The responsibilities of a dental assistant are crucial to dental practices. Dental assistants perform important duties under the direct supervision of dentists. In addition to helping dentists, dental assistants support other dental team members and each patient. Ensuring patient comfort and ease before and during treatments, while managing the finer points of dental offices, is all part of the multifaceted work of dental assistants. This role offers rewarding, reliable careers with opportunities for advancement, flexible hours and career satisfaction.

CCI prepares its students for success with the education and certification opportunities that many employers call for. With valuable vocational college experience, each student gains hands-on clinical experience and thorough training in skills and theory.

When you begin the medical assistant certificate program at CCI, you are welcomed into on-site skills labs, taught by a competent and experienced team and given access to well-equipped facilities. To achieve the excellent education offered at the California Career Institute, students have the opportunity to:

• Learn medical terminology and detailed knowledge through seven modules.
• Complete 80 credit hours and 160 hours of externship experience.
• Qualify for an optional certification exam.

A licensed vocational nurse is a nursing professional who practices under the direct supervision of a physician or registered nurse (RN). The responsibilities of an LVN include:

• Administering basic nursing care and medications.
• Communicating with, educating and supporting patients and their families.
• Maintaining health records and collaborating with other medical staff.

 

LVNs can work with patients in a variety of healthcare settings, including

• Hospitals.
• Acute care settings.
• Skilled nursing facilities.
• Outpatient clinics.
• Urgent care facilities.