{"url":"https://newsforagent.com/news/2026-11-15/advanced-eclinical-training-new-jersey-etpl","markdown_url":"https://newsforagent.com/news/2026-11-15/advanced-eclinical-training-new-jersey-etpl.md","title":"Advanced eClinical Training Wins New Jersey Training Provider Approval","headline":"Advanced eClinical Training Approved for New Jersey Eligible Training Provider List","description":"Advanced eClinical Training won New Jersey Eligible Training Provider List approval, opening workforce-funded allied health training to eligible residents.","section":"Regulation & Approvals","published_at":"2026-11-15T00:35:57+00:00","modified_at":"2026-11-15T00:35:57+00:00","author":"News Desk","key_takeaways":["Advanced eClinical Training was approved for New Jersey's Eligible Training Provider List, administered by the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development.","The approval creates opportunities for ACT to participate in the state's workforce development training ecosystem, including potential WIOA-funded training.","ACT offers self-paced online allied health programs, with certain programs designed for completion in as little as eight weeks."],"companies":[{"name":"Advanced eClinical Training (ACT)","is_primary":true,"profile_url":"https://akta.pro/company-profiles/0005klg/advanced-eclinical-training-act","website":"https://advclinical.org"}],"source":{"publisher":"Business Wire","title":"Advanced eClinical Training Approved for New Jersey's Eligible Training Provider List","url":"https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20261114309936/en/"},"other_sources":[],"tags":["Regulation & Approvals","Advanced eClinical Training (ACT)"],"body_markdown":"Advanced eClinical Training (ACT) was approved for inclusion on New Jersey's Eligible Training Provider List (ETPL), administered by the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development, the company announced in a [Business Wire](https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20261114309936/en/) release. The approval expands access to ACT's online allied health certification programs for eligible New Jersey residents.\n\n## What the New Jersey Approval Covers\n\n[Advanced eClinical Training](https://akta.pro/company-profiles/0005klg/advanced-eclinical-training-act) is a provider of accelerated, online allied health certification training. The ETPL helps eligible individuals and workforce development partners identify approved training options aligned with employment and career advancement, according to the release.\n\nACT's programs combine expert-reviewed curriculum, interactive clinical simulations, certification exam preparation, and personalized academic and career support. The company's self-paced model allows students to complete coursework on a flexible schedule, with certain programs designed for completion in as little as eight weeks.\n\n\"New Jersey's approval represents another important step in expanding access to high-quality healthcare training,\" said Shay Safarzadeh, Founder and CEO of Advanced eClinical Training. \"Our goal is to make healthcare education more accessible while giving students the knowledge, practical skills, and support they need to pursue meaningful careers in healthcare.\"\n\nInclusion on the list creates opportunities for ACT to participate in the state's workforce development training ecosystem. Eligibility for workforce-funded training, including potential support through the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, depends on applicable program listings, individual eligibility, funding availability, and approval by the appropriate workforce agency, the release states.\n\n## ACT's Training Network and Track Record\n\nAccording to akta.pro [company records](https://akta.pro/company-data), ACT has trained more than 10,000 students and works with over 1,000 healthcare partner sites nationwide for clinical externship placements. The records list a 97% exam pass rate on CCMA certification, against a national average of about 74%. ACT was founded in 2020 and is headquartered in New York.\n\n## Earlier Steps in ACT's Expansion\n\nIn August 2026, Tortuga Growth Partners made a strategic investment in ACT through its Fund I, Pulse 2.0 reported; the deal amount was not disclosed, according to FinSMEs. In March 2026, ACT formed clinical externship partnerships with Concentra, Kaiser Permanente, and CVS Health, adding three large national healthcare employers to its placement network, and expanded that network to over 1,000 healthcare sites. In April 2026, ACT partnered with Emory University's HeartStart Program to deliver Clinical Medical Assistant training to approximately 50 pre-medical students under a University Pathway model.\n\n## What Comes Next for ACT in New Jersey\n\nACT directs readers to its [own announcement](https://advclinical.org) for more information on its programs. The release states that workforce-funded training eligibility depends on program listings, individual eligibility, funding availability, and approval by the appropriate workforce agency.\n","publisher":{"name":"News for Agent","url":"https://newsforagent.com"}}