps walk you into jobs who very much value our unique certification. At the end of the course all graduates get a local employer list [Crunch Fitness & more are hiring!] that we work with each year.

We are all about your success and the tools we give you will help you reach that goal.

Required Textbook: (Sold Separately)  

Title: Fitness Professional's Handbook 8th Edition with HK Propel Access  

ISBN: 9781718217829

Please use these links to purchase:     

Paperback:  https://us.humankinetics.com/products/fitness-professionals-handbook-8th-edition-with-hkpropel-access/?rfsn=5664876.daaee25     

Ebook:  https://us.humankinetics.com/products/fitness-professionals-handbook-8th-edition-ebook-with-hkpropel-access/?rfsn=5664876.daaee25  

Online lectures – 6:30pm-9:30pm

In-Person Practical skill labs – 12pm - 3pm EST at West Windsor Campus Gym

Cost:$791

Offered Spring / Summer/ Fall  

Health Coach Certification/Virtual or online format

Successful fitness professionals know that their clients’ success depends on making significant lifestyle and behavior changes.  Mental health is a big issue to consider in all areas of our profession.  It is not enough to create an exercise program, but you must also develop a relationship with your client based on trust, understanding, and respect.  Leading by being able to communicate, motivate, and support your clients towards reaching their specific goals.  This class will help you develop the techniques and coaching skills to do just that with a client.  This course will take you to the next level to be a more effective trainer and most importantly to help coach your clients to achieve their fitness, sports and lifestyle goals. This interactive online course includes 10 hours of instruction, learning activities and a teacher/mentor brings it all together for helping clients at many levels.  The 2-hour testing items must be completed to show competency to be issued a certification.

Prerequisite: High School degree or GED, Personal Trainer Certification and or related degree in the field. Students must purchase the required textbook prior to the start of class for the best learning experience.  

Required Textbook: (Sold Separately)  

Please use this link for purchase:  

https://us.humankinetics.com/products/foundations-of-professional-coaching-ebook-with-hkpropel-access?_pos=1&_psq=health+coach&_ss=e&_v=1.0  

 Cost: $599  

Offered Summer/Fall

  Open Enrollment  

Group Fitness Certification Course/virtual or online format

 (Virtual lectures + In-person practical skills labs)  

2 Certification Levels – One Price  

Level 1 – Pass both Written Exam & Practical Skills Exam | Level 2 – Be a Level 1 CPT & Complete the 30 Hour Internship.  

This 5-module hybrid certification is like no other in the fitness industry. The online virtual lectures are with a top teacher in the field to break down all of the key information to understand exercising and body reactions. Lectures will cover the essentials of group exercise history, music, choreography, safety techniques, as well as basic applied science specifically relating to group strength, cardiovascular, muscular, and flexibility. The in-person practical labs will help you to develop skills for leading any group in an exciting safe routine. The practical labs will expand into skill development for functional training, sports conditioning, circuit, boot camp, dance, step, kickboxing and equipment-based class techniques. A mind-body overview in Yoga & Pilates will cap it off so you can incorporate this knowledge into sections of your classes.  

Required Textbook (Sold Separately)  

https://www.witseducation.com/fit/store-shop/group-exercise-2-book-combo/  

62 Hours - 62 – CEC’s Total  

Offered Spring/ Summer and Fall

Cost:$791

Open enrollment

Medical Fitness Specialist/virtual or online format 

(All online including final exams)

This 30-hour certification (30 CECs) is an advanced certification for fitness professionals and other types of health occupations like therapists. If you are ready to take the next step in your career and offer new services to a wide variety of clients, then this program will prepare you to succeed. You will learn in this challenging exercise course the core essentials of helping clients with specialized chronic illness. You will be able to practically apply the knowledge in programming safe and effective workouts. Nothing is more rewarding than working with the medical community to do great things for people with special medical issues. This MFS Level 1 Certification includes a written core exam and a practical case scenario exam to demonstrate operational safe and effective competency.

