Prepare for an exciting new career at Kaplan College

At Kaplan College, you can train for one of many satisfying careers in just a matter of months. Our programs are designed with your future in mind. Every classroom and field experience provides the real-world skills and hands-on training you need, bringing you a step closer to your new career every day. Stop working for a living; start working toward your career.

Personalized services make it easy.

• Financial aid for those who qualify
• Both day & evening classes
• Small class sizes
• Career placement assistance

Dental Assistant - Diploma

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The dental industry is growing as new cosmetic procedures are introduced each day. If you are ready to break into this exciting field, contact Kaplan College to get started on your way. 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.

Certification Exam Preparation
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.

Dental Assistant Program Features
This is your opportunity to develop the necessary knowledge and skills to successfully seek a career in the dental field. Our dental assistant program offers:

• Clinical and administrative course instruction
• Hands-on training as a chairside assistant
• Assistance in preparation for certification exams
• Assistance with job placement

Potential Career Opportunities
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
• Roving assistant

Health Care and Rehab Technician - Diploma

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If you are looking for a rewarding career that can make a difference in other people's lives, working as a health care and rehab therapy technician can offer you that opportunity. Health care and rehab therapy technicians assist directly and indirectly with the delivery of physical therapy services to patients under the direct supervision of a licensed physical therapist.

The objective of Kaplan College's health care and rehab therapy technician program is to provide you with the in-depth knowledge, skills, and work habits required so you can pursue entry-level employment in settings such as:

• Private practice offices
• Clinics
• Acute and subacute care hospitals
• Assisted living facilities
• Physical therapy, occupational therapy, and rehab centers
• Chiropractic clinics
• Schools
• Patient homes

The program offers diverse front office training, multiple hands-on rehab courses, general nursing skills including clinical experience, phlebotomy including glucometer testing, and pediatric care. A diploma from our program can allow you to work with inpatients and outpatients who have a variety of diseases, injuries, and neurological or orthopedic problems.

Upon successful completion of the program, you will be eligible to take the Phlebotomy, ECG Technician, Patient Care Technician, and Nurse Assistant certification exams.*

Health Care and Rehab Therapy Technician Program Features
Get the education required to enter this rewarding field. Our comprehensive Health Care and Rehab Therapy Technician Diploma program offers:

• In-depth clinical and administrative course instruction
• Hands-on training
• Preparation assistance for certification exams

Potential Career Opportunities
With a diploma from our health care and rehab therapy technician program you can seek entry-level positions such as:

• Long-term certified nursing assistant (CNA) (after passing the state exam)
• Mental health rehab aide
• Occupational therapy aide
• Physical therapy aide
• Recreation/activities aide
• Rehab aide/technician
• School health aide/clerk
• Phlebotomist (with state requirements)
• EKG Technician

Holistic Health Practitioner - Diploma

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Alternative and natural means of healing, stress management, and well-being are becoming increasingly popular. Holistic medicine treats the whole person using holistic healing, nutrition, and herbs to stimulate the body's ability to heal itself. If you are interested in becoming part of this rewarding field, a diploma from Kaplan College can offer you that opportunity.

Our holistic health practitioner program can provide you an integrated approach to health and wellness with skills and techniques in the field of mind/body healing. This is accomplished by providing the knowledge and skills that fuse ancient Eastern natural healing systems with Western medicine. Some of the techniques and skills you will learn include acupuncture, massage and aromatherapy, and biofeedback. These methods are meant to treat patients' mental and spiritual health in addition to their physical health. Our holistic health practitioner program can prepare you to seek entry-level positions in the field of holistic health and massage therapy.

