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School of Allied Health
School of Drafting and Design
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WELCOME TO CDM INSTITUTE!
CDM Institute is a private licensed training institute with nine (9) locations conveniently located in New Jersey and Delaware. As one of the fastest growing career-training organizations in the region, CDM Institute is a recognized leader in the areas of Allied Health, Drafting and Design, and Business career adult training. At CDM, we offer training in in-demand occupations that are designed to provide you the education you need to be successful in 13 weeks or less! No need to postpone your new career by taking courses that are up to one year (or more) in length.
The success of our unique method of training is seen in the experience of our students. Over 90% of our students graduate on time from their chosen program. Additionally, over 90% of our graduates pass their National NHA (National Healthcareers Association) and state CNA certifications on their first attempt! We offer convenient day and night classes to match your best schedule and also have numerous entry points for most programs so you dont have to wait to start your new career.
If you're a motivated adult who is looking either for a new career or to enhance their current job, we invite you to contact us and schedule a campus visit. If you've been out of the classroom for a number of years, not to worry! Most of our students fit that profile and we pride ourselves in tailoring our programs and teaching methods to ensure success of students from a wide range of backgrounds.
Starting your new career is one click away!
Click on the School of Allied Health, School of Drafting and Design, or School of Business above for more information.
CDM Institute Campuses
CDM Institute has nine campuses conveniently located in New Jersey and Delaware.
Click on the campus nearest you for the address and directions.
Jersey City, NJ
Lawrenceville, NJ
Marlton, NJ
Phillipsburg, NJ
Toms River, NJ
Vineland, NJ
Wayne, NJ
Woodbridge, NJ
Wilmington, DE
Our Jersey City, NJ campus is conveniently located in the Capital One Building on the south side of Journal Square. There's easy access from Newark-World Trade Center and Journal Square-33rd Street Path lines ( PATH Maps & Schedules ), New Jersey Transit Light Rail line ( Light Rail Schedules ) and New Jersey Transit Bus Service ( Bus Maps & Schedules ). The address is:
CDM Institute
8th Floor, Suite 801
35 Journal Square
Jersey City, NJ 07306
201-222-3351
Our Lawrenceville, NJ campus is conveniently located on the Brunswick Circle in the same building as the New Jersey Lottery. There's easy access from Interstate 295/95, Route 1 (Brunswick Avenue) and Route 206 (Princeton Avenue) as well as public transportation lines. New Jersey Transit Light Rail line ( Light Rail Schedules ) and New Jersey Transit Bus Service ( Bus Maps & Schedules ). The address is:
1333 Brunswick Avenue
Lawrenceville, NJ 08648
609-943-2949
Our Marlton, NJ campus is conveniently located with easy access to I-295, the New Jersey Turnpike, Route 73 and Route 70 as well as public transportation lines. New Jersey Transit Light Rail line ( Light Rail Schedules ) and New Jersey Transit Bus Service ( Bus Maps & Schedules ). The address is:
Suite #309
3 Eves Drive
Marlton, NJ 08053
856-983-2220
Our Phillipsburg, NJ campus is conveniently located on Route 22 in Phillipsburg. There's easy access from Route 22, Route 78 and Route 57 as well as public transportation lines. New Jersey Transit Light Rail line ( Light Rail Schedules ) and New Jersey Transit Bus Service ( Bus Maps & Schedules ). The address is:
291 Pickford Avenue
Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
908-777-3939
Our Toms River, NJ campus is conveniently located on Hooper Avenue just north of the Ocean County Mall. . There's easy access from the Garden State Parkway, Route 9, Route 37 and Route 70 as well as public transportation lines. New Jersey Transit Light Rail line ( Light Rail Schedules ) and New Jersey Transit Bus Service ( Bus Maps & Schedules ). The address is:
Suite 241
1433 Hooper Avenue
Toms River, NJ 08753
732-608-0532
Our Vineland, NJ campus is conveniently located just off Landis Avenue in downtown Vineland. There's easy access to Route 55, Route 54 and Delsea Drive as well as all public transportation lines. New Jersey Transit Light Rail line ( Light Rail Schedules ) and New Jersey Transit Bus Service ( Bus Maps & Schedules ). The address is:
9 North 6th Street
Vineland, NJ 08360
856-691-3841
