10 Free Medical Training Programs in NYC

Published on May 2, 2017 at 8:33 am by Madison Morgan in Lists

If you’re interested in medicine, but on a budget, you’ll love this list of 10 free medical training programs in NYC.

While I don’t really have any medical experience or even a brain for science and math, I have a lot of respect for those in the medical field. It takes a lot of long hours, sleepless nights, and pouring over books, to make it in the field. While it can be mentally and physically draining, it can be even more draining on your pockets depending on how long you’ll need to be in school. Here in New York City, there are a number of medical programs to choose from if you’re like me and like the fast-paced, city life. However, just living and working in this city can be extremely expensive, and adding medical school tuition on top of the mountain of expenses you’ll have in the city can seem impossible. But have no fear, luckily the big city has a lot to offer when it comes to learning, as is the example with these 25 free classes in NYC for adults. Aside from these classes, there’s also a number of medical training programs that can get you on the right track for your medical career.

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According to Investopedia, New York state is ranked at number three when it comes to the largest economies in the United States, and the majority of employees in the state are hired in healthcare-related fields. So there are benefits from getting educated in the state as there are a lot of opportunities in the field. The Department of Labor of New York State says the average employment in hospitals in 2016 was about 160,000 people. They also say the average salaries in these hospitals was around $80,000. So clearly, the opportunities are abundant if you have the right education and certifications. But not everyone can put up the money required for these programs. According to Thought Co., medical school tuition averages around $35,000 a year. Multiply that by the number of years required, and you could buy a home. We decided to come up with our own list of free medical training programs around the city to hopefully save you a few dollars and headaches.

To come up with our list of free medical training programs in NYC we used sources such as the New York Public Library,the New York Times, and Startclass to browse through all the medical courses offered by NYC and the colleges in the city. The list has no particular order or ranking because each program has a different focus and there’s no way to compare and rank them.

Without further ado let’s take a look at 10 free medical training programs in NYC.

10. Phlebotomy

Offered by: Office of Adult and Continuing Education

This program covers a wide range of topics from infection control to electronic health records. The total course lasts for 60 hours and it will cost you to take the final exam. Students must attend the Nursing Assistant/ Medical Billing and Coding course beforehand.

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9. Nursing Assistant Program

Offered by: Office of Adult and Continuing Education

You can choose from day classes (at 5 months) or night classes (at 10 months) to fit your schedule. There’s a process to be accepted, including a portfolio and interview, but the course covers a range of topics. You will also have the chance to collect hours, supervised in a medical clinic.

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8. Medical Billing and Coding

Offered by: Office of Adult and Continuing Education

This five month class that ranked 8th on our list of free medical training programs in NYC covers healthcare law, pharmacology, computer and internet technology and a number of other medical profession-related topics. You must have a high school diploma to take the course.

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7. and 6. Registered Nurse First Assistant

Offered by: National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA)

These two courses come in at numbers 7 and 6 of our list of 10 free medical training programs in NYC.

Course 1: Learn about anatomy, surgery procedures, anesthesia and much more.

Course 2: This course serves as an extension of the first course and its topics, digging deeper into things list sterilization and surgical skills.

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5. Medical Assistant Specialist

Offered by: Borough of Manhattan Community College

All classes are free until July 26. Like the other course on our list, you’ll learn about anatomy, electronic health records and the majority of things you’ll need to know to be a medical assistant.

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4. Hemodialisys

Offered by: Borough of Manhattan Community College

Their information and theory program is free, but you’ll have to pay (up to $2,000) for their training and practice program.

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3. Pharmacy Technician

Offered by: Borough of Manhattan Community College

These courses cost $275 each, but students with annual incomes of less than $100,000 qualify for a full scholarship. Their program includes the general medical assistant topics while also including drug prescriptions and a number of other topics on drugs.