Workforce Development and Community Education (Non-Credit Training Programs)
The Office of Workforce Development and Community Education provides high-impact, short-term, non-credit training programs designed to prepare students for rapid entry into the workforce, career advancement, or professional licensure.
1. Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA)
- Overview: A 150-hour foundational program providing the knowledge and hands-on skills required to deliver vital patient care in hospitals, long-term care, and home health settings under RN supervision. It serves as a direct pathway to advanced nursing and medical careers.
- Format: In-person classroom theory and simulation lab training (60 hours), followed by real-world clinical experience at partner long-term care facilities (90 hours). Coursework is supported online via Canvas (laptop required).
- Locations: Theory/lab at the WMCC Main Campus (Berlin) or Littleton Academic Center; clinicals at regional partner facilities.
- Credential Earned: Prepares students to sit for the New Hampshire state certification knowledge and skills examinations to obtain an LNA license.
2. Medication Nursing Assistant (MNA) Certificate
- Overview: A specialized professional advancement program for active LNAs. Students learn the essential principles of pharmacology, medical ethics, and safety considerations required to safely administer medications in long-term care settings.
- Format: A 7 to 9 week hybrid program totaling 71 hours (35 hours of in-person classroom/lab theory and 36 hours of on-site clinical training).
- Credential Earned: MNA Certificate, expanding professional scope and earning capacity.
3. Peer Support Specialist Training
- Overview: Aligned with SAMHSA national standards, this program prepares individuals to leverage their lived experience to support others navigating mental health and/or co-occurring substance use recovery.
- Format: A structured 9-week asynchronous online training (40–46 hours) combined with a mandatory weekly virtual Community of Practice interactive meeting for role-playing and guided discussion. (Computer with a camera is required).
- Credential Earned: Fulfills the core educational curriculum required to pursue the Certified Peer Support (CPS) credential.
4. Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Training
- Overview: A comprehensive 120-hour entry-level course teaching students to systematically evaluate patients and deliver critical, patient-centered care in pre-hospital emergency settings. It serves as an excellent foundation for careers in fire services, paramedicine, or advanced nursing.
- Format: Interactive in-person classroom lectures, hands-on practical skills training, and clinical assignments, supplemented by online homework via Canvas and Pearson’s MyLab Brady.
- Locations: Littleton Academic Center, Hugh J. Gallen CTE Center, and Littleton Regional Healthcare.
- Credential Earned: Prepares students for the National Registry of EMTs (NREMT) examination and subsequent state licensure.
5. Commercial Driver Training (CDL)
- Overview: Comprehensive driver training operating as a Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Approved Registered Training Provider. Programs teach safe vehicle operation, advanced maneuvers, cargo management, and pre-trip inspections.
- Programs Available:
- CDL Class A Full Program: 6-week in-person course for operating combination vehicles over 26,000 lbs.
- CDL Class B Full Program: 4-week in-person course for operating single vehicles over 26,000 lbs. (e.g., dump trucks, buses).
- CDL-B to CDL-A Upgrade & Hourly Training: Targeted training featuring self-paced online ELDT theory and one-on-one driving instructions for experienced drivers.
- HAZMAT Endorsement: Fully online, self-paced, ELDT-compliant safety and regulatory course.