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Power Ohio’s Healthcare Workforce

Train for an In-Demand Healthcare Career and Help Power Ohio’s Growing Workforce.

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Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)
Launch a Career in Patient Care

Support Ohio’s healthcare workforce by training for essential roles in long-term and clinical care.

Prepare for an entry-level position as a Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) in nursing homes and care facilities. Through hands-on instruction and classroom learning, you'll build foundational skills in personal care, communication, infection control, body mechanics, and restorative care. No previous medical experience is required. A mandatory orientation session is required before class begins.

Ohio’s aging population is driving demand for CNAs in long-term care and assisted living facilities across the state.

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Program-Specific Details

  • Fall Dates - September 2, 2025 - October 15, 2025

    Fall Dates - October 27, 2025 - December 10, 2025

    Winter Dates - January 20, 2026 - March 9, 2026

    Spring Dates - April 8, 2026 - May 26, 2026

    Days and Times of Program - Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday - 4:30 - 9:30 PM

  • Tuition – $1,034.00

    Textbook – $61.00
    Nursing Assistant Care Long Term Textbook 5th Edition. ISBN #978 1 60425 137 1

    Nursing Assistant Care Long Term Workbook. ISBN #978 1 60425 138 8

    Hours – 90 hours 

  • Certified Nurse Aide Cost Sheet September 2025

    Certified Nurse Aide Cost Sheet October 2025

    Certified Nurse Aide Cost Sheet January 2026

    Certified Nurse Aide Cost Sheet April 2026

  • Certified Nurse Aide

    Occupations Associated with Training: Occupations Associated with Training

  • Graduate Rate = 89.47% 

    Total Completion Rate = 89%

    Graduate Placement Rate = 82%

    Industry Credential Passage Rate = N/A

    *There were no program graduates during time period for the annual report. Based on the Council on Occupational Education Annual Report 2024 for Reporting Period 01/01/2023-12/31/2023.  The placement rate is based on those completers who are employed in a field related to their job training program.  Actual number of students who are employed after graduation may be higher.

  • This program is eligible for the Adult Diploma pathway.

  • This is a Career Development (CD) program that is approved by the Commission of the Council on Occupational Education (COE).

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Dental Assisting/Radiography
Train for a Chair-Side Role in Dental Care
Join a growing industry with foundational training for dental assistants in clinical and radiographic procedures.

This program equips students with the technical and clinical skills needed for a dental office setting. Learn dental anatomy, terminology, infection control, sterilization, dental specialties, and laboratory procedures. The course includes a 7-hour radiographer training to begin your path toward state certification, as well as CPR, First Aid, and a 24-hour unpaid internship. Students must begin the Hepatitis B vaccination series before enrolling.

With expanding access to dental care in Ohio, trained dental assistants are vital to supporting efficient clinical operations.

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Program-Specific Details:

  • Fall Dates - September 8, 2025 - December 11, 2025

    Days and Times of Program - Monday, Wednesday, Thursday - 5:30 - 9:30 PM

  • Tuition – $1,515.00

    Textbook – $140.00
    Essentials of Dental Assisting 7th Edition. ISBN #978 0 3237 6402 5

    Essentials of Dental Assisting 7th Edition Study Guide. ISBN #978 0 3237 7812 1

    Hours – 156 hours 

  • Dental Assisting/Radiography Cost Sheet September 2025

     

  • CPR

    Radiography Certificate

    Occupations Associated with Training: Occupations Associated with Training

  • Graduate Rate = 66.67%

    Total Completion Rate = 67%

    Graduate Placement Rate = 83%

    Industry Credential Passage Rate = N/A 

    *There were no program graduates during time period for the annual report. Based on the Council on Occupational Education Annual Report 2024 for Reporting Period 01/01/2023-12/31/2023.  The placement rate is based on those completers who are employed in a field related to their job training program.  Actual number of students who are employed after graduation may be higher.

  • This is a Career Development (CD) program that is approved by the Commission of the Council on Occupational Education (COE).

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)

Be First on the Scene. Make a Difference. 

Train for an essential role in emergency response and Ohio’s public safety workforce.

Our 150-hour EMT program follows Ohio EMS educational standards and prepares students for certification. Designed for service in ambulance and fire departments, this program includes classroom learning and 20 additional hours of clinical experience. Applicants must be at least 18 years old, hold a high school diploma or GED, possess a valid driver’s license, and meet state eligibility requirements. Accreditation #119.

Ohio relies on certified EMTs to staff its emergency response teams, making this role critical to community health and safety.

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  • Fall Dates - August 18, 2025 - December 10, 2025

    Winter Dates - January 12, 2026 - May 13, 2026

    Days and Times of Program - Monday and Wednesday - 5:15 - 10:00 PM

  • Tuition – $1,295.00

    Textbook – $381.00
    BU-EMT NVPM 12th Edition with Digital Access. ISBN #978 1 2842 9318 0

    Hours – 150 hours 

  • Emergency Medical Technician Cost Sheet August 2025

    Emergency Medical Technician Cost Sheet January 2026

  • Emergency Medical Technician Certification

    Occupations Associated with Training: Occupations Associated with Training

  • Graduate Rate = N/A *No completers during the reporting period

    Total Completion Rate = N/A *No completers during the reporting period

    Graduate Placement Rate = N/A *No completers during the reporting period

    Industry Credential Passage Rate = N/A *No completers during the reporting period

    *There were no program graduates during time period for the annual report. Based on the Council on Occupational Education Annual Report 2024 for Reporting Period 01/01/2023-12/31/2023.  The placement rate is based on those completers who are employed in a field related to their job training program.  Actual number of students who are employed after graduation may be higher.

  • This is a Career Development (CD) program that is approved by the Commission of the Council on Occupational Education (COE).
     

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Phlebotomy Technician

Train for a Career in Clinical Laboratory Services

Learn the skills to work in hospitals, clinics, and diagnostic labs across Ohio’s healthcare system.

This program includes 100 hours of classroom instruction and 100 hours of supervised clinical externship. Students practice blood collection and venipuncture on peers and volunteers in a safe, hands-on environment. Graduates are eligible to take the NHA national certification exam and pursue entry-level roles in phlebotomy.

As healthcare systems grow across Ohio, phlebotomists are in high demand to support diagnostic testing and patient care services.

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Program-Specific Details:

  • Fall Dates - September 8, 2025 - January 7, 2026

    Winter Dates - January 12, 2026 - May 13, 2026

    Days and Times of Program - Monday and Wednesday - 3:00 - 7:00 PM

  • Tuition – $2,269.00

    Textbook – $110.00
    Phlebotomy Essentials 8th Edition. ISBN #978 1 2842 6348 0

    Phlebotomy Essentials Workbook 8th Edition. ISBN #978 1 2842 6356 5

    Hours – 200 hours 

  • Phlebotomy Technician Cost Sheet September 2025

    Phlebotomy Technician Cost Sheet January 2026

  • Certified Phlebotomy Technician

    Occupations Associated with Training: Occupations Associated with Training

  • Graduate Rate = 100% 

    Total Completion Rate = 100%

    Graduate Placement Rate = 83%

    Industry Credential Passage Rate = N/A

    *There were no program graduates during time period for the annual report. Based on the Council on Occupational Education Annual Report 2024 for Reporting Period 01/01/2023-12/31/2023.  The placement rate is based on those completers who are employed in a field related to their job training program.  Actual number of students who are employed after graduation may be higher.

  • This is a Career Development (CD) program that is approved by the Commission of the Council on Occupational Education (COE).

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Learn about program details, funding opportunities, and how to take the next step toward a high-demand healthcare career in Ohio.

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