Central Coast College Launches Three New Programs

New Programs Include Sterile Processing Technician, Surgical Technician AAS, and Dental Assisting

Central Coast College is excited to announce the addition of three new career training programs! Central Coast College, a Legacy Education school, offers several healthcare career training programs, including Medical Assisting and Ultrasound Technology, and the new programs are intended to provide even more options for students who are interested in training for a healthcare career. Now students can come to CCC for training to be a Sterile Processing Technician, Surgical Technician, or Dental Assistant! The new programs are enrolling now and classes begin Fall 2024.

At Central Coast College, students learn critical theoretical knowledge and practical hands-on skills through a combination of coursework, clinical labs, and an externship. Students benefit from flexible class schedules, including both morning and afternoon/evening classes and hybrid-online classes. All students also benefit from the services offered by the Career Services Department, which include resume writing assistance, job searching and networking, interviewing skills, and comprehensive job placement assistance.

Sterile Processing Technician program

• 34-week Certificate program
• Students learn how to sterilize, clean, process, assemble, store, and distribute medical equipment and reusable surgical instrumentation, utilizing infection control and safety practices during all phases of the process
• Graduates receive a Certificate of Completion and will be capable of working in a variety of environments including in hospitals, outpatient, and dental surgery centers

Surgical Technician program

• 80-week Associate of Applied Science (AAS) Degree program
• Students learn how to assist physicians in operating rooms for procedures performed in hospitals, outpatient surgery centers, physician’s offices and other medical facilities
• Graduates receive an AAS Degree and will be prepared for positions as Surgical Technicians in a variety of environments including hospitals and surgery centers

Dental Assisting program

• 34-week Certificate program
• Students learn how to take dental impressions, administer x-rays, fabricate molds and crowns, and assist the dentist or hygienist during exams or treatments
• Graduates receive a Certificate of Completion and an X-ray certification and will be prepared to work as a dental assistant providing quality patient care and capable of performing both administrative and clinical tasks in support of dentists and dental offices

Come to Central Coast College for your Sterile Processing Technician, Surgical Technician, or Dental Assisting Training!

At Central Coast College, students now have more options than ever before to pursue a career in the healthcare field! With the addition of the Sterile Processing Technician, Surgical Technician AAS, and Dental Assisting programs, CCC is now even better positioned to help you reach your career goals. Come to Central Coast College for your healthcare career training, including training to be a Sterile Processing Technician, Surgical Technician, or Dental Assistant! To learn more about Central Coast College, go to https://centralcoastcollege.edu/visit-us/ or call (831) 424-6767.