Edmonds Community College

Program Description The Acute Care Nursing Assistant Certificate program prepares the nursing assistant to function in acute care settings including hospitals and sub-acute facilities under the supervision of a registered nurse.

The Nurse Assistant Certificate of Completion prepares the participant to perform the duties of the Nursing Assistant in both the long term and acute care environments. Successful participants are eligible for licensure in Washington state on successful completion of the state competency exam. This certificate of completion requires successful completion of a minimum of 8 credits as outlined.

The Associate of Technical Arts Degree in Medical Information Technology-Medical Administrative Assistant is a program for students who have completed the Business Information Technology-Medical Administrative Assistant Certificate. Comprehensive coursework in medical/health and business administration prepares the graduate for employment as an administrative manager/supervisor in medical clinics, hospitals, ambulatory health care facilities, skilled nursing facilities, state or federal health agencies, law or insurance firms, phamaceutical companies, and medical product vendors. This degree requires successful completion of a minimum of 90 credits as outlined.

The Medical Information Technology (MIT) Certificate is an introductory program designed for those who seek entry-level employment in the medical office field, as well as those currently employed in the medical field who seek additional training. Medical Information Technology courses provide introductory study of medical careers, law/ethics, terminology, documentation, billing/coding, health care, and computer applications. This certificate requires successful completion of a minimum of 44 credits as outlined.

The Medical Billing and Coding Specialist Certificate requires a minimum of 44 credits as outlined and is for those who seek billing and coding careers in health care and insurance settings, as well as those currently employed in health care who seek additional training. Medical billing and coding specialists review and interpret the health record and maintain close communication with health care providers, supporting efficient health care documentation and revenue cycles. After health care services are provided, medical coders review the health record and assign medical codes for diagnoses, services, tests, and procedures. Following the documentation and coding processes, the medical biller prepares and processes the medical billing and coding data, including charge entry, insurance claims processing, payment posting, patient billing, and insurance and pateint follow-up. Medical billing and coding specialists in this high demand job field excel in analytical thinking, detail management, problem solving, and interpersonal communication.

The Medical Office Certificate is designed to prepare the graduate for positions as entry level medical office support professionals. The program includes courses in general office skills, grammar, medical terminology, medical law and ethics, medical records, and medical document processing and computer applications. Graduates may find employment in doctors’ offices, medical clinics, hospitals, and other health facilities. This certificate requires successful completion of a minimum of 30 credits as outlined.

The Clinical Laboratory Assistant Certificate program is designed to prepare students for entry level positions in the clinical laboratory. These entry level positions include employment in medical centers, outpatient laboratories, research facilities, and doctor offices. Students are trained in all aspects of the clinical laboratory including, the skill of phlebotomy, waived testing, specimen processing, data entry, laboratory safety, result retrieval, quality control, laboratory billing, basic microbiology, and transfusion support services. This certificate requires successful completion of a minimum of 43 credits as outlined.

The EKG Technician Certificate of Completion prepares the participant to perform diagnostic tests to assess the heart rhythm and rate in patients. This certificate of completion requires successful completion of a minimum of 6 credits as outlined.

The Monitor Technician Certificate of Completion prepares the participant to observe the patient’s cardiac rhythm and report abnormalities to appropriate medical personnel. This certificate of completion requires successful completion of a minimum of 6 credits as outlined.

The Pharmacy Technician certificate program prepares students for the role of support personnel in hospital, community and other pharmacy settings. Pharmacy technicians provide assistance to the pharmacist in a variety of technical tasks involving the packaging, distribution, compounding, labeling, and recording of drugs. Knowledgeable, experienced professionals will guide students in their clinical coursework, which is supervised by the college. This certificate requires successful completion of a minimum of 41 credits as outlined.

The Phlebotomy Technician Certificate of Completion prepares the participants to perform venipunctures. Successful participants are eligible for national certification through the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) and certification as a Medical Assistant - P in Washington state. This certificate of completion requires successful completion of a minimum of 9 credits as outlined.

