Healthcare & Fitness Training

Some of the nation's fastest growing professions are in the healthcare industry. Get the training and certifications you need to change careers, get in line for the next promotion, or just update your skills. We offer a variety of classes to help you jumpstart your healthcare career.

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Barrier Precautions & Infection Control (online)
CRN 33892
Fee: $50.00
Instructor:
Capacity Remaining: 30
Dates: 5/8/2026 - 8/18/2026

The New York State Education Department requires this class for licensed professionals, including physicians, physicians’ assistants, specialist assistants, dentists, dental hygienists, Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, optometrists, and podiatrists. Certification is valid for four years. The class must be completed before the conclusion of the registered semester. (0.3 CEUs)

CPR, AED Heartsaver
CRN 34249
Fee: $77.00
Instructor: Karen Murphy
Capacity Remaining: 8
Dates: 8/17/2026 - 8/17/2026
Times: 9:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Days: M
Sessions: 1
Building: Utica Campus (opens in new tab)
Room: TBD

This course covers CPR and AED use for anyone with little or no medical training who needs a course completion card for their job, regulatory (e.g., OSHA), or anyone who wants to be prepared during an emergency. Topics covered are choking and AED use for adults and infants. Students who pass written and skills tests receive an AHA e-card that is valid for two years. The cost of the card ($22) is included in the tuition.

Health Science Applied to Coaching (Online)
CRN 35599
Fee: $150.00
Instructor:
Capacity Remaining: 28
Dates: 5/8/2026 - 8/18/2026

Topics in this course include first aid, CPR, and athletic training/conditioning principles. Upon completion, students are eligible for National Safety Council First Aid and American Heart Association CPR certification. This is one of three mandatory courses required by the New York State Education Department to become permanently certified to coach high school athletics.

Philosophy, Principles and Organization of Athletics in Education (Online)
CRN 35600
Fee: $150.00
Instructor:
Capacity Remaining: 27
Dates: 5/8/2026 - 8/18/2026

This course introduces the basic philosophy and principles of coaching as integral parts of physical education and general education. Topics include the function and organization of leagues and athletic associations in New York State; state, local, and national policies as related to athletics; standards for the responsibilities and duties of the coach as an educational leader; legal considerations; team management; athletic facilities; budget and record keeping; and, interacting with supervisors and officials. This is one of three mandatory courses required by the New York State Education Department to become permanently certified to coach high school athletics.

Theory and Techniques of Coaching (Online)
CRN 35601
Fee: $150.00
Instructor:
Capacity Remaining: 29
Dates: 5/8/2026 - 8/18/2026

This course provides basic knowledge and skills in the use and development of sport-specific coaching methods and skills. New York State high school rules and regulations, teaching methods, performance skills, organization and management of practice sessions, and conditioning are explored. An internship in a specific sport under the supervision of a master coach or athletic trainer and seminar sessions in inter-school athletic history are required. This is one of three mandatory courses required by the New York State Education Department to become permanently certified to coach high school athletics. Prerequisite: CO231 Philosophy, Principles & Organization of Athletics in Education.

CPR, AED, and Blocked Airways (Healthcare Professionals)
CRN 34399
Fee: $55.00
Instructor: Karen Murphy
Capacity Remaining: 9
Dates: 8/10/2026 - 8/10/2026
Times: 9:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Days: M
Sessions: 1
Building: Utica Campus (opens in new tab)
Room: TBD

This course is only for healthcare professionals and prospective or active students enrolled in a healthcare related program.

CPR and Basic Life Support for Health Care Professionals. BLS CPR (1 & 2 rescuer) BVM Ventilations, choking, and AED use for adults, children and infants. Students that pass written and skills tests receive an AHA BLS ecard that is valid for two years.

Please bring $10 cash on the day of class to pay the instructor for the certification card.

CPR, AED, and Blocked Airways (Healthcare Professionals)
CRN 34591
Fee: $55.00
Instructor: Karen Murphy
Capacity Remaining: 10
Dates: 8/11/2026 - 8/11/2026
Times: 9:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Days: Tu
Sessions: 1
Building: Utica Campus (opens in new tab)
Room: TBD

This course is only for healthcare professionals and prospective or active students enrolled in a healthcare related program.

CPR and Basic Life Support for Health Care Professionals. BLS CPR (1 & 2 rescuer) BVM Ventilations, choking, and AED use for adults, children and infants. Students that pass written and skills tests receive an AHA BLS ecard that is valid for two years.

Please bring $10 cash on the day of class to pay the instructor for the certification card.

CPR, AED, and Blocked Airways (Healthcare Professionals)
CRN 34592
Fee: $55.00
Instructor: Karen Murphy
Capacity Remaining: 10
Dates: 8/12/2026 - 8/12/2026
Times: 9:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Days: W
Sessions: 1
Building: Utica Campus (opens in new tab)
Room: TBD

This course is only for healthcare professionals and prospective or active students enrolled in a healthcare related program.

