Summer-Start Allied Health Programs Filling Now

Jefferson Community College (JCC) is accepting applications for its allied health credentialing programs including phlebotomy technician, clinical medical assistant, dental assistant, pharmacy technician, and medical billing and coding. These programs are held in-person and fully online.  

Students who complete these programs may be eligible for an optional externship with a local healthcare organization to gain valuable hands-on experience. Training begins in May and June respectively with classes held on campus, at Fort Drum, and at the Lewis County JCC Education Center in Lowville. Upon successful completion, participants can sit for a nationally recognized credential in their respective field. Funding is available for eligible programs through:

• My Career Advancement Account (MyCAA) for military spouses
• Army Credentialing Assistance (CA) Program for active-duty military
• Caring Gene® Career Pathways Training Program    
• Grants through The WorkPlace

Military spouses requesting MyCAA funding must submit their Education and Training Plan four weeks in advance of the class start date. 

Through a partnership between Jefferson, Condensed Curriculum, and Ed2Go, additional allied health training programs are available entirely online such as EKG Technician, Dialysis Technician, Veterinary Assistant, and Personal Care Assistant. Students can begin online training at any time through rolling enrollment.

To register and learn more, call Jefferson’s Workforce Solutions office at (315) 786-2233.

Allied Health Credentialing Programs

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, May 27-August 26, 2026  
Time: 6:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Cost: $1,599 includes textbooks
Registration Closes: May 18, 2026  
Funding Sources: MyCAA 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: Jefferson Community College  
Date: Mondays/Wednesdays, June 1, 2026 – October 14, 2026 
Time: 6:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.  
Cost: $2,399 includes textbooks
Registration Closes: May 22, 2026  
Funding Sources: MyCAA, 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

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: Jefferson Community College 
Date: Tuesdays/Thursdays, June 2, 2026 – July 28, 2026   
Time: 6:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Cost: $1,499 includes textbooks 
Registration Closes: May 22, 2026

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

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: Fort Drum  
Date: Mondays/Wednesdays/Fridays, June 8, 2026 – July 15, 2026 
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. 
Cost: $999 includes textbooks
Registration Closes: May 29, 2026  
Funding Sources: MyCAA, 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

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: Lewis County Education Center, Lowville  
Date: Tuesdays/Thursdays, June 9, 2026 – August 25, 2026 
Time: 6:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Cost: $1,899 includes textbooks
Registration Closes: May 29, 2026 
Funding Source: MyCAA

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