Noncredit Health Offerings at MCC

Certified Addiction Recovery Coach (CARC)

Recovery coaches assist people to focus on increasing their motivation, identifying, and creating a plan to reach their goals, and help them remove barriers to their recovery.  

This 76-hour online training will provide you with the strategies needed to assist individuals seeking recovery from substances and or co-occurring challenges. Emphasis is placed on the skills needed to link people in recovery to needed support within the community to build recovery capital. Upon completion students will have the required 60 hours of training to become employed as a recovery coach. Once in the field and the 500 hours of supervision are met, students will apply to Massachusetts Board of Substance Abuse Counselor Certification (MBSACC) to become a Certified Addiction Recovery Coach (CARC). All course materials, 10 supervision hours and 5 hours of career assistance are included in the cost of the program. Supervision hours (10) will be determined by the instructor when class begins. 500 hours of supervision for MBSACC certification are met through employment or volunteer work and are not part of the training program. Please note: The accelerated hybrid format will include 30 hours of Recovery Coach Academy, 16 hours of Ethical Considerations, 3 hours of Motivational Interviewing, 5 hours of Addiction 101, 4 Exploring Culture through a DEI Lens and 3 hours of Mental Health and wellness.  (76 total hours). $1,899  Note: Students will be responsible for purchasing their own course materials.

This course is not eligible for tuition waivers. 

Fall 2026

October 5 to November 17, 2026
Monday & Tuesday
Online with class meeting time
Course Number: CAR 978 80  CRN: 18403  
Professor: BURNS

 

 

Dental Office Administration

Are you looking for a career in dental office administration? Join us for a complete introduction to dental front office administration. We will provide a foundation of dental knowledge and administrative skills for anyone interested in starting a career in a dental practice with little to no experience, or dental assistants seeking to expand their knowledge. Course is taught online with instructor via Zoom. (15 hours) $315 

Topics:
Intro to Dental Practice
Dental Terminology/HIPAA/Infection Control
Superior Customer Service and The Patient Experience
Appointment Scheduling and Phone Skills
Treatment Planning, Insurance, and Co-pays
Review and Professional Opportunities

Tuesday nights, October 6 to November 10, 2026
6:30pm - 9:00pm
Online via Zoom
Course Number:   HLT 782 75   CRN: 18349
Professor:  LAROCHE

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Dental Radiography: Putting Theory to Practice             

This refresher course will provide the experienced dental radiographer with the basic principles of x-ray production and biology. The fundamentals of intraoral radiographic exposures and interpretation will be reviewed, as well as troubleshooting common challenges through technique and armamentarium modifications. Attendees will leave with reinforced understanding of and confidence in dental radiography theory and application in patient care.  Course is open to any dental professional working with x-ray production. Course is a live webinar and not recorded. (2 hours, 2 CEUs) $49       

October 3, 2026 
Saturday
8:00am - 10:00am                                                                                          Online with class meeting time                                                                  Course Number: HLT 759 75 CRN: 18347
Professor: SHUTOFF     

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Improved Local Anesthesia Outcomes 

This program will provide the participant with an overview how to troubleshoot local anesthesia problems including how to pick the correct local anesthetic to give you best outcome. Information on how to prevent and manage both local and systemic complications that can arise from the administration of local anesthesia will also be covered.  Lecture course.  Open to any dental professional (4 hours, 4 CEUs) $119

September 26, 2026
Saturday
9:00am – 1:00pm 
Online with class meeting time
Course Number: HLT 748 75 CRN: 18346
Professor: NOVEMBER-RIDER                                                                     

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New! Lighten Up! (It’s Not That Scary!)  Teeth Whitening: What I Wish I Knew When I Started 

“I wish my teeth were whiter.”  It’s one of the most common statements from patients, but do you have the knowledge, skills and supplies to confidently address that concern?  How many times have patients told you about a disappointment or horror story when they talk about previous whitening experiences?  This course talks about starting a comprehensive, patient-based whitening program from scratch, not from the biased information of a whitening rep trying to sell you a deal.  You will learn from my mistakes and successes and gain the background knowledge needed for positive patient experiences.  You’ll ask the right questions, set up the right procedures and be a trusted resource for both patients and colleagues alike. (2 hours) $49
Alison MacEachern is a 2007 graduate of Emmanuel College in Boston, and a 2011 graduate of Middlesex Community College, where she is currently a Dental Hygiene Program clinical instructor.  In private practice since 2012, Alison has found a new purpose in creating a whitening program at her office, and she has compiled a unique perspective on what it takes to bring patients to successful outcomes.

