Mercer County Community College

The 3-D Animation Certificate prepares students for positions as 3-D production artists, animators, and modelers. Typical employers include animation studios; advertising agencies; design firms; television, film and video effects houses; and other branches of the entertainment industry.

Adobe Illustrator offers the world’s most powerful tools for creating beautiful vector graphics and illustration. Learn all the basics and many of the advanced features of this incredible vector graphics application from an Adobe Certified Instructor. After successfully completing this class students will receive a certificate from Adobe stating that you have successfully completed an authorized Adobe training course.

Adobe InDesign, the industry-leading layout application, helps you to work faster and smarter than ever before with its unmatched tools for creating beautiful pages. Learn all the basics and many of the advanced features of this amazing page layout application from an Adobe Certified Instructor. After successfully completing this class students will receive a certificate from Adobe stating that you have successfully completed an authorized Adobe training course.

Are you a designer currently using InDesign for print? Then this Adobe Authorized course is for you! During this advanced 10 hour class, you will cover all of the basic interactive layout features such as hyperlinks, buttons, multi-state objects, animation, and adding movies and sound. You’ll learn lots of advanced tips, tricks and secrets for creating Interactive documents to be exported to PDF, Fixed Layout EPUB, Adobe’s Publish Online and more. Knowledge in this area is in great demand and a wonderful addition to your portfolio and skillset!

Adobe Photoshop is the world’s premier imaging application. Its toolset allows you to realize more creative possibilities than ever to create beautiful pixel images. Learn all the basics and many of the advanced features of this amazing software from an Adobe Certified Instructor. After successfully completing this class students will receive a certificate from Adobe stating that you have successfully completed an authorized Adobe training course. Students should bring a notebook and pen and a thumb drive

Advertising + Graphic Design, a comprehensive art program in the Visual Arts A.A.S. degree, emphasizes concept development and visual communication skills. The degree program prepares students for positions as graphic designers, art directors, design consultants, web/digital designers, prepress specialists, exhibit designers, packaging developers, and visual communicators. These positions are most often found in advertising agencies, design firms, corporate communication departments, interactive multimedia studios, and the television, film and media industries.

Students gain a thorough understanding of the discipline by preparing for advanced study in graphic design, advertising design, and web/digital design. The program parallels the first two years of education at a majority of undergraduate universities and art colleges, with an emphasis on career training for gainful employment.

The general principles studied and practiced in these courses are the foundation of creative thinking and successful solutions for graphic design, illustration, and advertising art direction communication problems. The design course sequence emphasizes the development of creative thinking, problem solving, and forms of visual communication.

Most coursework takes place in a studio using regularly upgraded professional-quality hardware and software. Applying Macintosh as well as PC platforms, the equipment used at MCCC is the same as that most commonly used by agencies, studios, and corporate art departments.

The program may be pursued on a full-time or part-time basis. Some courses may only be offered during the day.

Discover the intricate ways colors interact with each other and the implications these interactions have for designers and artists. Examine ideas of space and learn about spatial problems that color can solve and understand color harmony, qualities, and combinations.

The Digital Media Arts A.A.S. option of the Visual Arts program prepares students for entry-level positions in three areas: 3-D Animation, Web Design, and Multimedia.

The computer is the primary tool of expression in the program; however, emphasis is placed on the development of creative thinking and art and design skills. Most course work takes place in a studio using regularly updated professional-quality hardware and software on both Macintosh and PC computer platforms.

The program may be pursued full-time or part-time. Some courses may be offered only during the evening.

Now’s the time! Learn to read and write proper HTML 5 code to create accessible web pages. Understand the conceptual design, text formatting, creating links, tables, and lists, and inserting graphics and images. Cascading Style Sheets and creating forms will also be introduced. Materials will be provided by the instructor

From typography through page layout and on to color theory, this course helps novice designers or working pros to understand better the qualities of creating professional graphic design. Topics include a history of graphic arts and introductory discussions of type, composition/layout, color theory, and photographic and illustrated images as they directly impact today’s graphic designer.

