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Begin Your Education Towards A Healthcare Career at 51吃瓜

Learn more about our Diploma Programs at 51吃瓜!

According to U.S. News and World Report (the global authority in rankings and consumer advice), healthcare jobs comprise 4 out of the Top 5 Best Jobs.听 They dominate the 2018 Top 100 rankings due to a combination of high salaries and low unemployment rates.听Take a closer look at 5 programs 51吃瓜 has to offer and kick start your career in the healthcare industry!

Why Study at 51吃瓜?

51吃瓜 is a Non-Profit Healthcare Career College that has been providing educational and career training services to the community for over 35 years. Since its foundation in 1982, 51吃瓜 has grown to become one of Los Angeles鈥� best Non Profit resources for healthcare career training and career advising for students of all nationalities, interests, and means.

• Benefit from a non-profit environment where experienced professionals and volunteers in the various healthcare fields dedicate countless hours of research and development to the program
• State of the art labs with industry-specific equipment
• 51吃瓜 provides on the job experience in a wide variety of clinical settings
• Learn from dedicated instructors with extensive, real-world experience in the fields in which they teach
• Personalized attention to each student.
• Dedicated faculty and staff
• Hands-on training and personal feel
• 翱苍-蝉颈迟别听Career Services Department听will assist you to find a job
• Federal听Financial Aid听available to those who qualify

When you consider听career training, there are two questions you should ask yourself:

1. &/blog/admissions-enrollment/diploma-programs/8220;What are the employment prospects in the field? and
2. &/blog/admissions-enrollment/diploma-programs/8220;How much can I expect to be paid?&/blog/admissions-enrollment/diploma-programs/8221;

51吃瓜 can provide positive answers to both questions.听 Continue reading to explore our Diploma programs!

 

Dental Assistant

51吃瓜鈥檚 40- week Dental Assistant Program prepares graduates with a strong focus on hands-on training. 听It culminates in an externship in a modern-day dental office. 51吃瓜 invests in providing an intensive environment with cutting-edge dental technology to carry out general, restorative and cosmetic dentistry. 听Our students provide greater patient comfort and better accuracy, setting them apart from in the job market.

鈥淥ur instructors have real-world experience with at least 2 years working in the dental field as an RDA. We also attend continuing education seminars to keep our RDA licenses current. 听This allows听us to acquire current knowledge and practice techniques,鈥� commented Program Director, Nicole Alvarez.听 Read on to see what the Dental Assistant Job Outlook is like.

Why Become a Dental Assistant (DA)?

• Above-Average Job Growth:听Employment of dental assistants is projected to grow听19%听from 2016 to 2026.*
• Excellent Pay:听As of May 2017, the annual mean wage for dental assistants in California was听$39,930.*
• The baby-boom population ages and people keep more of their original teeth than previous generations
• The need to maintain and treat teeth will continue to increase the need for dental assistants.
• Being a dental assistant will allow for career advancement; become a tech, dental hygienist, or a dentist!
• Clean, calm and professional work environments
• Flexible work opportunities and normal scheduled hours

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What Does it Take to Become a DA?

The DA program provides students with the basic knowledge and skills that will qualify them to work as entry-level dental assistants both chairside and front office in dental offices and clinics.听 Upon completion, graduates may work as a dental assistant under a licensed dentist as a vital part of the dental office team.

The program focuses skills such as:

• Preparing patients for treatments and procedures
• Processing x-rays and completing lab tasks, under the direction of a dentist
• Sterilizing dental instruments
  • Helping dentists by handing them instruments during procedures
• Instructing patients in proper oral hygiene
• Scheduling patient appointments
• Working with patients on billing and payment

In the final module, students will participate in a 260-hour Dental Externship and gain practical on-the-job experience to supplement in-class experiences.

Pending approval by the Dental Board of California graduates of the program will receive the following, graduates will have their dental radiography license, coronal polishing certificate, pit and fissure sealant certificate, infection control certificate, 2 hour Dental Practice Act Certificate, CPR certification, and will qualify to take the California Registered Dental Assistant exam to become a Registered Dental Assistant.

To view our recent posts and get an inside look at the Dental Assistant Program at 51吃瓜, head to our听Facebook Page and .

Call听213-472-2200听or fill out the form on the right to find out how you can become a听Dental Assistant听in as little as听10 months! 听Our next start date is June 13th, 2018.

