Whether you're embarking on a new career path, seeking a certificate or considering a shift to a different specialization, CCBC has you covered!
Meet the growing need for healthcare professionals while forging a path that can lead to long-term career success. You can choose from more than 20 Workforce Training Certificate programs in a wide variety of fields, and start your new career in 6-18 months.
There is high demand for positions in child care. In this workforce certificate, CCBC offers several Maryland State approved programs to prepare individuals interested in working with young children, infants or pre-adolescents.
Options to pursue include: Child Care Teacher Preschool, Infant/Toddler or School Age, Family Provider in-home daycare and Child Care Director.
The need for community health workers is projected to grow 12% from 2021 to 2031. Community health workers help members of the community navigate the the health and human services system. These positions may also be called outreach worker, lay health advocate, health coach, peer counselor and patient navigator.
Elevate your professional journey as a DeafBlind interpreter by exploring the history and communication needs of consumers who are both deaf and blind. This workforce certificate program will equip you with the advanced linguistic and cultural skills, interpreting strategies and ethical practices needed to support deaf and blind individuals in environments like health care, legal settings and emergency management where DeafBlind interpreters are essential for communication.
In this Theater Interpreter Specialist program, you will learn the necessary skills to ensure that productions are not only accessible for Deaf audiences, but for Deaf theater professionals as well. Get the foundational training you need to support the work of Deaf actors, directors, designers and other theater practitioners.
If you're interested in starting a new career as a dental assistant, we recommend starting with this program!
Learn the theory and techniques used to perform general expanded functions approved by the Maryland State Board of Dental Examiners.
Get prepared to take the Maryland General Dental Assisting Expanded Functions Exam.
If you're a dental assistant, you can learn expanded orthodontic dental assisting functions and prepare to take the Maryland Dental Assisting Expanded Orthodontic Functions Exam.
Dental radiography is an essential skill for any dental assistant who wants to provide comprehensive patient care. With our Dental Assisting - Oral Radiography course, you'll gain the knowledge and expertise you need to take and pass the Dental Assisting National Board's (DANB) Radiation Health and Safety Exam.
If you are interested in a career in health care, becoming a nursing assistant is a great place to start. With the right training and experience, you can have a rewarding career helping others.
Advanced certifications make existing healthcare providers more marketable across the emergency medical services field. Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Specialty Certifications (CEUs) are intended for EMTs and paramedics looking to expand their knowledge base and qualify for advanced positions.
Our Emergency Medical Technology (EMT) program prepares you to become an essential first responder. As an EMT, you'll be equipped to handle emergency situations and acquire life-saving assessment skills and learn to transport patients efficiently to the care they need.
Join us in partnership with the School of Health Professions, led by EMT program director Jaime Taylor MS, NRP.
For more information, contact:
Jaime Taylor MS, NRP
EMT Program Director
jtaylor2@ccbcmd.edu
443.840.1429
Learn to work in an ambulatory care setting and perform front and back office skills.
| Year | Job Placement | Exam Passage |
| 5-year average | 86.54% | 87.91% |
| 2023 | 100.00% | 91.67% |
| 2022 | 90.48% | 82.35% |
| 2021 | 95.45% | 100.00% |
| 2020 | 88.89% | 100.00% |
| 2019 | 62.96% | 75.00% |
Are you seeking re-entry into the nursing profession? We have a Maryland Board of Nursing-approved refresher course for those looking to reactivate their license.
Patient Care Technicians perform delegated nursing functions that require a higher level of technical ability and skill, including: venipuncture, specimen collection, IV therapy, basic EKG and advanced CNAs skills. PCTs can work in a hospital setting or urgent care facility.
Learn the essential skills and knowledge to excel in this dynamic field. Through hands-on training and practical experience, you will gain proficiency in venipuncture techniques, blood collection procedures, sample handling and patient interaction.
Interested in becoming a massage therapist? Licensed Massage Therapists play a vital role in promoting health and well-being through skilled, hands-on care. Explore the massage therapy page or book a massage through our clinic.
Become a medical biller. This career involves interaction with patients, government agencies and insurance companies.
Prepare for the national certification exam to become a Certified Professional Coder.
Learn the ins and outs of working in a physician’s office, clinic, hospital or other medical facility. Store, retrieve and integrate information for dissemination to staff, patients and clients.
Be ready for ongoing use of the transitioning from paper to electronic health records (EHRs) for Health IT professionals. Training is offered for EHR Specialist and EHR IT Analyst. At the end of the program you'll be prepared for the CAHIMS exam.
Central Service Technicians, also called Sterile Processing Technicians, work in hospitals and surgical centers and play a critical role in preventing and controlling infection by cleaning, sterilizing, processing, assembling, storing, and distributing medical supplies to the operating rooms and throughout the facility.
Pharmacy Technicians assist pharmacists in hospitals or freestanding pharmacies. They are typically involved in customer interactions, insurance claim processing, maintaining inventories and filling prescriptions.
Sleep Technologists work overnight and collect data using technology that measures sleep activity. This program allots 420 clinical hours at a sleep laboratory while in the program.
The Polysomnographic (Sleep) Technician is also available online!
Dispensary Technicians work in cannabis dispensaries and other health care fields to help individuals navigate the Maryland state regulations process and discover the best products to support their needs. The courses in this program will help you better understand not only the medicinal properties of cannabis, but how to provide individual care, education and inventory management.
Are you passionate about animals and eager to make a difference in their lives? Consider pursuing a veterinary assistant certificate and opening doors to a fulfilling career in animal healthcare. Veterinary Assistants help with kennel care, assist veterinary technicians during exams of animals and provide support throughout the veterinary office.
In just six short months, Iyona Anderson earned her GED and her Pharmacy Technician certificate from CCBC to fast track a new career. CCBC helped her overcome hard times, fill in the gaps in her education and quickly acquire the job training she needed to get back on her feet.
To get started with any of our workforce certificate programs, apply here. It is fast and easy!
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Details will vary per program.
Many direct patient-care programs will require COVID-19 vaccinations for clinical placements. Exemptions may or may not be granted by employer partners, based on their specific policies. Please refer to specific program requirements.
When choosing a program, be sure to review prerequisite courses and look for opportunities to take challenge exams. If you've taken health courses before, these exams will allow you to test out of them – saving you time and money on your training!
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