Careers

Health Sciences

Even entry level jobs in health care can provide an excellent career path. Health care providers generally offer excellent educational benefits to advance your skills. Care providers work in a variety of settings, from private practice offices to hospitals to home health and hospice care. Most training programs include clinical observations or skills practice so you can learn more about the job setting that is a best fit for you. The field is projected to grow significantly in the future.

Types of Classes Offered

  • Licensed Nurse Assistant (LNA)
  • Medical Assistant (Certified)
  • Medical Coding
  • Dental Assisting
  • Emergency Medical Technician

Our Training Centers with Programs and Certifications in Health Sciences:

Jobs in Health Sciences

Nurse Assistant (LNA)
Phlebotomist
Medical Assistant
Medical Records Specialist
Dental Assistant

Typical Salaries

Nurse Assistant (LNA): $19.45/hr

Phlebotomist: $19.18/hr

Medical Assisting: $21.39/hr

Medical Records Specialist: $23.85/hr

Dental Assistant: $23.91/hr (2024)

Related Careers

Upcoming Classes

Certified Clinical Medical Assistant

Type of Class: online
This is a flex class, with ongoing enrollment.
Class Days: Varies,

Prepare for the Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) Exam Online Are you ready to start a fulfilling healthcare career? Our online Clinical Medical Assistant Certification Course is designed to prepare …

Career Field: Health Sciences
Training Center: Burlington Technical Center
Training Type: online

Certified Clinical Medical Assisting (CCMA)

Type of Class: hybrid
Start Date: January 4, 2027
End Date: April 5, 2027
Class Days: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday,
Time:  6 pm-9:00 pm

Winter 2027 Program Dates:  January 4, 2027 – April 5, 2027 Hybrid Model:  Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays, 6:00 – 9:00 pm National Certification Exam:  Week of April 12 Tuition:  $3,995.00 (does not include exam …

Career Field: Health Sciences
Training Center: Hannaford Career Center
Training Type: hybrid

CPR and First Aid Training

Type of Class: in-person
Class Days: Monday, Wednesday,
Time:  Start time is either 3:30 or 4:00

Heartsaver CPR/AED and First Aid are two separate introductory training courses.  Applicants can take one or both three hour courses that lead to AHA Certification(s).  Classes are limited to six …

Career Field: Health Sciences
Training Center: Central Vermont Career Center
Training Type: in-person

Dental Assisting

Type of Class: online
This is a flex class, with ongoing enrollment.
Class Days: Varies,

This comprehensive and in-demand online dental assisting course helps equip you for career success—with no previous experience necessary! You will learn about every aspect of professional dental assisting, including invaluable …

Career Field: Health Sciences
Training Center: Southwest Tech
Training Type: online

Dental Assisting

Type of Class: hybrid
This is a flex class, with ongoing enrollment.
Class Days: Varies,

This comprehensive and in-demand online dental assisting course helps equip you for career success—with no previous experience necessary! You will learn about every aspect of professional dental assisting, including invaluable …

Career Field: Health Sciences
Training Center: Hartford Area Career and Technology Center
Training Type: hybrid

Dental Assisting

Type of Class: hybrid
This is a flex class, with ongoing enrollment.
Class Days: Varies,

This comprehensive and in-demand online dental assisting course helps equip you for career success—with no previous experience necessary! You will learn about every aspect of professional dental assisting, including invaluable …

Career Field: Health Sciences
Training Center: North Country Career Center
Training Type: hybrid

Dental Assisting

Type of Class: hybrid
This is a flex class, with ongoing enrollment.
Class Days: Varies,

This comprehensive and in-demand online dental assisting course helps equip you for career success—with no previous experience necessary! You will learn about every aspect of professional dental assisting, including invaluable …

Career Field: Health Sciences
Training Center: St. Johnsbury Academy Adult Education
Training Type: hybrid

Dental Assisting Program (Online)

Type of Class: online
This is a flex class, with ongoing enrollment.
Class Days: Varies,

Exciting News! Train online to become a Dental Assistant in as little as six months through Ed2Go. Please visit this site for more details: https://careertraining.ed2go.com/nwtcvt/training-programs/clinical-dental-assistant-vouchers-included/ The online course does include an …

Career Field: Health Sciences
Training Center: Northwest Career & Technical Center
Training Type: online

EMT-Emergency Medical Technician

Type of Class: in-person
Start Date: September 12, 2026
End Date: December 19, 2026
Class Days: Monday, Wednesday, Saturday,
Time:  Didactic Monday & Wednesdays: 6:30PM-9:30PM Labs Every other Saturday 8:00AM-4:00 PM

Fall 2026 September 12 – Dec 19, 20262 days/week & every other SaturdayDidactic Monday & Wednesdays: 6:30PM-9:30PMLabs Every other Saturday 8:00AM-4:00 PM MAX ENROLLMENT: 16 TUITION: $1,750 **Only $250 inside District 6&8 …

Career Field: Health Sciences
Training Center: Central Vermont Career Center
Training Type: in-person

Free Tuition Phlebotomy Class!

