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The Job Outlook in Healthcare

The job outlook in healthcare is extremely promising, with a growth projection of 1.8 million openings each year, due to an aging population, advancements in medical technology and the growth of professionals retiring from the field. “Health Care and Social Assistance” is the leading sector expected to have the highest annual job demand and “Basic Life Support” is the top certification gap in Morris County.*

The healthcare industry offers a wide range of career opportunities, including medical doctors, nurses, technicians, respiratory therapists, radiographers, paramedics, personal trainers, health educators, pharmacists, administrators and more, making it an attractive field for stable employment and opportunities for quick advancement while helping mankind.

*U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, bls.gov; JobsEQ® Perkins V Report, 2023

Fast Facts About the Healthcare Profession

200

new registered nurses (RNs) needed each year

sector expected to have the highest annual job demand in Morris County

190

projected openings each year in the healthcare profession in the U.S.

1.8

projected openings each year in the healthcare profession in the U.S.

Associate Degree & Certificate of Achievement for College Credit Programs

Certificates of achievement and associate degree programs provide comprehensive education and training for individuals pursuing careers in the healthcare industry. Many students choose to transfer to a four-year institution, furthering their education through completion of a doctorate program.

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Training & Certifications for Non-Credit Programs

The Center for Workforce Development at CCM offers training programs for a range of health occupations meeting the growing demand for entry into healthcare professions as well as to enhance a seasoned professional’s portfolio.

Certified Alcohol & Drug Counselor
Certified Nurse Aide
CPR/Basic Life Support
Medical Billing & Coding
North Jersey Imaging Academy
Computed Tomography (CT)
Magnetic Reasoning Imaging (MRI)
Mammography
Peripheral IV Therapy
Pharmacy Technician
Registered Nurse’s Continuing Education – next offered Spring 2025

Coming Soon!

Dental Assisting
Dental Hygiene
Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Medical Assisting
Surgical Technology

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“CCM is where I found five great mentors who helped shape my life. I really did start right. One thing that really stands out about CCM is everybody is ready to help you.”

Dr. Peter Tatum ’02

Neuroscientist, Fine Artist and Hip Hop Musician

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“The education I received at CCM has been a real game changer. I would not have been prepared for today’s world without it.”

Margit Rouse ’20

Special Procedures Technologist, Interventional Radiology, Jupiter Medical Center

CCM Fast Facts

top 10% program in the nation – Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree in Nursing

100

of faculty in the Nursing and Health and Exercise Science departments at CCM have Master’s or Doctoral degrees and have past clinical experience

training and certification programs for healthcare professionals offered through the Center for Workforce Development at CCM

square-foot, clinical teaching space replicating a real medical center opened at CCM in 2023

Faculty

Expertise in Healthcare

Professor Kelly Miniter is a highly accomplished faculty member known for her expertise in healthcare administration and leadership. With years of experience in academia and industry, she brings a wealth of knowledge and real-world insights to her teaching, inspiring and empowering students to excel in their future in public health and the fitness and wellness industries.

Facility

Paragano Family Foundation Healthcare Simulation Center

A new, 13,000-square-foot state-of-the-art facility housed on campus provides real-world, hands-on training for students studying one of the many in-demand areas in healthcare. Through the generosity of Eileen Paragano and the Paragano Family Foundation, the college can bring together nursing, respiratory therapy, radiography, drug counseling and additional healthcare programs, in an enhanced clinical teaching space replicating a real medical center. The center provides a unique learning environment for CCM students to work together in an integrated manner, just as they do in area hospitals, to save lives and improve healthcare for all.