College of Health Careers

College of Health Careers' Caregiver program in Somerton, Arizona, trains entry-level caregivers to assist clients with activities of daily living, light housekeeping, meal preparation, personal care, medication administration, and basic healthcare needs. The program prepares students to test for certification through the Arizona State Board of Examiners of Nursing Care Institution Administrators and Assisted Living Facility Managers. Delivered through classroom, laboratory, and clinical activities, it runs for three weeks and includes 75 clock hours. Admission requires a high school diploma or GED, eighth-grade reading and comprehension ability, a score of 8.0 on the Test of Adult Basic Education, age 18 or older, no criminal history, and a fingerprint clearance card.

At a glance

• Format: In person
• Leads to: Arizona State Board of Examiners of Nursing Care Institution Administrators and Assisted Living Facility Managers certification
• Employer sponsorship: available (per the school's page)

The Nursing Assistant program at College of Health Careers in Somerton, Arizona, prepares students to assist with activities of daily living and delegated care in skilled nursing facilities, hospitals, and doctors’ offices. It prepares students for the Certified Nursing Assistant Examination and certification through the Arizona State Board of Nursing. The full-time program runs for six weeks and includes classroom instruction, laboratory practice, and a clinical externship, totaling 160 hours. Admission requires a high school diploma or GED, 8th-grade reading and comprehension ability, a score of 8.0 on the Test for Adult Basic Education, and age 18 or older. Applicants must also pass an Arizona background and fingerprint check and have no criminal history or evidence of drug abuse.

At a glance

• Leads to: Certified Nursing Assistant Examination

The Medical Coder and Biller Training Program at College of Health Careers in Somerton, Arizona, prepares students to code patient services and work with medical billing and payment systems. The program leads to testing for American Academy of Professional Coders certification. Delivered through part-time instruction with classroom and computer laboratory activities, it runs for 14 weeks and includes 300 clock hours. Coursework covers CPT, ICD-10-CM, and Level II HCPCS coding systems, healthcare delivery, medical procedures, and coding applications. Admission requires a high school diploma or GED, a score of 8.0 on the Test Adult Basic Education, and an age of at least 18; individuals with a post-secondary degree may be exempt from the TABE requirement when official documentation is provided.

At a glance

• Format: In person
• Leads to: American Academy of Professional Coders certification

The College of Health Careers’ Phlebotomy Technician program is offered in Somerton, Arizona. It trains participants to collect blood specimens for laboratory analysis, including patient preparation, processing, safety, regulatory compliance, and blood collection techniques. The program prepares participants for the National Health Career Association Phlebotomy Technician Certification and employment as phlebotomy technicians. Delivered through classroom instruction, laboratory work, and a clinical externship, it runs for two weeks and includes 40 clock hours. Admission requires a high school diploma or GED, an age of at least 18, and successful completion of a healthcare education program or one year of healthcare work experience. That prior preparation must include at least 30 venipunctures and 10 capillary sticks, with written proof of training or experience.

At a glance

• Format: In person
• Tuition: Tuition: $1,200.00; registration fee: $50.00; books: $150.00; supplies/materials: $150.00; certification exam: $130.00
• Leads to: National Health Career Association Phlebotomy Technician Certification

The Medical Office Specialist program at College of Health Careers in Somerton, Arizona, prepares students for clinical and administrative duties in medical facilities. Training covers patient care, medical records, scheduling, coding, billing, laboratory procedures, pharmacology, medication administration, and related medical assisting skills. Successful students are eligible to sit for the National Health Career Association Certified Clinical Medical Assistant and Certified Medical Administrative Assistant certification examinations. The program is delivered through full-time classroom instruction, laboratory practice, and a clinical externship over 11 weeks and 309 clock hours. Admission requires a high school diploma or GED, 8th-grade reading and comprehension ability, a score of 8.0 on the Test for Adult Basic Education, and age 18 or older.

At a glance

• Format: In person
• Leads to: National Health Career Association Certified Clinical Medical Assistant and Certified Medical Administrative Assistant certification examinations