Type of Class: hybrid
Start Date: September 1, 2026
End Date: February 16, 2027
Class Days: Tuesday,
Time:  5:30 - 8:30pm

Grant funded tuition. Only pay for the textbook, online practice exam, in-person certification exam, and venipuncture supplies totaling $349.00. (Course is valued at $2,175.)  To be accepted, please complete the required documentation …

Career Field: Health Sciences
Training Center: Northwest Career & Technical Center
Training Type: hybrid

Licensed Nurse Assistant – LNA

Type of Class: hybrid
This is a flex class, with ongoing enrollment.
Start Date: October 20, 2025
End Date: January 5, 2026
Class Days: Varies,
Time:  5-8 p.m.

The fall 2026 tuition for this class is $2,500.00, and the total hours to complete this course is 108 which includes classroom (64 hours), CPR (4 hours), clinical hours (36 …

Career Field: Health Sciences
Training Center: Lyndon Institute Adult Career and Technical Education
Training Type: hybrid

Licensed Nurse Assistant – LNA

Type of Class: in-person
Start Date: September 22, 2026
End Date: November 14, 2026
Class Days: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday,
Time:  5:00-8 T/TH & 6:30-2:30 Saturdays

Class Begins: September 22ndClass Ends: November 14thClass Meets: T/Th 5 – 8:00 pm  at  HACTC and Saturdays 7:00 am – 3:00pm at Alice Peck Day HospitalTotal Hours: 105 hrsTuition: $2200 (includes all books and testing …

Career Field: Health Sciences
Training Center: Hartford Area Career and Technology Center
Training Type: in-person

Licensed Nurse Assistant – LNA

Type of Class: hybrid
Start Date: September 29, 2026
End Date: October 29, 2026
Class Days: Tuesday, Thursday,
Time:  3:30 pm - 7:00 pm

There must be at least 6 students registered in order for this course to run. This course is held at Green Mountain Technology & Career Center in Hyde Park, VT. …

Career Field: Health Sciences
Training Center: Green Mountain Technology & Career Center
Training Type: hybrid

Licensed Nurse Assistant – LNA (Sept-Nov2026)

Type of Class: in-person
Start Date: September 1, 2026
End Date: November 12, 2026
Class Days: Tuesday, Thursday,
Time:  2:30pm - 7:30pm

LNAs are in high demand.  The 12-week program is targeted to individuals who are interested in beginning level, skilled positions in healthcare.  This state-approved course will prepare the student with …

Career Field: Health Sciences
Training Center: Windham Regional Career Center
Training Type: in-person

Licensed Nurse Assistant (LNA)

Type of Class: in-person
Start Date: September 14, 2026
End Date: November 18, 2026
Class Days: Monday, Wednesday, Saturday,
Time:  Mondays and Wednesdays from 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm, and 2 Saturdays from 8:00 - 2pm (Oct. 24 & Nov. 14), plus clinicals (dates to be determined based on the availability of facilities)

See funding sources listed below. You shouldn’t have to pay for it yourself.  The course includes the textbook, clinicals, and the licensing exam fee.  You’ll be required to pay the …

Career Field: Health Sciences
Training Center: Northwest Career & Technical Center
Training Type: in-person

LICENSED NURSE ASSISTANT PROGRAM (LNA)

Type of Class: hybrid
Start Date: January 5, 2027
End Date: March 2, 2027
Class Days: Tuesday,
Time:  4:00-7:30

Fast-track entry into patient care and healthcare employment! Winter 2027 Program Dates:  January 5 – March 2, 2027 In-person Skills Sessions:  Tuesdays, 4:00 – 7:30 pm Online Course Work:  Approximately 5 – 6 …

Career Field: Health Sciences
Training Center: Hannaford Career Center
Training Type: hybrid

Licensed Nurse Assistant-LNA

Type of Class: in-person
Start Date: January 12, 2027
End Date: February 18, 2027
Class Days: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday,
Time:  3:00 - 8:00 PM

The Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA) program will prepare you for an entry level position in the field of nursing. Demand for skilled professionals at all levels of the nursing field …

Career Field: Health Sciences
Training Center: Southwest Tech
Training Type: in-person

Licensed Nurse Assisting (LNA)

Type of Class: in-person
Start Date: October 17, 2026
Class Days: Tuesday, Saturday, Varies,
Time:  Weeknight classes (primarily Tuesdays): 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM and Saturdays: 12:30 PM to 6:30 PM

The Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA) program will prepare you for an entry-level position in the field of nursing. Demand for skilled professionals at all levels of the nursing field is …

Career Field: Health Sciences
Training Center: River Valley Technical Center
Training Type: in-person

Licensed Nursing Assistant

Type of Class: in-person
Start Date: September 8, 2026
End Date: December 3, 2026
Class Days: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday,
Time:  4 p.m. - 8 p.m.

