Kapiʻolani Community College

Kapi‘olani Community College Medical Assisting Program

The Medical Assisting program at Kapi‘olani Community College is designed to transform students into skilled healthcare professionals, prepared to excel in diverse medical settings. This full-time, cohort-based, in-person program provides comprehensive training in both clinical and administrative tasks, ensuring graduates are ready to assist with patient care, manage office operations, and effectively support physicians. With a strong job placement rate, this program offers a clear pathway to a rewarding career, equipping students with the essential skills and confidence to thrive in private medical offices, clinics, and hospital outpatient environments.

Program Details:

• Cost: 6806 USD
• Duration: 2 semesters (full-time)
• Schedule: Full-time, in-person, cohort-based program. Specific timing details are not provided but it is an in-person commitment.
• Prerequisites: Good academic standing with a minimum overall GPA of 2.0
• Accreditations: CAAHEP (Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs)
• Career Outcomes: Prepares students for roles in private medical offices, clinics, and hospital outpatient clinics, with a strong job placement rate.

Kapiʻolani Community College’s Pharmacy Technician program in Honolulu, Hawaii, prepares people with no prior field background for entry-level pharmacy technician work in retail or hospital pharmacies. Successful completion leads to a Certificate of Competence from Kapiʻolani Community College and eligibility for the national Pharmacy Technician Certification Examination, which can lead to the Certified Pharmacy Technician credential. The 240-hour program combines approximately three and a half months of online classes with an in-person pharmacy externship at a partner pharmacy site. Admission requires qualification or completion of both English 100 (Expository Writing) and Math 82 or higher; relevant course substitutions may be considered. Students who have not completed college-level English and math may take the ACCUPLACER placement test, with minimum reading and math scores required.

At a glance

• Format: HYBRID
• Next start: August 31st, 2026 to December 17th, 2026
• Leads to: Pharmacy Technician Certification Examination, leading to the Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) credential

Kapiʻolani Community College’s Dental Assisting Program in Honolulu, Hawaii, offers certificate pathways for people preparing to work as clinical and administrative assistants in dental offices, clinics, and other dental practice settings. The Certificate of Achievement leads to eligibility for the Dental Assisting National Board examination to become Certified Dental Assistants; a shorter Certificate of Competence pathway is also available. The primary Certificate of Achievement pathway spans two semesters, while its courses are offered in the spring semester; the Certificate of Competence is a one-semester, daytime curriculum. Admission is selective and requires meeting program eligibility and selection criteria, maintaining good academic standing with an overall GPA of 2.0 or higher at Kapiʻolani Community College, completing the program application, and attending a mandatory Health Careers information session within one year of application submission.

At a glance

• Leads to: Dental Assisting National Board (DANB) examination to become Certified Dental Assistants (CDA)
• Scholarships: available (per the school's page)

Kapiʻolani Community College’s Emergency Medical Technician program in Honolulu, Hawaiʻi, prepares students to provide basic life support and limited advanced life support assistance, assessment, and care in prehospital settings, including ambulance transport. The program leads to National Registry certification as an EMT (Emergency Medical Technician) and licensure by the State of Hawaiʻi as an EMT. Coursework includes didactic, laboratory, and clinical components, although the published program information does not state a duration or delivery format. Admission is selective and requires good academic standing at Kapiʻolani Community College with an overall GPA of 2.0 or higher, completion of program requirements, a program application, and attendance at a Health Careers program information session within one year of application submission.

Nursing Aide Training Programs at Kapiolani Community College in Honolulu, Hawaii, prepare entry-level students to provide basic nursing care for elderly, ill, and disabled people in long-term care, sub-acute, and home health settings and lead to eligibility for the certification exam to become certified nurse aides. The state-approved training is offered through non-credit and credit options, with lecture, lab, and clinical experience totaling 150 hours. The non-credit option uses a hybrid format, while the credit option is available in hybrid or face-to-face formats. Admission requires current CPR and First Aid certifications and student liability insurance before enrollment. Health documents, immunizations, COVID vaccinations, and a criminal background check are required before clinical experience.

Kapi'olani Community College Phlebotomy Program

Embark on a rewarding healthcare career with Kapi'olani Community College's Phlebotomy training program. This comprehensive program, uniquely located on the scenic slopes of Diamond Head crater, offers an innovative and inclusive learning environment focused on practical skills and career readiness. Through a blend of intensive classroom instruction and extensive hands-on clinical experience, you'll gain the expertise needed to excel as a skilled phlebotomy technician in diverse healthcare settings, from clinics and laboratories to hospitals. Prepare to transform your future and contribute to vital patient care with a program designed for real-world success.

Program Details:

• Cost: $2,000 per student, which includes the textbook and required student liability insurance.
• Duration: The program consists of a 64-hour classroom course followed by a 100-hour daytime internship.
• Schedule: Primarily in-person, with a classroom course on campus followed by a daytime internship in a clinical setting.
• Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in English 100 (Expository Writing) or higher, or an employer referral letter; Acceptance into the Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) program or consent of the MLT program for related courses.
• Accreditations: The Kapi'olani Community College Phlebotomy program is approved by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS). The college itself is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (ACCJC).
• Career Outcomes: Prepares students to become skilled phlebotomy technicians capable of working in clinics, laboratories, and hospitals.

The Practical Nursing program curriculum is designed to prepare students with entry-level competencies needed for the Licensed Practical Nurse examination. The program consists of planned learning experiences in classroom, laboratory and faculty-supervised clinical settings which will prepare the student to function in the role of a beginning practitioner of practical nursing. The program prepares the student for eligibility to take the licensure examination for practical nurses. Upon satisfactory completion of the program, students are eligible to take the licensing examination to become a Licensed Practical Nurse. The program is fully accredited by the Board of Nursing, State of Hawaiʻi. The Practical Nursing Program prepares graduates for the National Council of Licensure Examination for practical nurses (NCLEX-PN).