The program teaches anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology through classroom sessions and work in the lab to learn the proper way to identify, label, and keep track of blood samples taken from patients.
Certifications to become a medical assistant take about a year to complete. Students will learn about anatomy and medical terminology in the classroom to understand how to code health records and patient information.
Certified nurse assistants (CNA) can complete a quick certification in about 12 weeks. Students will learn how to perform CPR and first aid, how to take vitals, anatomy, patient safety, and how to work best with patient populations.
Medical coder or billing specialists can get certified in a number of American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)-approved coding programs, which take at least six months to complete.
To become a flight attendant, the quick certification process takes up to six weeks to complete. Flight attendants must be Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certified and have at least a high school diploma and prior customer service experience.
To become a certified welder, you are not required to complete prior schooling past a high school diploma or GED. Instead, you pay to take hands-on tests through the American Welding Society (AWS) that show your skills gained through a program or on-the-job training.
Becoming a pharmacy technician only requires a high school diploma and on-the-job training in most states. However, you can get quick certifications in less than a year. Programs that last two years lead to an associate degree.
Air traffic controllers are required to have at least three years of progressive work experience, a bachelor's degree, or a combination of both.