The Illustration program prepares students for entry-level positions as illustrators or graphic designers in advertising agencies, design firms, publishing houses, production studios, or corporate environments. It also parallels the first two years of study in illustration at many undergraduate universities and art colleges.

As visual communicators, illustrators must learn the same basic design principles as graphic designers and fine artists. The design sequence of courses emphasizes the development of fine art skills as well as creative thinking for visual solutions. Skills and techniques in both traditional and computer-generated forms are introduced and emphasized. Most coursework takes place in a studio using current professional-quality equipment, artistic techniques, and technology.

An advisory commission composed of active design professionals works with the faculty to ensure that the program stays current with the changing technological advances in the illustration field.

You, too, can use WordPress, the popular website blogging and content management system! Great for the beginner, this hands-on class focuses on building pages, adding plug-ins, using templates, and editing themes learn all you need to know to create your own basic WordPress website. An understanding of website architecture, hosting, and programming languages (i.e., HTML, PHP, MySQL) is helpful, but not necessary.

The New Media program prepares students for the rapidly developing field that combines traditional media such as photography, film, music, and spoken and written word with the interactive power of computer and communications technology.

Students who have traditionally pursued courses of study in journalism, public relations, advertising, and communications will find that this program substantially prepares them to enter the work force or transfer to communications programs at four-year universities. Coursework emphasizes the convergence of audio/video, graphic design, photography, and writing.

The A.A.S. degree program in Digital Film prepares students to create, interpret, and analyze visual language through the study of aesthetic and technical concepts applied in the making and producing of films. Students learn all aspects of digital film including directing, producing, editing, cinematography, and screenwriting.

Each course connects to another course in the curriculum in some unique way and provides a solid foundation for students to achieve successful careers in the highly competitive film industry. The curriculum has been designed to encourage collaboration throughout the college on several levels, enabling learning opportunities beyond the classroom experience.

The Digital Film program offers a variety of courses that are production-oriented, as well as those exploring film history, theory, and criticism. The program also includes training in all aspects of new media technologies including state-of-the-art, high-definition digital acquisition.

The Music Technology concentration (ETT.MUS.AAS) integrates music theory and performance with a comprehensive array of technical and business skills that enable the graduate to pursue a variety of career tracks in the music industry such as record producer, recording engineer, remix engineer, sound technician for live shows and concerts, as well as careers in the field of film scoring and film music editing. Other career options in the music entertainment industry include artist development and management, promotion, and marketing.

The Technical Theatre concentration (ETT.THR.AAS) prepares graduates for careers as lighting and sound technicians, technical managers, equipment marketing representatives, and technical personnel for distributors and rental houses. Additional career options include the allied fields of film and television production; trade show exhibition; club, casino, and theme park operations; and all related performing arts production.

Radio, one of the two options of the Radio/TV program, prepares students for employment as radio announcers, producers, news reporters, salespersons, copywriters, and other entry-level positions. Radio classes involve practical hands-on work with state-of-the-art audio production studio equipment including radio consoles, digital recording and editing equipment, digital media players, and newswire services. Facilities include complete stereo radio production studios and digital audio workstations.

In addition to practical and theoretical instruction, the Radio program provides a course of study emphasizing and developing communication skills. Qualified students intern at a radio station. Pursued either full-time or part-time, the complete program is available through a combination of daytime and evening attendance.

Radio is a career-oriented program leading to employment following graduation or transfer to four-year institutions. Radio graduates are employed by radio stations in the New Jersey, New York, and Philadelphia areas and other markets in the eastern United States.

Mercer graduates have transferred to a number of colleges and universities in New Jersey and other states, including Rutgers University, The College of New Jersey, Montclair University, Monmouth University, Rowan University, William Paterson State College, Syracuse University, Ithaca College, Emerson College, Temple University, New York University, Boston University, University of Maryland, and UCLA.

Admission to the program requires a high school diploma or its equivalent.

The Advanced Manufacturing Technology program is designed to prepare students for the modern manufacturing environment. This certificate of proficiency is attractive to employers who implement team-oriented design, production, quality, and maintenance systems within the manufacturing environment.

