Please click one of these links to find out more information on a particular program:

Nursing Assistant / Geriatric Aide
Pharmacy Technician Program
Phlebotomy / EKG Technician

Multi-Competency Training Courses

PROFESSIONAL DESCRIPTION

These programs at Allegany College of Maryland are designed for the student wanting to obtain technical skills in a field and enter the job market quickly or for students wanting to gain entry into an allied health program at the college. These certificate programs offer numerous options that include: Phlebotomy Technician, EKG Technician, Nursing Assistant/Geriatric Aide, and Pharmacy Technician.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

After completion of a program, the following job opportunities may be available:

• Pharmacy Technician in a retail or hospital pharmacy
• Geriatric Aide in a hospital or long term care facility
• Nursing Assistant in hospitals, doctor's offices, clinics, or home care.
• Phlebotomy Technician in a hospital or clinic setting
  

PROGRAM AFFILIATIONS

Students spend varied clinical/lab hours, depending on the concentration area, in campus laboratories, area pharmacies, nursing homes, and hospitals. The clinical site will be determined by which area of concentration the student has chosen.

CERTIFICATIONS

Nursing Assistant - Maryland Board of Nursing Certification
Geriatric Aide - state certification mandatory
Phlebotomy Technician - national certification optional
EKG Technician - national certification optional
Pharmacy Technician - state registration required

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

If a Special Health Career Program interests you, Allegany College of Maryland can help you prepare for this exciting field.  Follow the links below for answers to questions that can get you started.

I would like to attend Allegany College of Maryland. What do I do next?
Complete an application for admission

What are Allegany College of Maryland's entrance requirements?
View entrance requirements

I'm a non-traditional student where can I learn more information?
View non-traditional student information

How much will it cost to go to Allegany College of Maryland?
View Tuition information
View Financial Aid information
View Scholarship information

If I'm attending Allegany College of Maryland and I am not a local resident, where can I live and how much will it cost?
Student Housing

PROGRAM CONTACT

Carla Rice - Coordinator
Office: Allied Health Building Room 119
crice@allegany.edu
301-784-5533

Diana Folk - Coordinator
Office: Allied Health Building Room 117
dfolk@allegany.edu
301-784-5529