Surgical Technology

Start a rewarding career by becoming a key member of the Surgical Team in a Hospital, Outpatient Surgical Center, Clinic, Urgent-care Facility, or a private Surgeons Office. As a key member of the Surgical Team you work closely with Surgeons, Anesthesiologists, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists, and Registered Nurses and others to:

• Prepare the OR with sterilized instruments, equipment, fluids, and supplies
• Deliver critical patient care before, during, and after surgery
• Manage Surgeon needs, passing them instruments and monitoring equipment

This 15-month (62-week) Diploma Program is in-classroom and in-clinic, where students complete an externship after passing their academic requirements. On graduating you receive the Diploma of Surgical Technology and are eligible to sit the National Certifying Examination, administered by the Liaison Council on Certification for the Surgical Technology. This course is also accredited with CAAHEP.

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Medical Laboratory Technician Associate

This 8-month (30-week) Diploma Program uses training in both the classroom and clinical setting. You will graduate with the knowledge and skills to perform laboratory tests under supervision from Laboratory Managers. Our graduates receive a Medical Laboratory Technician Associate Diploma and Phlebotomy Certificate of Completion.

Phlebotomy students gain knowledge of infectious control, universal precautions and safety; anatomy and physiology of body systems with emphasis on the vascular system including blood components; proper selection and preparation of skin puncture site with emphasis on patient care; blood collection equipment and appropriate disposal of sharps and biohazard waste; specimen processing and special procedures; quality assurance and risk management.

This Program is approved by the Department of Health Services, Laboratory Field Services Division to provide Phlebotomy instruction; graduates of the program will be eligible for the Phlebotomy Certification Examination. Upon graduation you will be qualified for a satisfying career working in a Clinical Lab, Hospital Medical Lab, Blood Bank, Research Center and more.

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Medical Assistant

In this fast growing profession; our graduates enjoy careers at HMOs, Medical Clinics, Doctors Offices, Chiropractors Offices, and Rehabilitation Centers. This program prepares you as a Medical Assistant for Clinical and Administrative capacity. This 8-month (30-week) Program builds your fundamental knowledge and understanding of basic human anatomy and common pathology; learn the use of Medical Terminology as it relates to the clinical environment; and become skilled in routine diagnostic laboratory procedures, assisting in routine patient examinations and surgical procedures, and understand the administration of medications, as well as your legal and ethical responsibilities. Graduates receive a Medical Assistant Diploma, EKG Certificate, Injection Certificate, and CPR health care provider level; Graduates are also eligible to take the examination for Certification by the California Medical Assistant Association.

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Ultrasound (Diagnostic Medical Sonography)

Our 18-month (72-week) Diploma Program is a balanced education using competency-based, in-classroom and in-clinic instruction and demonstration; training also includes performance and testing of practical skills.

This rapidly growing field has strong demand, high paying jobs, and satisfying careers. Sonographers perform diagnostic studies using ultrasound equipment to produce images of a patient's anatomy, which are then interpreted by Doctors to aid in the diagnosis of various medical conditions. Graduates of our program are frequently eligible for ARDMS examination.

Learn more about exciting career opportunities in Diagnostic Medical Sonography.

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Medical Insurance Billing & Coding / Medical Office Administration

This 8-month (30-week) program trains you in basic human anatomy, medical terminology, medical-front office procedures, and submission of medical claims, managed care, insurance reimbursement, procedure and diagnostic coding, all phases of collection procedures for insurance carriers, including tracing a medical claim, appealing low payments, patient accounts, and preparing an account collection. Students learn to manage Accounts Receivable for a medical office and how to process Workers Compensation claims, Personal Injury, Medi-Care, and Medi-Cal. Students participate in an externship on successful completion of all academic requirements and receive a Diploma upon completion of the program.

Many graduates from this program are enjoying rewarding careers in Hospitals, Clinics, Insurance Companies, HMOs, PPOs, Doctors/Dentists/Chiropractors Offices, and more.

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Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT-1)

This 8-week program prepares you for the State Licensing Exam to become a California Certified Phlebotomist Technician 1 (CPT-1) and is approved by the Department of Health Services, Laboratory Field Services Division. On graduation you will be qualified for a satisfying career working in a Clinical Lab, Hospital Medical Lab, Blood Bank, Research Center and more.

The program is taught through lectures, laboratory exercises and an externship. Phlebotomy students gain knowledge of infectious control, universal precautions and safety; anatomy and physiology of body systems with emphasis on the vascular system including blood components; proper selection and preparation of skin puncture site with emphasis on patient care; blood collection equipment and appropriate disposal of sharps and biohazard waste; specimen processing and special procedures; quality assurance and risk management.

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