Pioneer Pacific College

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The associate degree in Healthcare Administration program can prepare health care practitioners for careers as supervisors and managers in a variety of settings such as hospitals, clinics, and private practices. Courses will examine the issues and challenges that relate to the health care delivery system today. Armed with a better understanding of the complex system, graduates should be better prepared to assume management responsibilities for many positions in health care environments.

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The objective of the Medical Assisting associate degree program is to provide graduates with the skills and knowledge that will enable them to qualify for entry-level positions as Medical Assistants. Students will be prepared to maintain the highest quality of direct patient care as they take vital signs, run laboratory and diagnostic tests, and perform front office procedures all while utilizing organization, communication, and management skills. Graduates can seek employment in a hospital, clinic, doctor's office, or insurance company.

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Earning an associate degree as a Medical Assistant 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 180-hour supervised externship to enhance their learning experience and put them in high demand for many medical career opportunities after graduation.

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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.