Career Training
Prepare for an entry-level position in the healthcare field. Brookdale’s healthcare career training programs require no prior experience. Professional healthcare workers may wish to take these courses to upgrade their skills, prepare for advancement or change career direction.
For complete details and course schedules, view the Healthcare Training and Nursing Continuing Education brochure.
Dental Assistant & Dental Radiology
Become a member of the dental team with a combination of these entry level professional programs. Includes extensive clinical experience and is NJ State approved. Jobs in this field are in high demand.
Endoscopy Assistant
Start a new career working directly with a physician and nurse in a gastroenterology practice assisting with procedures. Many job opportunities in hospitals, ambulatory centers, clinics and doctors' offices. This program is in collaboration with the New Jersey Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates (SGNA).
Hemodialysis Technician
Comprehensive program that prepares you to work in dialysis centers. Areas of study include kidney disease, hemodialysis devices, and hemodialysis procedures and complications.
Homemaker/Home Health Aide Certified (CHHA)
This certification program is a very high in-demand occupation with flexible work hours. Learn hands-on care of patients and obtain a job in a home health agency or assisted living facility. NJ State Board of Nursing approved program.
Nurse Aide in Long Term Care Certified (CNA)
Jobs in this field are in high demand! This training is for individuals wanting to work as aides in nursing homes and hospitals. NJ Department of Health and Human Services approved program.
Medical Billing & Coding
Earn a medical billing and coding specialist certificate by completing the nine required courses. Jobs are available in this specialty in a variety of settings including medical practices, billing services, hospital billing departments and insurance companies.
Become a multi-skilled technician in the areas of direct patient care, venipuncture and EKG. Jobs are available with flexible hours and in many clinical settings, such as hospitals and sub-acute facilities.
Personal Trainer National Certification
Start a new career with this combined program of lecture and working one-on-one with clients to become a certified personal trainer. This program is co-sponsored with World Instructor Training Schools (W.I.T.S).
Pharmacy Technician
Learn to prepare and deliver medications under the supervision of a pharmacist. Currently there are many job opportunities with flexible hours in retail pharmacies or in hospitals. Students are prepared for national certification.
Phlebotomy Technician
Become skilled at collecting and processing blood samples. Course includes extensive clinical and laboratory practice on artificial arms. Prepares technician to become nationally certified and work as a phlebotomist in a laboratory or hospital setting.
Become a veterinary assistant and join the growing field of veterinary medicine! This multi-skilled assistant will become an integral part of the veterinary team, working under the guidance of a veterinarian or credentialed veterinary technician. Excellent opportunities for career advancement in the veterinary field.