CPR and Basic Life Support for Health Care Professionals. BLS CPR (1 & 2 rescuer) BVM Ventilations, choking, and AED use for adults, children and infants. Students that pass written and skills tests receive an AHA BLS ecard that is valid for two years.

Please bring $10 cash on the day of class to pay the instructor for the certification card.

CPR, AED, and Blocked Airways (Healthcare Professionals)
CRN 35238
Fee: $55.00
Instructor: Karen Murphy
Capacity Remaining: 10
Dates: 8/13/2026 - 8/13/2026
Times: 9:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Days: Th
Sessions: 1
Building: Utica Campus (opens in new tab)
Room: TBD

This course is only for healthcare professionals and prospective or active students enrolled in a healthcare related program.

CPR and Basic Life Support for Health Care Professionals. BLS CPR (1 & 2 rescuer) BVM Ventilations, choking, and AED use for adults, children and infants. Students that pass written and skills tests receive an AHA BLS ecard that is valid for two years.

Please bring $10 cash on the day of class to pay the instructor for the certification card.

CPR, AED, and Blocked Airways (Healthcare Professionals)
CRN 35239
Fee: $55.00
Instructor: Karen Murphy
Capacity Remaining: 10
Dates: 8/14/2026 - 8/14/2026
Times: 9:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Days: F
Sessions: 1
Building: Utica Campus (opens in new tab)
Room: TBD

This course is only for healthcare professionals and prospective or active students enrolled in a healthcare related program.

CPR and Basic Life Support for Health Care Professionals. BLS CPR (1 & 2 rescuer) BVM Ventilations, choking, and AED use for adults, children and infants. Students that pass written and skills tests receive an AHA BLS ecard that is valid for two years.

Please bring $10 cash on the day of class to pay the instructor for the certification card.

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Fee: $0.00
CRN: 61454
Dates: 1/13/2026 - 3/20/2026
Times: 9:00 AM - 2:30 PM
Days: Tu Th F
Building: Plumley Complex, Rome Campus (opens in new tab)
Room: 237 Lab - Biology
Students are only eligible to register for one Fast Track heathcare section.

Get New York State-certified with this accelerated 120-hour course that combines 90 hours of classroom and lab with 30 supervised clinical training hours. Upon successful completion of the course, you will take the NYS certification exam on-site. Medical requirements before clinical clearance include proof of a physical and TB test results within 12 months of clinical start date, and positive titers or proof of two Mumps Measles and Rubella (MMR) vaccinations.

All students must pass two reading comprehension exams with a score of 90% in order to be eligible for the training.

100% classroom, lab and clinical attendance is required to be eligible to sit for the certification exam.

CNA is valued at $1500.

CNA Rome
Spring 2026

Schedule is subject to minor changes.

January 13 – March 20, 2026
Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
9:00 am - 2:30 pm
Clinical dates are Monday - Friday, 9:00 am - 3:30 pm

Lecture: 70 hrs, Tue, Thur, Fri, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm , 1/13-2/27 and 3/17, 19, 20

Lab: 20 hrs, Tue, Thur, Fri, 12:30 pm – 2:30 pm
Group 1: 1/13, 16, 22, 27, 30 and 2/5, 10, 13, 19, 24
Group 2: 1/15, 20, 23, 29 and 2/3, 6, 12, 17, 20, 26

Off-Campus Clinical: 30 hrs, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur. Fri, 9:00 am – 3:30 pm
Group 1: 3/2, 3, 4, 5, 6
Group 2: 3/9, 10, 11, 12, 13

Course Cost: $~~1500~~
Your Cost: $0 due to Fast Track Funding
THIS CLASS IS FULL. Please click the "Add to Waitlist" button below.

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Fee: $0.00
CRN: 61586
Dates: 4/13/2026 - 6/8/2026
Times: 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Days: M Tu W
Building: Academic Building, Utica Campus (opens in new tab)
Room: To Be Assigned
Students are only eligible to register for one Fast Track heathcare section.

Get New York State-certified with this accelerated 120-hour course that combines 90 hours of classroom and lab with 30 supervised clinical training hours. Upon successful completion of the course, you will take the NYS certification exam on-site. Medical requirements before clinical clearance include proof of a physical and TB test results within 12 months of clinical start date, and positive titers or proof of two Mumps Measles and Rubella (MMR) vaccinations.

All students must pass two reading comprehension exams with a score of 90% in order to be eligible for the training.

100% classroom, lab and clinical attendance is required to be eligible to sit for the certification exam.

CNA is valued at $1500.

Registration for the April '26 Utica CNA section opens online only on Thursday, March 12 at 12:00 pm.

