8 Healthcare Studies Associate Programs

Registered Dental Assisting Programs are designed to instruct women and men with the knowledge and skills necessary to perform as dental health care paraprofessionals. Students are taught to assist in all phases of general dentistry and dental specialties including prosthodontics, oral surgery, periodontics, endodontics, orthodontics, and pediatric dentistry. Through the Registered Dental Assisting Program students will be taught to perform in expanded functions, trained and licensed in taking dental x-rays, certified in coronal polishing and pit and fissure sealants. The preventive, restorative, business, and employment aspects of dental assisting are also included.

San Jose City College offers an Associate in Science (AS) and Certificate of Achievement and in Medical Assisting: Clinical degree. The Medical Assisting: Clinical program prepares the student for employment as a clinical (back office) medical assistant in a physicians office, clinic, or hospital setting. The student performs a variety of clinical medical assisting procedures including physical examination, medication administration, electrocardiography, minor surgery assist, medical asepsis, phlebotomy, and laboratory specimen handling, processing, and analysis. An externship in the clinical area of a physicians office, clinic, or hospital will provide the student with the necessary experience to enter the workforce.

San Jose City College offers an Associate in Science and certificate in Medical Assisting: Administrative. The Medical Assisting: Administrative program prepares the student for employment as an administrative (front office) medical assistant in a physicians office or clinic. This program is designed to prepare the student to schedule appointments, perform medical reception duties, handle financial matters (including medical collection), manage medical records, and insurance billing. The externship in the front office of a physicians office will provide the student with the administrative experience necessary to enter the workforce.

The Health Care Support Technician AAS program prepares students to assist healthcare providers by gaining foundational skills in patient care and health support services. The program focuses on teach...

This program's objective is to develop graduates who will be technically proficient in dealing with the problems of addiction in a variety of settings and function under the supervision of a health care professional.

The Healthcare Management Technology AAB Online program is designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of the core principles needed to succeed in healthcare settings. It covers vital topics suc...

The Apprenticeship Technologies A.A.S. program is designed to prepare students for careers that blend technical skills with on-the-job training. It offers a pathway for individuals interested in trade...

The ACEND-accredited Dietetic Internship program prepares entry-level registered dietitian nutritionists (RDNs) who are able to accurately and effectively communicate evidenced-based nutrition content in a variety of settings.