INSTITUTE OF CAREER EDUCATION

The Institute of Career Education offers training opportunities for post-secondary students who are seeking technical career training in order to prepare to enter the workforce.

The Institute of Career Education office hours are Monday through Friday (excluding legal holidays), 8:00 am – 4:30 pm.

MISSION

To prepare students through both classroom and clinical training opportunities to attain industry-recognized certifications for high-need, high-skilled careers based on local labor market needs.

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATES 

Through the Institute of Career Education, MCOE offers adult education to those wishing to become medical assistants, dental assistants and phlebotomists. To pick up an application for any of these programs, come to our office at 2240 Old River Road in Ukiah. We’re in the Dogwood Building.

MEDICAL ASSISTANT

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.

For more information and to access the application, click here.

DENTAL ASSISTANT

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.

For additional information, please call (707) 467-5123.

PHLEBOTOMY

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.

For additional information, please call (707) 467-5123.

Fax: (707) 462-8212