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General Contact
- School Code: 309770
- Phone: (413) 664-0000 x000
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Admissions Office
- Phone: (805) 543-9123
Financial Aid Office
- Phone: (805) 543-9123
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85%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
16:1Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
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Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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Medical Assistant Program
The medical assistant program at Central California School prepares students for careers as a medical assistant, clinical medical assistant, specialized medical assistant, medical receptionist, front office administration, clinical supervisor, medical office manager, and health services manager. The program focuses on providing medical office administrative services and performing clinical duties. Program courses include: basic anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, medical law and ethics, patient psychology and communications, medical office procedures, and clinical diagnostics, examination, testing and treatment procedures. Get more details below including other Massachusetts colleges that offer medical assistant program.
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Central California School
70 Hodges Cross Rd, North Adams, MA
The Central California School of Continuing Education in San Luis Obispo California is accredited by Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and College (ACCSC) and has VA (Veterans Administration) Title IV approval to train veterans. The school currently offers five career educational programs in the following health care fields:
- Medical Assistant
- Dental Assistant
- X Ray Technician
- X-Ray Technician/Medical Assistant
- Diagnostic Medical Ultrasound
The nine month Medical Assistant program prepares students for entry level positions. Upon completion of the program students can take California Certification for Medical Assistant Examination Sponsored by the California Certification Board for Medical Assistant in the areas of Administrative and Clinical. The total cost of the program including tuition, books, fees, and supplies is about $8,500 and the latest job placement rates show 73% of graduates finding employment.
The Dental Assistant program also takes nine months to complete at approximately the same cost with a job placement rate of 80%. This program is approved by the Dental Board of California. Upon completion of the program graduates earn a Dental Radiation Certificate.
Upon completion of the one year X-Ray Technician/Medical Assistant program graduates are eligible to take certification examinations in two different concentrations. The total cost of the program is $11,500 with a 72% placement rate.
To enroll in the ten month X-Ray Technician program candidates must be Certified Medical Assistants (CMA) or have prior experience. Candidates without the prerequisite qualifications can take the combined X-Ray Tech/Med Assist program.
The Diagnostic Medical Ultrasound program is a two year offering at a cost of about $16,500 with a 76% placement rate. The school also offers an advanced Diagnostic Medical Vascular Ultrasound program.
All Central California School of Continuing Education programs are offered on a week day schedule for local residents and on a weekend schedule for distant students.
Students Enrolled in the Medical Assistant Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Central California School offers a less than two-year award program in medical assistant.
Students by Gender (2019)
Graduates | |
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Male | 0 |
Female | 10 |
Students by Race (2019)
Graduates | |
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Asian | 1 |
Hispanic | 5 |
White | 4 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.
Career Options for Graduates
Students who have completed the Medical Assistant program at Central California School, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below:Medical Assistants
Description
Perform administrative and certain clinical duties under the direction of a physician. Administrative duties may include scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records, billing, and coding information for insurance purposes. Clinical duties may include taking and recording vital signs and medical histories, preparing patients for examination, drawing blood, and administering medications as directed by physician.
Career Outlook & Projections ()
According to the BLS, medical assistants employment is expected to grow at a rate of 23.5% from 2014 to 2024
Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To support students and graduates, Central California School may offer student services like those listed below:- Counseling assistance
- Assisting students to find work