These courses require completion of clinical experience in order to take the certification exam. All students are responsible for securing their own clinical site placement. The length of clinical placement varies. Consultation with an advisor is required before beginning the course.
EKG Technician
Learn MoreElectrocardiograph (EKG or ECG) technicians perform diagnostic tests to aid doctors in identifying and treating cardiovascular problems in patients. With additional on-the-job EKG training or experience, you may specialize in areas such as cardiac catheterization, Holter monitoring, phonocardiography, stress testing, and vectorcardiography. You should have an interest in high-tech mechanical equipment and be able to sympathize and reassure patients who are apprehensive about the testing procedure.
Healthcare Administration Professional
Learn MoreHealthcare Administration is a quickly growing field with a multitude of career path opportunities, providing the option to work in virtually any healthcare environment – including hospitals, urgent care centers, geriatrics, maternity, pediatrics or physician’s offices, as well as other outpatient and inpatient centers. Tasks could be behind the scenes in data processing and filing or at the front lines offering help to patients with billing or other paperwork-related questions.
Medical Laboratory Assistant
Learn MoreMedical Laboratory Assistants play a very important role in patient health. They are responsible for collecting blood, tissue and other samples from patients, and preparing samples for testing and analysis. Lab Assistants are also hands-on health workers, working directly with patients, often during sensitive times, and may accompany patients through difficult processes. Medical Lab Assistants typically work in inpatient or outpatient medical facilities, however, are often employed in private and public labs or research institutions. Some choose to specialize in biochemistry, cytology, hematology, histopathology, immunology, or microbiology.
Phlebotomy Technician
Learn MoreCertified Phlebotomy Technicians collect blood and non-blood specimens for testing, so they can be analyzed in a clinical laboratory. Specimen tests are used to diagnose illness, evaluate the effectiveness of medications and determine whether a patient is receiving proper nutrition. After gaining the Phlebotomy certification, you may work in clinical laboratories, hospitals, community health centers, nursing homes, doctor’s offices, blood donation centers and other health care facilities.
Sterile Processing Technician
Learn MoreA typical hospital uses (and reuses) tens of thousands of medical instruments every month. Although some supplies are disposable, many are not. The reusable supplies come with their own special instructions for proper cleaning and maintenance. Sterile Processing Technicians (SPTs) prepare surgical instruments and devices. They clean, inspect, test, sterilize, store and deliver devices needed for surgery in a healthcare facility.
Surgical Technologist
Learn MoreThe role of a Surgical Technologist is to prepare operating rooms, arrange equipment, prepare patients, and assist doctors during surgeries. They have the unique opportunity to interact with patients prior to (pre), during (intra), and after (post) surgical procedures. Before surgery, a techs assemble the necessary surgical equipment and ensures all devices are in working order.
Florida A&M University, in partnership with ed2go and MedCerts, offers online open enrollment programs designed to provide the skills necessary to acquire professional level positions for many in-demand occupations. Our programs are designed by a team of professionals from each respective field, providing you with effective web-based learning programs. Instructors/mentors are actively involved in your online learning experience, responding to any questions or concerns, as well as encouraging and motivating you to succeed.
AI for Business Course: ChatGPT & Copilot
Learn MoreThis artificial intelligence course is your opportunity to stay ahead of the curve by discovering the transformation of AI in the workplace and how you can use it to grow your career, sharpen your skills, and unlock your full potential. You will gain a clear understanding of what AI can do and how to use it through hands-on, real-world examples that apply directly to a wide range of careers and industries. During your training, you will learn how to write prompts (talk to AI), generate content (answers, text, photos, video), analyze data, work faster/easier in Microsoft 365 (Office) apps, and much more.
Bookkeeper Certification Training
Learn MoreThis unique, comprehensive online bookkeeping certification course is designed for professional bookkeepers. It reinforces key bookkeeping concepts, definitions, and calculations you have likely encountered in your bookkeeping education and career and prepares you for the American Institute of Professional Bookkeepers (AIPB) national certification exam.
Certified AWS Cloud Practitioner
Learn MoreThis course is the first step in training for the industry-leading Amazon AWS product. It serves as a thorough introduction to the services and solutions possible with AWS. It is also the first certification in paths available for IT professionals looking to codify their knowledge and skills in AWS.
Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA)
Learn MoreCertified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) are versatile and valuable members of the healthcare team who direct the flow of patients through a medical office. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the job market for medical assistants will grow by 15% through 2033, making this an in-demand and highly desirable position in the healthcare field and a great time to explore CMAA certification programs.
Certified Supply Professional +.Freight Broker/Agent Training
Learn MoreOur all-inclusive online Certified Supply Chain Professional + Freight Broker/Agent Training course will provide a complete view of supply chain management and freight broker training. In addition, you will be prepared for the Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) exam and learn the skills needed to be a successful freight broker or agent.
Child Development Associate-Center Based
Learn MoreThis exciting course is designed to provide you with a working knowledge of early childhood education and prepare you for the Child Development Associate® (CDA) certification process of the Council for Professional Recognition with content review, assessment practice, and portfolio preparation.
CompTIA Certification Training
Learn MoreTailored for those without prior experience, this comprehensive CompTIA TECH+ certification, formerly known as the CompTIA ITF+ certification, program covers essential areas of information technology, including PC hardware, operating systems, applications, networking, programming, databases, and security. This foundational knowledge is necessary to develop your IT skill set and prepare for a successful start in IT.
NASM Certified Personal Trainer
Learn MoreThe NASM Certified Personal Trainer and Exam Preparation is a unique online training course that prepares for the NASM CPT exam. The NASM CPT certification is one of the most respected and in-demand certifications in the health and fitness industry. The NASM Corrective Exercise Specialization (CES) provides you with cutting-edge, scientifically valid education, as well as the assessments, techniques and corrective exercise strategies to put it into practice.
Physical Therapy Aide
Learn MorePhysical therapy (PT) aides support physical therapists and physical therapy assistants in tasks related to running a clinic. Physical therapy aides are important physical therapy team members—and there's a growing need for these trained professionals. Additionally, physical therapy aide and assistant jobs are projected to grow 19% by 2032, with roughly 27,500 new openings per year, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Python for AI: Create AI Apps
Learn MoreWith the rise in artificial intelligence (AI) technology, businesses and institutions are looking for skilled professionals to design and train effective AI applications. This Python course provides you with the skills needed to begin designing and developing AI applications using Flask and OpenAI. All lessons will focus on developing practical skills you can immediately utilize in real-world AI projects.
Teacher's Aide with ParaPro Prep
Learn MoreSchools need paraprofessionals! This course will prepare you for the ETS ParaPro Assessment exam, so you can work as a teacher's aide. You'll learn how these paraprofessional educators assist with classroom instruction and build a foundation in educational principles like classroom management. Most importantly, you'll develop strategies to support students of different learning abilities in reading, writing, and math.