Our Wayne, NJ campus is conveniently located just off Route 46 behind Fountains of Wayne and next to the Dept. of Motor Vehicles. There's easy access from the Garden State Parkway, the New Jersey Turnpike, Interstate 287, Interstate 80,Route 46 and Route 23 as well as all public transportation lines. New Jersey Transit Light Rail line ( Light Rail Schedules ) and New Jersey Transit Bus Service ( Bus Maps & Schedules ). The address is:
1st Floor
40 Galesi Drive
Wayne, NJ 07470
973-785-1234
Our Woodbridge, NJ campus is conveniently located in the Jewelry Exchange Building just across the street from the Woodbridge Center Mall. There's easy access from the Garden State Parkway, the New Jersey Turnpike, Interstate 287, Route 1 and Route 9 as well as public transportation lines. New Jersey Transit Light Rail line ( Light Rail Schedules ) and New Jersey Transit Bus Service ( Bus Maps & Schedules ). The address is:
Suite 201
1 Woodbridge Center
Woodbridge, NJ 07095
732-750-0399
Our Wilmington, Delaware campus is conveniently located in the Police Athletic League building, two blocks south of the Delaware Dept. of Labor offices. There's easy access from Interstate 95 from either Delaware or Pennsylvania and Delaware Transit Bus Service ( Bus Routes and Schedules ). The address is:
2nd Floor - PAL Building
3707 North Market Street
Wilmington, DE 19802
302-482-3234
Chairman's Message
Thank you for including CDM Institute in your training and career development plans.
We have been helping people like you realize your goal of a new career, enhance your current career or upgrade your skills since 1990. Our excellent instructors, the latest in educational materials for classroom and clinical training, conveniently located campuses and our commitment to the successful achievement of our students training and career objectives have made us the Institute of choice for thousands of students.
I congratulate you on your proactive approach to managing your career and assure you that we at CDM Institute are prepared to assist you in any way we can to facilitate realization of your training and career goals.
Mark L. Miller
Chairman
Career Services
Career Services at CDM Institute is not merely a service we provide to our graduating vocational students, it is a way of life! The center piece of our Career Services program is a unique, 8-Step process that we developed over many years. The process is incorporated into the students training early in their program, so by the time of graduation they have already developed the skills and confidence needed to be a competitive contender in the job market. Using the techniques we teach, some students actually find employment before they graduate!
At CDM Institute we assist you in your job search in ways quite different from any other school, with emphasis on starting the process early in your program training. First, we will show you how to construct an effective resume and cover letter that will get you noticed. Secondly, you'll learn how to prepare for an interview that makes a positive impression on a prospective employer. You'll then earn effective follow-up techniques to make sure youre not forgotten when the interview is over. Lastly, in conjunction with the Career Services Director at your campus, we'll work with you to identify job openings through our network of job recruiting efforts.
Our graduates have found the strength of our 8-Step program, coupled with their determination and our guidance, to be indispensible in their quest to obtain meaningful employment. We look forward to helping you reach your career objectives.
Licensing and Affiliations
CDM Institute has had an outstanding reputation for many years with our licensing agencies. In addition, CDM Institute takes great pride in our affiliations with numerous local, state and national organizations. Our goal in each of these areas is to provide resources that assist students in successfully realizing their training and career objectives. A list of our licensing agencies and a sample of our affiliations are listed below:
Licenses
New Jersey Dept. of Education
New Jersey Dept. of Labor & Workforce Development
New Jersey Dept. of Health & Senior Services
Delaware Dept. of Education
Delaware Dept. of Labor
Delaware Works/Workforce Development
Philadelphia Workforce Development Corp.
Pennsylvania Commonwealth Workforce Development System
Affiliations
American Heart Association
American Red Cross
American Institute of Professional Bookkeepers
Autodesk Authorized Training Center
Certiport
Garden State Employment & Training Assoc.
National Healthcareer Association
Ocean County Health Initiatives
Planned Parenthood
PSI Certifications
Raritan Bay Medical Centers
St. Peters Healthcare System
Virtua Healthcare Systems
Great class! Very well put together, straightforward and clear.
