Grant funded tuition. Only pay for the textbook, online practice exam and in-person certification exam totaling $324.00. (Course is valued at $2,100.) To be accepted, please complete the required documentation located at this link before February 27, 2024.

To be accepted, please complete the required documentation located at this link at least one week before class starts.

See funding sources listed below. You shouldn't have to pay for it yourself. 

 Start Date: Class starts August 19, 2025 and ends February 3, 2026; Tuesdays 5:30 - 8:30pm for 24 weeks. Access to a computer and internet is required to complete some work online (cell phones cannot be used).

Certification as a Phlebotomy Technician is provided through the National Healthcare Association.

Northwest Career and Technical Center has developed a hybrid phlebotomy program that has been approved by the National Healthcare Association in order to offer the nationally approved Phlebotomy Technician Certification Preparation course and to be a testing site for the Certified Phlebotomy Technician examination. The hybrid and model encourages students to attend in person instruction, however with the help of Google Classroom, students are able to utilize the material and pace themselves when unable to attend in person. In order to sit for certification, students must attend 84 classroom hours and complete the necessary venipuncture and capillary punctures as outlined by the National Healthcare Association.

Due to the growing need for phlebotomists, Northwest Career & Technical Center has created relationships with Northwestern Medical Center and Copley Hospital in order to provide students with clinicals that will help each student gain insight and knowledge as to what working as a phlebotomist looks like. Each student will be offered up to 10 hours of clinical time with a skilled phlebotomist who will work with the student in order to answer questions, provide knowledge and demonstrate phlebotomy skills. Upon successful completion of the course, students are then eligible for interviews with the Northwestern Medical Center and Copley Hospital. 

As the face of the laboratory, you will work with patients, families and other health care professionals in order to deliver quality patient care. Now more than ever is the time to join a healthcare team and be part of someone's life. Join our phlebotomy program and take the first step towards a rewarding and exciting career.

This course is taught by two fantastic instructors!

Don't let the price of the course stop you. There are plenty of funding opportunities:

1. VSAC's Advancement Grant. Call them at 800-642-3177 or email mcgovern@vsac.org. Ask for the grants department, you're not looking for a student loan. 

2. Department of Labor. Call (802) 524-6585 and say you're looking for money to enroll in a training program. 

3. Hireability. Call 802-524-7950. Disability affects all of us eventually—whether we’re born with it, experience disability through illness, accident, or aging, or have a loved one or colleague with a disabling condition. And when disability gets in the way of productive work, that’s when HireAbility Vermont steps in.

4. Pathstone in St. Albans. Call 802-373-2855 or email PLacey@pathstone.org. Provides funding for training that leads to meaningful employment in desired career pathways.

5. You can always ask your employer if they have training funds.

This course is partially discounted by a grant (course valued at $1,200). To reserve your seat, $720 must be paid in advance. The course includes a textbook and the exam fee.

In addition to the $720 to NCTC, you will be required to pay the following fees directly to the entities that provide the following services. (NCTC cannot pay these fees.)

• $13.25 for a background check
• $25 for a fingerprint check
• $20 application fee that is to be paid directly by the student to the Vermont Board of Nursing.

Need funding? Please read the "Need Funding" section below.

Important: If you think something will appear on your background check, please contact the Office of Professional Regulations (802) 828-1505 for next steps.

The program begins on Monday August 25, 2025 and ends on Wednesday, October 29, 2025. Classes will be held at NCTC on Mondays and Wednesdays from 4:30 pm - 8:30 pm, plus off-site clinicals (dates to be determined based on the availability of facilities). You are required to complete a total of 80 classroom hours + 16 clinical hours for licensure.   

This course focuses on safe and effective practices for care in a health care setting. Students learn the basics of assisting patients, body mechanics, ethics, communication, and prepare for the licensing exam. Students can take the written and skills LNA licensing tests in Franklin County or at another location in Vermont. Testing is administered by Excel.

Need funding? Great news, there are many funding opportunities. Please contact any or all of the following: 1. VSAC and ask about the Advancement Grant, call 800-642-3177, 2. VT Department of Labor. Contact at 802-524-6585 or 802-863-7676, 3. HireAbility at 802-524-7950.

Monday and Wednesday evening classes run from September 8 - October 8 (5 weeks).

5:30 – 8:30pm, 30 hours

Includes your own welding gear. The package includes a welding helmet, a cap, MIG gloves, TIG gloves, welding jacket, weld cleaning tool, chipping hammer, pliers, safety glasses and a gear bag for all of your equipment. Please indicate your size for a welding jacket (runs M - 3XL) by emailing careertraining@maplerun.org.

Designed for beginners, the course can also be tailored to individuals seeking more advanced training.  This course introduces four types of welding: AC/DC stick, Metal Inert Gas (MIG), Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG); and Oxygen-Acetylene. Students learn to demonstrate proficiency in horizontal and vertical applications. Oxy-acetylene and plasma cutting will also be covered. 

