Upskill your future in 2024 with CBC Continuing Education Department

• PARALEGAL

Even if college isn’t on your radar in 2024, you don’t have to put off starting the career of your dreams another year. There are a lot of growing careers that you can enter without a degree including becoming a paralegal. Online paralegal training programs are a great place to get your feet wet before you fully commit to a specialization. You can always expand your training and experience to include more areas of the law as your grow into your career. There is a high level of prestige in the paralegal profession.

Online paralegal training courses are a great option for you if you want to learn from experts, complete training quickly and begin working in your new career. You can even choose a program that will prepare you for the Certified Paralegal exam. What are you waiting for? A new year could mean a new you, in the career of your dreams! If you have any questions or would like to register for any of the programs listed at Coastal Bend College, please email ce@coastalbend.edu or call 361-354-2768.

• CERTIFIED PERSONAL TRAINER

If you enjoy helping people reach their health goals and making great money, starting a personal trainer career may be the move for you. There is no better time to become a certified personal trainer than the new year.

The NASM Certified Personal Training (NASM-CPT) Exam is a nationally-recognized credential that can be a perfect first step for a personal trainer career. To be eligible to take the exam, you must meet the following requirements:

Be 18 years of age.

Earn an automated external defibrillator (AED) certification.

Once you meet the eligibility requirements, NASM recommends enrolling in a preparation program to get ready for their 120-question exam. The good news is, you can study for the exam completely online and be ready to launch your career in as little as six months.

• CLINICAL DENTAL ASSISTANT

If you want to work in the dental profession but don’t have a college degree, becoming a clinical dental assistant is a great place to start. As a clinical dental assistant, you will work with patients every day. You will also gain experience by helping dentists and dental hygienists with a variety of tasks. This is an ideal steppingstone to becoming a dental hygienist or dental office manager. If you’re ready to jump into the dental profession in 2024, here’s why you should start training to become a clinical dental assistant:

A dental assistant doesn’t need a college degree to get started.

Unlike a dental hygienist, clinical dental assistants are unique in that they don’t need a two- or four-year degree. In six-months, you can train online to gain the knowledge you need to start an externship. After going through externship program at a dental office, you will have the hands-on experience needed to land an entry-level position.

• MEDICAL ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

If you’re looking to break into the healthcare field without years of schooling, become a medical administrative assistant, also referred to as medical secretary.

A medical secretary doesn’t need a lot of education to get started.

If college isn’t on your radar, that’s ok. Most medical secretary and medical administrative assistant jobs can be landed with just a high school diploma and some medical office training that can be found in online courses. You’ll learn the importance of multi-tasking to direct the flow of patients, improve office efficiency, increase revenue, and provide positive patient experiences.

Earning your Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) designation, a nationally-recognized certification offered by the National Healthcareer Association, helps you break into the field. Make 2024 the year you finally begin a career in healthcare. Take the first step by registering for a class that will teach you the skills you’ll need to be a successful medical secretary in any type of medical office.

• PHARMACY TECHNICIAN

There’s no shortage of pharmacies in need of skilled pharmacy technicians! This 100% online course will prepare you for the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) National Certification exam and help you complete an externship with a leading pharmacy chain. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), demand for pharmacy technicians will grow 12% through 2028 – that equates to over 30,000 new jobs! You’ll learn everything you need to know to pass the National Certification Exam offered by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB).

• VETERINARY ASSISTANT

Do you love helping animals? Veterinary assistants take charge of making sure office visits and procedures go smoothly for animals under veterinary care. Our 100% online course will train you to become a veterinary assistant, so you can turn your love of animals into a rewarding career. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average salary of a veterinary assistant is currently just over $26,000 per year. Jobs are expected to increase by 19% through 2026, which is considered much faster than average positions. There should be plenty of job opportunities for veterinary assistants regardless of location. Working as a vet assistant is a great first step to understanding the industry, different specialties and advanced duties required to work as a vet technician.

If you have any questions or would like to register for any of the programs listed at Coastal Bend College, please email ce@coastalbend.edu or call 361-354-2768.

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