Joseph B., Graduated CAD, July, 2011.
Great environment and an excellent instructor. I loved it!
George M., Graduated Revvit, August, 2011
My instructor was the best ever. She has given me a new way to look at the nursing facility and a career in it. She provided me with a great deal of knowledge. Thank you!
Rosita P., Graduated CNA, October, 2011.
Attending CDM was the best decision I've ever made in my life. I had a great teacher and I loved my course.
J. P., Medical Assistant Graduate, September, 2011.
My instructor at CDM was my favorite teacher I've ever had!
Amanda B., Medical Assistant Graduate, September, 2011.
My instructor was very thorough and had a genuine interest that her students succeed in the classroom and beyond in a job. She did a great job of preparing us to pass the National Certification exam.
Michelle D., Medical Assistant Graduate, July, 2011.
I had a wonderful instructor. I'm so happy that I was there. It was a great program and I learned so much!
Nancy L., Medical Assistant Graduate, July, 2011.
My instructors teaching technique was wonderful. I absorbed the information much faster than in courses I have taken at other schools.
Evelyn V., Certified Nurses Aide Graduate, August, 2011.
I thought the program was excellent and my instructor was fantastic. She was very knowledgeable, well informed, and excellent in all areas.
Mary L., Medical Billing and Coding Graduate, July, 2011.
My instructor was a wonderful teacher, I learned so much! It absolutely helped me get a job.
Kim M., Computerized Bookkeeping Graduate, August, 2011.
I had a great instructor. What a wonderful learning experience.
Pat C., Medical Office Administration Graduate, July, 2011.
Instructors
adult learners. This means that a variety of teaching strategies will be utilized on a consistent basis to ensure that all students have the ability to succeed. In teaching you the most current software and procedures, our instructors maintain their industry knowledge/certifications at the highest levels. Additionally, our instructors combine their real-world experience to give you the best possible hands on education as pertains to the career you have chosen. Many of our instructors have years of experience in the same geographic area and use that experience to guide you in your job search. In many cases they already know organizations well enough to direct you to the correct department/person and save you a great deal of time.
Still a bit uneasy about returning to school? Come in and meet with one of our Admissions Representatives and we'll give you a tour of our classrooms and an opportunity to speak to the instructor before you enroll. We are confident that you will find our instructors knowledgeable, consistent and genuinely interested in your being successful.
At CDM Institute we recognize that, next to the students in the class, the instructor is the most important person in the classroom. As a result, all instructors are required to have experience directly within their field in combination with leadership experience in training and/or education.
To a great degree, the quality of your training is dependent on the quality of your instructor. Our instructors are trained to utilize strategies and methods in the classroom that are conducive for
Financial Assistance
At CDM institute we understand that your education is an investment in your future and career. We also understand that affordability should never be the final determinant once you have decided to pursue that career thru additional training. We will work with you to develop a plan to cover the cost of your education so that you are able to achieve your goals.
CDM Institute has a relationship with a number of funding sources that we will work with on your behalf. This includes affordable in-house payment plans, lending institution loans and a number of governmental agencies. You may even qualify for training at no cost to you! The list of agencies we routinely work with includes:
Unemployment Offices (NJ) Unemployment Offices(DE)
One-Stop Career Centers(NJ) One-Stop Career Centers(DE)
Vocational Rehabilitation(NJ) Vocational Rehabilitation(DE)
TANF (Welfare) (NJ) TANF (Welfare)(DE)
G.I. Bill / Veterans Affairs(NJ) G.I. Bill / Veterens Affairs(DE)
Trade Act(NJ) Trade Act(DE)
General Assistance(NJ) General Assistance(DE)
Food Stamps(NJ) Food Stamps(DE)
WIA(NJ) WIB(DE)
WDP(NJ)
Social Security
Sallie Mae
Please contact us for more information on how you might qualify for one of these programs!
Military Benefits
We at CDM Institute are proud of those men and women that have served, or continue to serve, our nation. Whether you are continuing your education or embarking on a new career path, we'll work closely with you to explore how your Military Benefits may be utilized to reach your goal. In many cases, all, or almost all, of your tuition can be paid by utilizing your benefits!
