Accepting Applications for Fall Allied Health Precertification Training

Jefferson Community College (JCC) is now accepting applications for its fall allied health precertification training programs, offering individuals a fast, affordable pathway to in-demand healthcare careers. Training begins in September.

Designed to prepare students for employment in some of the region's fastest-growing healthcare fields, JCC's hands-on training programs are available for individuals pursuing careers as clinical medical assistants, dental assistants, medical billers and coders, pharmacy technicians, and phlebotomy technicians. In-person classes begin in September and are offered on the JCC campus in Watertown, at Fort Drum, and at the Lewis County JCC Education Center in Lowville. Additional allied health training options are available online through flexible, rolling enrollment.

Students who successfully complete an eligible program may have the opportunity to participate in an optional externship with a local healthcare organization, gaining valuable real-world experience before entering the workforce. Graduates are also eligible to sit for a nationally recognized certification examination in their chosen field, providing a credential recognized by employers across the country.

Multiple funding opportunities are available to help eligible students reduce or eliminate the cost of training, including:

• SpouseWorks Scholarships (formerly MyCAA) – for military spouses
• Army Credentialing Assistance (CA) Program
• Caring Gene® Career Pathways Training Program
• The WorkPlace grant funding for qualifying individuals

Military spouses applying for SpouseWorks (formerly MyCAA) scholarships are encouraged to apply as soon as possible to ensure timely processing.

In partnership with Condensed Curriculum and Ed2Go, Jefferson also offers online allied health training programs in EKG Technician, Dialysis Technician, Veterinary Assistant, and Personal Care Assistant. These fully online programs feature rolling enrollment, allowing students to begin training at a time that fits their schedule.

Register and learn more online or contact Jefferson's Workforce Solutions office at (315) 786-2233.

Precertification Allied Health Training

Medical Billing and Coding 
Sit for the American Health Information Management Associate national exam upon successful completion of this 80-hour program. Students who complete this program in-person have the option to participate in an externship with a local organization to gain valuable hands-on experience. Tuition does not include the certification exam fee. 

In-Person Location: Jefferson Community College 
Date: Tuesdays/Thursdays, September 1 – November 17, 2026 
Time: 6:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Cost: $1,899 includes textbooks
Registration Closes: August 24, 2026
Funding Source: SpouseWorks (formerly MyCAA) Scholarships

Online
Date: Rolling Enrollment, Start Anytime
Cost: $1,899 includes textbooks

Phlebotomy Technician
Sit for the National Healthcareer Association Phlebotomy Technician national exam upon successful completion of this 90-hour program. Students who complete this program in-person have the option to participate in an externship with a local organization to gain valuable hands-on experience. Tuition does not include the certification exam fee. 

In-Person Location: Jefferson Community College
Date: Mondays/Wednesdays, September 2 – December 14, 2026
Time: 6:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Cost: $1,599 includes textbooks
Registration Closes: August 25, 2026 
Funding Sources: SpouseWorks (formerly MyCAA) Scholarships and Caring Gene Career Pathways Training Program

Online
Date: Rolling Enrollment, Start Anytime
Cost: $1,599 includes textbooks

Clinical Medical Assistant (CMA) 
Sit for the National Healthcareer Association Certified Clinical Medical Assistant national exam upon successful completion of this 140-hour program. Students who complete this program in-person have the option to participate in an externship with a local organization to gain valuable hands-on experience. Tuition does not include the certification exam fee. 

In-Person Location: Fort Drum 
Date: Mondays/Wednesdays/Fridays, September 9 – December 18, 2026
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. 
Cost: $2,399 includes textbooks
Registration Closes: September 1, 2026    
Funding Sources: SpouseWorks (formerly MyCAA) Scholarships, Caring Gene Career Pathways Training Program, and grants through The WorkPlace 

Online
Date: Rolling Enrollment, Start Anytime
Cost: $2,399 includes textbooks
Funding Source: Caring Gene Career Pathways Training Program

Pharmacy Technician 
Sit for the Pharmacy Technician Certified Board (PTCB) – Certified Pharmacy Technician (PTCB) exam upon successful completion of this 50-hour program. Students who complete this program in-person have the option to participate in an externship with a local organization to gain valuable hands-on experience. Tuition does not include the certification exam fee. 

In-Person Location: Jefferson Community College 
Date: Mondays/Wednesdays, September 16 – November 9, 2026
Time: 6:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Cost: $999 includes textbooks
Registration Closes: September 8, 2026 
Funding Sources: SpouseWorks (formerly MyCAA) Scholarships, Army Credentialing Assistance Program, and Caring Gene Career Pathways Training Program

Online
Date: Rolling Enrollment, Start Anytime
Cost: $999 includes textbooks
Funding Source: Caring Gene Career Pathways Training Program

Dental Assistant 
Sit for the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB) Radiation Health Safety exam upon successful completion of this 60-hour program. Students who complete this program in-person have the option to participate in an externship with a local organization to gain valuable hands-on experience. Tuition does not include the certification exam fee. 

In-Person Location: Lewis County JCC Education Center, Lowville
Date: Tuesdays/Thursdays, September 17 – November 12, 2026
Time: 6:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Cost: $1,499 includes textbooks 
Registration Closes: September 9, 2026

Online
Date: Rolling Enrollment, Start Anytime
Cost: $1,499 includes textbooks