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PROGRAM GOALS AND OBJECTIVES 

• Provide open access and a supportive environment that encourages student success in the classroom, the externship site and the job site

• Prepare competent entry-level medical assistants in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) skills

• Encourage professionalism, integrity and high standards in students and staff

• Help students to develop skills in communication, critical thinking, analysis, and problem-solving, leading to accurate decision-making

• Respond to and meet the medical assistant training needs specifically of the Santa Cruz County health care community while meeting national association accreditation guidelines     

• Prepare students to work in a variety of settings such as physician offices, clinics, hospitals, public agencies, and volunteer agencies

• Develop closer partnerships with the health care industry

Our program faculty are experienced, trained professionals and are committed to the successful completion of your chosen program/s.