Our nine branches are conveniently located and offer a number of day, afternoon and evening classes. You'll find our flexible training options will give you the ability to work training into your schedule and not have to work your schedule around your training. We specialize in highly-focused certificate programs that can have you in your new career in as little as one month!
Click on the link below to learn more about Tuition Assistance for your branch of the military. Theres also a link to Veterans Affairs and MyCAA to learn more about your benefits under the Post 9/11 G.I. Bill Education Program and the Dept. of Defenses Military Spouse Career Advancement Accounts (MyCAA).
Contact us and we will assist you in applying for your Military Benefits and get you on your way to realizing your new career sooner!!
For Military Spouse Tuition Assistance (MyCAA) Click Here
Employment at CDM Institute
CDM Institute is a leading provider of post secondary adult education and one of fastest growing training providers in the region with a total of nine convenient locations throughout New Jersey and Delaware. Along with our rapid expansion, we are continuously looking to recruit quality employees at all levels of the organization, employees that meet our high standards both inside and outside the classroom.
We offer training courses days, evenings and weekends in a wide variety of programs. This is through our School of Allied Health, School of Drafting & Design and School of Business. To get a more complete look at our courses, please click on the appropriate School of link above.
We offer competitive salaries/hourly rates and a professional work environment in our campuses. If you're a dedicated professional who enjoys the challenge of a rapidly growing company and the rewards that come from helping students realize their career goals, we invite you to submit a resume and monetary requirements to:
Director of Employee Relations _ careers_cdminstitute.com
Or
Fax to: Director of Employee Relations (973) 812-2163
Hire CDM Institute Graduates
We encourage employer feedback regarding our curriculum thru our Career Services Directors in our effort to ensure our programs meet the needs of employers. If you choose, employers can also meet and interview our students and graduates at our campuses.
To Complete An Online Job Order Click Here
CDM Institute has a long standing history of graduating students who, at the conclusion of their training, have been trained in the latest software, techniques and skills necessary to help them reach their career goals in a variety of fields. Working with our Career Servicers Directors, you as an employer have the opportunity to connect with motivated, recently trained prospective employees. This is provided as a complimentary service by CDM Institute.
Once you've completed the attached form, one of our Career Services Directors will contact you directly in order to do a customized search of our students. Once we've identified potential candidates, we'll further screen them in order to make sure candidates will meet your needs. With our rolling admissions policy, for most programs, theres no need for you to wait to fill your position. We have students graduating every week!
CDM Institute's School of Allied Health Careers includes seven of the most in-demand occupations in the medical field. "Employment prospects in the medical field are projected to grow much faster than average due in part to the aging of the population and technological advancements." (U.S. Dept. of Labor). Our unique focused training programs will have you ready to enter this exciting field in as little as one month!
If you want to work directly with patients, you have a wide-range of programs to choose from. Our School of Allied Health Careers offers superior hands-on clinical training in the areas of Medical Assisting, Certified EKG Technician, Certified Phlebotomy Technician, and Certified Nurse Aide to prepare you for your new career.
Is the administrative side more to your liking? CDM Institutes School of Allied Health Careers offers a number of choices including Medical Office Administration, Electronic Health Records Specialist, and Allied Health Medical Billing Specialist. Each of these careers offer excellent employment opportunities and our training will prepare you to be in-demand.
At the successful completion of your program, our training will allow you to take either a national certification exam(s) or the State Certified Nurse Aide exam! Being a Certified professional demonstrates to employers a superior level of accomplishment which dramatically improves your employability. Graduates of the CDM Institute School of Allied Health Careers pass their certification exam OVER 90% of the time on their first attempt!
Program Objective: Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) are the principal caregivers in a variety of settings from hospitals to nursing homes to in-home care. They have frequent direct contact with residents and provide critical services to care for those residents including, but not limited to: feeding, dressing, walking, communicating and bathing. In addition it is generally accepted throughout the medical community that becoming a CNA is the best first step for those considering a more advanced healthcare education goal. CDM Institute partners with leading facilities in each of our markets to ensure you receive the highest level of training and experience. Upon the successful completion of your program, you will be prepared to sit for the electronic certification exam and a skills evaluation administered under the direction of either the New Jersey Dept. of Health and Senior services or the Delaware Dept. of Health and Social Services. CDM Institute graduates successfully pass their certification exams 90% of the time on their first attempt. In
this rapidly growing sector of the healthcare profession, CNAs are employed in clinics, hospitals, nursing homes and in-home care.