Students in the holistic health practitioner program are taught the knowledge and skills needed to take the NCETMB exam (National Certification Examination for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork) presented by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB) and/or their state examination (if applicable).*

Holistic Health Practitioner Program Features
Acquire the education and skills needed for a career as a holistic health practitioner. Our comprehensive program offers:

• Hands-on clinical course instruction
• Preparation assistance for certification exams
• Assistance with job placement

Potential Career Opportunities
With a diploma from our holistic health practitioner program you can seek entry-level positions in various settings including:

• Private offices
• Massage therapy clinics
• Chiropractors' and doctors' offices
• Holistic health clinics
• Health clubs, fitness centers, and spas
• Nursing homes and hospitals
• Sports medicine facilities

Diploma - Massage Therapy

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Massage therapy has gained popularity with the general public and wider acceptance with the medical community. More and more it has become recognized as an effective way to alleviate symptoms related to stress or physical ailments, creating employment opportunities for massage therapists. If you are interested in becoming a professional as an important part of general health care, massage therapy could be the career for you.

With a diploma from our program, you can seek various entry-level positions or even establish your own business as a massage therapist. We provide you a solid, basic foundation of knowledge and skills in the areas of anatomy, physiology, and massage therapies. Kaplan College's massage therapy program provides you the education required to enter this growing field.

Our program is designed to help eligible students prepare for the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB) national certification exam.*

Massage Therapy Program Features
Get the education required to enter this growing field and seek a career as a massage therapist. Our massage therapy program offers:

• Comprehensive clinical course instruction
• Hands-on training
• Preparation assistance for certification exams
• Assistance with job placement

Potential Career Opportunities
With a diploma from our massage therapy program you can seek entry-level positions in various settings including:

• Private offices
• Massage therapy clinics
• Chiropractors' and doctors' offices
• Holistic health clinics
• Health clubs
• Fitness centers
• Spas
• Nursing homes
• Hospitals
• Sports medicine facilities

Medical Assistant - Diploma

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Have you always wanted to work in the medical industry and help people? Kaplan College's Medical Assistant Diploma program could help you become a key member of a medical team. Our program could provide you the knowledge and skills needed to work directly with patients or assist with the daily operations of a busy health care facility. This is your opportunity to train in the administrative and clinical skills necessary to assist physicians in health care management and provide medical services.

Gain the knowledge and skills that could allow you to seek entry-level employment in a physician's office, health management organization (HMO), clinic, rehab center, or other allied health care facilities. An education from Kaplan College can allow you to specialize in front or back office duties, or diversify and do both. Duties may include:

• Interviewing patients
• Charting histories
• Taking vital signs
• Assisting during exams, minor surgeries, and lab procedures
• Assisting with receptionist duties

Medical Assistant Program Features
You could become a key member of a medical team by developing the knowledge and skills needed for a career in the medical field. Our medical assistant program provides:

• Clinical and administrative course instruction
• Hands-on training with the latest medical equipment
• Preparation assistance for certification exams
• Assistance with job placement

Potential Career Opportunities
With a diploma from our medical assistant program you can seek entry-level positions including:

• Back office lab aide
• Billing/collections clerk
• Blood bank donor unit assistant
• Blood/plasma lab aide
• Clinical lab aide (venipuncture)
• Front office assistant manager
• Hospital donor unit assistant
• Medical assistant
• Medical office assistant manager
• Personnel records clerk
• School health aide

Medical Billing and Coding Specialist - Diploma

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Changing government regulations and the growth of managed care have increased the amount of paperwork involved in processing medical tests, treating patients, and filing claims with insurance companies. As a result, medical billing and coding specialists are in high demand in all types of health care facilities. If you pay close attention to details, work well under pressure, and would like to pursue a career in health care, earning a diploma in medical billing and coding from Kaplan College could help get you started in one of today's fastest-growing career fields.*

What is Medical Billing?
Medical billing is vital to the smooth functioning of the medical office. Medical billers calculate the total amount due from a patient, prepare invoices to be sent out, and follow up to ensure that payment has been received. One of the most important responsibilities of medical billers is contacting insurance companies to negotiate payment or reimbursement on behalf of patients and doctors. Medical billers may have some interaction with patients to answer questions about health care finances.

What is Medical Coding?
Medical coding involves recording designated codes in patients' medical records. Each type of procedure or treatment has its own designated code that health insurance companies use to determine the reasons the patient was seen and what procedures and treatments were performed. The role of the medical coder is to ensure that each procedure is properly coded in accordance with industry standards.