October 17, 2026
Saturday
8:00am-10:00am 
Online with class meeting time
Course Number HLT 798 75   CRN: 18604
Professor: MACEACHERN

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Local Anesthesia Certification Training for RDH

This course is recommended for registered dental hygienists who would like to become certified in local anesthesia. Since 2005, MCC has prepared thousands of RDH to become certified in local anesthesia.

MCC complies with the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Dentistry regulations for the administration of local anesthesia. At completion, the RDH will be able to administer safe, effective, and painless local anesthesia with confidence and competence and be prepared to take the computerized CDCA exam. The course consists of a 50 hour on-line study (independent and self-paced) prior to clinical, interactive presentations, and a 3-day clinical in which students will have 30 injection experiences and a clinical final exam. Each participant will have 30 injections total - 3 of the following. Note: Plain Anesthetics used. No vasoconstrictors are added.

1. Anterior Superior Alveolar (ASA)
2. Middle Superior Alveolar (MSA)
3. Posterior Superior Alveolar (PSA)
4. Infraorbital (IO)
5. Greater Palatine (GP)
6. Nasopalatine (NP)
7. Inferior Alveolar/Lingual
8. Buccal
9. Mental/Incisive
10. Infiltrations (maxillary & mandibular)

The strength of this hands-on course is the amount of actual time you will administer injections to your classmates. Participants must sit as a patient. Upon successful completion, students will be awarded a certificate and 26 CEUs. Note: Partial credit cannot be awarded. 4:1 student to instructor ratio during clinical.

Requirements: Pass or fail course. Students must complete all requirements - partial credit cannot be awarded. Students are required to submit appropriate forms: medical and dental history, consent form, student memo of understanding, copy of current CPR certification and RDH license prior to the online study. Please note that the online study is self-paced but takes approx. 50 hours to complete. The online study and three online quizzes (75 % or above) must be completed by the above date in order to participate in clinical. It is strongly recommended that participants begin the online study 6-8 weeks prior to clinical.

Course Number:  CAR 751 80  CRN: 18310  

Online Study Period (Independent and Self Paced):
July 20  - October 5, 2026

Onsite Clinical Dates:  October 10, 11, 12, 2026
Time:  8am to 6pm
Location of 3 day clinical:
Middlesex Community, College, 44 Middle Street, Lowell, MA. Dental Clinic.

Enrollment Period:   July 8 - August 17, 2026 (or until seats are filled)

Form submission deadline: No later than August 20, 2026

Tuition: $1,730 which includes the online study, breakfast and lunch, 3-day clinical, and clinical supplies. Liability insurance covered by MCC.

Self-paced Online Study Period/3 Online Quizzes: Must be completed by October 5, 2026 to participate in clinical.

Lead Instructor and Course Director: Debra November-Rider, RDH, MSDH
Supervising Dentist and MCC faculty:  Dr. Mary Terkoski, D.D.S.

Enrollment and forms process:
Step 1:  Complete our enrollment form - link below
Course Number: CAR 751-80     
https://middlesexcc.tfaforms.net/f/communityeducationregistrationform

Step 2: Once you complete our enrollment form above download the required forms (below). Email all forms to David  crawfordd@middlesex.edu  
Please also include a copy of your valid, current RDH license and CPR certification, along your signed MOU and consent form and completed medical history forms. 

Step 3: Once MCC receives all forms, you will receive an e-mail with log on instructions for the online study. The study is self-paced and takes approx. 50 hours to complete. The online study with three quizzes (75 % or above) must be successfully completed to participate in the 3-day clinical. 

We recommend that participants begin the online study 6-8 weeks prior to clinical.  All forms must be submitted by January 30, 2026.

