Advanced Career Training Online Healthcare Programs
Mississippi State University’s Center for Continuing Education has partnered with CareerStep , a leading provider of online workforce training programs. CareerStep’s programs offer flexible healthcare training with experienced instructors, making it a convenient option for busy learners pursuing a new career in healthcare, administration, and tech.
Whether you’re changing careers or enhancing your skills, these online healthcare courses will help prepare you to sit for important certification exams.
CareerStep’s online healthcare programs are self-paced, fully online, and can be completed on your schedule. After completing your program’s final exam, you'll be prepared to sit for your third-party certification exam.
How the Healthcare Certificate Program Works
- Choose your career program
- Enroll online at CareerStep
- Talk with an admissions advisor
- Choose a payment option that works for you
- Complete coursework at your own pace
- Take your certification exam
- Prepare to get interview-ready
Healthcare training courses available through this partnership include:
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Behavioral and Psychiatric Health Technician Program
The Behavioral Health and Psychiatric Technician training program prepares you to support individuals experiencing behavioral or mental health challenges by developing foundational skills in therapeutic communication, crisis intervention, and patient care.
- Full access for 12 months
- $4,099
- AAPT and CEHRS Certification Prep
- Enrolling now
Computer Technician Program
The Computer Technician program helps prepare individuals for the CompTIA A+ certification exam. It covers hardware, software, networks, and security, allowing learners to progress at their own pace. The program includes modules on identifying computer parts, assembling computers, managing operating systems, supporting cloud computing, and troubleshooting network issues.
- Full access for 4 months
- $2,799
- CompTIA Certification Prep
- Enrolling now
Dental Assistant Program
The Dental Assistant program helps prepare individuals to take the Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) and National Entry Level Dental Assistant (NELDA) certification exams. Courses cover essential skills like infection control, dental radiology, patient care, and office management, helping learners gain the comprehensive knowledge needed for dental assisting careers.
- Full access for 12 months
- $3,799
- NELDA & RDA Prep
- Enrolling now
EKG Technician Program
The EKG Technician program helps individuals develop the skills needed to operate electrocardiogram machines, assist cardiologists, and prepare for the Certified EKG Technician (CET) exam. With online, self-paced learning and comprehensive support, participants gain knowledge in EKG procedures, patient care, and more, preparing for a dynamic healthcare role.
- Full access for 8 months
- $2,799
- CET Certification Prep
- Enrolling now
Healthcare IT Technician Program
This Healthcare IT Professional program prepares individuals to sit for the CompTIA A+ certification exam. Topics covered include computer hardware/software, troubleshooting, healthcare documentation, and electronic health records.
- Full access for 6 months
- $4,199
- CompTIA A+, Net+, Sec+ Prep
- Enrolling now
Hemodialysis Technician Program
This program prepares you to support patients with kidney disease by providing essential training in the operation of dialysis equipment, monitoring vital signs, drawing blood, and maintaining accurate patient records. You'll gain foundational knowledge to help you pursue certification exams such as the Certified Hemodialysis Technician (CHT) and Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician (CCHT).
- Full access for 12 months
- $4,499
- CHT Certification Prep
- Enrolling now
Medical Administrative Assistant Program
Learn the skills you need to become a Medical Administrative Assistant while preparing for two industry-recognized certifications. This training program is designed to help you prepare for the Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) and Certified Electronic Health Records Specialist (CEHRS) certification exams. This program covers topics such as patient care coordination, medical laws and ethics, and electronic health records (EHR).
- Full access for 6 months
- $3,199
- CMAA Certification Prep
- Enrolling now
Medical Assistant Training Program
The CareerStep Medical Assistant program is designed to help prepare individuals to sit for their certification exams, including CCMA, CPT, and CET. The training covers essential areas such as patient care, medical terminology, and clinical procedures, equipping learners with practical knowledge for various healthcare settings..
- Full access for 12 months
- $4,199
- CCMA Certification Prep
- Enrolling now
Medical Coding and Billing Program
Take the first steps toward becoming a Medical Coding and Billing Professional. Topics covered in this program include reimbursement methodologies, biomedical sciences, and current code sets. This training includes a voucher for the CPC exam, the AAPC Practicode course, and a membership to the AAPC. The Medical Coding and Billing Professional program also helps prepare you to sit for the CBCS (Certified Billing and Coding Specialist) exam offered by NHA.
- Full access for 12 months
- $4,199
- CPC & CCA Prep
- Enrolling now
Medical Lab Assistant Program
This program helps prepare you for the Certified Medical Laboratory Assistant (CMLA) exam. You’ll build both administrative and clinical skills through coursework in HIPAA, laboratory testing, and essential procedures.
- Full access for 12 months
- $3,999
- MLA Certification Prep
- Enrolling now
Medical Scribe Program
The Medical Scribe training program prepares you for the CEHRS exam. It covers skills for documentation, administrative duties, and medical procedures in clinical environments.
- Full access for 6 months
- $2,799
- Medical Scribe Certification Prep
- Enrolling now
Mental Health Technician Program
Prepares you to assist those with behavioral and mental health challenges. Learn observation, reporting, treatment assistance, and clinical communication.
- Full access for 12 months
- $3,799
- MHT Certification Prep
- Enrolling now
Patient Care Technician Program
Support patients in clinical and long-term care settings. Learn anatomy, pharmacology basics, phlebotomy, EKGs, and more with hands-on training.
- Full access for 12 months
- $4,199
- PCT Certification Prep
- Enrolling now
Pharmacy Technician Program
Learn pharmacology, prescriptions, calculations, nonsterile compounding, and prepare for PTCE and ExCPT certification in this online program.
- Full access for 12 months
- $3,999
- CPhT Certification Prep
- Enrolling now
Phlebotomy Technician Program
Get foundational training in lab procedures, infection control, and venipuncture with a practice kit included. Prepare for the CPT exam with interactive coursework.
- Full access for 6 months
- $2,799
- CPT Certification Prep
- Enrolling now