What Will You Study?
The curriculum includes classroom lectures and lab training in:

• Health insurance including paperwork, legal issues, and insurance fraud and abuse
• Dental claims and the anatomy and physiology of the tooth and oral cavity
• General office procedures including use of office machines, keyboarding and computer applications, and an introduction to the World Wide Web
• Medical coding and terminology

You will be required to complete an externship at an approved facility in the Vista community. The externship gives you an opportunity to gain medical billing and coding experience needed for entry-level employment in doctors' offices, clinics, hospitals, home health care services, nursing and residential care facilities, and insurance companies.

Certification Exams
This program can help prepare you for the Certified Professional Coder (CPC) examination sponsored by the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC).† The CPC certification signifies to employers that you have achieved a level of knowledge and expertise in coding of services, procedures, and diagnoses for physician practices.

Medical Office Specialist - Diploma

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A diploma from Kaplan College's medical office specialist program can provide you with the education needed to begin a new career, or further your current position, in today's expanding medical industry. At Kaplan College, you can train for entry-level employment in medical, dental, and optometry offices, outpatient clinics, and hospitals.

Our medical office specialist program offers well-rounded instruction in basic human anatomy, medical terminology, medical insurance, medical records, billing and collections, appointment scheduling, medical ethics, and public relations. Our program can give you a competitive advantage by preparing you to work in a wide range of positions in administrative, clinical, and professional capacities.

Medical Office Specialist Program Features
Our medical office specialist program can start you on the right track for an exciting career by providing:

• Administrative course instruction
• A required externship providing real-world education and experience
• Assistance with job placement

Potential Career Opportunities
By earning a diploma from the medical office specialist program at Kaplan College, you can seek various entry-level positions in a general office setting or medical facility, such as:

• Administrative assistant
• Billing/collections clerk
• Data entry department assistant
• Insurance examiner's assistant
• Inventory/supply clerk
• Records department assistant
• Assistant office manager

Medical Practice Management - Associate's

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Our medical office programs offer in-depth training to help prepare you for work in a doctor's office, hospital or insurance agency. With a focus on skills like scheduling appointments, transcribing medical information, filing patient records and handling insurance forms, we could help you on your way to an entry-level position in a medical office.

Nursing Assistant - Diploma

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With an aging population, the need for trained nursing assistants has never been greater. In fact, many patients spend more time with nursing assistants than any other health care worker. A career as a nursing assistant could lead to numerous opportunities and benefits. If you want to have a chance to obtain these opportunities, a diploma from Kaplan College's nursing assistant program is the right place to start.

Our program can prepare you to provide basic patient daily living assistance with activities such as dressing, eating, and bathing. You will be trained in direct patient care under the supervision of a licensed vocational or registered nurse. The training focus prepares you to care for patients in long term care, assisted living, subacute care, rehab, and acute care facilities.

Our program, along with completion of the Department of Health Services approved curriculum training hours, helps prepare you to take the NATAP (Nurse Assistant Training and Assessment Program) examination. Upon passing the written and practical examination and receiving a criminal background clearance, graduates will receive a Certified Nursing Assistant card and number from the Department of Health Services, Aide and Technician Certification Section (ATCS), in Sacramento, California.*

Nursing Assistant Program Features
You can become a nursing assistant by developing the necessary knowledge and skills. Our nursing assistant program provides:

• Clinical and administrative course instruction
• Hands-on training with industry-related medical equipment
• Preparation assistance for certification exams
• Assistance with job placement

Potential Career Opportunities
With a diploma from our nursing assistant program you can seek entry-level positions including:

• Acute Care Certified Nursing Assistant–Level One
• Long Term Care Certified Nursing Assistant–Level One
• Private Home Care Companion
• Registry Home Care Companion

Pharmacy Technician - Diploma

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The pharmaceutical industry is growing as new life-saving and life-enhancing medications are introduced every day. If you are looking to become an eligible candidate in this expanding field, a diploma from Kaplan College can prepare you for that opportunity.