MVCC CNA Utica
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
4:00 pm – 9:00 pm
April 13 – June 8, 2026

Lecture (90 hrs): April 13, 14, 15, 20, 21, 22, 27, 28, 29 | May 4, 5, 6, 11, 12
Lab (20 hrs): May 13, 18, 19, 20
On-Site Clinical (30 hrs): May 26, 27 | June 1, 2, 3, 8

Course Cost: $~~1500~~
Your Cost: $0 due to Fast Track Funding
THIS CLASS IS FULL. Please click the "Add to Waitlist" button below.

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Fee: $0.00
CRN: 61588
Dates: 4/14/2026 - 6/18/2026
Times: 9:00 AM - 2:30 PM
Days: Tu Th F
Building: Plumley Complex, Rome Campus (opens in new tab)
Room: 237 Lab - Biology
Students are only eligible to register for one Fast Track heathcare section.

Get New York State-certified with this accelerated 120-hour course that combines 90 hours of classroom and lab with 30 supervised clinical training hours. Upon successful completion of the course, you will take the NYS certification exam on-site. Medical requirements before clinical clearance include proof of a physical and TB test results within 12 months of clinical start date, and positive titers or proof of two Mumps Measles and Rubella (MMR) vaccinations.

All students must pass two reading comprehension exams with a score of 90% in order to be eligible for the training.

100% classroom, lab and clinical attendance is required to be eligible to sit for the certification exam.

CNA is valued at $1500.

MVCC CNA Rome
Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
9:00 am – 2:30 pm
April 14 – June 18

Lecture
70 hours
9:00a-12:00p
April 14, 16, 17, 21, 23, 24, 28, 30
May 1, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 15, 19, 21, 22, 26, 28
June 16, 18 (6/16+18 meet 9:00a-2:30p)

Lab
20 hours x 2 sections
10 classes
12:30p-2:30p
Group 1: April 14, 17, 23, 28 and May 1, 7, 12, 15, 21, 26
Group 2: April 16, 21, 24, 30 and May 5, 8, 14, 19, 22, 28

Clinical @ Rome Health
30 hours x 2 sections
5 classes
9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Group 1: June 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Group 2: June 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

Tentative Test Dates: Monday, June 22 and Tuesday, June 23

Course Cost: $~~1500~~
Your Cost: $0 due to Fast Track Funding
THIS CLASS IS FULL. Please click the "Add to Waitlist" button below.

Intro to Dental Assistant (fast track)
Fee: $0.00
CRN: 28241
Dates: 2/17/2026 - 4/23/2026
Times: 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Days: Tu Th
Building: Plumley Complex, Rome Campus (opens in new tab)
Room: 208 Classroom
The class tuition is $1,500 but is currently free to enrollees who qualify for Fast Track funding.The 60 hour, in-person Intro to Dental Assistant program prepares students for entry-level positions in a Dentist Office. The program covers the history of dentistry, introduction to the dental office, the legal aspects of dentistry, introduction to oral anatomy, dental operatory, introduction to tooth structure (primary and permanent teeth), the oral cavity; and other areas. The purpose of this program is to familiarize learners with all areas of administrative and clinical dental assisting focusing on the responsibilities required to function as an assistant in a dental practice. Students who successfully complete the program receive a MVCC certificate.

This class section meets on the Rome campus, 1101 Floyd Ave, Rome NY
THIS CLASS IS FULL. Please click the "Add to Waitlist" button below.

Pharmacy Technician (Fast track)
Fee: $0.00
CRN: 61463
THIS CLASS IS FULL. Please click the "Add to Waitlist" button below.

Phlebotomy Certificate
Fee: $0.00
CRN: 25917
Dates: 4/20/2026 - 6/10/2026
Times: 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Days: M W
Building: Academic Building, Utica Campus (opens in new tab)
Room: 136 Classroom
Students are only eligible to register in one Healthcare related Fast Track program.

This program will familiarize you with various aspects of the medical laboratory and provides a certificate and skills required to work as a phlebotomist in a hospital, laboratory, or medical office. Intense classroom instruction is combined with individualized clinical practice.

Medical requirement includes proof of a physical and negative TB test results read within twelve months of clinical start date, proof of two Mumps Measles and Rubella (MMR) and Tdap or Tetanus toxoid within 10 years.

Tuition includes an insurance fee.

Note: High school diploma or equivalency needed for employment.

Medical requirements before clinical participation include proof a physical within one year, TB test results read within one month of class start date, and positive titers or proof of two Mumps Measles and Rubella (MMR) and two Varicella vaccines. A Tdap or Tetanus toxoid within 10 years, seasonal flu shot, and Hepatitis B vaccine with complete series dates are also required. Tuition includes an insurance fee. Note: High school diploma or equivalency needed for employment.
Course Cost: $~~700~~
Your Cost: $0 due to Fast Track Funding
THIS CLASS IS FULL. Please click the "Add to Waitlist" button below.

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