Fall Into Your New Career with HDMC’s Short Programs
With HDMC’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 High Desert Medical College, you can get started in a career training program this Fall, and complete your program within one year! With HDMC’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 HDMC’s short programs, you can complete your career training in less than a year!
What Are High Desert Medical College’s Short Programs?
The short programs at High Desert Medical 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.
Clinical Medical Assisting
The Clinical Medical Assisting program is achievable in as few as 34 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 CMA program earn a Certificate of Completion, Diploma in Clinical Medical Assisting, as well as receive CPR and First Aid certification from the American Red Cross. Upon completion of the program, graduates will also be prepared to test for the nationally recognized MA certification.
Dental Assisting
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 X-Ray certification, and are prepared to test for relevant industry certifications, such as through the American Medical Certification Association (AMCA).
Medical Billing and Coding
The Medical Billing and Coding program is achievable in as few as 35 weeks and is designed to prepare students for entry level positions in a hospital, medical or dental office, and medical insurance/billing companies. Students learn the knowledge and skills competencies to accurately organize and maintain patient medical records and prepare various health claim forms using medical billing software. Upon completion of the program, graduates of the Medical Billing and Coding program earn a Certificate of Completion, Diploma in Medical Billing and Coding, as well as receive CPR and First Aid certification from the American Red Cross.
Pharmacy Technician
The Pharmacy Technician program is achievable in as few as 34 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 HDMC’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.
Veterinary Assistant
The Veterinary Assistant program is achievable in as few as 35 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, as well as receive CPR and First Aid certification from the American Red Cross.
Fall Into your New Career – with HDMC’s Short Programs!
High Desert Medical College, with locations in Bakersfield, Lancaster and Temecula, California, 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 High Desert Medical 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 HDMC’s flexible hybrid-online learning formats, short program lengths, and range of student and career services. Give us a call at 888-633-4362 to find out how you can get started towards your goals today.