The training pathway pages below profile the accredited route into each of the ten allied health professions tracked on LicenseTrack Health. For every role, the page identifies the accreditation body that matters (CAAHEP, ABHES, NAACLS, JRCERT, CoARC, ASHP/ACPE, CODA, HSPA, or the role-specific certifying body), the typical program length and format, the clinical-hour expectation, and the certification examination that completion of an accredited program unlocks. Use these pages to verify program eligibility before paying tuition — the most common avoidable mistake at this stage of a career is enrolling in a program that does not in fact qualify graduates for the intended credential.
Medical Assistant Training
Postsecondary nondegree award (9-12 month program). Unlocks the CMA (AAMA) via American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA).
Open pathway →Phlebotomist Training
Postsecondary nondegree award (4-8 month program). Unlocks the CPT (NHA) via National Healthcareer Association (NHA).
Open pathway →Emergency Medical Technician Training
Postsecondary nondegree award (120-150 hour course). Unlocks the NREMT EMT via National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT).
Open pathway →Surgical Technologist Training
Postsecondary certificate or associate degree (12-24 months). Unlocks the CST (NBSTSA) via National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA).
Open pathway →Radiologic Technologist Training
Associate degree in radiologic technology (24 months). Unlocks the ARRT R via American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
Open pathway →Respiratory Therapist Training
Associate or bachelor degree in respiratory care (24-48 months). Unlocks the CRT (NBRC) via National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
Open pathway →Pharmacy Technician Training
High school diploma plus on-the-job training or postsecondary certificate. Unlocks the CPhT (PTCB) via Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB).
Open pathway →Dental Assistant Training
Postsecondary nondegree award (9-11 month program) or on-the-job training. Unlocks the CDA (DANB) via Dental Assisting National Board (DANB).
Open pathway →EKG Technician Training
Postsecondary nondegree award (4-12 week program). Unlocks the CET (NHA) via National Healthcareer Association (NHA).
Open pathway →Sterile Processing Technician Training
Postsecondary nondegree award (6-12 month program) plus 400-hour clinical experience. Unlocks the CRCST (HSPA) via Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA).
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