Center for Employment Training - Oxnard

CET’s Medical Assistant program in Oxnard, California, prepares students for administrative and clinical work in healthcare settings, including recording vital signs and medical histories, drawing blood, scheduling, and preparing patients for examinations. The program prepares graduates for the Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) certification. Training is delivered in person on CET’s campus, with practical instruction in work settings and an externship at a medical clinic or hospital. Students attending 30 hours per week usually complete the 900-hour program in 8 to 9 months, and evening schedules are available in Oxnard. The curriculum covers allied healthcare, office communication, laboratory practice, medical records, billing and coding, emergencies, anatomy and physiology, pharmacology, nutrition, and job preparation. CET states that students without a high school diploma or GED may have options through its eligibility process.

At a glance

• Format: IN_PERSON
• Next start: open enrollment; students can start the next day
• Leads to: Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) certification
• Financial aid: available (per the school's page)
• Scholarships: available (per the school's page)

Center for Employment Training’s Business Office Administration program in Oxnard, California trains students for office administration work, including business procedures, accounting systems, customer service, document preparation, spreadsheets, and presentations. The program prepares students for Microsoft Office Specialist certifications and QuickBooks User Certification tests, supporting roles such as general office clerk, office administrator, and bookkeeping worker. Delivered as a daytime, in-person program meeting Monday through Friday for six hours, it generally takes about eight to nine months to complete and includes 900 hours of training. Coursework covers introduction to business, business mathematics, communication, accounting systems, customer service, and job preparation. The program also includes training supplies, books, and uniforms in tuition. Financial aid assistance is available for those who qualify.

At a glance

• Format: In person
• Next start: Open enrollment; students start class anytime after enrollment is completed
• Leads to: Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certifications and QuickBooks User Certification tests
• Financial aid: available (per the school's page)