Eligibility for certification from the California Department of Health Services as a Certified Nurse Assistant is possible upon successful completion of the course. Dental Assisting Prepare to become a dental assistant with actual experience in a dental office after learning basic dental anatomy, physiology, tooth morphology, dental materials, material handling, dental instruments and their care, and dental office procedures. Health Care Information Services Prepares students for entry-level employment in health care agencies. The objectives of this class have been to prepare students for one or more health care information services employment opportunities in a department of an acute care hospital, acute care clinic, health maintenance organization, sub-acute facility, or a large physician group practice. First semester includes anatomy, medical terminology, medical ethics, basic patient care, and allied health procedures.
Second semester is arranged individually with each student in a career area of their choice.
Medical Office Services Prepare for entry-level employment in physicians' offices, clinics, hospitals, pharmacies, and other related health care facilities. After successful completion of the classroom component, students do clinical training in a local health care facility. Additional professional preparation may be necessary to obtain employment when a particular license is required. For more information, contact your counselor.