Fall Into Your New Career with CCC’s Short Programs
With CCC’s Short Programs You Can Complete Your Career Training in Less than a Year!
It’s Fall – the colors are changing, the leaves are falling, and the holidays will soon be upon us. What are your plans this Fall? Why not go to school and get trained for a great new career?! At Central Coast College, you can get started in a career training program this Fall, and complete your program within one year! With Central Coast College’s short programs, you can learn the precise skills and knowledge you need to get started in a new career path in as few as 9 months. Plus, you can get started this month; programs are enrolling now for monthly start dates! Fall into your new career – with Central Coast College’s short programs, you can complete your career training in less than a year!
What Are Central Coast College’s Short Programs?
The short programs at Central Coast College are designed to provide students with the exact skills and knowledge needed in as short an amount of time as possible – as few as 9 months! Programs are offered in a hybrid-online format, so that students may complete much of their coursework online, while attending on-campus labs for hands-on skills development. Under the guidance of professional faculty, every student receives the personalized instruction and individualized guidance and support they need in order to be successful.
The Dental Assisting program is achievable in as few as 34 weeks and is designed to prepare students for entry-level positions as a Dental Assistant. Through a combination of classroom instruction and hands-on experience in an externship, students learn how to greet and prepare patients for exams and treatments, manage dental records and insurance forms, assist dentists and hygienists, and take x-rays and dental impressions. Graduates of the Dental Assisting program earn a Certificate of Completion, Diploma in Dental Assisting, as well as receive CPR and First Aid certification from the American Red Cross.
Medical Assisting
The Medical Assisting program is achievable in as few as 46 weeks and is designed to prepare students for entry-level positions as a Medical Assistant. Through a combination of classroom instruction and hands-on experience in an externship, students learn how to complete administrative and clinical tasks in the offices of physicians, hospitals, and other healthcare facilities. Graduates of the MA program earn a Certificate of Completion, Diploma in Medical Assisting, as well as receive CPR and First Aid certification from the American Red Cross.
Nursing Assistant
The Nursing Assistant program is achievable in as few as 6 weeks and is designed to prepare students for entry-level positions as a Nursing Assistant in extended-care facilities, hospitals, home health care agencies, and private homes. Students learn how to measure vital signs (temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiratory rate), assist clients in attaining and maintaining independence, and respond properly to emergency situations. Graduates of the Nursing Assistant program earn a Certificate of Completion.
Pharmacy Technician
The Pharmacy Technician program is achievable in as few as 18 weeks and is designed to prepare students for entry-level positions as a Pharmacy Technician. Through a combination of classroom instruction and hands-on experience in an externship, students learn how to fill prescriptions, utilize relevant medical software, recognize the classifications of drugs and scheduled drugs, understand brand, generic, and over the counter (OTC) medications, adhere to HIPAA privacy regulations, and comprehend and perform insurance procedures. Graduates of the Pharmacy Technician program earn a Certificate of Completion, Pharmacy Technician Diploma, and are eligible to apply for the California state licensure from the Board of Pharmacy.* Graduates of CCC’s program are also prepared to test for the industry-recognized Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) certification from the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB).
*Licensing by the California State Board of Pharmacy requires fingerprinting, criminal background check, and official High School/GED transcripts to be submitted with the State Board of Pharmacy application. This process may take up to 45 days to complete after graduating from the program; a criminal background may delay the process.
Phlebotomy Technician
The avocational Phlebotomy Technician program is achievable in as few as 12 weeks and is designed for students who have previous healthcare employment experience and are looking to enhance their skillset with additional training. The program prepares students to become practicing, state-certified phlebotomists in the State of California, and provides instruction on how to perform a variety of blood collection methods using proper techniques and precautions including vacuum collection devices, syringes, capillary skin puncture, butterfly needles and blood culture specimen collection on adults, children, and infants. Upon completion of the Phlebotomy Technician program, students receive a Certificate of Completion and will be prepared to test for certification through the State of California.
Sterile Processing Technician
The Sterille Processing Technician program is achievable in as few as 34 weeks and is designed to prepare students for entry-level positions as a Sterile Processing Technician, a medical career which plays a critical role in preventing infection. Through a combination of classroom instruction and hands-on experience in an externship, 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 of the Sterile Processing Technician program earn a Certificate of Completion and will be prepared to take the Certified Registered Central Service Technician exam through HSPA.
Veterinary Assistant
The Veterinary Assisting program is achievable in as few as 38 weeks and is designed to prepare students for entry-level positions as a Veterinary Assistant, capable of supporting veterinarians in animal clinics, veterinary hospitals, animal shelters, zoos, research labs, and pet boarding facilities. Through a combination of classroom instruction and hands-on experience in an externship, students learn real-world skills including exam room preparation, intaking animals for exams, feeding, bathing, and exercising animals, caring for and monitoring animals after surgery or treatment, giving medications, and administering immunizations. Graduates of the VA program earn a Certificate of Completion, Diploma in Veterinary Assisting.
Fall Into your New Career – with CCC’s Short Programs!
Central Coast College, located in Salinas, Ca, has the career training programs you need to get started in a new career, and this Fall is the perfect time to get started. With Central Coast College’s short programs, you can get the training you need to be prepared for entry-level positions in as few as 9 months! Whichever short program you choose, you will benefit from CCC’s flexible hybrid-online learning formats, short program lengths, and range of student and career services. Give us a call at 831-424-6767 to find out how you can get started towards your goals today.