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*Health Care Administration*
This program is offered in Citrus Heights and Stockton.

The Health Care Administration certificate and degree programs are designed to prepare the student for entry-level employment in a medical or dental front office or hospital office setting. The program specializes in administration, with an emphasis on the practice of various medical and health office skills. In addition, medical terminology, introduction to anatomy, pharmacology, professional development, and the measuring of vital signs are presented. The student will complete classroom work using a personal computer. Current skills for word processing and medical office procedures are practiced. Field experience during the externship is an important part of the program. *Program Objectives* To introduce the student to the knowledge and skills used in front office management of the health care professional office. Emphasis is placed on regulations, ethics, confidentiality, and the precision required to function at entry level in a health care office setting. To provide a basic foundation in administrative skills and procedures needed for the medical administrative assistant to function at entry-level competency in a health care setting. To provide training and practice in computer skills required for entry-level employment in health care administration. To assist the student in developing the necessary level of professionalism, flexibility, responsibility, and skill in human relations to enter the health care field.

Dental Assistant | Massage Therapy | Medical Assistant | Medical Billing
Medical Administrative Assisting | Health Care Administration
Pharmacy Technician | Veterinary Technician
Surgical Technician | Vocational Nursing
Degree Programs | Certificate Programs