Kaplan College

Kaplan College, formerly Maric College, has been successfully graduating students since 1990. We have ten locations throughout Southern California offering a wide range of programs suited to fit all types of needs. Our curriculum is based on industry demands in the medical, technical and legal environments. Kaplan College's objective is to guide our students on the path to success by developing the practical skills necessary to meet the requirements of today's employers. Our students graduate from Kaplan College prepared and confident in facing any business challenge.

Kaplan College's mission is to provide quality education and training programs that empower our students to succeed in their chosen career.

Dental Assistant - Diploma

Our dental assistant program can provide you theoretical, lab, and clinical instruction in advanced techniques and skills, along with preparation in traditional dental assisting responsibilities.

By obtaining a diploma from our dental assistant program, you can gain the knowledge and skills needed to perform front and back office duties including patient preparation, chairside dental assisting, administering x-rays, insurance billing, accounts receivables, and more.

This program is designed to help eligible students prepare for the Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) examination. Upon successful completion of the RDA exam, the licensed dental assistant may perform extended functions that include temporary restoration, periopacks, bases and liners, and orthodontic expanded functions.* Graduates of this program also receive a radiology certificate recognized by the Dental Board of California, a Coronal Polish Completion Certificate**, a Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) card, and an HIPAA Certificate.

By obtaining a diploma from our dental assistant program, you can seek various entry-level positions in a dental office setting, such as administrative assistant, billing clerk, chairside assistant, collection assistant, dental receptionist, dental x-ray technician, insurance billing assistant, and roving assistant.

* Certain programs are designed to prepare students to take various certification or licensing exams. The College cannot guarantee students will pass those exams.
** Coronal polish completion certificate is to be filed with the RDA exam application. Licensure will be issued once the RDA exam has been passed by COMDA. However, the College cannot guarantee your eligibility either to take this exam or become certified. Your eligibility may depend on your work experience, completion of high school (or its equivalent), not having a criminal record, meeting other licensure or certification requirements, or the program or College itself having appropriate accreditation or licensure. Externship sites may themselves require a criminal background check or medical examination.

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Health Information Technology - Associate's

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At Kaplan College, you can train to play a significant role in a health care facility. The Health Information Technology program combines classroom instruction in marketing and facility planning with hands-on training in medical coding and abstracting procedures. This is your opportunity to develop the necessary knowledge and skills to successfully seek a career in the health technology field. Our program can teach you how to sign code numbers for diagnoses and procedures, answer legal and insurance inquiries, evaluate health record content for accuracy, and compile reports.

Massage Therapy - Diploma

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Graduates qualify for NCETMB (National Certification Examination for Therapeutic Massage and Body Work exam). Massage techniques include: shiatsu, Swedish, Oriental, sports, crainosacral therapy, neuromuscular and Eastern approaches, deep tissue work, joint mobility and range of motion.

Students will also study anatomy, body systems, structure and function. Graduates receive portable massage case, table and business cards.

Medical Assistant - Diploma

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There is no better time to join the health care industry than now. Not only have physicians and hospitals become dependent on medical assistants as trusted allies but other segments of the industry have become equally reliant. Divisions such as home health care agencies, insurance companies and pharmaceutical companies hire our medical assisting graduates. With both administrative and clinical skills, Kaplan College medical assistant graduates are hired first.

Medical Billing and Coding - Diploma

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Kaplan College's Diploma in Medical Coding and Billing provides hands-on training in various activities of the medical office, including the usage of medical software, medical terminology, human anatomy and physiology, medical ethics, medial coding and insurance billing and claims. Our program is designed to provide students with the skills and knowledge necessary to obtain employment in the health care profession with the recognition as being a vital link to all facets of the medical arena.