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Medical & Hospital Careers

This 360-hour course provides students with the necessary entry-level skills in auxiliary hospital and medical services. The program includes classroom training in basic health facility skills, job preparedness, safety, CPR, first aid and medical terminology. The course offers specific training at a community classroom site in the areas of Physical Therapy, Respiratory Therapy, Central Supply, Dietary, Medical Records, Medical Reception, Cardiology and other auxiliary medical occupations.  Doctors' offices and other medical facilities are also utilized for hands on training.

Employment & Careers: Medical Office/Ward Clerk Physical Therapy Aide Dietary Aide Emergency Room Aide EKG/EEG Technician Assistant Unit Secretary Central Supply Aide Environmental Services Assistant

Course Objectives: Medical Terminology Vital Signs Emergency Medical Care Body Mechanics Nutrition Universal Health Precautions Patient Contact Skills Health Care Delivery Systems Health Occupations Labor Market Information Job Seeking Skills

Special Considerations:

• Application and interview required
• Good health and TB clearance
• Sincere interest in a health career

• Typing desirable, but not necessary

You Can Earn: A Certificate of Proficiency, high school credits.

How to Enroll for Medical & Hospital Careers:

• High School Students:  You need to be at least 16 years old and see your counselor or call ROP at 879-7457.

• Adults: Call the ROP office at (530) 879-7457.

Fees:

• There is no cost for high school students.

• For current fee information, please click on fee link or call the ROP office at (530) 879-7457.

Locations:

Chico:	Gridley:
Chico High School            Chico ROP Center (Adult only) Pleasant Valley High School	Gridley High School

Oroville:	Paradise:
Las Plumas High School	Paradise High School (Adult and High School)

Duration:

High School classes meet for two hours daily for two semesters and begin in the fall.
Adult classes meet for four hours daily for one semester.

Please see the ROP Course Schedule for more class information.

For More Information

Contact:
Regional Occupational Program
2491 Carmichael Drive Suite 100, Chico, CA 95928
Phone: (530) 879 - 7457
Fax: (530) 879 - 7458
Email: rop@bcoe.org