Individuals Can Choose from HVAC or Clinical Medical Assistant Training
Lake Charles, Louisiana – Thursday, April 3
SOWELA Technical Community College’s Office of Workforce Solutions will offer two short-term training options this Summer at SOWELA’s Main Campus in Lake Charles, LA. Classes include HVAC and Clinical Medical Assistant training. All classes are open to the public and scholarships and financial aid is available for those who qualify.
HVAC Training: The 18-week program includes residential and commercial heating, ventilation and air conditioning training. SOWELA’s day class starts Monday, June 2 and the evening HVAC class begins Tuesday, June 3. Successful completers earn 10 hours of OSHA-authorized training and are prepared to test for the EPA Universal 608 license and the Ready to Work NATE certification. At completion, students clock a total of 695 hours. The cost of the program is $5,575.
Clinical Medical Assistant: The four-month training starts on Monday, June 9, and prepares students for employment in care facilities, home health agencies and hospitals where basic bedside nursing care is needed. After the training program, Medical Assistant students take exams for OSHA-10 Bloodborne Pathogens, Certified Clinical Medical Assistant, Phlebotomy, EKG and Basic Life Support (CPR). Class meets Monday – Friday from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and costs $3,999.
To learn more or register, visit www.sowela.edu/workforce. If you have questions, contact SOWELA’s Office of Workforce Solutions at (337) 421-6560 or email workforce@sowela.edu.
SOWELA is ranked the #1 community college in Louisiana by WalletHub based on Cost & Financing, Education Outcomes and Career Outcomes. It also ranks in the top 40% of community colleges nationally.
According to the Louisiana Workforce Commission, SOWELA’s programs lead to 4- and 5-star jobs. The commission bases their rankings on educational requirements, salary and occupational outlook.
About SOWELA Technical Community College
SOWELA Technical Community College offers dynamic instruction and practical learning opportunities that prepare students to seamlessly transfer or to excel in today’s workforce. For more information, visit www.sowela.edu.