 

Magnetic Resonance Imaging

 

51吃瓜鈥檚 40- week MRI Technician Diploma Program is accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES) and is recognized by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). 51吃瓜鈥檚 Magnetic Resonance Imaging Program is offered following two different pathways and modality of instruction: Online Diploma MRI Program: ARRT Post-Primary Pathway and AAS MRI Program: ARRT Primary Pathway.听 In this article, we鈥檒l hone in on our Online Diploma MRI Program. We have students who are being prepared for their MRI Clinical Externship with advanced hand on training and asynchronous online instruction, offering great flexibility.听 Read on to learn more about the MRI Technician Job Outlook!

 

Why Become an MRI Technician?

• Above-Average Job Growth:听Employment of MRI technicians is projected to grow听14%听from 2016 to 2026.*
• Excellent Pay:听As of May 2017, the annual mean wage for MRI technicians in California was听$87,520.*
• In as little as 11 months the Online Diploma in MRI Program that follows the ARRT Post-primary Pathway (open to ARRT, ARDMS, and NMTCB registered technologists), will prepare you with the knowledge and skills you will need to fulfill the responsibilities of a Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist.
• Work side-by-side with physicians and radiologists and enjoy a challenge in a technologically advanced field.

What Does it Take to Become an MRI Technician?

• Preparing and maintaining diagnostic imaging equipment
• Performing appropriate MRI scanning examinations and procedures
• Recognizing the differences between normal and abnormal tissues in the obtained images and other diagnostic information
• Analyzing images and recording data for interpretation by a radiologist
• Recording findings and keeping track of patients&/blog/admissions-enrollment/diploma-programs/8217; records
• Demonstrating excellent communication skills with patients and other healthcare professionals, and acting in an ethical and professional manner

Where Will You Work?

• Private and Public Hospitals
• Medical imaging centers
• Diagnostic Clinics
• Doctors鈥� offices
• Outpatient care centers
• Higher education institutions
• Research field

To view our recent posts and get an inside look at the MRI Program at 51吃瓜, head to our听Facebook Page and .

Call听213-472-2200听or fill out the form on the right to find out how you can become MRI Certified in as little as听11 months! 听Our next start date is July 9th, 2018.

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Medical Assistant

51吃瓜鈥檚 41-week Medical Assistant Program is nationally accredited by ABHES and includes morning and evening classes training. 听It leads to a clinical experience in a variety of healthcare facilities. 51吃瓜 invests in providing an intensive environment in a state- of- the- art labs that replicate real-life clinics and hospitals.听 Read on to see what the Medical Assistant Job Outlook is like.

Why Become a Medical Assistant (MA)?

• Above-Average Job Growth:听Employment of medical assistants is projected to grow听29%听from 2016 to 2026.*
• Excellent Pay:听As of May 2017, the annual mean wage for Medical Assistants in California was听$36,630.*

• As the Baby Boomer population ages, the job outlook for qualified Medical Assistants has steadily risen to meet the demand. This means more job opportunities for you!

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What Does it Take to Become an MA?

Medical Assistants are trained in both administrative and clinical procedures of a healthcare facility. Due to their training in pharmacology, laboratory procedures, medical law, patient care, and the health sciences, Medical Assistants are able to meet a diverse range of roles within the healthcare setting, including:

• Take medical histories
• Prepare patients for examination
• Assist the Doctor during examination
• Explain medical procedures
• Administer medications
• Draw blood
• Remove stitches
• Perform basic lab tests
• Authorize drug refills (as directed by doctor)
• Take EKGs
• Record vital signs
• Using a variety of computer applications to record, analyze, and share data
• Answering phones, make appointments, and communication with patients and their families
• Greet patients when they arrive at the facility and making them feel at ease
• Coding and filling of forms, including insurance, referrals, and similar records
• Arrange for transportation to another hospital, handle admissions, and manage lab results
• Handle correspondence with different doctors, specialist, billing and bookkeeping personnel
• Teaching patients proper self-care measures and assisting with medication or dietary needs
• Serving as a point of communication between the patient and the medical professionals

As you can see this is a very extensive list, but it shows the wide variety of training someone may receive as a Medical Assistant student. The role of a Medical Assistant often means that one will be working alongside doctors and other medical professionals daily. It is imperative that one be flexible, dedicated and open-minded as they will be required to multitask on a regular basis.

Where Will You Work?

