At RCC, we recognize that Boston is a global leader in the healthcare and life sciences industry, and we want to prepare students for the workplace. The College offers a suite of health science programs to prepare students with the knowledge and skills needed for immediate career success or transfer to four-year schools. Our programs are designed to meet current workforce needs, and the College regularly meets with industry leaders to update program curricula and ensure students have access to the best clinical sites in Boston.
This spring, many students in workforce development programs will qualify for free tuition & stipends! Students enrolled in the following workforce courses qualify for free tuition and as many as three, $500.00 stipends for completing course milestones.
RCC has a longstanding tradition of preparing students for immediate employment in the field of healthcare - including nursing, radiologic technology, phlebotomy, clinical medical assistant, pharmacy technician, and medical billing and coding.
Now more than ever, enrolling at RCC provides a flexible and affordable path towards a new career. Each short-term professional education program is designed to meet Boston’s growing workforce needs. RCC provides one-on-one support from enrollment to certificate completion. With small class sizes, there is a balance of cooperative learning as well as individual time with the instructor in every course. You will receive individual guidance from our team of experienced administrators at every stage of your education here.
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Clinical Medical Assistant courses introduce students to the clinical responsibilities within hospital settings.
Topics covered include preparing patients for examination and treatment, venipuncture,
and EKG. Students will learn routine laboratory procedures, as well as stress and
diagnostic testing. The program also covers ethics and the legal aspects of healthcare. |
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Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) courses introduce students to the clinical responsibilities of a Certified Nursing
Assistant. Topics covered include: Basic nursing concepts and principles, medical
terminology and documentation, legal and ethical aspects of health care, patient rights
and dignity. This program includes taking the Massachusetts Certified Nurse Assistant
exam as a requisite for course completion. |
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Pharmacy Technician courses introduce students to the theoretical knowledge and hands-on training necessary
to work as pharmacy technicians in retail, hospital, and fulfillment pharmacy settings.
Offered in partnership with CVS Pharmacy, coursework includes the history of medicine,
pharmacy terminology, prescription processing, compounding, inventory management,
and state and federal pharmacy regulation. |
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Phlebotomy courses introduce students to medical terminology, human anatomy and physiology,
OSHA regulations, bloodborne pathogens, universal precautions, ethics, and applicable
law. Students will familiarize themselves with test requirements, tube identification,
procedures, and protocols for lab safety. |
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Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) courses provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the basic principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). Upon completion of the course, each student will have completed the requirements to submit an application to sit for the Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) examination through the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB). |
Nursing Students at RCC start their two-year journey to an Associate in Science in Nursing degree in our state-of-the-art health sciences building, which includes a simulation lab and mock hospital. The program will include classroom study, hands-on lab sessions, and clinical rotations at several health care facilities. The stackable format will require students to decide whether they want to pursue the associate’s track or the practical nursing track.Graduates will receive an Associate in Science Degree in Nursing and will be eligible to sit for the NCLEX for licensure as a registered nurse. They will be capable of applying the nursing process to provide safe and quality care, communicate effectively with clients and the health care team, promote health throughout the life cycle, collaborate with other health care professionals to promote health and prevent disease, use evidence-based practice and information technology in care, and demonstrate professional accountability in practice.
Radiologic Technology is a full-time, two-year Associate in Science degree program providing professional training for radiologic technologists. Radiologic technologists work in a professional environment at a hospital, clinic, or private office. Upon completion of the program, graduates will have obtained the knowledge and skills expected of entry-level radiographers per the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) and will be eligible to take the national radiology exam, a prerequisite to seeking employment as a registered entry-level radiographer.
Graduates who successfully pass the national exam become licensed in the state of Massachusetts and work in hospitals, clinics, medical offices, and other healthcare settings. Graduates will also be eligible for advanced certification in specialty areas, such as Mammography, Computed Tomography (CT), or Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI). In addition to practice, graduates may choose to continue their education at the university level for advanced allied health education, administration, or research.
