California College of Vocational Careers, Bakersfield:
Conveniently situated in Bakersfield CA, California College of Vocational Careers (CCVS) is a locally-owned and operated vocational college. We provide certificate programs in the field of allied health, including Medical Assistant, Diagnostic Medical Sonographer and Administration Billing & Coding. In less than 9 months, you can earn an certificate that opens the door to a exciting new career! For your convenience, morning and evening classes are available.
9-Month Certificate Programs:
Medical Assistant:
This is a healthcare specialty that offers a set of unique opportunities while assisting the Physician in examinations, diagnostic care and with minor surgery. You will help patients ranging from newborns to senior citizens. Clinical duties commonly include: taking and recording vital signs and medical histories, explaining treatment procedures to patients, preparing patients for examinations, assisting during examinations and drawing blood and giving injections.
Administrative Billing & Coding Specialist:
These specialists work in pleasant and comfortable offices. The efficiency of a Medical Biller & Coder is vital to the healthcare industry, as they perform procedural & diagnostic coding and determine insurance claim reimbursements.
MRI Technologist:
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technicians, or MRI Techs, use an MRI Machine to get an internal look at both hard and soft tissues within a human body. The machine makes use of a giant magnet and radio waves to generate internal images of these tissues. MRI Techs work in hospitals, imaging centers, or urgent care facilities.
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer:
Use special equipment to direct high frequency sound waves into areas of the patient's body. Sonographers/Ultrasound Techs operate the equipment that collects reflected echoes and forms an image that may be videotaped, transmitted or photographed for interpretation and diagnosis by Physician.