Emergency Medical Technician/Paramedics

THE PROGRAM
The Emergency Medical Technician program prepares students in all elements of pre-hospital basic life support. An EMT certificate is a prerequisite
for Palomar College Fire Academy.

PREPARATION FOR
HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
High school students are recommended to complete
anatomy, english, foreign languages, and speech.
Also, students must be certified in Advanced First Aid or Emergency Response.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Emergency medical technicians are employed by
private ambulance companies, emergency centers, hospital emergency departments, and most fire
departments.

Health Program Specialist
Emergency Medical
(760) 744-1150 ext. 8150

www.palomar.edu/eme

 

Check out this video on EME

 

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Program of Studies for
all Health Careers

Health Careers Administration

Health Careers Clinical

Medical Assisting

THE PROGRAM
The Medical Assisting program at Palomar College offers complete training for students who want to receive a degree or a certificate with the specialization in clinical medical assisting or administrative medical assisting. Graduates qualify to take the CCMA and RMA exams.

PREPARATION FOR
HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
Students are encouraged to start their training and certification process now to get ready for the great opportunities available in the medical assisting profession.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
In the field of medical assisting there are many
jobs available to graduates of the program including:
clinical or administrative medical office assistants,
hospital out-patient clerks, insurance billers and coders, medical records technicians, ECG technicians and others.

Health Programs Specialist
Medical Assisting
(760) 744-1150 ext. 8169

www.palomar.edu/medical

 

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Check out the video below

Medical Careers Video

Dental Assisting

THE PROGRAM
The Registered Dental Assisting Program at Palomar College qualifies students to take both state (RDA) and the national examination (DANB).

PREPARATION FOR
HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
Chemistry, biology, anatomy, english, speech, and art are some of the recommended classes to take while in high school. Students are also encouraged to take college english classes and Intro to Dental Sciences and Occupations at Palomar.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
The career opportunities available to graduates of the program are in pediatric, orthodontic, oral surgery, endodontic, general and cosmetic dental offices and clinics.

ORIENTATION
Palomar College’s Dental Assisting program holds
orientation meetings for those interested in the program. Please visit the website to find out when the
next orientation is. Orientations are free and open to the public.

Health Program Specialist
Dental Assisting
(760) 744-1150 ext. 3631

www.palomar.edu/dental

 

Nursing

THE PROGRAM
Students completing the Palomar College Registered Nursing (RN) program consistently pass the state licensing examination. The program is accredited by the California Board of Registered Nursing and the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission.

PREPARATION FOR
HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
High school students are recommended to complete
algebra, biology, and chemistry for the program.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
The career opportunities available to graduates of the program are hospital nursing, home health care, outpatient clinics, and nursing homes.

ORIENTATION
Palomar College’s Nursing program holds orientation meetings for those interested in the program. Please visit the website to find out when the next orientation is. Orientations are free and open to the public.

Health Program Specialist
Nursing Education
(760) 744-1150 ext. 2279

www.palomar.edu/nursing