Central Coast College
Central Coast College was founded in 1983 with just 20 students and two faculty members. Students were taught data processing and typing. Today Central Coast College enrolls over 200 students and offers career diploma programs in Computer Office Administration, Accounting, Medical Administrative Assistant, Medical Biller/Coder, Medical Assisting, and Pharmacy Technician. Programs are designed to be completed within 18-48 weeks with new programs starting every four to six weeks.
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Central Coast College is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training. The school is licensed by the California Bureau for Private Postsecondary and Vocational Education. Central Coast College is located at 480 S. Main St. in Salinas, California. Programs are designed to be flexible for those who have work and family responsibilities. Students can take classes during the day, evening, or weekend. Classes are also offered in the summer. Upon graduation students receive a career diploma in their field during the semiannual graduation event.
The Pharmacy Technician program trains students to become registered pharmacy technicians. California state law requires all pharmacy technicians to be licensed before they can obtain employment. Graduates of the Central Coast College program are prepared to sit for the national licensure and certification exam. The curriculum focuses on teaching students the specific skills and knowledge that employers are looking for in successful pharmacy technicians. The program culminates in a 120-hour externship at an approved pharmacy facility. Graduates of the program can work in a variety of medical settings such as a retail pharmacy, hospital pharmacy, mail order/internet pharmacy, long-term care facility, rehabilitation clinic, or distribution center.
Students also receive job placement assistance and many times are hired on at the location where they do their externship. In 2008, 82% of graduates received placement. Job services include resume and interview preparation and job search coaching.