This program prepares individuals to become licensed practical nurses. Throughout the program, students integrate experience caring for patients in acute care hospitals, long-term care facilities, and community agencies. Graduates receive a certificate in Practical Nursing. After graduation, individuals must take and pass the NCLEX PN examination to be licensed by the state as a practical nurse. Licensed graduates are qualified for employment as entry-level staff in long-term care facilities, hospitals, outpatient clinics, and home care agencies. This certificate requires successful completion of a minimum of 72 credits as outlined.

Get the skills needed for a variety of high paying careers in technology such as PC support specialist, help desk technician, network security specialist, network administrator, or web developer. There is no limit to your future when you combine creative thinking and problem solving with solid computer skills.

Get the skills needed for a variety of high paying careers in technology such as PC support specialist, help desk technician, network security specialist, network administrator, or web developer. There is no limit to your future when you combine creative thinking and problem solving with solid computer skills.

Get the skills needed for a variety of high paying careers in technology such as PC support specialist, help desk technician, network security specialist, network administrator, or web developer. There is no limit to your future when you combine creative thinking and problem solving with solid computer skills.

Get the skills needed for a variety of high paying careers in technology such as PC support specialist, help desk technician, network security specialist, network administrator, or web developer. There is no limit to your future when you combine creative thinking and problem solving with solid computer skills.

Get the skills needed for a variety of high paying careers in technology such as PC support specialist, help desk technician, network security specialist, network administrator, or web developer. There is no limit to your future when you combine creative thinking and problem solving with solid computer skills.

Get the skills needed for a variety of high paying careers in technology such as PC support specialist, help desk technician, network security specialist, network administrator, or web developer. There is no limit to your future when you combine creative thinking and problem solving with solid computer skills.

Get the skills needed for a variety of high paying careers in technology such as PC support specialist, help desk technician, network security specialist, network administrator, or web developer. There is no limit to your future when you combine creative thinking and problem solving with solid computer skills.

Get the skills needed for a variety of high paying careers in technology such as PC support specialist, help desk technician, network security specialist, network administrator, or web developer. There is no limit to your future when you combine creative thinking and problem solving with solid computer skills.

Get the skills needed for a variety of high paying careers in technology such as PC support specialist, help desk technician, network security specialist, network administrator, or web developer. There is no limit to your future when you combine creative thinking and problem solving with solid computer skills.

Get the skills needed for a variety of high paying careers in technology such as PC support specialist, help desk technician, network security specialist, network administrator, or web developer. There is no limit to your future when you combine creative thinking and problem solving with solid computer skills.

The .NET Developer Certificate of Completion is designed for students who wish to gain expert knowledge in Microsoft’s new Internet programming model for application development. The program also meets the needs of computer professionals who need to keep abreast of the latest technologies in object oriented .NET programming. This certificate of completion requires successful completion of a minimum of 15 credits as outlined.

The C/C++ Developer Certificate of Completion is designed for students who wish to gain expert knowledge of programming concepts using the C and C++ programming languages. The program also meets the needs of computer professionals who need to learn C and C++ as secondary languages. This certificate of completion requires successful completion of a minimum of 15 credits as outlined.

The electronic entertainment industry has become one of the largest and fastest growing industries in the U.S. and has a large representation in the Puget Sound area. The Computer Game Development Certificate is designed for people who wish to gain basic skills which will assist them in the development of software for computer graphics, multimedia, games, and for employment in the electronic entertainment industry. The curriculum includes general programming courses in C/C++, and specialized courses aimed at the design, development, and testing of Windows based games using commercial development tools. This certificate requires successful completion of a minimum of 70 credits as outlined.

The Java Developer Certificate of Completion is designed for students who wish to gain expert knowledge of programming concepts using the Java programming language. The program also meets the needs of computer professionals who need to learn Java as a second language. This Certificate of Completion requires successful completion of a minimum of 15 credits as outlined.

