Starting February 2, 2026
Free Healthcare Pre-Apprenticeship Training Program
Turn your passion for helping others into a healthcare career. If you enjoy caring for people, Bucks County Community College’s Healthcare Pre-Apprenticeship Training Program is your first step into one of today’s most essential and rewarding fields.
You’ll gain hands-on skills, industry knowledge and career support. Upon successful completion, you’ll be matched with an apprenticeship or placed directly into a healthcare position.
In partnership with Drexel University’s Certified Clinical Medical Assistant Apprenticeship Program and leading regional hospitals.
What You’ll Gain
In just 12 weeks — plus a phlebotomy externship — you’ll build skills, earn certifications and gain hands-on experience to jump-start your health care career. Our comprehensive curriculum prepares you for entry-level roles and apprenticeships with training in:
- Medical terminology
- Basic anatomy and physiology
- Infection control
- Workplace readiness
You’ll also earn the following certifications:
- Phlebotomy (CPT)
- EKG Technician
- CPR
- Mental Health First Aid
- Mandated Reporter
Your Future Starts Here — at No Cost to You
This training is free for individuals who meet eligibility requirements. The program is funded by the PA Department of Labor.
Program Features
- $6,500 value — free for those who qualify
- 12 weeks of in-person, hands-on training
- Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Runs Feb. 2-April 24
- Training for entry-level jobs in high demand
- One-on-one job placement support
- Veterans strongly encouraged to apply
Program Requirements
To participate, you must:
- Be a U.S. citizen or possess a Green Card
- Be a Pennsylvania resident
- Have a high school diploma or GED
- Be 18 years of age or older
- Pass a drug screening and background check
- Be able to lift 50 lbs
- Have reliable transportation
- Be ready to work in the healthcare field or enter an apprenticeship
Location
Training takes place at the new Center for Advanced Technologies, 1302 Veterans Highway, Bristol, Pennsylvania.
Attend an Information Session
Information sessions are held at our Center for Advanced Technologies located on the Epstein Campus at Lower Bucks (1302 Veterans Highway, Bristol, PA).
Registration is required to attend. For more information or to register for an information session, email Melissa Vazquez at melissa.vazquez@bucks.edu or call 267-685-4852.