Dorson Vocational Training Institute

Dorson Vocational Training Institute’s Certified EKG Technician (Hybrid) program in East Orange, New Jersey, trains students to prepare patients, operate EKG machines, perform and mount 12-lead and single-channel EKG tracings, and identify basic cardiac rhythms and abnormal readings. Successful completion makes students eligible to sit for the NHA competency test for EKG Technician and includes CPR certification as a healthcare provider. The hybrid program combines online theory with in-person lab training and runs for approximately nine weeks, totaling 170 hours. Admission requires a high school diploma or GED, an age of at least 18, a valid government-issued photo ID, proof of legal work status or a Social Security card, the ability to participate in hands-on clinical training, and basic reading and communication skills in English.

At a glance

• Format: HYBRID
• Next start: Online classes start immediately after acceptance; multiple start dates throughout the year
• Tuition: Course Fee: $4,925, including $4,682 tuition, $123 books and materials, and $120 supplies; $75 registration fee; MEDCA certification fee billed separately.
• Leads to: NHA competency test for EKG Technician
• Financial aid: available (per the school's page)
• Payment plan: available (per the school's page)
• Employer sponsorship: available (per the school's page)

Dorson Vocational Training Institute’s Certified Medical Assistant – Clinical & Administrative (Hybrid) program in East Orange, New Jersey, prepares students for entry-level medical assistant work supporting clinical and administrative operations. The program covers patient scheduling, registration, insurance and billing support, medical records, patient charting, medical terminology, healthcare workplace safety, and professional communication, and leads to a Dorson VTI Certificate of Completion and eligibility to sit for the MedCa National Certification exam. It uses a hybrid format with modular online coursework, in-person instruction, externship experience, and computer training over approximately 26 weeks. Admission requires a high school diploma or GED, age 18 or older, a valid government-issued photo ID, proof of legal work status, basic computer and typing proficiency, and strong written and verbal communication skills in English.

At a glance

• Format: Hybrid
• Next start: Multiple start dates throughout the year
• Tuition: $7,572 tuition; $238 books and materials; $115 license fee; $75 registration fee; MedCA certification fee billed separately
• Leads to: MedCa National Certification exam
• Financial aid: available (per the school's page)
• Payment plan: available (per the school's page)
• Employer sponsorship: available (per the school's page)

Dorson Vocational Training Institute’s Certified Phlebotomy Technician program in East Orange, New Jersey, trains students to collect blood specimens safely and support clinical laboratory operations. The program prepares graduates for the Certified Phlebotomy Technician exam through MedCA or the National Healthcareer Association and awards a Dorson VTI Certificate of Completion. It is delivered in a hybrid format combining online coursework with in-person clinical training, including a clinical externship and computer training, and is estimated to run about nine weeks. Admission requires a high school diploma or GED, an age of at least 18, a valid government-issued photo ID, proof of legal work status, the ability to participate in hands-on clinical training, and basic reading and communication skills in English.

At a glance

• Format: HYBRID
• Next start: Multiple start dates throughout the year
• Tuition: $4,700 tuition; $75 books and materials; $150 supplies; $75 registration fee; certification fee billed separately
• Leads to: Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) exam through MedCA or NHA
• Financial aid: available (per the school's page)
• Payment plan: available (per the school's page)
• Employer sponsorship: available (per the school's page)

Dorson Vocational Training Institute’s Certified Medical Billing & Coding Specialist (Hybrid) program in East Orange, New Jersey trains students to review medical records, assign diagnosis and procedure codes, prepare claims, and manage billing records. It prepares students for the AAPC Certified Professional Coder-Apprentice (CPC-A) or AHIMA Certified Coding Associate (CCA) exam and awards a Dorson VTI Certificate of Completion. The hybrid program combines 200 hours of online modular coursework, an externship, and basic computer training over approximately 16 weeks. Admission requires a high school diploma or GED, a minimum age of 18, a government-issued photo ID, proof of legal work status, and basic computer, typing, reading, and English communication skills.

