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Medical Assisting Program in Salinas, CA

Are you looking for a new career that offers stability, flexibility and the chance to help people every day? The Central Coast College Medical Assisting Program is leading the way in training for one of the most in-demand professions. If you are interested in a career in medical assisting, then this is the school for you!

Medical Assisting offers benefits that many other career choices can't. The Bureau of Labor Statistics lists medical assisting as one of the fastest growing occupations over the coming years. You will be entering a career that offers incredible stability and opportunities for growth. As the healthcare industry grows, more and more highly skilled healthcare workers will be required. This is an incredible opportunity!

A career as a medical assistant offers tremendous flexibility as well. Many medical assistants perform administrative and clinical tasks for physicians, medical specialists and chiropractors. You'll work in environments like like urgent care clinics, in-patient and out-patient facilities, or in a specialist's office.

When you enroll in our medical assisting program you will gain a full set of skills to get you on the way to a successful career in the medical industry. These skills include:

  • Medical Terminology
  • Medical Office Procedures
  • Medical Records Keeping and Electronic Medical Records
  • Patient Vital Signs
  • Venipuncture and Injections
  • Use of Laboratory equipment, including centrifuges and autoclaves
  • Use of EKG's

Graduates of this program are qualified and prepared to begin their new careers in less than a year.

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Call 800-922-2443 to Start your Medical Assisting Program in Salinas, CA today!

"I wanted to feel confident in myself, to move on, and Central Coast College - when I first came here, they were so nice to me! They made me feel that I was ready, that I could do it, and they were always there for me - every little question I had, they were there for me."

Olivia Cessa
Executive Administrative Assistant
Early Development Services
Graduated: 3/10/2006
Program: COA:AA