University of La Verne Adds Career Readiness Programs in Six In-Demand Medical Fields
听The University of La Verne is now accepting registrations for six new professional development programs that will help prepare students for in-demand jobs in the medical field.
Those programs include Dental Assistant, Home Health Aide, Medical Assistant, Medical Records Specialist, Patient Care Technician, and Phlebotomy Technician. Several include a clinical externship component in which students will work side-by-side with professionals to gain real-world experience in their field of study.
The new programs are offered through a partnership between university鈥檚 Extended Learning Department, College of Health and Community Well-Being, and CareerStep, an online provider of career-focused education and professional training.
鈥淲e are excited to launch this new partnership, providing an opportunity for our community members to create better futures for their families through training, education and the career skills desired by employers,鈥� said Jaimie Rush, senior director of extended learning at the University of La Verne. 鈥淥ur students will be better prepared for the workforce in the high-demand job market of healthcare.鈥澨�
The courses are generally open to anyone with a high school diploma or equivalent, and can be completed within one year. Curriculum is fully online, making them accessible and flexible for working adults.
Students have access to personalized attention and support, including 24/7 online chat and career advisors, as well as post-completion support through a hiring partner network.
The University of La Verne has long been a leader in health education, offering a wide range of bachelor鈥檚, master鈥檚, and doctoral programs, as well as non-degree and certificate programs, through its College of Health and Community Well-Being and Extended Learning Department.
With this new partnership, the university joins more than 150 educational institutions in CareerStep鈥檚 network of academic partners, including the听Antelope Valley College,听California Medical College,听CSU Bakersfield,听Citrus College,听Clinical Training Institute,听College of the Desert,听College of the Sequoias,听Elite Career College,听Fresno State,听Golden West College,听Healthcare Academy of CA,听and Merced College.
For more information and to register visit听laverne.edu/extended-learning.
