Health Sciences & Medical
Dental Hygiene, Medical Assisting, Nursing, and Radiologic Technology
Each department/program features a rewarding curriculum; experienced and caring faculty; and modern real-world equipment and facilities. Our graduates are in high demand. A shortage of qualified health care professionals has created a great need in the healthcare industry and is causing wages and benefits to increase significantly.
Community Health Worker
Are you someone who cares deeply about health and wellness? Do you enjoy working with members of your community? Getting your Community Health Worker certificate can be quick, affordable, and can open doors to new career opportunities in a growing field. Boost your resume as you look for jobs in public health, healthcare, and social services. The classes, held at both Aptos and Watsonville campuses, also provide a chance to practice your English in a safe setting.
Biotechnology
Combining biology and technology, biotechnology creates advancements in science, medicine, agriculture, and more! Great careers are available locally and throughout the U.S. at top companies.
Biotechnology Skills Certificate
2 Semesters
The Biotechnology Skills Certificate provides the student with skills and job training essential for the field of biotechnology. Jobs include technical positions in genetic engineering, forensics, bioinformatics, agriculture, pharmaceuticals, and medicine. This certificate program allows students to attain essential skills in biotechnology and provides opportunities to learn laboratory procedures and safety, how to record and analyze data, perform basic calculations, and write laboratory documents. Students also learn about careers and ethical issues in biotechnology. Career options: careers for those with the Biotechnology Skills Certificate would be assay analyst, laboratory assistant or technician, manufacturing technician, and/or QA/QC technician. Jobs for technicians may be found in environmental testing labs, forensic labs, hospitals, plant culturing labs, research labs, and wineries.
Community Health Worker Certificate of Completion (Noncredit)
2 Semesters
The Community Health Worker Certificate of Completion is a noncredit certificate that introduces students to the fields of public health, health care, health education, and social services. Community Health Workers provide a wide range of services, including health outreach and education, client-centered referrals and case management, and client and community-based advocacy. They work to reduce unequal rates of illness and death between different communities and to promote health equity or justice, prioritizing communities with the greatest health risks. Community Health Workers typically work in settings like health clinics, with nonprofit service organizations, and community organizations. Community Health Worker positions often require compassion, cultural competence and knowledge of a community, and excellent communication skills. Bilingual Spanish-English language knowledge is often desirable.
Community Health Worker Certificate of Achievement
2 Semesters
The Community Health Worker Certificate of Achievement trains and certifies students to work in the fields of public health, health care, and social services. Community health workers provide a wide range of services, including health outreach and education, client-centered counseling and case management, and client and community-based advocacy. Community health workers work to reduce unequal rates of illness and death between different communities and to promote health equity or justice, prioritizing communities with the greatest health risks.
Introduction to Dental Technology Computer Training Certificate of Completion (Noncredit)
2 Semesters
The Introduction to Dental Technology Computer Training Certificate of Completion is a noncredit certificate designed to prepare students for employment in positions in dental healthcare and industry that involve the use of dental patient management software. These courses provide training in the use of, but not limited to, dental management software and tools for taking intraoral pictures and digital radiography. This type of training can lead to further educational goals and enhanced employment opportunities with dentists and dental clinics.
Dental Administrative Assistant Certificate of Completion (Noncredit)
2 Semesters
The Dental Administrative Assistant Certificate of Completion is a noncredit certificate designed to prepare students for employment in positions within the dental healthcare industry that involves functioning as personnel in a dental office. The Dental Administrative Assistant works in a dental healthcare facility performing front office and administrative tasks. Positions require excellent communication and detail skills. Dental Administrative Assistants find employment opportunities with dentists and clinics.
Dental Infection Control Coordinator Certificate of Completion (Noncredit)
2 Semesters
The Dental Infection Control Coordinator Certificate of Completion is noncredit certificate designed to prepare students for employment in positions within the dental health care industry that involve performing as Dental Infection Control Coordinators. The Dental Infection Control Coordinator works in a health care facility overseeing infection control, bloodborne pathogen standards, and confirming compliance with protocols and procedures. Positions require excellent communication and detail skills. Dental Infection Control Coordinators find employment opportunities with dentists, clinics, and health care organizations.
Phlebotomy Technician Certificate of Achievement
2 Semesters
The Phlebotomy Technician Certificate of Achievement prepares students to become a Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT1). Students will learn the appropriate technique for venipuncture, arterial blood draw, and specimen collection in settings such as hospitals and out-patient clinics. Upon completion, students are eligible to register and take the required National Phlebotomy Certification Examination. Students who complete this certificate and pass the required exam will then be credentialed as a Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT1). This certificate provides students a way to join the workforce as a CPT1, suitable to work in hospitals, clinics, or home health environments.
Cabrillo College's phlebotomy program is accredited by the California Department of Public Health (CDPH). Students who wish to earn the Phlebotomy Technician Certificate of Achievement must read the additional information available on the Medical Assisting department website at https://www.cabrillo.edu/medical-assisting/.