Questions: email David at crawfordd@middlesex.edu or career_training@middlesex.edu or call 781-280-3821 

Required paperwork/forms:
Local Anesthesia Consent Form
Medical History Form
Memo of Understanding
Copy of valid, current state RDH license
Copy of valid, current CPR certification

Refund Policy:
As stated in the student memo of understanding

Textbook Requirement: Handbook of Local Anesthesia, 7th edition by Stanley Malamed.  Note: The 6th edition may also be used for this course.  Please purchase at your preferred book vendor.  

Attention Massachusetts Small Business Owners:
This course is approved for The Massachusetts Workforce Express Course Fund through Commonwealth Corporation.  If qualified, Mass. employers can receive between 50-100% tuition reimbursement to send w-2 employees to training.
 Local Anesthesia Certification Course Approval Code: C-0052
https://commcorp.org/subprogram/wtfp-express-program/

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Medical Emergencies for the RDH and CDA

Medical emergencies do occur in the dental setting, and we all need to be prepared! This course will provide participants with guidelines for preventing and managing medical emergencies. Prevention strategies will include reviewing the patient medical history, obtaining medical consultations and modifying treatment for medically compromised patients. Participants will learn how to conduct a patient risk evaluation, the importance of emergency equipment in the office, and how to manage common medical emergencies as part of the dental team. At the end participants will be able to: assess a patient’s emergency risk, request necessary physician consultations before providing treatments, modify treatment to prevent emergencies, assemble an emergency medical kit, describe basic emergency protocol, recognize clinical signs and symptoms of medical emergencies. (3 hours, 3 CEUs) $68

October 24, 2026
Saturday
9:30am - 12:30pm
Online with class meeting time
Professor:  TERKOSKI

Course Number: HLT 721 80    CRN: 18455

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Refining Local Anesthesia Injections for the Dental Clinician – A Hands-on Course 

If you have been administering local anesthesia for 2 years or 20 years and would like to refine your technique or learn various troubleshooting techniques to improve your effectiveness, this hands-on course is for you! We will review various maxillary and mandibular nerve blocks, but specific injection techniques administered will be determined by you. The goal of this course is to have you become comfortable again with injection techniques that you have already been taught or to troubleshoot any barriers that you have encountered. (6.5 hours, 6.5 CEUs) $449
Note: this class does not meet the requirements as a recertification course. RDH must submit the following forms by 8/25: Medical History form, Consent form, Dental or Dental Hygiene license, CPR Cert Card, and proof that you have passed an anesthesia certification course since 9/20/24. 

September 19, 2026
Saturday
8:30am - 3:00pm  
Lowell Campus  Building: Talbot  room: LT 215
Course Number:  HLT 788 80 CRN: 18543  
Professor:  NOVEMBER-RIDER 

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Train the Trainer - Local Anesthesia Troubleshooting for LA Educators 

This hands-on workshop is for dental hygiene faculty that teaches local anesthesia injections to dental hygiene students. The course emphasizes the identification of common errors in local anesthesia techniques and provides calibration strategies to correct these mistakes and improve outcomes. Light breakfast provided, bring your lunch. (7 hours, 7 CEUs) $425

November 14, 2026
Saturday
8:30am – 4:00pm  
Lowell Campus Building: Talbot, room LT 215 & Dental Clinic
Course Number: HLT 795 80    CRN: 18553
Professor: NOVEMBER-RIDER

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Learning Objectives:

Medical Interpreting Certificate

Medical interpreters are in great demand both in person and remotely by video or phone.  Interpreters can elect to work for a hospital, school, or state agency, or as contractors with many agencies throughout the country. They can also elect to work remotely from home where they can work independently and make their own hours. Open to all languages, this 60-hour program provides working knowledge of medical interpreting, including standards of practice, ethics, HIPAA regulations, cultural competency, and medical terminology/vocabulary. The course provides intense practice via oral role plays on a variety of medical topics.  The student will also be introduced to VRI (video remote interpreting) and OPI (Over the Phone Interpreting).

