Is a career in health care for you?
Regional Occupational Program (ROP)
Medical Health Careers Program
Instructor: Esther Diaz, CCMA-AC
Career Exploration, Internships and Youth mentoring.
The advanced classes provide you with the opportunity to intern at local hospitals.
Career Exploration, Internships and Youth mentoring.
The advanced classes provide you with the opportunity to intern at local hospitals.
MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY (ROP) (11-12)
Learn the language of medicine. This course provides medical terminology training for careers and occupations in the healthcare industry. Instruction covers the following areas: medical terminology, basic anatomy of body systems, diseases and conditions, related medical abbreviations, safety issues, patient confidentiality, basic first aid, and introduction to vital signs. This course is a prerequisite for the second year Medical Assistant courses. Prerequisite: Student must be 16 years of age or older.
Note: Two units of college credit may be earned upon successful completion.
MEDICAL ASSISTANT ADMINISTRATIVE (ROP) (11-12)
This course provides training for entry-level and advanced administrative positions in healthcare facilities. Instruction covers the following areas: proper workplace standards, etiquette and professionalism, effective verbal and non-verbal communication skills, medical charting, appointment scheduling, proper telephone etiquette, preparing and maintaining medical records, applying computer concepts for the medical office, patient confidentiality training and safety standards. A nine-week hospital internship is included. Placement in hospital internship is dependent upon completion of competencies and maintaining good attendance. Prerequisite: Medical Terminology (1 semester)
Note: Four units of college credit may be earned upon successful completion.
MEDICAL ASSISTANT CLINICAL (ROP) (11-12)
This course provides entry-level training for employment at a health care facility. The clinical medical assistant will function in coordinating, performing and assisting the physician with clinical procedures. Students receive hands-on training on taking temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure, preparing patients for exams, instrument identification and sterilization, injections will be taught using classroom simulators. Universal safety precautions and patient confidentiality rules are also covered. A nine-week hospital internship is included. Placement in hospital internship is dependent upon completion of competencies and maintaining good attendance. Prerequisite: Medical Terminology (1 semester)
Note: This course is in negotiation for four units of college credit.
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