Monday and Wednesday evening classes run from September 8 - October 8 (5 weeks).

5:30 – 8:30pm, 30 hours

This course does not include your own welding gear. You can borrow a helmet, jacket, gloves and glasses. 

Designed for beginners, the course can also be tailored to individuals seeking more advanced training.  This course introduces four types of welding: AC/DC stick, Metal Inert Gas (MIG), Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG); and Oxygen-Acetylene. Students learn to demonstrate proficiency in horizontal and vertical applications. Oxy-acetylene and plasma cutting will also be covered. 

Register for a hands-on learning environment designed specifically for women interested in welding! This 18-hour course runs on six Sundays from September 28, 2025 – November 2, 2025, from 8 AM to 11 AM. Whether you're a beginner or looking to refine your skills, this course covers the fundamentals of welding, including MIG, TIG, and stick welding, along with essential safety practices and metal fabrication techniques. Gain confidence, build technical skills, and explore career opportunities in a high-demand trade. No prior experience is required—just bring your curiosity and willingness to learn!

The tuition includes your own welding gear that consists of a welding helmet, a cap, MIG gloves, TIG gloves, welding jacket, weld cleaning tool, chipping hammer, pliers, safety glasses and a gear bag for all of your equipment. Please indicate your size for a welding jacket (runs M - 3XL) by emailing careertraining@maplerun.org.

Designed for beginners, the course can also be tailored to individuals seeking more advanced training.  This course introduces four types of welding: AC/DC stick, Metal Inert Gas (MIG), Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG); and Oxygen-Acetylene. Students learn to demonstrate proficiency in horizontal and vertical applications. Oxy-acetylene and plasma cutting will also be covered. 

Looking for funding? Please reach out to the following resources:

1. VSAC's Advancement Grant. Call them at 800-642-3177 or email mcgovern@vsac.org. Ask for the grants department, you're not looking for a student loan. 

2. Department of Labor. Call (802) 524-6585 and say you're looking for money to enroll in a training program. 

3. Hireability. Call 802-524-7950. Disability affects all of us eventually—whether we’re born with it, experience disability through illness, accident, or aging, or have a loved one or colleague with a disabling condition. And when disability gets in the way of productive work, that’s when HireAbility Vermont steps in.

4. Pathstone in St. Albans. Call 802-373-2855 or email PLacey@pathstone.org. Provides funding for training that leads to meaningful employment in desired career pathways.

5. You can always ask your employer if they have training funds.

Ed2Go offers various types of online learning opportunities. See below for a few of our most popular classes. You can contact Vermont Student Acceptance Corp (VSAC) and ask about their non-degree grants. If VSAC pays for the course, let us know and we'll work with you to get registered and on your way. If you want to pay for it yourself, you can take care of that directly with Ed2Go by entering your credit card information. Please see the following links:

Career Training (can lead to certifications for many in-demand occupations): https://careertraining.ed2go.com/nwtcvt/

Shorter Courses (affordable, fun, fast, convenient): https://www.ed2go.com/nwtcvt/

Contact the American Sign Language Institute in St. Albans, VT for more information.  Website: asltraininginstitute.org, Email asltraininginstitute@gmail.com and Phone 802-393-2999.

Please visit this site for more details: https://careertraining.ed2go.com/nwtcvt/training-programs/certified_clinical_medical_assistant/

If you're paying for the course, you can register directly on the website given above.

If you're seeking financial assistance, you can contact VSAC to see if you're eligible for a grant by calling 800-642-3177. The Department of Labor and Vocational Rehabilitation are also good sources for funding. If you receive funding, please contact the Northwest Career & Technical Center (NCTC) as the final step to registering and starting a new career. You can call NCTC at 802-527-0617 or email careertraining@maplerun.org. 

Clinical medical assistants are skilled multi-taskers who help to maximize the productivity of the healthcare team. Medical assistants enable a healthcare facility to operate more efficiently, which increases revenue and provides a positive experience for patients.

In this course, you will medical terminology, medical law and ethics, HIPAA rules, scheduling systems, patient check-in and check-out, contents of a medical record, anatomy, pathophysiology, pharmacology, nutrition, phlebotomy theory, injections, and routine treatment and laboratory duties.

You will also learn medical terms and their application. You'll start by learning the origins of medical words and how to recognize prefixes and suffixes used in medical terminology. Then you'll learn about the body as a whole and how to differentiate cells, tissues, organs, systems, and cavities. Next, you'll learn to define and describe the function of each system of the human body. This knowledge will help you take the next step in your medical career or education.

You will be also able to take the Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) national certification exam offered by National Healthcareer Association (NHA). This course includes a voucher which covers the fee of the exam. Upon completion of the course, you will also have the opportunity to gain access to our Externship Starter Kit.