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Charter College
Oxnard, CA
3 Programs
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Medical Assistant
Medicine and Health CareThe Charter College Medical Assistant program employs a combination of clinical, technical and business skills making our graduates highly employable. Hands-on training with direct patient contact in a clinic setting is provided early in the program, preparing students well for the healthcare workplace.
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Dental Assisting
Medicine and Health CareThe growing trend in dental care is for increased use of dental assistants, allowing dentists to provide more specialized patient care. The Certificate in Dental Assisting program at Charter College can help you prepare to enter this field. Dental assistants work under the supervision of dentists performing a variety of patient care, office and laboratory duties. Responsibilities may include sterilizing and disinfecting instruments and equipment, preparing and laying out materials, taking dental x-rays and processing x-ray film.
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Veterinary Assisting
Medicine and Health CareThe Certificate in Veterinary Assistant program provides you with the knowledge and technical skills you need to find an entry-level position as a Veterinary Assistant. In classrooms and labs, you will learn how to assist the veterinarian in the exam room, interact with animals and their owners, recommend preventative care, and use computer technology to enhance your potential for employment. In addition, you will complete assignments such as reading, exercises, problem solving, projects, research papers, and presentations.
Veterinary Assistant topics that you will cover include:
Small Animal Disorders and Diseases Affecting Systems Such as:
- Musculoskeletal
- Circulatory
- Cardiorespiratory
- Nervous
- Digestive
- Urogenital
- Ophthalmic
- Integumentary
- Dental
- Endocrinology
- Small Animal Oncology, Pharmacology, and Toxicology
- Small Animal Radiology and Surgical Assisting
- Treatment, Nursing, and Lab Procedures for Small Animals
- Legal and Ethical Standards for Small Animal Care