Learn back office medical procedures. Topics include medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, lab procedures. Clinical training in hospitals, clinics, and doctors’ offices is available. The class focuses on academic, technical skills, and employability practices. Students will develop personal and professional skills in the classroom that will transfer to the workplace:

• Time management and organization
• Interpersonal skills
• Work with a variety of technology
• Creative thinking and problem solving
• Job search skills including: resume, job applications and effective interview skills
• Essentials of Fire Department Customer Service

Class Benefits

• 20-30 high school credits earned per year
• Develop skills leading to a highly paid, high demand job

University Majors & Degrees (BA or BS)

• AA or AS in Biology, Chemistry, Nursing, Medical Assisting, Pharmacy
• BA or BS in Biology, Chemistry, Nursing, Pre-Med

Certifications Earned Within the Class

• Class completion certificate
• CPR & AED with successful completion of training

Job Opportunities Upon Completion

• Medical Assistant
• Chiropractic Assistant
• Pediatric Assistant
• Hospital Admitting Clerk
• Outpatient Admitting Clerk
• Unit Clerk Home Health Aides

About the Instructors

The Medical Assisting program is taught by medical experts, Luz Maria Gamboa and Tamie Garcia.