Academy of Healthcare Excellence
Certification Programs
Launch your healthcare career with industry-recognized certifications — trained by experts, built for South Jersey employers.
C.N.A. Triple Certification Program
About the Program
Our flagship C.N.A. Triple Certification Program prepares students with the comprehensive clinical skills and hands-on training needed to excel in direct patient care. Students complete coursework in basic nursing skills, patient safety, infection control, and communication — all in an accelerated, career-focused format.
Certification Earned
Graduates earn three certifications: Certified Nurse Aide (CNA), Medication Aide, and a third specialty credential — giving you a competitive edge over single-certification candidates in the job market.
Where You Can Work
Nursing homes, assisted living facilities, rehabilitation centers, hospitals, home health agencies, and long-term care facilities throughout South Jersey and beyond.
C.N.A.-CHHA Dual Certification
About the Program
The C.N.A.-CHHA Dual Certification program combines traditional certified nursing aide training with specialized home health aide coursework. Students learn both facility-based and in-home patient care, making them highly versatile healthcare professionals.
Certification Earned
Graduates earn two certifications: Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) and Certified Home-Maker Home Health Aide (CHHA) — qualifying you for both institutional and home-based care positions.
Where You Can Work
Home health agencies, private duty care, assisted living facilities, nursing homes, hospice organizations, and community health programs.
CCMA Triple Certification
About the Program
The CCMA Triple Certification program trains students in the full scope of clinical and administrative medical assisting. Coursework covers patient intake, vital signs, specimen collection, EKG, phlebotomy, medical billing, and electronic health records — preparing graduates for multi-role positions in busy clinical environments.
Certification Earned
Graduates earn three certifications: Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA), Phlebotomy Technician, and EKG Technician — a powerful combination sought by physician offices and outpatient clinics.
Where You Can Work
Physician offices, outpatient clinics, urgent care centers, specialty practices, community health centers, and hospital outpatient departments.
Certified Nurse Aide
About the Program
The Certified Nurse Aide program provides foundational training in direct patient care. Students learn essential nursing skills including bathing, feeding, mobility assistance, vital signs monitoring, and patient communication — all under the supervision of licensed nursing instructors.
Certification Earned
Graduates earn the New Jersey State Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) credential, which is required to work as a nursing aide in any licensed healthcare facility in the state.
Where You Can Work
Nursing homes, long-term care facilities, assisted living communities, rehabilitation centers, and hospitals across New Jersey.
Certified Home-Maker Home Health Aide
About the Program
The Certified Home-Maker Home Health Aide (CHHA) program prepares students to deliver compassionate, professional care in a patient's home environment. Training covers personal care, light housekeeping, meal preparation, medication reminders, and patient safety in residential settings.
Certification Earned
Graduates earn the New Jersey State Certified Home-Maker Home Health Aide (CHHA) credential — required by state law to work as a paid home health aide in New Jersey.
Where You Can Work
Home health agencies, private duty care organizations, hospice programs, and community-based care services throughout South Jersey.
Medication Aide
About the Program
The Medication Aide program trains students in the safe administration and documentation of medications in long-term care settings. Students learn pharmacology basics, medication rights, error prevention, and proper documentation procedures under the guidance of licensed instructors.
Certification Earned
Graduates earn the Medication Aide certification, authorizing them to administer medications to residents in licensed long-term care and assisted living facilities under nurse supervision.
Where You Can Work
Assisted living facilities, long-term care facilities, nursing homes, and group homes requiring certified medication administration staff.
Medical Assistant
About the Program
The Medical Assistant program provides training in both clinical and administrative healthcare tasks. Students learn to take patient histories, measure vital signs, assist with examinations, perform basic lab procedures, schedule appointments, and manage patient records — making them indispensable in any outpatient setting.
Certification Earned
Graduates earn the Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) credential, recognized by employers across the country.
Where You Can Work
Physician offices, specialty clinics, urgent care centers, outpatient surgery centers, community health centers, and hospital outpatient departments.
Phlebotomy
About the Program
The Phlebotomy program trains students in the safe and accurate collection of blood specimens for laboratory analysis. Coursework covers venipuncture techniques, capillary collection, specimen handling, infection control, and patient interaction — with extensive hands-on practice.
Certification Earned
Graduates earn the Phlebotomy Technician certification, qualifying them to collect blood specimens in clinical, hospital, and laboratory settings.
Where You Can Work
Hospital laboratories, outpatient blood draw centers, physician offices, diagnostic labs, blood banks, and community health clinics.
EKG Technician
About the Program
The EKG Technician program teaches students to operate electrocardiograph equipment, apply electrodes, record cardiac rhythms, and recognize basic arrhythmias. Students gain practical skills in patient preparation, equipment maintenance, and accurate documentation of cardiac test results.
Certification Earned
Graduates earn the EKG Technician certification, qualifying them to perform electrocardiograms and assist cardiologists and nurses in monitoring patient heart health.
Where You Can Work
Hospitals, cardiology practices, outpatient clinics, cardiac rehabilitation centers, and diagnostic imaging facilities.
Medical Billing & Coding
About the Program
The Medical Billing & Coding program prepares students for the administrative backbone of the healthcare industry. Coursework covers ICD-10 and CPT coding systems, insurance claims processing, HIPAA compliance, electronic health records, and medical terminology — all essential skills for healthcare revenue cycle management.
Certification Earned
Graduates earn the Certified Professional Coder (CPC) or Certified Billing and Coding Specialist (CBCS) credential, opening doors to remote and in-office healthcare administration careers.
Where You Can Work
Hospitals, physician offices, insurance companies, billing service companies, outpatient clinics, and remote/work-from-home positions nationwide.
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