Healthcare Programs

The U builds Healthcare Professionals

Professional Education is proud to offer a variety of online programs targeting the fast-growing healthcare job market. These programs are specifically selected based on demand from employers for these skills and future growth projections.

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University Partnered Healthcare Programs

Start dates and schedules vary by program. Qualified applicants may apply for admission to these programs.

Developed in partnership with the University of Utah’s healthcare experts, these flexible, skills-based hybrid programs lead to careers in high-demand healthcare fields. The following programs include required in-person training in the Salt Lake Valley.

• Clinical Medical Assistant Program
• Dental Assistant Training Program
• Pharmacy Technician Trainee Program

University Partnered Healthcare Programs are not eligible for employee tuition reduction.

Self-Paced Online Classes

Start Anytime, Learn at Your Own Pace over the course of one year.

• Medical Administrative Assistant Program
• Medical Coding and Billing Program
• Medical Office Manager Program
• Medical Scribe Program
• Medical Transcription Editing Program
• Online Medical Laboratory Assistant Program
• Pharmacy Technician Training Program
• Veterinary Assistant Program

The non-credit programs listed above are provided by University of Utah Professional Education in collaboration with CareerStep. CareerStep manages the online application process, and applicants can expect to be contacted by one of their admissions advisors.

CareerStep Healthcare programs are not eligible for employee tuition reduction.

Scheduled Online Classes

Begin on Specific Dates.

• Developing Cultural Competency in the Treatment of Healthcare Workers

The above course is sponsored by the Delaware Psychological Association and has been approved for 2 CE credits. To be eligible for CEs, learners must complete the entire course.

This class is eligible for employee tuition reduction.

• Healthy Work: Understanding Worker Rights, Well-Being, and the Future of Work

The completed course provides an estimated 6 hours of continuing education credit for re-certification as a Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), Certified Safety Professional (CSP), or a Human Resource professional through the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM).

This class is eligible for employee tuition reduction.