The Medical Billing and Coding program offered by ACHT in Riverside, Santa Ana and Huntington Park, CA is designed to provide graduates with the skills necessary to qualify for entry-level positions in the insurance billing & coding field. Students will learn medical terminology, medical office management & billing/coding. Work-site learning in a medical facility is a component of this course.

Medical coders are essential to medical record keeping. Medical coders assign alphanumeric codes to specific injuries, illnesses and medical procedures, using a system of medical coding consistent across the health care system. Doctors and hospitals use the codes for planning and internal data collection, while public agencies and insurance companies require codes to reimburse health care providers.

The Pharmacy Technician program at the American College of Healthcare and Technology (ACHT) in Riverside and Huntington Park, CA covers a variety of subject areas, such as medical and pharmaceutical terminology, pharmaceutical calculations, record keeping and techniques, and pharmacy law and ethics. Pharmacy technicians and assistants work under the supervision of the pharmacist. They help licensed pharmacists provide customer services, prepare prescription medications, and perform administrative duties within a pharmacy setting. Pharmacy technicians typically are responsible for the routine tasks associated with preparing and providing prescribed medication to patients, but their duties may also involve verbal prescriptions and doctor calls, medication and expense orders, expired credits and returns, and non-licensed pharmacy management.

The Medical Assistant program at ACHT Riverside, Santa Ana and Huntington Park, CA is designed to provide graduates with the basic front office (administrative) & back office (clinical assisting) skills necessary to qualify for entry-level positions in a variety of out-patient medical facilities. Students will learn medical terminology, anatomy & physiology, phlebotomy, medical office management, assisting with diagnostic procedures & administration of medications. Work-site learning in a medical facility is a component of this course.

A medical assistant works in a physician’s office, and is typically trained on the job. Typical job functions include administrative and clerical duties, as well as clinical tasks in the offices of physicians, health practitioners, and chiropractors. The law requires a medical assistant to work under the direct supervision of a licensed physician, registered nurse, nurse practitioner or physician assistant while performing direct patient care procedures.

The Veterinary Assistant program at the American College of Healthcare and Technology (ACHT) in Riverside, California, Santa Ana, California and Huntington Park, California gives students the skills needed to work in a veterinary office.

Veterinary Assistants play an important role as a member of the veterinary healthcare team that aids the veterinarian and veterinarian technician to perform daily tasks. Our Veterinary Assistant Training program is designed to provide graduates with the basic skills necessary to assist a veterinarian and veterinary technician.

Students are introduced to basic animal nursing and animal care. Students will also learn computer basics, veterinary anatomy & physiology and terminology, office and hospital procedures and billing, pharmacology and vaccinations.

Massage therapy is known as the practice of using touch to manipulate the soft-tissue muscles of the body. It is used for a multitude of reasons, including treating painful ailments, decompressing tired and overworked muscles, reducing stress, rehabilitating sports injuries, and promoting general health. Massage therapists give massage treatments using their hands and specialized tools to alleviate pain, aid in rehabilitation, or to promote relaxation.Massage therapists work by appointment, which can range from 5 or 10 minutes and can last for up to 2 hours. Many Massage Therapists like to conduct an informal review with the client prior to the session, in order to learn the person’s medical history and desired results from the massage. Massage therapists work in both private and public settings, and often travel to clients’ offices or homes to provide a massage.

In our HVAC program, you will learn how to offer professional services in support of the heating and air conditioning systems used to control the temperature, humidity, and overall air quality in homes, businesses, and other buildings.

This HVAC training program will also help you understand how to install, maintain, and repair systems using sophisticated tools and when to work with craft workers while maintaining compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.

The Surgical Technology program at the American College of Healthcare and Technology (ACHT) in Riverside, California trains students to perform duties before, during, and after surgical procedures. Courses will guide students through all aspects of the field of surgical technology, including prepping the operating room (OR), sterilizing instrumentation, ensuring equipment works properly, as well as creating and maintaining a sterile work environment for the surgical procedure. Obtaining the certification of Certified Surgical Technologist (CST), demonstrates the individual has met the national standard for knowledge that underlies Surgical Technologist practice. Certified individuals possess mastery of a broad range of skills related to surgical procedures, quality patient care and aseptic technique.

Dental Assistant Program prepares students for the requirements necessary to earn a California Radiation Safety Certificate (limited to dental x-ray). Students practice techniques and procedures in a spacious and modern dental laboratory to gain proficiency in those competencies. In addition, equipment, materials, and instruments comparable to those used in an actual dental facility are used in our classrooms. Students will be introduced to all phases of dentistry, including diagnostic and procedural terminology, as well as clinical, radiographic, and preventive dentistry procedures, and will receive an eight-hour Infection Control certificate and a two-hour Dental Practice Act certificate.