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Healthcare Technician Certificate

Certification in Healthcare Technician

Prepare for a career in health care in as little as little as 10 months! Healthcare technicians draw blood from patients and prepare specimens for testing or storage. They also perform EKGs (electrocardiograms) on patients to record and monitor their heart rate and rhythm.

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Program Info

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Faculty & Contact

Cheryl Charest

Program Coordinator
978-655-5870

Additional Program Information

With the Healthcare Technician Certificate, you will be prepared to seek a job when you graduate. You will also be able to apply your credits to earn an Associate Degree in General Studies: Health Specialization. (Some of our students do both and get great jobs while continuing their education!) With this program, you will:

  • Choose from the program concentrations; Phlebotomy and EKG, EKG and Nursing Assistant, or Phlebotomy and Nursing Assistant
  • Develop the communication, customer service, and problem-solving skills you need for a successful career in health care
  • Gain real-world experience in a phlebotomy externship
Required Documents
Technical Standards
Healthcare Technician Program Handbook (PDF)
Student Learning Outcomes - Healthcare Tech Cert

Student Learning Outcomes – Healthcare Tech Cert

  • Diagram med terms, label word parts and give definitions.
  • Describe structure of human body and ID body systems.
  • Recognize body planes, cavities and major organs and systems.
  • Explain procedures to patients and communicate information to staff.
  • Understand messages from patient.
  • Comprehend verbal and written instructions.
  • Develop effective resume.
  • Demonstrate professionalism.
  • Provide good customer service skills.
  • Practice Safety OSHA Infection Control methods.
  • Collection and process specimen.
  • Requisition EMK, QC and QA.
  • Collect hematological specimens.
  • Evaluate and critique skill level and professional skills.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of Professional Liability and HIPPA.
  • Protect Patient Rights and Safety.
  • Demonstrate awareness of Controversial Ethical Issues.
  • Use various Application Software.
  • Prepare an Electronic Spreadsheet.
  • Work with DB Management Software.

Credit for Prior Learning or Work Experience

With NECC’s Credit for Prior Learning, you can move through the program at a faster pace and graduate sooner! These credits are covered free-of-charge for eligible Massachusetts learners.

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