Pioneer Pacific College

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With the Medical Assisting diploma program you will learn in a classroom and a laboratory that simulates the facilities, equipment, and records found in ambulatory care centers. Experience firsthand the working environment by spending the last of your program under supervision at an externship site.

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Earning a diploma in Medical Assisting with Limited X-Ray emphasis prepares students with the basics of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, and pharmacology to prepare them for entry-level positions in medical facilities. Students will gain a solid foundation in both clinical and administrative medical office skills and practice limited radiography techniques typical in hospital and clinical settings. Learners will complete a supervised externship to enhance their learning experience and put them in high demand for many medical career opportunities after graduation.

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The Pharmacy Technician diploma prepares graduates for employment in pharmacies assisting licensed pharmacists in providing medication and other pharmacy products to patients, including assisting directly in the preparation of medication. Pharmacy technician graduates are also trained in providing support to pharmacy aides, who handle routine yet vital pharmacy tasks, including general pharmacy and medical office administration. Over the course of the program, students will gain a comprehensive understanding of pharmaceutical terminology; medication names, uses and doses; pharmacy calculations; pharmacy record-keeping; and ethical and legal regulations.

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Students earning a diploma in the Practical Nursing program are focusing on a rapidly changing world of health care. The practical nursing curriculum prepares future nurses in an exciting environment that not only includes classroom and clinical laboratory learning experiences on campus, but also opportunities to care for patients at numerous clinical sites.