At Kaplan College, our pharmacy technician program can provide you with the administrative and technical knowledge and skills necessary to set you on this career path. A diploma from our program can give you the education needed to seek entry-level positions in a retail pharmacy, hospital pharmacy, residential pharmacy, or other pharmaceutical facility. Some of the professional duties you may be responsible for can include assisting a licensed pharmacist in direct patient care, preparing and managing prescriptions and medications, overseeing collections and billing, purchasing pharmaceuticals, and maintaining confidentiality of patient and proprietary business information.

Our program is designed to prepare eligible students for the Pharmacy Technician Certification Examination (PTCE) sponsored by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) and for a Pharmacy Technician license from the California State Board of Pharmacy.*

Pharmacy Technician Program Features
Kaplan College's pharmacy technician program can prepare you for a new and rewarding career by providing an in-depth curriculum that offers:

• Clinical and administrative course instruction
• Hands-on training with industry-related technology
• Preparation assistance for certification exams
• Assistance with job placement

Potential Career Opportunities
Obtaining a diploma from our pharmacy technician program can allow you to seek entry-level employment in various health care settings such as:

• Retail pharmacies
• Hospital pharmacies
• Grocery store pharmacies
• Mail-order pharmacies
• Nursing homes
• Assisted living facilities

Vocational Nursing - Diploma

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If you are interested in training to work as an integral part of a medical team, Kaplan College's vocational nursing program is a great place to start. More than ever, doctors' offices, clinics, and hospitals are in need of professionals trained in patient medical care. Turn your desire to help others and achieve a successful career for yourself into reality at Kaplan College. The vocational nursing program offers the professional skills and knowledge you need to pursue a career in nursing.

Vocational Nursing Career Training
Combining classroom learning with hands-on clinical lab experience, our program can prepare you to deliver direct care to patients under the supervision of a physician or registered nurse. Through your comprehensive education at Kaplan College, you can gain experience performing nursing duties that include:

• Data collection
• Basic bedside nursing
• Tracheotomy care
• Infection control procedures
• Medication administration and documentation
• Patient education

Certification Preparation
This program is also designed to help eligible students prepare for the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-PN) for licensure as a vocational/practical nurse.*

Occupational Outcomes
By obtaining a diploma from our vocational nursing program, you can seek entry-level positions such as:

• Acute care staff nurse
• Home health nurse
• Licensed vocational nurse (after passing state exam)*
• Long-term care charge or staff nurse
• Phlebotomy/blood bank nurse
• Public school LVN/health clerk

X-Ray Technician/Medical Assistant Back Office - Diploma

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Would you like the opportunity to operate cutting-edge medical technology and become an integral part of a medical team? If so, a diploma from Kaplan College as an x-ray technician/back office medical assistant could be the first step.

Our x-ray technician/back office medical assistant program provides a comprehensive curriculum offering back office medical assisting training with preparation for certification in order to increase job opportunities. You will learn chest, extremity, and torsoskeletal x-ray procedures, as well as a variety of back office/medical assisting duties. All training emphasizes effective techniques that provide protection for the patient and the technician.

With the knowledge and skills you can obtain in our program, you could have the opportunity to seek various entry-level positions in a physician's office, chiropractic office, clinic, or full-service medical center. These jobs are available in private medical practices, corporate health care, and government services.

Our program helps prepare graduates to take the California State Examination in Limited Permit Radiologic Technology for state certification. Graduates must pass the California State Examination to secure a position as an x-ray technician.*

X-Ray Technician/Back Office Medical Assistant Program Features
Work toward a rewarding career as an x-ray technician/back office medical assistant. Kaplan College's program provides an in-depth curriculum that offers:

• Clinical and administrative course instruction
• Hands-on training with industry-related technology
• Preparation assistance for certification exams
• Assistance with job placement

Potential Career Opportunities
A diploma from our X-Ray Technician/Back Office Medical Assistant Diploma program can allow you to seek entry-level employment such as:

• Back office medical assistant
• Back office lab assistant
• Darkroom technician
• State approved phlebotomist
• X-ray technician, limited permit

* However, the College cannot guarantee a student's eligibility either to take this exam or become certified. A student's eligibility may depend on his or her 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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