American manufacturers are becoming increasingly dependent upon the use of high-tech equipment that involves multiple, integrated systems. It is crucial that these companies be able to recruit and employ individuals who know how to operate, troubleshoot, and maintain it.

The certificate program prepares students for apprentice/entry-level positions in shops and manufacturing facilities not only in the local area but almost anywhere in the country. Typical tasks include setting up and operating equipment such as engine or turret lathes, milling machines, and power presses. More advanced tasks may involve operating computer-controlled manufacturing equipment (CNC) as well as programmable logic controllers (PLCs) or robots for assembly lines.

Admission to the program requires a high school diploma or its equivalent with one year of algebra or applied mathematics.

The Advanced Manufacturing Technology (AMT) A.A.S. degree program is designed to prepare students to move into the workforce in the modern manufacturing environment, and/or to transfer to an institution that offers a bachelor’s degree in such studies as mechatronics, advanced manufacturing technology, or mechanical engineering technology.

With American manufacturers becoming increasingly dependent upon the use of high-tech equipment that involves multiple, integrated systems, it is crucial to recruit and employ individuals who know how to operate, troubleshoot, and maintain it. Skills learned in this program include operation of a manual lathe, manual milling machine, as well as computer numerically controlled (CNC) machines and programmable logic controllers (PLCs).

The AMT degree program prepares students for apprentice/entry-level positions in manufacturing facilities and machine shops locally as well as nearly anywhere in the country. Typical tasks include setting up and operating equipment such as engine or turret lathes, milling machines, and power presses. More advanced tasks may involve operating CNC manufacturing equipment as well as PLCs or robots for assembly lines.

AMT graduates are attractive to employers who implement team-oriented design, production, quality, and maintenance systems within the manufacturing environment. Students in this program are also eligible for NIMS (National Institute of Metalworking Skills) certifications.

The Advanced Manufacturing Technology program is designed to prepare students for the modern manufacturing environment. This certificate of proficiency is attractive to employers who implement team-oriented design, production, quality, and maintenance systems within the manufacturing environment.

American manufacturers are becoming increasingly dependent upon the use of high-tech equipment that involves multiple, integrated systems. It is crucial that these companies be able to recruit and employ individuals who know how to operate, troubleshoot, and maintain it.

The certificate program prepares students for apprentice/entry-level positions in shops and manufacturing facilities not only in the local area but almost anywhere in the country. Typical tasks include setting up and operating equipment such as engine or turret lathes, milling machines, and power presses. More advanced tasks may involve operating computer-controlled manufacturing equipment (CNC) as well as programmable logic controllers (PLCs) or robots for assembly lines.

Admission to the program requires a high school diploma or its equivalent with one year of algebra or applied mathematics.

The Advanced Manufacturing Technology (AMT) A.A.S. degree program is designed to prepare students to move into the workforce in the modern manufacturing environment, and/or to transfer to an institution that offers a bachelor’s degree in such studies as mechatronics, advanced manufacturing technology, or mechanical engineering technology.

With American manufacturers becoming increasingly dependent upon the use of high-tech equipment that involves multiple, integrated systems, it is crucial to recruit and employ individuals who know how to operate, troubleshoot, and maintain it. Skills learned in this program include operation of a manual lathe, manual milling machine, as well as computer numerically controlled (CNC) machines and programmable logic controllers (PLCs).

The AMT degree program prepares students for apprentice/entry-level positions in manufacturing facilities and machine shops locally as well as nearly anywhere in the country. Typical tasks include setting up and operating equipment such as engine or turret lathes, milling machines, and power presses. More advanced tasks may involve operating CNC manufacturing equipment as well as PLCs or robots for assembly lines.

AMT graduates are attractive to employers who implement team-oriented design, production, quality, and maintenance systems within the manufacturing environment. Students in this program are also eligible for NIMS (National Institute of Metalworking Skills) certifications.

The Advanced Manufacturing Technology program is designed to prepare students for the modern manufacturing environment. This certificate of proficiency is attractive to employers who implement team-oriented design, production, quality, and maintenance systems within the manufacturing environment.

