Salter College Announces New Multi-Skill Health Technician Training Program

    SPRINGFIELD, MA, March 06, 2015 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Salter College - a nationally accredited, career-focused, two-year college - is proud to announce a new certificate program that is available at its Chicopee campus: Multi-Skill Health Technician.

Graduates of the Multi-Skill Health Technician program will be prepared for a variety of medical careers, including Phlebotomist, EKG Technician, and Patient Care Technician. Multi-Skilled Health Technicians work in many settings, from hospitals to healthcare practices to laboratories.

Salter College's new 750-hour Multi-Skill Health Technician training program will provide students with a comprehensive background in general healthcare, with a focus on cardiovascular technology and phlebotomy.

Electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG) Technicians use cardiovascular technology to study the heart's health. Phlebotomists perform various intravenous procedures to deliver medication or draw blood from patients. Patient Care Technicians are responsible for a wide range of responsibilities, which may include administering diagnostic tests, providing first aid, collecting blood samples, and patient care.

Graduates of Salter College's new Multi-Skill Health Technician program will be eligible and encouraged to take the Phlebotomy, EKG, and Patient Care certification exams.

The US Bureau of Labor Statistics (bls.gov) projects demand for these careers to grow between 2012 and 2022:

• Cardiovascular Technician: 39% Growth - "Much faster than average"
• Phlebotomist: 27% Growth - "Much faster than average"
• Patient Care Technician (Listed as Orderly): 21% Growth - "Faster than average"

To learn more about the Multi-Skill Health Technician training program at Salter College's Chicopee campus, contact an admissions representative at 413-206-0300 or visit http://www.salter.edu today.

About Salter College

Salter College is a nationally accredited, career-focused two-year college with campuses in West Boylston and Chicopee, Massachusetts. Salter College is committed to offering students the highest quality education, thereby providing a foundation for successful lives and careers. Dedicated to our students, Salter College ensures world-class educational experiences while fostering an environment that inspires academic excellence, intellectual curiosity, social responsibility, and an interest in life-long learning. Learn more about Salter College at 413-206-0300 or http://www.salter.edu.

Salter College is a subsidiary of Premier Education Group, a leading career training organization whose schools include the American College for Medical Careers, Branford Hall Career Institute, Hallmark Institute of Photography, Harris-Casel Institute, Harris School of Business, Jolie Health and Beauty Academy, Salter College, Salter School, Salter School of Nursing and Allied Health, and Seacoast Career Schools. Learn more about Premier Education Group at 413-306-6800 or http://www.premiereducationgroup.com.

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