At a glance

• Format: Hybrid
• Next start: Multiple start dates throughout the year
• Tuition: Course Fee: $5,925 (Tuition $5,375 + Books & Materials $20 + Supplies $300 + License $230); Registration Fee: $75 (non-refundable)
• Leads to: AAPC Certified Professional Coder-Apprentice (CPC-A) or AHIMA Certified Coding Associate (CCA) exam
• Financial aid: available (per the school's page)
• Payment plan: available (per the school's page)
• Employer sponsorship: available (per the school's page)

Once you are a Certified Nurse Aide and want to become a Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA), you can take a Conversion Class for 10 hours to get your CHHA License. You will receive instruction regarding their duties and roles in a transition from facilities to homes. You will get additional training about protocols to be implemented in the home-care setting. Instructional training along with clinical training will help you to have a better understanding of differences in environment. Dorson VTI provides high quality education hence our CHHAs are consistently placed. The CHHA license helps to open doors into the Healthcare Industry and allows you to partake in other healthcare classes for additional job stability. If you are certified CNA with an active license from New Jersey and want to become a CHHA, then take the conversion class. The conversion course focuses on personal care services in the home setting, cultural diversity, and foundations for a safe client environment, nutrition, housekeeping, concepts of home care and caring for the aged ill client. Dorson Vocational Training Institute will help you with the certification examination. As a result, you will be licensed as a CHHA by the New Jersey Board of Nursing.

These professionals support physicians and nurses in delivering patient care. Administrative Assistants tasks consist of keeping medical records, greeting patients, billing and clerical duties, scheduling appointments, arranging admission to the hospitals and laboratory service. Administrative Assistants help in checking supplies, but mainly concentrate on medical terminologies, medical ethics and OSHA regulations, computer skills/training, medical records, management, patient charting, billing practices and insurance filing procedures.

A Home Health Aide assists with healthcare in a patient’s home, day service program or group home. They may visit the patient each day in a part-time or full-time position, or they might live with the patient. Home Health Aides help with a variety of tasks, including primary healthcare duties, changing patients and preparing and feeding them meals. They work with many types of patients, including those with cognitive impairments, physical limitations or chronic ailments. Aides may also maintain and update home healthcare records for insurance purposes.

Home health aides help care for people with disabilities, chronic illnesses, age-related issues. They do so by providing a range of personal care services to patients in their homes and are part of a wider home care team. Generally, home health aides work under the supervision of a registered nurse or therapist. They provide high quality care to patients by helping with personal care, assisting with daily living activities, and adhering to outlined policies and procedures.

It is preferred that home health aides have a Home Health Aide certification. Additionally, they need to be CPR certified and have a high school diploma or general education degree (GED). Much of home health aide training happens on-the-job from registered nurses. In order to succeed as a home health aide, one must possess strong interpersonal skills, an ability to prioritize tasks, and a focus on details.

A baby nurse is a trained paraprofessional caregiver that provides unique expertise in all aspects of newborn care, parental education and support. Every newborn specialist helps nurture and care for baby and provides guidance and education for the parent(s). This is especially beneficial to a first-time mom. The Baby Nurse course covers all aspects of baby care including safety, bathing techniques, cord care, feeding and burping, diapering, sleeping patterns and parental bonding. Other concerns include immunization requirements, infection prevention, constipation and techniques in case of choking, bleeding and poisoning.

The Home Health Aide certification program at Dorson Vocational Training Institute provides comprehensive training to individuals seeking careers in the healthcare industry. This program equips students with practical skills and knowledge required to provide high-quality care to patients and clients in various home-based settings. Upon successful completion of this program, graduates receive a New Jersey Board of Nursing Home Health Aide Certification, allowing them to enter the workforce as competent, compassionate, and well-trained professionals in the home healthcare field.