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The following occupations or career enhancement certificates have programs in Oregon's Community Colleges and take one year or less to complete. Be sure to see the section below on financial aid! Programs may change; please verify course content and length with schools.
Training in One Year or Less
- Addiction Studies
Addiction is a massive problem in Oregon not only affecting users, but their families and society as well, yet Oregon is suffering from a shortage of professionals trained to treat people with addictions. Whether you are a new student or professional looking to enhance your career, see what these addiction studies certificates might offer you:
Also see the following occupation profiles:
- Certified Medical Assistants
- Certified Nursing Assistants
- Clinical Lab Assistant
Laboratory personnel are the "behind-the-scene" workers who help put together the patient's health picture by analyzing specimens and preparing vaccines and different types of medicine. This is a highly technical field ideal for those who are detail-oriented and who like working with computers and sophisticated equipment.
To explore short-term training to become a lab assistant, see:
For more information on this field, see:
- Dental Assistants
- Gerontology
As the nation's baby boomer population ages, more opportunities are arising to help our older residents manage and prevent illnesses and injuries and live more fulfilling lives. Gerontology is the study of aging, including the issues and problems faced by the aged.
A community college gerontology certificate can lead to entry-level work with the elderly in senior centers, residential facilities, private and governmental social and health service agencies, and more. Whether you want to enhance your current career or explore a new one, see how these certificate programs can help you:
- Health Care Interpreters
- Home Health Aides
- Licensed Practical Nurses
- Medical Records & Health Information Technicians
The field of Medical Records and Health Information consists of many occupations. Patient records are at the core of this field and are vital to treatment, safety, research and documentation. Health reform and advancing technology have helped to make this a booming field with strong demand. For one-year certificates, see:
Also see the following occupation profiles:
- Mental Health/Human Service Youth Workers
- Pharmacy Technicians
Pharmacy Techs perform routine duties under the direct supervision of a pharmacist. Duties include counting medications and labeling oral prescription containers before handing them over to the pharmacist who verifies the medication and counsels the patient, answering any questions. Pharmacy techs also handle administrative duties such as reception, inventory, billing, payment, data entry and record maintenance. They provide customer service and obtain information from patients and health care providers in order to fulfill their duties.
Explore the following programs:
Also see the following occupation profile:
- Phlebotomists
A Phlebotomist draws blood for testing or transfusion purposes. Several health care occupations, including medical assistants and nursing, include phlebotomy in their training programs. Plebotomy training addresses safety standards, ethical conduct, collection techniques, patient care and communication with patients and medical staff. See:
- Rural Health Aides (cross trained as nursing assistants and hospital unit clerks)
Financial Aid
Adult Learners and Job Seekers: College: It's possible now! Explore the following sites for guidance on careers and financial aid:
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