{"id":5828,"date":"2025-09-11T13:01:55","date_gmt":"2025-09-11T17:01:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pcsst.org\/8-12\/?p=5828"},"modified":"2025-09-11T13:05:48","modified_gmt":"2025-09-11T17:05:48","slug":"medical-field-certification-program","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pcsst.org\/8-12\/medical-field-certification-program\/","title":{"rendered":"Medical Field Certification Program","gt_translate_keys":[{"key":"rendered","format":"text"}]},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"5828\" class=\"elementor elementor-5828\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0990e57 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"0990e57\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2473e34 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2473e34\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div><div>We are excited to announce that PCSST, in collaboration with William Paterson University, is launching a new pilot program: the Phlebotomy &amp; Patient Care Technician class. This program is designed to provide our students with the essential skills and credentials needed to begin a meaningful career in healthcare.<\/div><div>\u00a0<\/div><div>This blended-training program offers hands-on clinical instruction in phlebotomy (blood draws), patient assessment, vital signs, infection control, and basic patient care. It also includes professional development and preparation for national certifications.<\/div><div>\u00a0<\/div><div>Students enrolled in this medical course will benefit from:<\/div><div>* Expert instruction and curriculum oversight from William Paterson University faculty.<\/div><div>* Real-world practice through clinical lab sessions.<\/div><div>* Preparation for national certifications recognized by hospitals, clinics, and long-term care facilities.<\/div><div>* A clear pathway for continued opportunities in various healthcare fields.<\/div><div>\u00a0<\/div><div>This pilot class is ideal for individuals eager to make a difference in patient care and provides a strong foundation for future growth in medical assisting, nursing support roles, or other allied health careers.<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a612fcd e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"a612fcd\" 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