American manufacturers are becoming increasingly dependent upon the use of high-tech equipment that involves multiple, integrated systems. It is crucial that these companies be able to recruit and employ individuals who know how to operate, troubleshoot, and maintain it.

The certificate program prepares students for apprentice/entry-level positions in shops and manufacturing facilities not only in the local area but almost anywhere in the country. Typical tasks include setting up and operating equipment such as engine or turret lathes, milling machines, and power presses. More advanced tasks may involve operating computer-controlled manufacturing equipment (CNC) as well as programmable logic controllers (PLCs) or robots for assembly lines.

Admission to the program requires a high school diploma or its equivalent with one year of algebra or applied mathematics.

The Advanced Manufacturing Technology (AMT) A.A.S. degree program is designed to prepare students to move into the workforce in the modern manufacturing environment, and/or to transfer to an institution that offers a bachelor’s degree in such studies as mechatronics, advanced manufacturing technology, or mechanical engineering technology.

With American manufacturers becoming increasingly dependent upon the use of high-tech equipment that involves multiple, integrated systems, it is crucial to recruit and employ individuals who know how to operate, troubleshoot, and maintain it. Skills learned in this program include operation of a manual lathe, manual milling machine, as well as computer numerically controlled (CNC) machines and programmable logic controllers (PLCs).

The AMT degree program prepares students for apprentice/entry-level positions in manufacturing facilities and machine shops locally as well as nearly anywhere in the country. Typical tasks include setting up and operating equipment such as engine or turret lathes, milling machines, and power presses. More advanced tasks may involve operating CNC manufacturing equipment as well as PLCs or robots for assembly lines.

AMT graduates are attractive to employers who implement team-oriented design, production, quality, and maintenance systems within the manufacturing environment. Students in this program are also eligible for NIMS (National Institute of Metalworking Skills) certifications.

The Electronics Engineering Technology certificate program provides students with the level of technical competency normally required of technicians in the field of digital/microcomputer electronics.

The Automotive Technology program introduces students to current automotive systems and related diagnostic and service techniques. Students learn on and about current automotive technology and its use in late model production vehicles. Learning occurs during classroom instruction and lab activities performed in the auto shop. In addition, students develop a strong work ethic and learn professionalism while fulfilling internship requirements at their sponsoring repair facility.

The A.A.S. program offers two paths of study that students may choose from: MOPAR CAP (Career Automotive Program) and Comprehensive.

MCAP students complete FIAT/Chrysler-specific course material and secure a position at a Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, or FIAT dealership as an apprentice technician.

Students following the Comprehensive path learn theory, operation, diagnosis, and service of systems not specific to any particular vehicle manufacturer, and complete internship requirements at an approved independent, franchise, or dealership repair facility.

AWS Academy Cloud Foundations is a 20-hour course that is intended for students who are seeking an overall understanding of cloud computing concepts, independent of specific technical roles. It provides a detailed overview of cloud concepts, AWS core services, security, architecture, pricing and support. The curriculum is delivered through instructor-led classes, hands-on labs, and project work. Students have access to course manuals, online knowledge assessments, hands-on labs, a free practice certification exam, and a discount voucher for the certification exam. Additionally, this course prepares students for the AWS Academy Cloud Computing Architecture course.

The Computer Networking and Technology associate degree and associated Network Engineering Technology certificate of proficiency, based on guidelines from the Association for Computing Machinery, prepare students for jobs that support computing in a networked environment. These include entry-level positions as PC technicians, network administrators, help desk specialists, technical support specialists, and customer service representatives. The A.A.S. degree may also prepare students for transfer to career-oriented B.S. degree programs in IT administration, network engineering, and computer system support.

The Computer Networking and Technology associate degree and associated Network Engineering Technology certificate of proficiency, based on guidelines from the Association for Computing Machinery, prepare students for jobs that support computing in a networked environment. These include entry-level positions as PC technicians, network administrators, help desk specialists, technical support specialists, and customer service representatives. The A.A.S. degree may also prepare students for transfer to career-oriented B.S. degree programs in IT administration, network engineering, and computer system support.

The Security Systems Technology program was developed in cooperation with the Security Industry Association (SIA). The degree prepares students for jobs that support the selling, installation and management, and technical support of physical security systems technologies in an IP-based networked environment.

