If you’ve been thinking about starting a career in healthcare but don’t want to spend years in school, Taylor College has exciting news. We’ve launched two new short-term training programs designed to help you build real-world skills and enter the workforce faster: Nursing Assistant (CNA) and Phlebotomy Technician.
Both programs focus on hands-on learning, practical experience, and certification preparation. Whether you’re just getting started or looking to make a career change, these new options offer a direct path into the healthcare field without a long-term commitment.
Start Your Career as a Nursing Assistant (CNA)
The Nursing Assistant program prepares students to provide essential, hands-on care to patients in a variety of healthcare settings. Nursing Assistants play a vital role in supporting nurses and ensuring patient comfort and safety.
In this program, students learn:
- Basic patient care skills
- Vital signs and daily care routines
- Communication and professionalism in healthcare
- Infection control and safety procedures
Students also participate in supervised clinical training, gaining real experience in a healthcare environment. After completing the program, graduates are prepared to pursue certification and begin working in settings such as hospitals, long-term care facilities, and home healthcare.
Best of all, this program can be completed in just a matter of weeks, making it one of the fastest ways to begin a meaningful healthcare career.
Train as a Phlebotomy Technician
If you’re interested in a specialized healthcare role, the Phlebotomy Technician program offers focused training in blood collection and patient interaction. Phlebotomy Technicians are essential to the diagnostic process, helping ensure accurate lab results that guide patient care.
Throughout the program, students develop skills in:
- Blood collection techniques
- Proper handling of specimens
- Safety and infection control procedures
- Patient communication and comfort
Like the Nursing Assistant program, students gain hands-on experience through clinical training under professional supervision. Graduates are prepared to sit for a national certification exam and pursue entry-level roles in hospitals, labs, and medical offices.
This program is also designed to be completed in a short timeframe, helping you move quickly toward employment.
Why Choose a Short-Term Healthcare Program?
Short-term training programs are ideal for students who want to:
- Enter the workforce quickly
- Gain practical, job-ready skills
- Explore a new career path without a long-term commitment
- Build a foundation for future advancement in healthcare
Both of these programs are excellent entry points into the healthcare field and can even serve as stepping stones to advanced careers such as nursing.
Take the First Step Toward Your Future
With the addition of the Nursing Assistant and Phlebotomy Technician programs, Taylor College continues its commitment to providing career-focused healthcare training that meets the needs of today’s students and employers.
If you’re ready to start a rewarding career in healthcare, now is the perfect time to explore these new opportunities. Contact Taylor College today to learn more about program schedules, admissions, and how to get started.
