Health Occupations

The Center for Workforce Development at County College of Morris offers a range of Health Occupations Training Programs to meet the growing demand for entry into the healthcare profession, as well as programs for seasoned professionals. Please see below for more information about our programs, and visit our website for updates and course schedules. 

Alcohol and Drug Counselor Certificate (CADC)

Substance abuse counselors aid in the diagnosis, treatment and recovery process for people who struggle with addiction.  Courses cover topics including, but not limited to: assessment, addiction recovery, counseling skills, crisis intervention, group and family counseling, consultation, disability, employment and child and family services, ethics and culture. A supervised externship of 3000 hours is part of the certification requirement.  This certificate can be completed in as little as 3 - 4 standard college semesters.

Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS)

This entry level credential will promote competence and skill development in peer recovery support and peer delivered services in a variety of contexts; addiction crisis intervention, referral to treatment services and aftercare planning, prison re-entry, as well as in non-clinical settings, such as, peer run recovery centers.  Students who successfully complete this course will fulfill the curricula requirements for N.J. state certification as a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist.  

CPR / Basic Life Support

This five-hour course reflects the current American Heart Association guidelines for healthcare providers.  The course includes adult one-rescuer CPR, adult two-rescuer CPR, adult foreign body airway obstruction (FBAO), pediatric CPR, pediatric FBAO, the use of bag mask ventilation devices for all victims and automated external defibrillators (AED).  This course is appropriate for nurses, paramedics, EMTs, police, fire personnel, lifeguards, and other first responders. 

Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)

A Certified Nurse's Aide (CNA) main role is to provide basic care to patients and assist them in daily activities that they may have trouble completing on their own.  Learn to care for people living in long-term care facilities, rehabilitation settings or hospitals. The NJ Department of Health and Senior Services regulates and approves the CCM training program.  Training may be conducted in CCM nursing labs or actual care facilities and includes 50 lecture and 40 clinical hours.  This certificate can be completed in as little as 6 to 9 weeks. 

The Certified Nurse’s Aide Course combines lecture and labs in a hospital setting, and clinical experience in a long-term care setting, allowing students to successfully master the essential skills to obtain an entry level position in the healthcare field. The Comprehensive course includes BLS certification and a a three-day Skills Review & Exam program which concludes with the state required skills evaluation.

Upon the successful completion of the course, students are eligible to take the NJ State approved Certified Nurse’s Aide certification examination. 

Medical Billing and Coding (CMBC)

CCM is pleased to partner with the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) to prepare candidates for the Certified Professional Coder (CPC) certification.  These coding courses introduce the classification system used by health care facilities, physicians, and insurance companies.  Coding patient records for diagnoses and procedures has become an integral part of the health care reimbursement system.  You may apply for entry level administrative, coding and billing positions upon completion of courses. 

All prerequisite courses must be taken before registering for the advanced coursework. If you are a medical professional or have previously taken courses in Medical Terminology or Anatomy, you may be able to “test out” of these prerequisite courses. Please contact the Center for Workforce Development at 973-328-5187.

Nurses' Continuing Education

The Center for Workforce Development at CCM is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the New Jersey State Nurses' Association.  Programs include Peripheral IV Therapy Skills and our RN Refresher Program.  

The RN Refresher Program is an intensive program for RN’s who want to return to the nursing workforce and need to update their skills and nursing theory. Also excellent for current RN’s in non-clinical roles wanting to revive their clinical skills. In this program students will acquire the nursing knowledge and skills to assist with re-entry or initial entry to the acute care and long-term care setting. The program consists of 24 lecture hours at County College of Morris and 77 clinical hours of experiences arranged at an area hospital. The clinical experience is mandatory. Topics include: physical assessment, skills review, pharmacology update, legal and ethical issues, fluid and electrolyte imbalances, infection control and assessment and nursing management of major clinical problems. Objectives of the program include and are not limited to: 1) Employing the nursing process utilizing critical thinking and clinical judgment in the acute care and long term care setting. 2) Review and increase knowledge related to care of patients with common medical surgical conditions, including use of technology and psychomotor skills.  It also meets criteria required of RN Refresher Programs by the NJ Board of Nursing.

Peripheral IV Therapy Skills Course

The IV Therapy Course is beneficial for RNs, LPNs, Radiology Technologists, EMTs and other allied health professionals whose responsibilities include intravenous maintenance, insertion and administration of IV medications. This course will provide the learner with necessary skills and theoretical knowledge to initiate and maintain intravenous therapy.

Pharmacy Technician Program

Learn the knowledge and skills needed to become a Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT), credentialed by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB), in CCM’s Pharmacy Technician Certification program. Pharmacy technicians work with licensed pharmacists in pharmacies, hospitals, assisted living facilities to properly dispense medications and with insurance companies to ensure the best coverage for the consumer. Through enrolling in the program, students will gain direct connections to apprenticeship and full-time positions.