• Physicians&/blog/admissions-enrollment/diploma-programs/8217; Offices
• Skilled Nursing Facilities
• Medical Specialist Office
• Industrial Health Care
• Urgent Care Facilities
• Ambulatory Surgery Centers

Anywhere you find doctors and other skilled medical professionals, you will find Medical Assistants at work right alongside them. They can鈥檛 do it without you!

To view our recent posts and get an inside look at the Medical Assistant Program at 51吃瓜, head to our听Facebook Page and .

Call听213-472-2200听or fill out the form on the right to find out how you can become a听Medical Assistant听in as little as听10 months! 听Our next start date is June 13th, 2018.

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Pharmacy Technician

51吃瓜鈥檚 36- week Pharmacy Technician Program prepares graduates with a strong focus on hands-on training for the PTCB National Exam and a career that is portable among states. 听It culminates in an externship where pharmacy technicians are in great demand.听 Our students provide greater patient comfort and better accuracy, setting them apart from in the job market.听 For many, their pharmacy tech certificate might just be the beginning of other educational or career opportunities they want to pursue. 听You may even find the training useful in helping you decide to become a degreed pharmacist.听 Read on to see what the Pharmacy Technician Job Outlook is like.

Why Become a Pharmacy Technician (PHT)?

• Above-Average Job Growth:听Employment of medical assistants is projected to grow听12%听from 2016 to 2026.*
• Excellent Pay:听As of May 2017, the annual mean wage for Pharmacy Technicians in California was听$40,890.*

• As the Baby Boomer population ages, the job outlook for qualified Pharmacy Technicians has steadily risen to meet the demand. This means more job opportunities for you!

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What Does it Take to Become a PHT?

• Administer medications
• Compound chemotherapy medications
• Specialize in inventory management
• In-depth medical or administrative tasks of the pharmacy department
• Nuclear pharmacy, handling and preparing radioactive medications
• Install, maintain, or troubleshoot equipment

Where Will You Work?

• Retail Pharmacies
• Hospitals
• Long-term Care Pharmacies
• Home Infusion Pharmacies
• Grocery Stores
• Pharmaceutical Companies
• Herb Stores

To view our recent posts and get an inside look at the Pharmacy Technician Program at 51吃瓜, head to our听Facebook Page and .

Call听213-472-2200听or fill out the form on the right to find out how you can become a听Pharmacy Technician听in as little as 9 months! 听Our next start date is June 13th, 2018.

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Surgical Technology

51吃瓜鈥檚 60- week Surgical Technology Program is nationally accredited by ABHES and provides morning and evening classes.听听 Surgical Technologists are key members of a highly skilled and respected team that includes physicians, surgeons, nurses and other healthcare workers. Our state-of-the-art mock surgery center and dedicated faculty and staff prepare graduates with a strong focus on hands-on training. 听The program ends in a clinical experience at a variety of surgical settings. Read on to see what the Surgical Technologist Job Outlook is like.

Why Become a Surgical Technologist (ST)?

• Above-Average Job Growth:听Employment of Surgical Technologists听is projected to grow听12%听from 2016 to 2026.*
• Excellent Pay:听As of May 2017, the annual mean wage听for Surgical Technologists听in California was听$61,240.*

• Advances in medical technology have made surgery safer, and more operations are being done to treat a variety of illnesses and injuries.

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What Does it Take to Become an ST?

• Prepare听the operating room by setting up surgical instruments and equipment, before surgery
• Prepare听patients for surgery by washing and disinfecting incision sites, positioning the patients on the operating table, covering them with sterile drapes, and taking them to and from the operating room
• Prepare听sterile solutions and medications used in surgery and check that all surgical equipment is working properly
• Help the surgical team put on sterile gowns and gloves
• Pass instruments and supplies to surgeons and first assistants, during an operation.
• Much more!

Where Will You Work?

• Hospitals and operating rooms
• Ambulatory Surgery Centers
• Physicians&/blog/admissions-enrollment/diploma-programs/8217; offices
• Outpatient care facilities
• Laser centers

To view our recent posts and get an inside look at the Surgical Technologist Program at 51吃瓜, head to our听Facebook Page and .

Call听213-472-2200听or fill out the form on听the right to find out how you can become a听Surgical Technologist听in as little as听15听months! Our next AM start date is July 2^nd, 2018!听 The start date for PM classes is September 9th, 2018!听