Offered in collaboration with TransFluenci EDU, this course is designed for those preparing for entry level careers as medical interpreters as well as for working interpreters preparing for the National Board Certificate exam. Students must be fully bilingual and must be fluent in English and one other language. This program meets the National Board for Medical Interpreter Certification training requirement and prepares you to pass the national certification exam. Upon completion of this course, students may elect to apply for national certification.  For information on certification requirements and cost click on the links below. Not eligible for tuition waivers.

CCHI, Certification Commission for Healthcare Interpreters
https://cchicertification.org/

NBCMI
National Board for the Certification of Medical Interpreters
https://www.certifiedmedicalinterpreters.org/

Because a language assessment is required, students must register at least two weeks in advance. (60 Hours) $1,199

6/11 - 8/18
6:00pm - 9:00pm    Tuesday and  Thursday
Online with Class Meeting Times
Course number: HLT 607 33        CRN: 14338

For enrollment information career_training@middlesex.edu

Nurse Assistant/Home Health Aide Certificate

For more information, email career_training@middlesex.edu

ENROLLING NOW

Summer Session

Nurse Assistant Online Theory - $1,150
7/7 - 8/19   
4:00pm - 9:00pm         
Tuesday/Wednesday
Online with Class Meeting Times            
Professor CHAMPA/HARMER
Course Number: HLT 752 33      CRN: 14576

Nurse Assistant Skills Lab - $450
8/11, 8/12, 8/25, 8/26
4:00pm - 8:00pm    
Tuesday/Wednesday
Lowell Campus, Building Derby, room 302          
Professor CHAMPA/HARMER
Course Number: HLT 753 80       CRN: 14577                   

Nurse Assistant Clinical - $750
8/15, 8/16, 8/29, 8/30   
8:00am - 3:00pm            
Saturday/Sunday
OFF Campus      
Professor CHAMPA/HARMER
Course Number: HLT 756 34       CRN: 14578

Payment plan available.

For enrollment information, email crawfordd@middlesex.edu

MCC's Massachusetts Department of Public Health approved training program (including 24 hours of weekend clinical training at a local long-term care facility) prepares you for an entry level career as a Nurse Assistant.  Upon successful completion, you are eligible to sit for the Massachusetts nurse assistant certification exam.

Students will learn how to appropriately care for residents in long-term care facilities and hospitals as well as personal patient care, patient rights, lifting and turning patients, safety, infection control, vital signs, record keeping, mental health care of residents, and stress management.  

Students must have a HS Diploma or GED.  Students will also be required to pass a literacy exam and complete a CORI/SORI check and be able to lift and move 50 pounds. Course is not eligible for waivers or vouchers. (100 hours).

The following requirements must be met: 
Read and sign the student Memo of Understanding
1. Must have proof of high school level English class with C or better or take English Assessment test
2. Must have a valid photo ID (state ID or driver's license)
3. Meet with Program Manager prior to enrollment (Zoom)
4. Agree to a CORI/SORI background check (must complete forms with MCC and provide valid photo ID (license or state issued photo ID)
5. Complete a Health Record Immunization form* 

Required Texts: 
The following two textbooks are required for the program and are available at the MCC Lowell Bookstore:  https://www.middlesex.edu/campus/bookstores.html
Or, you may purchase at your preferred book vendor.

1. Hartman's Nursing Assistant Care: Long Term & Home Care Text Edition: 4th
   ISBN: 978-1-60425-133-3
   By: Hedman, Fuzy, & Howard
2. Hartman's Nursing Assistant Care: Long Term & Home (Wkbk)
   Edition: 4th
   ISBN: 978-1-60425-134-0

 Refund Policy:  As stated in student memo of understanding

*Please Note:  Although currently the Massachusetts Department of Public Health does not require the COVID-19 vaccine, most of our off-site clinical partners do. While a reasonable effort will be made to place you in a clinical facility if you do not have these, clinical placement cannot be guaranteed for student who have not received these vaccinations.

Please note: Upon successful completion of our 100 hour noncredit Nurse Assistant/Home Health aide certificate, credit can be awarded for AHP 115 & AHP 116 through articulation.  

Employers: For Massachusetts employers who would like to send employees to the above course:  Employers may qualify for 50% or 100% reimbursement through the Mass. Workforce Express Fund. Tuition must be employer paid.   