This state-approved training course focuses on essentials for nursing assistants and safe and effective practices in the health care setting. Students learn the basics of assisting patients, body mechanics, ethics, …

Career Field: Health Sciences
Training Center: North Country Career Center
Training Type: in-person

Medical Assistant, Certified Clinical

Type of Class: online
This is a flex class, with ongoing enrollment.
Class Days: Varies,

Start your career in healthcare as a Medical Assistant in a high-demand position!  Learn medical terminology, medical law and ethics, HIPAA rules, scheduling systems, patient check-in and check-out, contents of a …

Career Field: Health Sciences
Training Center: North Country Career Center
Training Type: online

Medical Billing & Coding

Type of Class: online
This is a flex class, with ongoing enrollment.
Class Days: Varies,

There has never been a better time to enter a career in Medical Billing and Coding. This course will prepare you for success in this rewarding career as you learn …

Career Field: Health Sciences
Training Center: North Country Career Center
Training Type: online

Medical Billing and Coding

Type of Class: online
This is a flex class, with ongoing enrollment.
Class Days: Varies,

Step into Healthcare with Medical Billing and Coding Are you looking for a career that combines healthcare and administrative skills? The Medical Billing and Coding Specialist Program at Burlington Technical …

Career Field: Health Sciences
Training Center: Burlington Technical Center
Training Type: online

MEDL-02: Licensed Nurse Assistant (LNA)

Type of Class: in-person
Start Date: September 22, 2026
End Date: December 1, 2026
Class Days: Tuesday, Thursday,
Time:  9:30 AM - 3:30 PM

**Students Must Be 18 Years of Age** The cost of tuition does not include the following: Application Fees, Testing Fees, Books, or Supplies. The LNA Program is designed to prepare …

Career Field: Health Sciences
Training Center: Stafford Technical Center
Training Type: in-person

MEDL-13: PHLEBOTOMY CERTIFICATE PROGRAM

Type of Class: in-person
Start Date: September 9, 2026
End Date: December 16, 2026
Class Days: Wednesday,
Time:  5:30pm - 8:30pm

Required Classroom and Observations HoursThere will be a total of thirty-nine (39) classroom hours, which includes on-site clinical observation and practice. Students must meet class attendance requirements in order to …

Career Field: Health Sciences
Training Center: Stafford Technical Center
Training Type: in-person

MEDL-19: MEDICAL ASSISTANT CERTIFICATION PROGRAM(CCMA)

Type of Class: in-person
Start Date: September 22, 2026
End Date: March 18, 2027
Class Days: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday,
Time:  5:30 PM - 8:30 PM

As is the case with all of our Allied Health programs, this accelerated program is designed to bring skilled and highly motivated candidates through a carefully sequenced core of essential …

Career Field: Health Sciences
Training Center: Stafford Technical Center
Training Type: in-person

Pharmacy Technician

Type of Class: online
This is a flex class, with ongoing enrollment.
Class Days: Varies,

Pharmacy technicians have become indispensable to the health care industry, and it’s a great time to join this growing field. You’ll gain the skills and knowledge to qualify for entry-level …

Career Field: Health Sciences
Training Center: North Country Career Center
Training Type: online

Phlebotomy

Type of Class: in-person
Start Date: September 22, 2026
End Date: January 27, 2027
Class Days: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, Varies,
Time:  4:30-8:30, plus some Saturday clinicals

Phlebotomy Certification Course Starts: TBD; Early Fall 2026 – pending enrollmentTime: 4:30-8:30 PM Tuesdays and Thursdays; some SaturdaysInstructor: Dr. Joan Marie Garrity, Naturopathic PhysicianLocation: Harris Campus, Daniels HallLength of program: …

Career Field: Health Sciences
Training Center: Lyndon Institute Adult Career and Technical Education
Training Type: in-person

Phlebotomy

Type of Class: hybrid
Start Date: September 1, 2026
End Date: February 2, 2027
Class Days: Tuesday,
Time:  5:30 - 8:30 pm

The grant we used to discount the tuition is no longer available. See funding sources listed below. You shouldn’t have to pay for it yourself.  The course includes the textbook, …

Career Field: Health Sciences
Training Center: Northwest Career & Technical Center
Training Type: hybrid

Phlebotomy

Type of Class: in-person
Start Date: October 27, 2026
End Date: December 17, 2026
Class Days: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday,
Time:  4:00-8:00 PM

This program will prepare you for an entry level position in the field of Phlebotomy. You will learn all the necessary skills including quality patient care, safety protocols, specimen collection …

Career Field: Health Sciences
Training Center: Southwest Tech
Training Type: in-person

Phlebotomy Technician Certification

Type of Class: hybrid
Start Date: October 5, 2026
End Date: December 3, 2026
Class Days: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday,
Time:  6pm - 9pm

Upon successful completion of this course, you will be eligible to sit for the national exam to become a Phlebotomy Technician (PTC) through the American Medical Certification Association.  You must …

Career Field: Health Sciences
Training Center: Hannaford Career Center
Training Type: hybrid
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