By Janice Phelan,
June 27, 2024
Hazardous Materials Removal Technician graduates receive their sought-after certifications
during a UCM graduation ceremony. Below, left,
graduates of the Sterile Processing Technician program; right: Graduates from the
Medical Billing Professional training program.
LEE’S SUMMIT, MO - Graduates of several ŷƵ (UCM) training
programs were recognized at a June 6 ceremony at the UCM Lee's Summit at the Missouri
Innovation Campus. Through these programs, adult learners earn industry-recognized
certifications and are prepared for careers in high-demand fields.
At the ceremony, held at Missouri Innovation Campus in Lee’s Summit, 40 graduates
of UCM’s Hazardous Materials Removal Technician, Medical Billing Professional with Remote Worker and Sterile Processing Technician training programs were honored. Of the 40 graduates, 11 were in Hazardous Materials,
15 in Medical Billing and 14 in Sterile Processing.
Thanks to collaborations with community funding partners, qualifying students are
eligible for scholarships for these courses as well as several other UCM workforce
programs. As part of a program review at the end of the courses, students praised
their instructors, the supportive classroom environment and the help they received
from the university staff.
“I loved my instructor,” said Amanda Scott, a student in the Medical Billing Professional
program. “She helped me in so many ways.”
Melanie Zamora, who completed the Sterile Processing Technician course, said she appreciated
the UCM program as well as the assistance she received in job placement.
“UCM gave me an opportunity to learn something new and succeed towards the end,” she
said. “Don’t be afraid to try something new, UCM is there for you.”
The three programs operate out of UCM’s Center for Workforce and Professional Education,
located at the Lee’s Summit campus. Most courses can be completed in approximately
two to three months, depending on how many classes are offered during each week.
To learn more about UCM’s workforce training programs, visit this webpage.
Interested adult learners are also invited to discuss their career goals via a one-on-one
chat with Clarinda Dir, UCM workforce expert, by registering herE.
Interested adult learners are also invited to discuss their career goals via a one-on-one
chat with Clarinda Dir, UCM workforce expert, by registering here.
UCM offers its industry-recognized training programs at campuses in Lee’s Summit and
online, and they will soon be offered in Warrensburg. The university’s training programs are designed with busy adults in mind with in-person
courses offered on weekday evenings and weekends.