Required Textbook:
ACSM’s Exercise Management for Persons with Chronic Diseases and Disabilities-4th, American College of Sports Medicine Geoffrey Moore J. Larry Durstine Patricia Painter, © 2016

30 CECs

Offered Spring/Summer and Fall

Cost:$791

Open enrollment

Senior Fitness Specialist/virtual or online format 

(All Online including the final exam)  

2 Certification Levels

Level 1 – Written Exam | Level 2 – Be a Level 1 CPT & Complete the 20 Hour Internship

Get the training and education you need to serve the fastest growing fitness population in the US. This course includes 9 hours of ONLINE lecture, 9 hours of ONLINE practical training preparation and test vouchers ($250 value) to test at any of our college approved sites. Passing both exams will award you a Level 1 Older Adult Fitness Specialist Certification. This unique specialist certification provides you with the specific knowledge and practical skills you’ll need for working with older adult clientele. Learn what common ailments and physical conditions are germane to this special population and how to design age appropriate, fun and functional exercise programs

Required Textbook (Sold Separately)
Rose, D. (2019). Physical Activity Instruction of Older Adults (2nd ed.) . Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.

20 Hours - 20 CECs

Offered Spring/ Summer and Fall

Cost:$ 499

Open enrollment

Youth Fitness Specialist Certification/online format  

(All online including the final exam)  

Physical education programs are being cut from school budgets and young people, more than ever, are in need of structured, supervised exercise and fitness programs. This nationally recognized certification course includes – 9 hours of classroom education (online), 9 hours of hands-on practical training (taught over 3 days), and written and practical testing (4 hours total for testing). Students who successfully complete this course will receive their Youth Fitness Certification, and have the knowledge, skills, and tools needed to design effective and appropriate age (7-11yrs, 11-14 yrs, 14-18 yrs) programs for a growing market.

22 W.I.T.S. CECs

Required Textbook: Youth Strength Training: Programs for Health, Fitness and Sport. 2009.
Authors: Faigenbaum and Westcott
ISBN-13: 9780736067928

Offered Spring/ Summer and Fall

Cost:$ 499

Open enrollment

Fitness Management Certification/online format  

This certification course prepares students to practice at the management level in the field of fitness.   The course topics include history, membership sales and retention, business skills, managing staff, operational practices, facilities and equipment, budgeting and finance, and other important topics relevant to successful management of a large or small facility. Students who successfully complete the online classroom education and exam will receive their nationally recognized W.I.T.S. Fitness Management Certification. 36 Hours – 36 W.I.T.S. CECs

Required Textbook

https://www.witseducation.com/fit/store-shop/fitness-management-3rd-edition/

Offered Spring/ Summer and Fall

Cost:$ 499

Open enrollment

Available Classes

CLINICAL DEVELOPMENT AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

CERTIFICATE IN CLINICAL DEVELOPMENT AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

In response to the increasing demand for trained professionals in the pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, and medical device industries, Workforce Training at Mercer is offering a comprehensive certificate program in Clinical Development and Regulatory Affairs. All courses in the certificate program are taught by highly experienced instructors and welcomed guest speakers who bring added expertise to the program.

Requirements: A clear understanding of written and spoken English. 

Upon completion of the certificate program, participants will be able to:

• Define the roles and responsibilities of Sponsor, Monitor, and Investigator as they relate to the conduct of global clinical trials.
• Recognize clinical trial documentation differences for biologics, medical devices, and pharmaceuticals.
• Describe differences between regulatory submission requirements of new biologics, medical devices, pharmaceuticals, and vaccines.
• Discuss the impact of FDA regulations and guidance documents, EU directives, EMEA regulations and ICH GCP on clinical development.
• Describe the elements of a clinical protocol, an informed consent, monitoring visit reports and a corrective and preventative action plan.

Who should attend?
Those with a Bachelor of Arts of Bachelor of Science in

• Nursing
• Pharmacy
• Chemistry
• Biology
• Medical Technology
• Other fields of study may be appropriate

EARN GRADUATE CREDITS

MCCC has an articulation agreement with Drexel University College of Medicine. Participants who successfully complete the Certificate in Clinical Development and Regulatory Affairs may earn up to nine (9) graduate credits when they apply and gain acceptance to Drexel University’s Master Degree in Clinical Research Organization and Management.

