Blackstone is proud to announce its latest career training program: Child Day Care. If you have ever thought about working with children in a rewarding career, then becoming a child care worker could be the path for you! Child care workers tend to the safety, health, and well being of infants, toddlers, and school-age children. They provide fun and meaningful learning activities that develop a child’s self-esteem, as well as cognitive and physical abilities. You can find employment in a variety of settings, including child care centers, schools, and even your own home.

The employment outlook for child care workers is better than the average for all occupations; according to the U.S. Department of Labor, employment in this field is expected to rise by 11% between 2008 and 2018. Job seekers who are qualified through education and training should have little trouble finding employment. Many factors are considered when calculating salary for child care workers such as location, type of facility, ages of the children, job title, education level and years of experience. According to the U.S. Dept. of Labor, Bureau of Labor and Statistics, the middle 50 percent of child care workers earn up to $23,504 (or $11.30 per hour). There are also opportunities to open your own home-based day care, which can result in a higher annual salary.

Approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Education, Division of Private Licensed Schools, and the Accrediting Commission of the Distance Education and Training Council, the new program meets the quality educational and business standards of both of these organizations. Like Blackstone’s other career training programs in the allied health and paralegal fields, the Child Day Care Program offers the convenience of studying at home at your own pace and on your own schedule. Our Online Student Center gives you 24-hour access to your records, study materials, payment history and an opportunity to chat with other students.

For more information on this new program, visit our Web site , e-mail us at info@blackstone.edu or call 1-800-826-9228.

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If you are a current Blackstone student or graduate of the Medical Office Assistant Program, there is now a certification exam available to meet your professional development needs. The National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) has recently approved Blackstone’s Medical Office Assistant Program. What does this mean for you? Graduates now have the opportunity to sit for a national certification exam, showing current and potential employers their commitment to the profession.

NCCT has been certifying individuals since 1989, allowing test-takers to demonstrate their competency in the skills, knowledge and abilities used by healthcare and allied health professionals on the job. Exam question categories include law and ethics, insurance, medical terminology, and office procedures. Exams are given at approved testing centers all over the country. For more information on how to register for the Medical Office Assistant certification exam, contact Blackstone at 800-826-9228. To visit the NCCT website, go to ncctinc.com.