Medical Pathways
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The Institute of Career Education is supported by the Mendocino County Office of Education and offers courses in Dental Assistant, Medical Assistant and Phlebotomy. These are college level courses that are of interest to individuals desiring to work in the medical field.
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If a career in health care appeals to you, then consider dental assisting. Dental assistants take on significant responsibility as a valuable member of the dental health care team. Assistants greatly increase the efficiency of the dentist in the delivery of quality oral health care. If you have strong communication skills, enjoy working with your hands, as well as your mind, and want a career with responsibility, dental assisting is for you.
This class offers instruction in dental office procedures, practices, standards, and ethics. Students will learn all aspects of front office and chairside assisting.
After successful course completion and eleven months of work experience, students qualify to apply as State Registered Dental Assistants (RDA).
General Information:
- Dates of Course: July 9, 2024 – December 19, 2024
- Location: 2240 Old River Road, Ukiah, CA; DF Building
- Orientation: Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at 5:15 pm
- Days/Times: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:15 pm – 8:15 pm; One Friday and/or evening class for OSHA certification training and CPR training
- Externship must start within two weeks of completion of the classroom training portion of the course; Certificates of Completion will not be awarded until all requirements have been met, including the completion of student externships
- Cost - $4,000
- 5-month course, offered twice a year
- Application Due by 5 pm, May 31, 2024
Applicants need to include a copy of their high school diploma and/or transcript. Applicants need to include one current (within the last year), signed letter of recommendation.
Download a Dental Assistant Progam application here.
Contact Sally Nevarez, (707) 467-5123, for questions and more information.
This two-semester course offers students complete training to become a Medical Assistant.
The Administrative (front office) training includes skills such as communication, billing, making appointments, medical terminology, and understanding the legal obligations of medical professionals. Students will upgrade their business skills including keyboarding, math, English, business writing, office procedures, employment skills, and computer skills.
The Clinical (back office) training includes anatomy, physiology, rooming patients, injections, and assisting the medical provider.
In order to improve the access to and quality of care provided to our communities, the Alliance for Rural Community Health is offering scholarships through the Empowerment through Education program. Download the application below.
General Information
- Dates of Course: January 7, 2025 to November 6, 2025; Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday from 4:30 pm – 8:00 pm; Orientation: Monday, December 16, 2024 at 4:30 p.m. in the MH Classroom
- Location: 2240 Old River Rd Ukiah in the MH Building (MCOE Campus)
- Graduation ceremonies and Certificates of Completion will not be awarded until all requirements have been met, including the completion of student Externships
- Cost: $4,500 (may be paid in two installments). Failure to pay course fees on time will result in student not being permitted to complete externship or pass course.
- Complete applications are due by 5 pm on November 1, 2024
Download the Medical Assistant Program application here.
Contact Sally Nevarez, (707) 467-5123, for more information.
Phlebotomy students will learn to draw blood specimens from patients as requested by hospitals and referring physicians. This class will prepare students to meet the California state criteria for certification as a CPT I.
General Information
- Dates of Course: August 9, 2024 – December 20, 2024; Fridays from 9:30 am to 4:00 pm; Orientation: Friday, August 2, 2024 at 9:30 am
- Location: MCOE 2240 Old River Rd., Ukiah, CA in DE Building
- Graduation ceremonies and Certificates of Completion will not be awarded until all requirements have been met, including the completion of student externships
- Cost: $3,000 (may be paid in two installments). Failure to pay course fees on time will result in student not being permitted to participate in this course.
- Complete applications due by July 8, 2024 at 5:00 p.m.
Download the Phlebotomy Program application here.
Contact Sally Nevarez, (707) 467-5123, for information about 2024 courses.
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