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Medical Surgical Acute Care CNA Expanded Skills Certification

Grant Funding available for qualified Massachusetts residents. For more information, email career_training@middlesex.edu

This course is designed to provide the Nursing Assistant with an expanded knowledge and skill set related to the holistic care of adults, specifically in a medical-surgical hospital setting. The student will gain knowledge and skills to prepare them to care for a range of adult clients including those with enteral feeding tubes, orthopedic surgeries, special respiratory and neurological care situations. The student will also learn about the CNA’s role in caring for adult clients with chronic and acute illnesses.  On completion of this course the CNA will receive a MSESC certificate. Students must have completed a DPH approved nurse assistant course to participate. (24 hours) $799

June 18, 24, 30, 2026
9am to 3pm
Lowell Campus
88 Middle Street  Lowell, MA
Derby Building, room 302

June 25 and June 26, 2026
9am to 3pm
Online with class meeting time

Course Number: HLT 789 80   CRN: 14548
Professor: CHAMPA

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Pediatric Expanded Skills Certificate

This course is designed to provide the Nursing Assistant with an expanded knowledge and skill set related to the holistic care of infants, children, and adolescents. You will also gain knowledge and skills to prepare you to care for a range of pediatric clients including those with enteral feeding tubes, tracheostomies, seizures, and specialized respiratory therapy. The student will also learn strategies to communicate and encourage healthy development of children during each developmental stage. On successful completion, students will receive a PESC certificate. $699. Not eligible for tuition waivers. Students must have completed a DPH approved nurse assistant course to participate and submit proof of course completion OR state CNA license.

7/1 & 7/2    9am - 3pm   online with class meeting times

7/6, 7/7, 7/8, 7/9   9am - 3pm     Lowell Campus, LD 302

HLT 787 80     14566

 

Dental Office Administration

Are you looking for a career in dental office administration? Join us for a complete introduction to dental front office administration. We will provide a foundation of dental knowledge and administrative skills for anyone interested in starting a career in a dental practice with little to no experience, or dental assistants seeking to expand their knowledge. Course is taught online with instructor via Zoom. $315. 15 hours

Topics:
Intro to Dental Practice
Dental Terminology/HIPAA/Infection Control
Superior Customer Service and The Patient Experience
Appointment Scheduling and Phone Skills
Treatment Planning, Insurance, and Co-pays
Review and Professional Opportunities  

Tuesday, October 6 to November 10, 2026
6:30pm - 9pm
Online via Zoom                           
Course number: HLT 782 75    CRN: 18349     
Professor: LAROCHE

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Introduction to Medical Billing

Medical Billing is the preparation of claims for healthcare procedures rendered that are submitted to patients and/or insurance companies for reimbursement.  Medical billers act as the financial waypoint between patients, providers and payers.  In this introductory class, you will learn how the insurance process works, the claim life cycle, how payers affect the reimbursement process, and the regulations enforced under HIPAA. (20 hours) $500

Monday and Wednesday afternoon
Time:  1:00p – 3:30p
October 14 – November 9, 2026
Online via Zoom
Professor:  Tracey McKethan
Course Number: HLT 794-75   CRN: 18534

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Medical Office Administrative Assistant Certificate 
Fall 2026

The Medical Office Administrative Assistant is the first point of contact between the patient and the medical office, establishing a professional and positive patient experience. This noncredit 84-hour online program will provide skills needed for an entry level position as a patient access coordinator, medical office admin, customer service, or call center representative. Topics:  Customer Service Excellence, Intro to Medical Terminology, Introduction to Medical Billing, and Intro to Computer Applications. Students must have access to a device with a camera/microphone and MS Office Suite installed.  Must complete/attend all sessions to receive a certificate of completion. Camera must be “on” during all class sessions. All sessions via Zoom with instructors.  Training schedule below. 

Computer Applications – online via Zoom -24 Hours
Thursday nights:   September 17 – November 5, 2026
Time: 6p to 9p
Professor:  Kim Campion
Course Number: TEC 748-75   CRN: 16128
Tuition = $330
This course will prepare you for a position in offices where proficiency in software such as Microsoft Office suite is used. These positions include administrative assistant, customer service or data entry. Students will become proficient in computer skills such as file & folder management, system backup, device/printer setup, internet basics, password management along with word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation, and calendar software packages. These tools are commonly used in most work environments today.

