New MedCerts Partnership Expands University of Maryland Global Campus’s Healthcare Programming
May 30 2023 - 10:57AM
Business Wire
MedCerts, the innovation leader in online
career training in allied health and information technology and a
subsidiary of Stride, Inc. (NYSE: LRN), an education company that
provides online and blended education programs, announced a new
partnership with University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) that
expands its non-credit catalogue to include healthcare and IT
programs.
Eight MedCerts programs for high-demand certifications and
career opportunities will be offered through UMGC including:
Surgical Technologist, Sterile Processing Technician, Phlebotomy
Technician, Pharmacy Technician Professional, Medical Assistant,
Cloud Technology Professional, Cloud Computing, and AWS Solutions
Architect Associate.
According to a recent report, the U.S. will face a shortage of
more than 600,000 healthcare professionals by 2025. This new
partnership addresses the nation’s healthcare needs and creates
opportunities for students looking to get into the field.
“We are dedicated to creating new learning paths for our
students,” said Blakely Pomietto, senior vice president and chief
academic officer at UMGC. “Partnering with MedCerts gives our
students access to programs that can lead to certifications and
careers in high-demand positions in the medical field that are
desperately needed in Maryland and around the country.”
Enrollment in these MedCerts programs will be offered through
UMGC’s Workforce Forward platform. Additionally, businesses can
purchase these programs in bulk from the Workforce Forward platform
to give their employees the opportunity to enhance their skills and
remain competitive in the workplace.
“MedCerts understands the challenges of continuing education and
is dedicated to fostering success in an online environment,” Craig
Sprinkle, CEO of MedCerts, said. “We are aligned with the goals of
UMGC’s Workforce Forward platform and are thrilled to be supporting
the expansion of their program.”
As a leader in online healthcare, MedCerts has helped more than
60,000 students earn credentials and start new careers in the
in-demand fields of healthcare and IT. MedCerts has developed more
than 50 immersive online national certification training programs
with best-in-class outcomes.
About MedCerts
MedCerts is a national online training provider strengthening
the workforce through innovative eLearning solutions. Focused on
certifications in high-demand areas of Allied Healthcare and IT, it
serves individuals from all backgrounds, including the military and
their families, career changers, and the under- and unemployed.
MedCerts delivers certification and career training through
HD-quality video-based instruction, virtual simulations, games and
animations, and on-the-job training through experiential learning
solutions. Since 2009, the company has developed more than 50
career programs, trained and up-skilled more than 60,000
individuals across the country, and partnered with more than 500
American job centers and more than 1,000 healthcare organizations
have MedCerts-trained employees on staff. For more information,
visit medcerts.com
About University of Maryland Global Campus
University of Maryland Global Campus was founded more than 75
years ago specifically to serve the higher education needs of
working adults and military servicemembers. Today, UMGC is the
largest provider of postsecondary education in Maryland and
continues its global tradition with online and hybrid courses, more
than 175 classroom and service locations worldwide, and more than
125 degrees and certificates backed by the reputation of a state
university and the University System of Maryland. For more
information, visit umgc.edu.
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Chris Motz for University of Maryland Global Campus
chris.motz@umgc.edu Jennifer Harrison for MedCerts
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