Program Prerequisites: Criminal background and fingerprinting check, 2 part PPD (TB Mantoux) skin test, complete history and physical examination (no older than 1 year New Jersey only) and results of a 10 panel drug screen (Delaware only) and interview at CDM Institute
Program Description: The CNA program is 90 hours in New Jersey (50 hours classroom and 40 hours onsite clinical) and 150 hours in Delaware (75 hours classroom and 75 hours onsite clinical). Each program is taught in segments designed to enable the student the utmost in education and interaction with residents to develop their skills as a CNA.
Subjects Covered: Feeding, dressing, grooming, walking, communication bathing, lifting techniques, and recreation.
Program Schedule:
Monday through Friday Convenient morning, afternoon, and evening classes are
offered. Program times can vary by campus. Consult your
local Admissions Representative for exact days and times.
Program Objective: CDM's Allied Health Medical Assistant program is designed to provide you with the clinical and administrative skills necessary to be a successful, highly trained Medical Assistant. "Job prospects for formally trained technicians should be very good. Employment of Medical Assistants is expected to grow much faster than the average for all occupations thru 2018, due to rapid growth in the number of medical tests, treatments, and procedures" (US Dept of Labor). Medical Assistants are in-demand and have employment options that include: Medical Assistant, Multi-Skill Technician, Medical Office Manager, Clinical Medical Assistant, Phlebotomist, Medical Receptionist and EKG Technician to name a few. CDM's Medical Assistant program is a highly focused
Program Description: Our unique Allied Health Medical Assisting course is taught in segments called body systems which allow students to master individual components
before they move on to mastery of additional systems. This unique approach also allows you to join the program at many different entry points no need to wait for the entire program to start all over again.
Subjects Covered:
Medical Terminology Anatomy & Physiology
Administrative Medical Assisting Phlebotomy/Venipuncture
Electrocardiography (EKG) Pharmacology
Medical Emergencies HIPPA Compliance
Assisting with Minor Surgeries Medical Law and Ethics
Intro to Medical Insurance Intro to Medical Coding
Microsoft Word Microsoft Excel
Patient Care Skills
curriculum that includes: Medical Terminology, Anatomy & Physiology, Phlebotomy, EKG, Clinical Procedures, fundamentals of medical diagnostics and laboratory techniques, Practice Management, Medical Law/Ethics and patient rights and privacy. This is accomplished through lecture and practical hands-on administrative and clinical labs in our state of the art facilities. At the successful completion of the program you will be eligible to sit for the following national certification exams: Certified Clinical Medical assistant, Certified EKG Technician and Certified Phlebotomy Technician and CPR Certification
Program Prerequisites: High School Diploma or GED and interview at CDM Institute
support arena. Students will gain knowledge and develop skills in Medical Terminology, Anatomy & Physiology, Medical Billing, Practice Management (Medical Manager), and Medical Law/Ethics. They will also learn office management software such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and CodeItRight. Additionally, students are exposed to the growing importance of electronic health records, patient rights, and security and privacy of medical records - HIPPA (Healthcare Insurance, Portability & Accountability Act). At the successful conclusion of the program you will be eligible to sit for the following national certification exams: Certified Billing and Coding Specialist, Certified Medical Administrative Assistant, and CPR Certification.
Program Prerequisites: High School Diploma or GED and an interview at CDM Institute.
Program Description: Our unique curriculum allows you to start at many different entry points during the program-no need to wait to get started! In as little as 13 weeks you can have a new career in the rapidly growing, in-demand field of Medical Office Administration.
Microsoft Word Microsoft Excel Intro to Medical Coding
Medical Terminology Anatomy & Physiology Medicaid/Medicare
Fundamentals of Medical Billing Law and Ethics Office Administration
Medical Practice Management Electronic Health Records Appointment Setting