For more information regarding the Certificate of Clinical Development and Regulatory Affairs, please email basha@mccc.edu.

Required Courses

• Foundations of Clinical Development (Prerequisite for all other courses)
• Regulatory Affairs Regulations and Compliance 

Elective Courses (Choose one)

• Fundamentals of Clinical Research Monitoring and Study Coordination
• Clinical Data Management
• Clinical Quality Assurance

Foundations of Clinical Development

Required course

Introduces you to the process of bringing a new pharmaceutical or medical device to market. Principles of good clinical practices and the elements of informed consent as well as regulations and compliance will be discussed. Upon completion of this course, you will be able to describe the stages of development for biologics, medical devices and pharmaceuticals as well as the roles and responsibilities of sponsors, investigators, and clinical research professionals. Textbook required and is available in the college bookstore. Students must obtain the textbook prior to the start of class.

3.6 CEU  

Offered Spring and Fall

Cost: $1,200

Regulatory Affairs: Regulations and Compliance

Prerequisite: Foundations of Clinical Development

Required: Access to a computer, Microsoft Office compatible software, a web browser (either Mozilla Firefox or Google Chrome) and reliable access to the Internet.

Introduces you to the impact of regulation on clinical development of new biologics, pharmaceuticals, and vaccines. Upon completion of this course, you will be able to describe the differences between an Investigational New Drug Application (INDA), a Biologic License Application (BLA), a New Drug Application (NDA), an Abbreviated New Drug Application (ANDA), and a PreMarket Application (PMA).  You will also gain an understanding of FDA and ICH guidelines and regulations as well as the FDA Bioresearch Monitoring program.

3.6 CEU

Offered Spring and Fall

Cost: $1,200

Fundamentals of Clinical Research Monitoring and Study Coordination

Prerequisite: Foundations of Clinical Development   

Required: Access to a computer, Microsoft Office compatible software, a web browser (either Mozilla Firefox or Google Chrome) and reliable access to the Internet.

The Clinical Coordination and Monitoring course was developed to educate Clinical Research Associates (CRAs) and Clinical Research Coordinators (CRCs) as well as members of the clinical research project team who interact with them. In this course, students are introduced to clinical trial activities as they directly relate to the CRA and CRC job functions while becoming educated in the various facets of clinical trial monitoring including the CRA/ CRC roles and responsibilities, general study design, investigative site selection/feasibility, regulatory document collection, types of monitoring visits, privacy, risk management and fraud in clinical research today. The importance of pre-study, initiation, interim monitoring and close-out visits, including a review of the FDA Guidance on Risk-Based Monitoring, will also be discussed. Online Orientation and 36 hours of online instruction.  

3.6 CEU

Offered Spring and Fall

Cost: $1,200

Clinical Quality Assurance  

Prerequisite: Foundations of Clinical Development 

This course is designed to provide you with a thorough understanding of current Good Clinical Practices (GCPs) and Clinical Quality Assurance (CQA) requirements in detecting study misconduct and fraud in global clinical trials. Additionally, you will learn how to develop an audit plan and conduct site and vendor audits. Included in the course work will be the development of Corrective and Preventative Action Plans. Materials provided. 

3.6 CEU

Offered Spring and Fall

Cost: $1,200

Clinical Data Management

Prerequisite: Foundations of Clinical Development

Clinical Data Management provides participants with a general overview of the steps involved in managing clinical data in global clinical trials. Traditional aspects of clinical data management will be discussed including the role of the clinical data manager in the development of a clinical trial protocol, the design and completion of case report forms, and the design of the clinical database. In addition, the course will cover methods of data collection and data entry, data validation, data query and resolution, the use of current industry standards in clinical data management, the use of quality control procedures, and interaction with both clinical research and biostatistics personnel.