The Computer Networking and Technology associate degree and associated Network Engineering Technology certificate of proficiency, based on guidelines from the Association for Computing Machinery, prepare students for jobs that support computing in a networked environment. These include entry-level positions as PC technicians, network administrators, help desk specialists, technical support specialists, and customer service representatives. The A.A.S. degree may also prepare students for transfer to career-oriented B.S. degree programs in IT administration, network engineering, and computer system support.

The Computer Networking and Technology associate degree and associated Network Engineering Technology certificate of proficiency, based on guidelines from the Association for Computing Machinery, prepare students for jobs that support computing in a networked environment. These include entry-level positions as PC technicians, network administrators, help desk specialists, technical support specialists, and customer service representatives. The A.A.S. degree may also prepare students for transfer to career-oriented B.S. degree programs in IT administration, network engineering, and computer system support.

The Cybersecurity associate degree prepares students for jobs protecting computer systems and networks against cyber threats such as viruses, spyware, and intrusion by hackers. These professionals design, install, and manage network control tools and other security mechanisms that protect computer systems from unauthorized access or data loss. Part prevention and part critical response, Cybersecurity supports careers such as network security specialist, security administrator, and network security support engineer.

The Security Systems Technology program was developed in cooperation with the Security Industry Association (SIA). The degree prepares students for jobs that support the selling, installation and management, and technical support of physical security systems technologies in an IP-based networked environment.

The Mobile and Web Computing certificate program teaches the skills needed to enter the mobile and web computing fields and prepares students for entry-level positions such as computer programmer, mobile app developer, and web application developer.

The Web Design Certificate prepares students for positions as web designers, web animators, and interactive art directors – positions most often found in interactive multimedia studios, advertising agencies, and design firms. It also prepares students for advanced study in interactive media design.

The Web Design Certificate prepares students for positions as web designers, web animators, and interactive art directors – positions most often found in interactive multimedia studios, advertising agencies, and design firms. It also prepares students for advanced study in interactive media design.

The Catering Management Certificate of Proficiency prepares individuals to operate their own catering/ banquet business and to work effectively in the profession. Graduates have skills to coordinate the various culinary, artistic and business activities required to be successful in the catering industry. The program enables students to create successful menus for their customers, together with the ability to purchase and price supplies and services profitably.

The Culinary Arts program provides training for students who wish to pursue a career in the food service industry as a professional chef or pastry chef. The core curriculum is comprised of 50 credits of general education and hospitality foundation courses, while each of the two concentrations – in Culinary Arts (CULA.AAS) and Pastry Arts (CULA.PASTRY.AAS) – is comprised of 16 credits that focus on advanced courses in the specialty area selected.

Students in either concentration will demonstrate proficiency in culinary skills and techniques that include the principles and processes of cooking and baking, proper use of knives, food presentation, menu development, and food safety and sanitation.

The Hotel, Restaurant and Institution Management program prepares students for employment in various entry-level management careers in the lodging and food service industries. Areas of employment include assistant manager in hotel/motel operations; club, restaurant or banquet manager of commercial eating establishments; and assistant food service management positions in hospitals, schools and other institutions.

Students MUST be currently certified by the NJ Department of Health and Senior Services as a Certified Nurse Aide. Proof of licensure must be provided to register.

This ten-hour program is designed for the CNA who wants to become a Certified Home Health Aide (private care). Students will process the application to become a CHHA with the NJ Board of Nursing. There will be a licensing fee of $80 paid by money order only.

The comprehensive 50-hour EKG Technician Certification Program prepares students to function as EKG Technicians and to take the NHA Electrocardiograph (EKG) Technician exam. This course includes important practice and background information on anatomy and physiology of the heart, medical disease processes, medical terminology, medical ethics, and legal aspects of patient contact, electrocardiography, and stress testing. Additionally, students will practice with EKG equipment and perform hands-on labs including introduction to the function and proper use of the EKG machine, the normal anatomy of the chest wall for proper lead placement, 12-lead placement, and other clinical practices.