The UNIX/C++ Certificate program is designed for people who wish to upgrade their programming skills to include both C and object oriented programming using C++ and to increase their knowledge of the UNIX system, including Linux and other variants. The program meets the needs of working professionals who desire to keep abreast of the concepts of object oriented programming and their application in a UNIX environment and for students who wish to strengthen their degree program with coursework in object oriented and UNIX programming. This certificate requires successful completion of a minimum of 35 credits as outlined.

The UNIX/Linux Fundamentals Certificate of Completion is designed for students aspiring to gain fundamental understanding of the Linux and UNIX operating systems, their common utilities, and shell programming. The program offers the chance to install, utilize, and do basic administration of a Linux system. This certificate of completion requires successful completion of a minimum of 15 credits as outlined.

The Windows/C++ Certificate program is designed for people who wish to upgrade their programming skills to include both C and object oriented programming using C++ in the Windows environment. The program meets the needs of working professionals who desire to keep abreast of the concepts of object oriented programming and their application to Windows programming, and for students who wish to strengthen their degree program with coursework in object oriented and Windows programming. This certificate requires successful completion of a minimum of 35 credits as outlined.

The Android Developer Certificate of Completion is designed for students who wish to gain expert knowledge of programming concepts in the context of applications for Android devices. Program also meets the needs of computer professionals who need to be able to create Android apps. This certificate of completion requires successful completion of a minimum of 15 credits as outlined.

The certificate in Building Inspection is designed for students interested in, or presently employed in, the building inspection field. The program is designed to meet the needs of the working student. Most courses are offered in the evening. This certificate requires successful completion of a minimum of 48 credits as outlined.

The Civil Construction Management and Inspection Certificate program is primarily intended for students with experience in the construction industry who want to specialize in road or utility construction project management or inspection. The program is designed to meet the needs of the working student. Most courses are offered in the evening. This certificate requires successful completion of a minimum of 47 credits as outlined.

The Construction Management Certificate program is primarily designed for students with experience in some phase of the construction industry who want to specialize in construction project management. The program is designed to meet the needs of the working student. Most courses are offered in the evening. This certificate requires successful completion of a minimum of 58 credits as outlined.

The Construction Management Associate of Technical Arts Degree program is primarily designed for students with experience in some phase of the construction industry who want to specialize in construction project management. The program is designed to meet the needs of the working student. Most courses are offered in the evening. This degree requires successful completion of a minimum of 97 credits as outlined.

Successful completion of this program leads to a certificate in Construction Trades Apprenticeship Preparation. The program includes math, blueprint reading and drawing, health and safety, work readiness, industry awareness, tool training, construction basics, basic electrical, and basic plumbing. Students will also create a capstone project that will demonstrate the link between theory and practice and skills acquired throughout the program. This certificate requires successful completion of a minimum of 20 credits as outlined.

The Culinary Arts Associate of Technical Arts Degree focuses on three areas: food preparation, service, and management. The program is designed to prepare students for positions such as cooks, kitchen managers, wait-persons, and hosts in the food service industry. In addition, the program will provide opportunities to learn the basic skills needed to enter management training positions in fine dining, the fast foods, and institutional food service. This degree requires successful completion of a minimum of 106 credits as outlined.

The Early Childhood Education Department has both certificate and degree programs of study. Coursework taken to complete the Early Childhood Education (ECE) Infant and Toddler Certificate of Completion applies to the ECE Associate of Technical Arts Degree (90 credits). The Infant and Toddler Certificate of Completion is designed to provide the core learning necessary to prepare students for entry level career positions in early childhood programs working with infants and toddlers and their families. This certificate of completion requires successful completion of a minimum of 19 credits as outlined.

The Early Childhood Education Department has an ECE State Certificate, an ECE Intermediate Certificate, an ECE ATA Degree, and an ECE AAS-T Degree. The ECE State Certificate is designed to provide the core learning necessary for preparing students for entry level career positions in early childhood (birth to eight years) settings and for providing the opportunity to continue their professional academic education. Coursework taken to complete the ECE State Certificate, as a core certificate, can be applied toward the Early Childhood Education Intermediate Certificate, 57 credits; the ATA degree, 90 credits; and the AAS-T degree, 90 credits. This certificate requires successful completion of a minimum of 47 credits as outlined.