Medical Terminology - online via Zoom – 22.5 Hours
Tuesday afternoons:  September 22 – November 17  
Time:  2p – 4:30p
Professor:  Davi Chabner 
Course Number: HLT 786-75   CRN: 18535
Tuition = $500 plus one textbook fee of $100
You will be introduced to the amazing world of medical language.  Terms are explained in a simple, easy to understand approach. No prior science or biology knowledge required!  Topics are presented in the context of how the human body works in health and disease.  Exercises, photographs, diagrams and real-life scenarios will reinforce learning.  Topics:  Understanding Medical Terms; Word Analysis; Basic medical suffixes and prefixes; Introduction to the systems of the body. Textbook is required and is a separate fee. 

Customer Service Excellence - online via Zoom – 20 Hours
Monday and Wednesday nights:  September 21 – October 7
Time:  5p to 8:30p
Professor:  Darcy Orellana
Course Number: CAR 966-75    CRN: 18533
Tuition = $500
Exceed customer expectations with our Customer Service Excellence Certificate.  Gain the knowledge, skills, and understanding of what constitutes customer service excellence in front facing positions. Although geared to the health care industry, this course is for everyone.  Topics:  Customer Excellence Defined, Building Confidence through Communication, Managing Challenging Situations, Diffusing and Managing Conflict. 

Medical Billing - online via Zoom – 20 Hours
Monday and Wednesday afternoon
Time:  1:00p – 3:30p
October 14 – November 9
Professor:  Tracey McKethan
Course Number: HLT 794-75   CRN: 18534
Tuition=$500
Medical Billing is the preparation of claims for healthcare procedures rendered that are submitted to patients and/or insurance companies for reimbursement.  Medical billers act as the financial waypoint between patients, providers and payers.  In this introductory class, you will learn how the insurance process works, the claim life cycle, how payers affect the reimbursement process, and the regulations enforced under HIPAA.  

To apply email Sheila at career_training@middlesex.edu

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Intro to Medical Terminology

You will be introduced to the amazing world of medical language.  Terms are explained in a simple, easy to understand approach. No prior science or biology knowledge required!  Topics are presented in the context of how the human body works in health and disease.  Exercises, photographs, diagrams and real-life scenarios will reinforce learning.  Topics:  Understanding Medical Terms; Word Analysis; Basic medical suffixes and prefixes; Introduction to the systems of the body. Textbook is required and is a separate fee. 
(22.5 hours) $500 plus one textbook fee of $100

Tuesday afternoons:  September 22 – November 17, 2026  
Time:  2p – 4:30p
Online via Zoom
Professor:  Davi Chabner 
Course Number: HLT 786-75   CRN: 18535
 

Pharmacy Technician Certified Board Exam Prep & 80 hour externship

Under the supervision of a Registered Pharmacist, Pharmacy Technicians work in hospitals, home infusion pharmacies, community pharmacies and other healthcare settings. This course is designed to teach students in a retail setting the knowledge and skills necessary to practice as a Pharmacy Technician. The course will consist of a 60 hour instructor led class followed by an 80 hour externship in an actual pharmacy setting. The course will prepare the student to take the National Certification Exam to become PTCB certified. The instructor led portion of the class will review various topics including pharmacy operations, pharmacy law, pharmaceutical calculations, routes of administration, medical abbreviations, medication dosage forms, interpreting drug orders, regulations and the top two hundred prescription medications.

