Quinebaug Valley Community College

The Administrative Medical Office Skills certificate will provide basic skills in medical office reception as well as advanced skills in medical insurance, billing and coding and the use of electronic medical records. This program will also be a starting point for students wishing to work in health care but do not want the clinical side of health care. Students from this certificate earn gainful employment in the local health care facilities or transfer to the HIMT: Coding Certificate Program, Medical Assisting Degree and/or Health Care Management Degree.

This certificate is designed to prepare students to work in hospitals, physicians’ offices, insurance settings, or clinics organizing and evaluating medical records.

The purpose of the Medical Assisting Program is to provide students with a general education core complemented by focused medical assisting career courses in preparation for employment in the health care field. As multi-skilled practitioners, graduates will be eligible for employment in a variety of medical settings. Medical assisting is one of the fastest growing careers in the country.

The Patient Care Technician certificate is designed from the health care community’s need for trained personnel, specifically in the area of patient care. Prerequisite for this certificate is current CNA or EMT certification.

The Phlebotomy certificate is designed for students who wish to obtain and validate competency in the process of taking blood specimens from patients.

The first semester courses expose students to machinery used in a current manufacturing environment. Our lab provides hands-on learning with the latest technologies available, along with the necessary tooling for projects used in learning basic machining. Successful completion prepares you for the advanced training in the second term, where a student’s knowledge is applied to more advanced machining techniques that are necessary to gain entry level positions in a manufacturing environment.

This certificate provides detailed knowledge of electrical, electronic and mechanical principles as applied to the design and operation of modern, high-speed manufacturing and assembly equipment. Completing this certificate will provide the student requisite skills necessary to troubleshoot any electronic or mechanical problems associated within the manufacturing environment, health industry, distribution systems, machining industry, wholesale, retailing, warehousing and engineering.

The Certificate will prepare students for immediate employment in the networking area of computer services occupations.

This vocational program is designed to prepare successful students for immediate employment in the networking area of computer services occupations. The College believes that this program is consistent with its mission to be an active partner in local economic development by providing skilled entry level workers.

This certificate program is an occupational program that will prepare successful students for immediate employment in the networking area of computer services occupations. Students who take the required NetPrep courses are eligible for certification by the National Association of Communication Systems Engineers.

The Computer Services IT Support Services option provides students with a broad combination of knowledge and skills needed to become a computer technician. This includes knowledge of computer hardware setup and configuration. Coursework in the degree also covers operating system installation, local area networking, and software applications including basic web page development. Troubleshooting and problem solving strategies are emphasized throughout the various covered topics. A hands-on internship is included to provide practical experience in an IT organization as a computer technician or help desk specialist.

The Computer Services Web Development Option provides learners with a solid background in server side integration and webmaster tasks that are needed to develop and maintain web sites. This technology focused degree includes topics such as web page development, server side programming, data backup and information security practices. Business and industry continue to use the Internet to tap into new markets that become available not just in Connecticut, but worldwide as traditional boundaries are transcended by broadband speeds. Consequently, the need for qualified computer technologists to create and maintain the web servers, web pages, and transactions that comprise a modern e-commerce venture will only continue to expand.

The Web Design certificate provides learners with a foundation in web site development with a focus on content creation instead of programming. A blend of artistic and technical computer based skills is critical for anyone seeking work as a web page designer. This certificate provides an excellent opportunity for both tech students and emerging artists to broaden their career path. Today, all businesses have a web presence and this certificate provides students with the skills needed to obtain entry level web design positions.

The Cybersecurity program prepares students with the entry-level knowledge and skill sets necessary to protect an organizations cyberspace.

This credential will create a new certificate of emphases for the College of Technology, providing an area of specialty for students who wish to go into a (CAD) design career directly and/or pursue an associates or baccalaureate degree through the Pathways program at QVCC (A.S.) or Central Connecticut State University (B.S.) in Industrial Technology. Currently there is a shortage of qualified designers with the requisite CAD skills both in Connecticut and nationally. Furthermore, with the development of advanced manufacturing techniques and virtual machining software developments, the need for qualified designers and skilled software personnel will certainly grow.

The program is designed for students who wish to enter the field of early childhood education or who are already employed in the field and wish to earn a credential by expanding their knowledge and competency in working with children from birth to age 8. The program will provide students with the skills and knowledge to develop competency in working with children.

This program is designed for students who wish to enter the field of Early Childhood Education or who are already employed in the field and wish to earn a credential by expanding their knowledge and competency in working with children from birth to age 8. The program will provide students with the skills and knowledge to develop competency in working with children. The courses will provide the theoretical background and practical experience necessary for students to succeed in a variety of educational settings. Program graduates will be qualified to seek employment in early care programs. Students may transfer to a four-year institution for further study.

This program is geared for students seeking careers in the human services, such as disability services, mental health, social services, or addiction recovery. The program provides both academic and applied educational experiences for students interested in the opportunities and satisfaction of helping others and can be used for entry-level positions in the human services field or to transfer to a BSW/BA degree program. Students intending to transfer are highly encouraged to follow the directed courses identified below.