The Early Childhood Education Department has the ECE State Certificate, available as a stackable certificate. Coursework taken to complete the ECE Stackable State Certificate includes this 12 credit initial certificate, and can be combined with a short certificate of specialization (8 additional credits) for a total of 20 credits. These apply toward the ECE State Certificate (47 credits), an ECE Intermediate Certificate (57 credits), an ECE ATA Degree (90 credits), and an ECE AAS-T Degree (90 credits). The ECE State Certificate program is designed to provide the core learning necessary for preparing students for entry level career positions in early childhood (birth to eight years) settings and for providing the opportunity to continue their professional academic education. This certificate requires successful completion of a minimum of 12 credits as outlined.

The Early Childhood Education Department has the ECE Initial Certificate, available as a stackable certificate. This stackable certificate includes a 20 credit short certificate of specialization that combines the 12 credits of the ECE Initial Certificate and 8 credits of specialization in a selected topic. This applies toward the ECE State Certificate (47 credits), an ECE Intermediate Certificate (57 credits), an ECE ATA Degree (90 credits), and an ECE AAS-T Degree (90 credits). The ECE State Certificate is designed to provide the core learning necessary for preparing students for entry level career positions in early childhood (birth to eight years) settings and for providing the opportunity to continue their professional academic education. This certificate requires successful completion of a minimum of 20 credits as outlined.

The Early Childhood Education Department has the ECE Initial Certificate, available as a stackable certificate. This stackable certificate includes a 20 credit short certificate of specialization that combines the 12 credits of the ECE Initial Certificate and 8 credits of specialization in a selected topic. This applies toward the ECE State Certificate (47 credits), an ECE Intermediate Certificate (57 credits), an ECE ATA Degree (90 credits), and an ECE AAS-T Degree (90 credits). The ECE State Certificate is designed to provide the core learning necessary for preparing students for entry level career positions in early childhood (birth to eight years) settings and for providing the opportunity to continue their professional academic education. This certificate of specialization requires successful completion of a minimum of 20 credits as outlined.

The Early Childhood Education Department has the ECE Initial Certificate, available as a Stackable Certificate. This stackable certificate includes a 20 credit short certificate of cpecialization that combines the 12 credits of the ECE Initial Certificate and 8 credits of specialization in a selected topic. This applies toward the ECE State Certificate (47 credits), an ECE Intermediate Certificate (57 credits), an ECE ATA Degree (90 credits), and an ECE AAS-T Degree (90 credits). The ECE State Certificate is designed to provide the core learning necessary for preparing students for entry level career positions in early childhood (birth to eight years) settings and for providing the opportunity to continue their professional academic education. This certificate requires successful completion of a minimum of 20 credits as outlined.

The Early Childhood Education Department has the ECE Initial Certificate, available as a stackable certificate. This stackable certificate includes a 20 credit short certificate of specialization that combines the 12 credits of the ECE Initial Certificate and 8 credits of specialization in a selected topic. This certificate applies toward the ECE State Certificate (47 credits), an ECE Intermediate Certificate (57 credits), an ECE ATA Degree (90 credits), and an ECE AAS-T Degree (90 credits). The ECE State Certificate is designed to provide the core learning necessary for preparing students for entry level career positions in early childhood (birth to eight years) settings and for providing the opportunity to continue their professional academic education. This certificate requires successful completion of a minimum of 20 credits as outlined.

The Early Childhood Education Department has the ECE Initial Certificate, available as a stackable certificate. This stackable certificate includes a 20 credit short certificate of specialization that combines the 12 credits of the ECE Initial Certificate and 8 credits of specialization in a selected topic. This applies toward the ECE State Certificate (47 credits), an ECE Intermediate Certificate (57 credits), an ECE ATA Degree (90 credits), and an ECE AAS-T Degree (90 credits). The ECE State Certificate is designed to provide the core learning necessary for preparing students for entry level career positions in early childhood (birth to eight years) settings and for providing the opportunity to continue their professional academic education. This certificate of specialization requires successful completion of a minimum of 20 credits as outlined.