An externship with a local pharmacy will be part of the program. The externship portion of the course is designed to give the student real world experience in a retail pharmacy setting to reinforce the topics studied in the classroom. Students will also be given practical knowledge on the interview process and what employers are seeking in a candidate. This is a fast-paced class that requires students to have a basic understanding of fractions, formulas, and conversions. Not eligible for tuition waivers. (60 hours) $1,750 

Pay plan is available

Monday and Tuesday nights   
June 1 to August 4, 2026
6:00pm to 8:30pm  
Online with Class Meeting Times Via Zoom
Course Number: HLT 715 33    CRN 14432            
Professor:  GOMATOS

To apply email: career_training@middlesex.edu 

Program Prerequisites:

1. Students must have HS diploma or GED and must be at least 18 years of age.
2. It is strongly recommended that students have strong mathematics, spelling, and reading skills. Classes that would be a useful foundation for this work are high school chemistry, algebra, and English.
3. Students are required to take a MCC Math Assessment test. In lieu of the assessment, students can provide HS transcripts indicating High School Math with a C or better.
4. Give permission for a CORI & SORI background check with MCC.
5. Prior to start of Externship hours, students must apply for and receive their Massachusetts Pharmacy Technician in Training License
6. A drug test will be conducted Prior to start of optional Externship hours

Phlebotomy Certificate

Phlebotomy is a rewarding entry-level career for one who desires to work directly with patients. Quality collection of blood samples by phlebotomists is important for the patient's healthcare team to produce accurate laboratory results and determine proper medical treatments. This program will provide the education and skills needed to be a successful phlebotomist. The training program with Middlesex Community includes 120 hours of theory and skills lab training. Additionally, students will be placed into a 100–120-hour clinical externship to provide real-time learning in an active healthcare setting. Once the student has completed the program at MCC, they may choose to sit for a national phlebotomy certification on their own (separate fee from this program).  $2,699. Scrubs and textbook cost are separate fees.
Books = $100; Scrubs = $70. Professor:  MASON

Payment Play Available 

Course Number: HLT 791 80    CRN: 18465
Professor: MASON/ALMONTE

Monday, September 21 to November 16, 2026
6:00pm - 10:00pm
Online with class meeting time

Wednesday, September 23 to November 18, 2026
6:00pm - 9:45pm
Lowell Campus
Building: Talbot, room 312

Saturday, September 26 to November 21, 2026
8:00am-3:00pm
Lowell Campus
Building: Talbot, room 312                    

Off Site Clinical Externship - Dates and Location TBA

The following requirements must be met: 
Read and sign the student Memo of Understanding

1. Must have a high school diploma or GED
2. Must have a valid photo ID (state ID or driver's license)
3. Meet with Director prior to enrollment
4. Agree to a CORI/SORI background check (must complete forms with MCC and provide valid photo ID (ie license or state issued photo ID)
5. Complete Extensive Health Immunizations and physical

To apply email career_training@middlesex.edu

TEAS Exam Prep Series – EDG 967

Ed2go’s TEAS online exam prep series will prepare you for all aspects of the TEAS exam. 
TEAS Prep 1 focuses on Reading and English and Language Usage. 
TEAS Prep 2 focuses on Mathematics and Science. You will also learn valuable study skills, practice sample exam questions, and establish a test taking strategy for exam day.  48 hours (24 hours for prep 1 and 24 hours for prep 2). Classes begin monthly.  $290.  Not eligible for waivers.  Enrollment and payment are through Ed2go.  https://www.ed2go.com/mcc/online-courses/teas-prep-series/

TEAS Prep 1 - EDG 977
Ed2go’s TEAS online course will prepare you for the Reading and English and Language Usage portions of the Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) exam. Through the hands-on lessons in this TEAS test preparation course, you will acquire the skills necessary to master these sections of the exam. Plus, you will identify your own learning style and specific test-taking strategies to help you develop a game plan for success on the TEAS exam.  24 hours, 6 weeks.  Classes begin monthly. $180.  Not eligible for waivers.  Enrollment and payment are through Ed2go.  https://www.ed2go.com/mcc/online-courses/teas-prep-one/

TEAS Prep 2 - EDG 974
Ed2go’s online course will prepare you for the Math and Science portions of the Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) exam. Through the hands-on lessons in this course, you will acquire the necessary skill sets that will allow you to master the detailed math and science sections of the exam. Plus, you will identify how to manage stress and prepare for your first clinical experiences. This course will help you develop a game plan for success on the TEAS exam. 24 hours, 6 weeks.  Classes begin monthly. $180.  Not eligible for waivers.  Enrollment and payment are through Ed2go:  https://www.ed2go.com/mcc/online-courses/teas-prep-two/