This 50-hour course prepares students to perform duties using the Simchart EHR software, an electronic chart used by medical office professionals, billers, and coders in a variety of medical specialties and can be specialized. Students must bring their own flash drive to class to save their work. Textbook is required and available in the college bookstore.

The A.A.S. degree in Health Information Technology, offered jointly with Camden County College, is designed for the student seeking a professional career based in the healthcare arena. Health information technology deals with the gathering, storage, and abstraction of health data that can be transformed into meaningful and useful information utilized by various professionals for a variety of purposes.

Students educated in the field can perform various job duties and are employed in a variety of settings. Acute care hospitals, long-term care facilities, rehabilitation facilities, insurance agencies, and pharmaceutical companies are just a sampling of employers. Positions include EHR (electronic health records) specialist, clinical data specialist, medical record coder, APC (ambulatory payment classification) coordinator, privacy officer, compliance specialist, and data quality manager.

The health information technology profession offers opportunities with a wide scope of responsibility, flexible hours, and considerable potential for growth. The American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA; www.ahima.org), a national professional organization with approximately 50,000 members, maintains current information regarding growth of the field, salaries, and employers.

Graduates of this program will receive a joint degree from both Camden County College and Mercer County Community College. MCCC provides courses for the first year of study; Camden offers the remaining courses (all available online) to complete program requirements.

The Health Information Technology program at Camden County College is accredited by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) and the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM), 233 N. Michigan Ave., Suite 2150, Chicago, IL 60601; 312-233-1100; www.cahiim.org

All students must complete this course to take the Medical Administrative Assistant, Medical Billing Specialist, Medical Coding Specialist, and/or Electronic Health Records Specialist courses. The topics for this 72-hour class include Medical Terminology, Introduction to Allied Health Clinical and Administration, Anatomy, and Clinical Pathology. Textbook is required and available in the college bookstore.

This 50-hour course instructs students on how to process insurance claims, perform bookkeeping procedures, and perform clerical functions. You will also learn personal attributes, job readiness, and workplace dynamics. Medical assisting administrative procedures and applications of medical terminology are reviewed. Upon successful completion, students are eligible to receive the Medical Administrative Assistant Certificate. Textbook is required and available in the college bookstore.

This 50-hour course focuses on the process of medical billing and the reimbursement a medical office receives for medical procedures. The various types of billing claims, process, and collection of payments, and tracking routing slips are the main focus of this course. Understand the differences between claims, billing, and reimbursements as they apply to commercial, government, and private health insurance. Receive an introduction to CPT. Textbook is required and is available in the college bookstore. Please bring book to first class.

The Medical Coding 50-hour course is a job training program for those seeking employment in the Medical Administration Billing and Coding field. Students gain an understanding of the important link between the provisions of healthcare and reimbursement for services. The multi-step billing process and medical coding procedures are the foundation of the program. Learn healthcare law and ethics, medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, and the various software programs commonly used in the medical arena. Prepare for employment in hospitals, physicians’ offices, and billing facilities. Upon successful completion, you are eligible to receive a Coding Certificate. Textbook is required and is available in the college bookstore. Please bring book to first class.

The Certificate of Proficiency in Medical Office Assistant prepares students to enter or transition into health professions careers including but not limited to medical assistant (depends on the setting), medical biller, medical coder, and medical office assistant. Graduates are prepared for employment in medical settings of all sizes to help others and support the distribution of health information, and to pursue further education.

This two-semester (or less) credit program is ideal for those seeking to immediately enter the healthcare field. Students who complete this certificate can consider taking the Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) and Certified Professional Coder (CPC) exams.

Medical laboratory technology is a field of professional study involving students in the exciting and challenging world of science and medicine. Laboratory professionals perform diagnostic laboratory tests on medical specimens which provide information used to diagnose health and disease.

Combining courses in general education and medical laboratory science with a clinical practice conducted at an approved area healthcare facility, the Medical Laboratory Technology program prepares students for careers as medical laboratory technicians. It is accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS), 5600 N. River Road, Suite 720, Rosemont IL 60018; 773-714-8880; www.naacls.org.

