Almost every building has some form of heating, ventilation or air conditioning, and when those systems break it can cause an emergency. Our Heating & Air Conditioning/Refrigeration Service Technician program prepares students to handle those emergency circumstances with the knowledge, skill and experience to diagnose and repair the systems.

This industry is already in high demand and growing quickly, and technicians with integrity and great diagnostic and repair skills can be rewarded with very high wages. Students in CPTC's program prepare for entry-level positions as service technicians, building maintenance technicians, equipment assemblers, and residential and light commercial installers. They get hands-on, work-based training through realistic activities on campus.

If you have a passion for fixing things and are looking for an in-demand, high-wage career path, this might be the fit for you. Having the knowledge to diagnose and repair equipment in emergency situations is very rewarding!

At Clover Park Technical College-South Hill Campus, a premium Certified Nursing Assistant certification course is delivered. This greatly esteemed program is a perfect blend of all-round healthcare sector knowledge with an emphasis on practical immersion in genuine medical situations. The program nurtures proficient healthcare experts by heightening their skills in tending to patients. It integrates state-of-the-art tutorial practices in technologically advanced rooms that reproduce real-world healthcare settings. The seamless interaction with local medical centres ensures that students have superior internship opportunities, enriching their academic voyage while guaranteeing they are fully equipped for industry exposure upon graduation. The esteemed institute allocates scholarships displaying its pledge towards students’ development, thus tackling any financial obstacles that may hamper scholarly growth. As a demanding and sturdy program, Clover Park constantly takes the lead in molding healthcare professionals of supreme excellence.

CPTC Dental Assistant graduates have a lot to smile about! Join an exciting field of healthcare with opportunities for growth while making a positive impact in the lives of patients and their overall health. In this hybrid program, you will receive valued hands-on experience, learn what it takes to be a team member and make life long professional relationships. CPTC's Dental Assistant program graduates are highly trained and sought after. Our program is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation, and our student test scores on all three parts of the Dental Assistant National Board exams are consistently higher than other schools in the state and nationally. Further, the Dental Assistant degree typically takes just five quarters to complete - you can get a great education and get ready for a fulfilling career in just over a year!

Medical assistants are multi-skilled allied health professionals with a variety of duties in the workplace. As such, CPTC's Medical Assistant program curriculum covers a wide range of areas, including anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, medical law and ethics, oral and written communication, administrative procedures, financial record keeping, mathematics, insurance billing and medical coding, basic office diagnostic procedures, principles of pharmacology and medication administration, venipuncture, medical and surgical asepsis, and microbiology.

Students receive training in administrative and clinical procedures performed in physicians' offices and/or clinics, and graduates are eligible to take the national certification exam through the American Association of Medical Assistants.

If you have a passion for helping people and are comfortable communicating with a diverse patient population and assisting in a wide range of areas in the office, this program and career path might be the right one for you.

The Practical Nursing Pathway prepares the student for employment as an entry-level practical nurse. Following successful completion of the pathway, the graduate is eligible to take the NCLEX, state board exam and apply for licensure as a licensed practical nurse. The LPN provides basic patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse, ARNP, physician, or other health care professional. LPN’s are employed by long-term care facilities, in outpatient settings, clinics, schools, and hospitals. The LPN performs basic patient care, administers medications, performs skilled nursing procedures, and documents in the patient record. During lab classes the student practices nursing skills, some of which are learned by practicing on classmates. The student also participates in a variety of clinical experiences that allow them to apply theoretical knowledge to patient care. During this clinical experience, the student is expected to demonstrate competence in providing safe patient care.

Pharmacy technicians play a vital role in the health care process, ordering and stocking medications, preparing intravenous drugs, processing prescriptions, preparing billing and operating and troubleshooting automated drug-dispensing systems. In fact, as pharmacists are starting to move more into the clinical aspect, pharmacy technicians are taking on more and more responsibility.

Our Pharmacy Technician program offers hands-on training in the classroom and laboratory and three months of on-the-job training. This gives graduates a great head start in getting their foot in the door and the training they need to be ready for their career. Employers look for graduates who have trained in the technician duties and responsibilities under the guidelines of the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists and the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education, which govern the curriculum and standards of our program.

Career options include working in retail pharmacies, hospital pharmacies, long-term care, jails, and compounding pharmacies. If you have an interest in medicine and a great attention to detail, this program and career path might be the perfect fit for you.

Surgery is a delicate process that requires a whole team to function properly. The role of the surgical technologist is to help the procedure go as smoothly and efficiently as possible by anticipating each move the surgeon is going to make. They have to have extensive knowledge about countless surgical procedures, instruments required for the procedure, and the steps the surgeon will take in the operating room.

Our Surgical Technology program offers students hands-on training in a combination of classroom, laboratory and clinical settings. The health care field is constantly evolving and maintains a fast pace with a constant need to adapt to patient and surgeon needs and a willingness to learn new things.