The Early Childhood Education Associate of Technical Arts Degree program prepares a student for employment in early childhood (infancy to third grade) program settings for work as a teacher, elementary school classroom aide, assistant teacher, preschool teacher, family support worker, or program administrator. This degree requires successful completion of a minimum of 90 credits as outlined.

The Early Childhood Intermediate Certificate is designed to provide the learning opportunities necessary to prepare students for entry level career positions in early childhood (infancy to third grade) settings. This certificate requires successful completion of a minimum of 57 credits as outlined.

Paralegal is one of the fastest growing occupations in the nation. Paralegals work as members of legal teams in law firms, business, government, and social service organizations. Your responsibilities may include interviewing clients and witnesses, researching the law, preparing briefs, and attending court hearings.

The college's American Bar Association-approved program offers classes that include intellectual property, litigation, and criminal law. If you enjoy problem-solving and research and have an interest in law, you have the beginning of a fine paralegal career.

Paralegal is one of the fastest growing occupations in the nation. Paralegals work as members of legal teams in law firms, business, government, and social service organizations. Your responsibilities may include interviewing clients and witnesses, researching the law, preparing briefs, and attending court hearings.

The college's American Bar Association-approved program offers classes that include intellectual property, litigation, and criminal law. If you enjoy problem-solving and research and have an interest in law, you have the beginning of a fine paralegal career.

This program of study provides the the addiction-specific knowledge expected of entry level trainees in addiction treatment programs in Washington state. It is one year (approximately) of the minimum two years of education required in WAC 246-811. It satisfies the A-W portion of WAC 246-811 that refers to addiction studies competencies. It is primarily designed for those who already have an associate’s degree or higher, who seek courses for chemical dependency competency. This certificate requires successful completion of a minimum of 76 credits as outlined.

The Addiction Studies Associate of Technical Arts Degree provides the foundation, knowledge, and skills to effectively work with individuals and families experiencing difficulties resulting from drug use, misuse, or dependency, and behavioral addictions. Successful completion of this degree will enable the graduate to satisfy the state of Washington educational requirements for chemical dependency professionals. This degree requires successful completion of a minimum of 90 credits as outlined.

The Human Services Associate of Technical Arts Degree program provides the foundation, knowledge, and skills for effective work with individuals and families experiencing a variety of life issues and challenges. The focus of this degree is to equip students to successfully compete for entry-level positions assisting and empowering consumers served by a variety of human services programs. All students take a core set of foundational requirements related to employment in social services. This degree requires successful completion of a minimum of 90 credits as outlined.

This program of study provides the foundation, knowledge, and skills to effectively work with individuals in behavioral health care environments. The program allows students to attain entry level employment in settings such as hospitals, group homes, dementia facilities, and other programs where monitoring of behavioral health is required. This certificate requires successful completion of a minimum of 41 credits as outlined.

The human services field is transforming with a new emphasis on wellness and prevention, which includes work to promote emotional health and reduce the likelihood of substance abuse, tobacco use, suicide, bullying, and stress-related illness. New careers are available in schools and community settings, serving groups such a youth, adults, families, elders, and at-risk populations. This certificate of completion requires successful completion of a minimum of 19 credits as outlined.

This associate of technical arts degree is designed for students seeking to gain a solid foundation and understanding of manufacturing procedures and processes utilizing composite materials while earning an associate’s degree. Composite materials are used increasingly in aerospace, wind energy, sports equipment, maritime and other industries. Students who graduate from this program will be prepared for entry level technician jobs in industry. This degree requires successful completion of a minimum of 90 credits as outlined.

This work ready certificate program prepares students with knowledge and understanding of quality assurance tools. Instruction covers the basic operation of hand tools and measurement equipment. This Certificate of Completion requires successful completion of a minimum of 15 credits as outlined.

The Visual Communications Associate of Technical Arts degree emphasizes a wide variety of skills for developing a mulitidiscipinary creative individual to prepare them to work in the advertising and marketing industries. This degree requires the completion of a minimum of 93 credits as outlined.