A graduate of the program is eligible for certification by successfully completing the examination given by the American Society for Clinical Pathologists. Graduates are eligible for immediate employment in hospital labs, physician offices, public health labs, as well as pharmaceutical and research companies.

The Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) program prepares students for a profession serving people of all ages who experience illness, disease, disability, and challenging life circumstances to adapt by participating in meaningful occupations. The program cultivates OTAs as professionals who will contribute to the health and well-being of individuals, groups, and populations in New Jersey and beyond, practicing as dynamic and inter-professional team members within health care, educational, and other community settings.

Students may complete the liberal arts component of the program at Mercer County Community College and take the specialized OTA courses at Rutgers. Admission to the Rutgers program is competitive and not guaranteed. In addition to the pre-professional coursework at MCCC, a number of strict Rutgers entry requirements must be satisfied. Specific admission criteria are outlined in the Rutgers School of Health Professions catalog. In addition, Rutgers maintains student policies related to the OTA program. Contact the MCCC OTA program coordinator or division dean for details.

Upon completion of the program, students are eligible to sit for the national certifying examination offered by the National Board for Certifying Occupational Therapy. Those who pass the test are awarded the title Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA).

The OTA program at Rutgers is accredited by ACOTE (AOTA); (301) 652-AOTA; www.acoteonline.org

The Pharmacy Technician Certification Prep Program prepares students with knowledge and skills to confidently take the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board’s national exam. This program offers both retail and hospital settings as part of its hands-on externship. Who should attend? Those seeking nationwide employment opportunities within the field of pharmacy. Total program consists of 250 hours. Total cost of all four modules is $2,877.00. Textbook is required and available in the college bookstore.

This 90-hour lecture course provides the first step to preparing for a career as a Certified Phlebotomy Technician. The program begins with the healthcare delivery system, collection of materials and equipment, venipuncture and capillary techniques, and medical, legal, and ethical implications of blood collection. Upon successful completion of the didactic portion of this course, students will be sent to a local healthcare facility to complete an externship. During this externship, students will perform 40 venipunctures. Thereafter, students will be eligible to take the National Certification Exam given by NHA or the ASCP Phlebotomy Certification tests. (The certification test cost is the student’s responsibility) Textbook is required and available in the college bookstore.

The Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) program combines courses in general education and physical therapy with supervised clinical experiences in area clinics, hospitals, and private practices. The PTA program at Mercer County Community College is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE), 1111 North Fairfax Street, Alexandria, VA 22314; 703-706-3245 www.capteonline.org

Graduates are eligible to take the National Physical Therapy Examination for licensure as physical therapist assistants and be recognized by the State of New Jersey Department of Law & Public Safety, Division of Consumer Affairs, State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners, which regulates the practice of physical therapy in the state of New Jersey.

PTAs work under the supervision and direction of a physical therapist and are employed by acute, post-acute, and outpatient physical therapy facilities.

The Radiography program combines courses in general education and radiography with supervised clinical experience in area hospitals. Graduates are eligible to take the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist Examination in Radiography to become nationally certified and licensed by the State of New Jersey.

The Respiratory Care program is offered in cooperation with Brookdale Community College. Students can complete their first two semesters at Mercer and their final four at Brookdale. Respiratory Care courses at Brookdale are only offered once a year in the four-semester course sequence. For more information on the arrangement, including admissions, coursework, and testing requirements, contact the Respiratory Care program coordinator at Mercer immediately to review conditions.

This program prepares students for entry-level positions in respiratory care. Students work with patients in the treatment, management, and control of problems and abnormalities associated with the cardiopulmonary system.

Graduates work closely with patients, doctors, and nurses to provide diagnostic testing, therapeutics, education, rehabilitation, monitoring, life support, and other specialized methods of treatment. Clinical learning experiences are required of all students.

Upon completion of the program, students are eligible to sit for the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) Examination. After successful completion of this examination and application to the Respiratory Care Board, the graduate is also eligible for state licensure as a Certified Respiratory Therapist. Once licensed, graduates are eligible to take the Advanced Practitioner Examinations to become a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT).