Offered Spring and Fall

Cost: $1,200

Available Classes

Personal Trainer Certifications

Personal Trainer Certification Course 

ATTENTION:  Depending on enrollment numbers, registration for classes may close seven (7) days before the start date. If you have any questions regarding your registration or the status of your class, please reach out to the Non-Credit Registration Desk at (609)570-3122 or email  noncrediths@mccc.edu  for further information. It is also suggested that you do not purchase textbooks until seven (7) days before the start date of a class to ensure the class is running. Please be sure to check your email up to three (3) days before the start of your class for potential updates.

Personal Trainer Certification Course - Hybrid

Get all the information needed to start an exciting fitness career & become a Certified Personal Trainer. Turn your fitness passion into a profession with the ONLY IN-PERSON hands on practical skill labs in the industry. Our NCCA Accredited program is even approved for 3 college credits towards a degree. The scheduled in-person lectures are led by one of our 5-star teachers/presenters. Topics will cover 15 hours of anatomy, exercise physiology, kinesiology, biomechanics, nutrition and more. The in-person practical skill labs allow you to role-play and review essential "hands on skills" to master assessing clients, stretching, warmups/cool downs, exercise analysis and programming design. The course includes the national test vouchers ($450 value) and extra access to our online video enhanced CPT course to review lectures and labs at no extra cost! W.I.T.S. 30-hour optional employer internship (Level 2 Certification) helps walk you into jobs who very much value our unique certification. At the end of the course all graduates get a local employer list [Crunch Fitness & more are hiring!] that we work with each year.

We are all about your success and the tools we give you will help you reach that goal.

Required Textbook: (Sold Separately)    

Title: Fitness Professional's Handbook 8th Edition with HK Propel Access    

ISBN: 9781718217829

Please use these links to purchase:         

Paperback:    https://us.humankinetics.com/products/fitness-professionals-handbook-8th-edition-with-hkpropel-access/?rfsn=5664876.daaee25         

Ebook:    https://us.humankinetics.com/products/fitness-professionals-handbook-8th-edition-ebook-with-hkpropel-access/?rfsn=5664876.daaee25    

Online lectures – 6:30pm-9:30pm

In-Person Practical skill labs – 12pm - 3pm EST   at West Windsor Campus Gym

Cost:$791

Offered Spring / Summer/ Fall  

Health Coach Certification/Virtual or online format

Successful fitness professionals know that their clients’ success depends on making significant lifestyle and behavior changes.  Mental health is a big issue to consider in all areas of our profession.  It is not enough to create an exercise program, but you must also develop a relationship with your client based on trust, understanding, and respect.  Leading by being able to communicate, motivate, and support your clients towards reaching their specific goals.  This class will help you develop the techniques and coaching skills to do just that with a client.  This course will take you to the next level to be a more effective trainer and most importantly to help coach your clients to achieve their fitness, sports and lifestyle goals. This interactive online course includes 10 hours of instruction, learning activities and a teacher/mentor brings it all together for helping clients at many levels.  The 2-hour testing items must be completed to show competency to be issued a certification.

Prerequisite:   High School degree or GED, Personal Trainer Certification and or related degree in the field. Students must purchase the required textbook prior to the start of class for the best learning experience.    

Required Textbook: (Sold Separately)    

Please use this link for purchase:    

https://us.humankinetics.com/products/foundations-of-professional-coaching-ebook-with-hkpropel-access?_pos=1&_psq=health+coach&_ss=e&_v=1.0    

 Cost: $599    

Offered Summer/Fall

    Open   Enrollment    

Group Fitness Certification Course/virtual or online format

 (Virtual lectures + In-person practical skills labs)    

2 Certification Levels – One Price    

Level 1 – Pass both Written Exam & Practical Skills Exam | Level 2 – Be a Level 1 CPT & Complete the 30 Hour Internship.    

