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Jefferson Community College Accepting Applications
for Fall Allied Health Precertification Training
Published: August 07, 2026
at 09:30 a.m.
By: Press Release
from Jefferson Community College
Jefferson Accepting Applications for Fall Allied
Health Precertification Training
Watertown, NY — 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.
To learn more or
register, visit www.sunyjefferson.edu/alliedhealth 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
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About Jefferson
Community College
Established on
November 7, 1961, Jefferson Community College was the area’s first
institution of higher education. Supervised by the State University of New
York (SUNY), Jefferson offers more than 50 associate degrees, certificates,
and microcredentials for career preparation and
transfer. The college also provides local access to bachelor’s and advanced
degrees through partner institutions; lifelong learning through workshops
and seminars; business and industry training; community-based research;
forums for the productive discussion of ideas and regional issues through
the Center for Community Studies; and cultural enrichment opportunities
that serve the entire tri-county region—Fort Drum’s military installation
among them. Jefferson, accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher
Education, currently serves approximately 2,400 students, many of whom are
service members and their families. Visit www.sunyjefferson.edu for
more information.
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