This program, approved by the National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America (NAVTA), is designed for the student interested in pursuing an entry-level career in the field of veterinary medicine. Veterinary assistants serve as integral members of the veterinary team under direct supervision of the veterinarian or veterinary technician. Trained veterinary assistants offer added value to a veterinary practice and a certificate in veterinary assisting will enhance your resume.

The Civil Engineering Technology program prepares students for employment in field and office positions with architects, engineers, and government agencies as engineering aides; construction, highway or materials technicians; transit operators; or estimators.

Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning is a joint program between Mercer County Community College and the Mercer County Technical Schools. It is designed to prepare students for employment in commercial establishments and industry, in such positions as refrigeration mechanic, commercial air conditioning mechanic, furnace installer and repairer, oil burner installation and service technician, gas heating system servicer, and mobile air conditioning system mechanic.

Admission to the certificate program requires a high school diploma or its equivalent with one year of algebra or applied mathematics. Students must demonstrate mathematics proficiency at the MAT 037 level to qualify for the certificate.

The Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning program prepares a student for such positions as service representative, service supervisor, estimator, system designer, and laboratory technician. Graduates assume supervisory, management and technical responsibility.

The HRA courses are part of a joint program between Mercer County Community College and the Mercer County Technical Schools.

The Corrections option of the Criminal Justice program addresses the professional and educational needs of students interested in careers in corrections and of personnel already employed in the field who desire to increase their proficiency or to improve their professional career opportunities.

The Law Enforcement option of the Criminal Justice program caters to the professional and educational needs of students interested in careers in law enforcement and of current law enforcement personnel who desire to increase their proficiency or to improve their professional career opportunities.

The Corrections option of the Criminal Justice program addresses the professional and educational needs of students interested in careers in corrections and of personnel already employed in the field who desire to increase their proficiency or to improve their professional career opportunities.

The Law Enforcement option of the Criminal Justice program caters to the professional and educational needs of students interested in careers in law enforcement and of current law enforcement personnel who desire to increase their proficiency or to improve their professional career opportunities.

The Law Enforcement option of the Criminal Justice program caters to the professional and educational needs of students interested in careers in law enforcement and of current law enforcement personnel who desire to increase their proficiency or to improve their professional career opportunities.

The Education / Special Education Assistant option of the Human Services program is designed to meet the needs of students interested in careers as education assistants or teacher aides in schools, day care centers, or similar institutions. Individuals currently holding paraprofessional positions in education may use this option to enhance classroom and related skills.

The Education / Special Education Assistant option of the Human Services program is designed to meet the needs of students interested in careers as education assistants or teacher aides in schools, day care centers, or similar institutions. Individuals currently holding paraprofessional positions in education may use this option to enhance classroom and related skills.

The associate degree program in Fire Science Technology provides students with the skills and knowledge to become highly competitive candidates for entry and/or advancement as professional and volunteer fire and emergency services personnel.

The FIR 107 course (Fire Prevention and Code Enforcement I) meets the educational requirements of the New Jersey Division of Fire Safety for Fire Inspector. FIR 209 (Fire Prevention and Code Enforcement II) meets the educational requirements for Fire Official. Students seeking a career in fire code enforcement are encouraged to check with the New Jersey Division of Fire Safety for other certification requirements.

Based on a national curriculum that promotes learning and advocacy of critical emergency service leadership and fire safety principles, the associate degree program integrates technical study with coursework in mathematics, English, physical science, and liberal arts to provide graduates with the necessary ancillary knowledge to advance into supervisory and/ or management-level positions.

The Paralegal Certificate of Proficiency program generally includes only legal specialty and law-related courses and is relatively short in duration. Proof of a prior associate or bachelor’s degree is required prior to admission and, if the associate degree is in science or applied science, students must have at least 18 credits for approved general education coursework in that prior degree.

This certificate program is approved by the American Bar Association (ABA).

The Paralegal degree program provides students with an initial foundation in legal studies that includes general education, legal specialty and law-related courses designed to prepare students for an entry-level career in the legal field. Students gain valuable skills and knowledge while learning from leaders in the legal profession.

This degree program is approved by the American Bar Association (ABA).