This 5-module hybrid certification is like no other in the fitness industry. The online virtual lectures are with a top teacher in the field to break down all of the key information to understand exercising and body reactions. Lectures will cover the essentials of group exercise history, music, choreography, safety techniques, as well as basic applied science specifically relating to group strength, cardiovascular, muscular, and flexibility. The in-person practical labs will help you to develop skills for leading any group in an exciting safe routine. The practical labs will expand into skill development for functional training, sports conditioning, circuit, boot camp, dance, step, kickboxing and equipment-based class techniques. A mind-body overview in Yoga & Pilates will cap it off so you can incorporate this knowledge into sections of your classes.    

Required Textbook  (Sold Separately)    

https://www.witseducation.com/fit/store-shop/group-exercise-2-book-combo/    

62 Hours - 62 – CEC’s Total    

Offered Spring/ Summer and Fall

Cost:$791

Open enrollment

Medical Fitness Specialist/virtual or online format  

(All online including final exams)

This 30-hour certification (30 CECs) is an advanced certification for fitness professionals and other types of health occupations like therapists. If you are ready to take the next step in your career and offer new services to a wide variety of clients, then this program will prepare you to succeed. You will learn in this challenging exercise course the core essentials of helping clients with specialized chronic illness. You will be able to practically apply the knowledge in programming safe and effective workouts. Nothing is more rewarding than working with the medical community to do great things for people with special medical issues. This MFS Level 1 Certification includes a written core exam and a practical case scenario exam to demonstrate operational safe and effective competency.

Required Textbook:
ACSM’s Exercise Management for Persons with Chronic Diseases and Disabilities-4th,   American College of Sports Medicine Geoffrey Moore J. Larry Durstine Patricia Painter, © 2016

30 CECs

Offered Spring/Summer and Fall

Cost:$791

Open enrollment

Senior Fitness Specialist/virtual or online format  

(All Online including the final exam)    

2 Certification Levels

Level 1 – Written Exam | Level 2 – Be a Level 1 CPT & Complete the 20 Hour Internship

Get the training and education you need to serve the fastest growing fitness population in the US. This course includes 9 hours of ONLINE lecture, 9 hours of ONLINE practical training preparation and test vouchers ($250 value) to test at any of our college approved sites. Passing both exams will award you a Level 1 Older Adult Fitness Specialist Certification. This unique specialist certification provides you with the specific knowledge and practical skills you’ll need for working with older adult clientele. Learn what common ailments and physical conditions are germane to this special population and how to design age appropriate, fun and functional exercise programs

Required Textbook (Sold Separately)
Rose, D. (2019).   Physical Activity Instruction of Older Adults  (2nd ed.)   . Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.

20 Hours - 20 CECs

Offered Spring/ Summer and Fall

Cost:$ 499

Open enrollment

Youth Fitness Specialist Certification/online format    

(All online including the final exam)    

Physical education programs are being cut from school budgets and young people, more than ever, are in need of structured, supervised exercise and fitness programs. This nationally recognized certification course includes – 9 hours of classroom education (online), 9 hours of hands-on practical training (taught over 3 days), and written and practical testing (4 hours total for testing). Students who successfully complete this course will receive their Youth Fitness Certification, and have the knowledge, skills, and tools needed to design effective and appropriate age (7-11yrs, 11-14 yrs, 14-18 yrs) programs for a growing market.

22 W.I.T.S. CECs

Required Textbook:   Youth Strength Training: Programs for Health, Fitness and Sport. 2009.
Authors: Faigenbaum and Westcott
ISBN-13: 9780736067928

Offered Spring/ Summer and Fall

Cost:$ 499

Open enrollment

Fitness Management Certification/online format    

This certification course prepares students to practice at the management level in the field of fitness.       The course topics include history, membership sales and retention, business skills, managing staff, operational practices, facilities and equipment, budgeting and finance, and other important topics relevant to successful management of a large or small facility. Students who successfully complete the online classroom education and exam will receive their nationally recognized W.I.T.S. Fitness Management Certification. 36 Hours – 36 W.I.T.S. CECs

Required Textbook

https://www.witseducation.com/fit/store-shop/fitness-management-3rd-edition/

Offered Spring/ Summer and Fall

Cost:$ 499

Open enrollment

Available Classes