Health Care Training

These noncredit health care training courses are offered through SUNY Adirondack Continuing Education. See the Continuing Education registration page for information about signing up.
 
Please note: Some of these health care programs offer free tuition through a grant for eligible participants; please visit the Grant Funding Opportunities for Workforce Training page to learn more.
 
 
Bridges Out of Poverty
June 21
Friday | 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. | SUNY Adirondack Saratoga
 
Please note: Preregistration is required for this training using the Eventbrite registration link here.
 
This two-hour training will provide participants the opportunity to explore the impact of poverty, hidden cues associated with income groups, the culture of poverty and practical ways to improve relationships with clients facing poverty. Participants will also learn to analyze resources differently and develop mental models for building bridges out of poverty. All participants will receive a copy of “Bridges Out of Poverty: Strategies for Professionals and Communities.”
 
Trainers: Rebecca Evansky, LMSW, Executive Director, Wellness Collaborative of NY and Allison Reynolds, BA, Assistant Director, Council for Prevention
 
Price: Free
 
 
 
CareerStep Health Care Certification Training
SUNY Adirondack Continuing Education has partnered with CareerStep to offer noncredit certification training. CareerStep’s mission is to make training in allied health care professions accessible, efficient and effective. Program offerings:
 
  • Behavioral and Psychiatric Health Technician
  • Medical Administrative Assistant
  • Medical Assistant
  • Medical Coding and Billing for Outpatient Services
  • Patient Care Technician
  • Pharmacy Technician
  • Veterinary Assistant
 
View program details on the CareerStep webpage. CareerStep provides an online training platform for learners interested in allied health care professions to prepare for their first jobs or to become more effective in their skills and competencies to advance in their careers.
 
CareerStep highlights:
 
  • 30 years of allied health care training
  • Certification partners and employers
  • Key partnerships with third-party certification associations to ensure training content meets all national and state requirements
  • Many CareerStep health care organizations offer externship and job opportunities at their 50,000 facilities across the USA
  • 24/7 asynchronous online learning that is always current and accessible