Continuing Education Programs& Professional Development
Continuing Education Programs& Professional Development
Earn a Certificate as a Medical Interpreter, Dental Assistant, or Pharmacy Technician
Certificates in Health Professions
If you would like a successful career in the healthcare profession, start your career today with one of our certificates. Continuing Education at Hunter College offers three training programs that are designed to be completed in one semester or less. These certificates will help you to obtain entry-level employment as a Medical Interpreter, Dental Assistant or Pharmacy Technician.
- Join us for an Open House for the Certificate in Medical Interpreting on Wednesday, August 21, October 2, or November 20, at 6:00 pm.
- Join us for an Open House for the Dental Assistant and Pharmacy Technician Certificates on Tuesday, August 27, at 6:00 pm.
- Make an appointment with our Continuing Education advisor regarding our certificate programs.
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Courses and Schedules for Medical Interpreter, Dental Assistant, & Pharmacy Tech
Health Professions Courses & Program Information
Certificate in Medical Interpreter
The program covers basic & advanced interpreting skills, medical terminology, Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice, cross-cultural communication, memory development and note-taking, intonation makeover for less accented speech and the U.S. healthcare system.
Dental Assistant Certificate
The purpose of this course is to familiarize the student with all areas of pre-clinical dental assisting and provide training in the professional skills required to function as an assistant in the dental practice.
Pharmacy Technician Certificate
This comprehensive 80 hour program will prepare students to work as a pharmacy technician in a retail or other pharmacy setting and to take the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board’s PTCB exam.