Charter College
Computerized Accounting (Diploma)Computerized Office Specialist (Diploma)Dental Assistant (Certificate)Legal Assistant (Certificate)Massage Therapy (Certificate)Med Insurance Coding & Billing (Certificate)Medical Assistant (Certificate)Pharmacy Technician (Certificate)Vocational Nursing (Certificate)Computerized Accounting Specialist (Certificate)Computerized Office Specialist (Certificate)HVAC (Diploma)Business Management & Accounting (BS)Business Management & Technology (BS)Business Management Practice (AAS)Computer Science - Networking TechnologyComputer Science- Business ApplicationsComputerized Accounting (AAS)Computerized BookkeepingInformation Technology Engineering (BS)Medical AssistantMedical Office Administration - Medical AssistingMedical Office Administration -Medical Coding and BillingPharmacy Technician
About Us
Charter College is a private, independent institution of higher education that follows a dramatically new direction. Charter is neither a liberal arts college, a university, nor a vocational school. Instead, Charter College borrows certain elements from each of those respected educational institutions to create a unique and innovative experience for our students. We offer career-focused education in the growing fields of Health Care, Business, Criminal Justice and Information Technology and strive to provide our students, both young and old, with an education that’s both relevant in today’s workspace and cutting-edge in technology and focus.
Information on Programs Offered:The Charter College BS in Business Management Accounting prepares students with a superior management degree for the requirements of today’s complex economy. Areas of study include: - Strong foundation of accounting courses.
- Upper-division courses that are highly relevant to today’s market, including non-profit and governmental accounting.
- 180 hours of accounting externship allows students to gain real-world experience in the job market.
- Coursework prepares students to sit the Certified Management Accountant examinations. According to the Institute of Management Accountants, “Industry salary surveys have shown that a certified professional earns approximately 22% more than a non-certified professional.”
- Other courses include education in Finance, Economics for Managerial Decision Making, International Business, e-Business, and Research Methodologies.
The Charter College BS in Business Management and Technology prepares students with a superior management degree for today’s high-tech economy. Areas of study include: - Effective business skills: Business Communication, Project Management, Information Technology for Managers, and E-Commerce Strategies and Practices
- Lawful Employment Management
- Accounting Information Systems
- Advanced Microsoft Applications
- Contract Management
- Database Management
- Graduates also earn certification as a Microsoft Office Specialist, Master.
Armed with a Bachelor’s Degree in the latest business, management, and technology skills, graduates are in high demand in today’s fast growing job market. The curriculum is designed to help students master computer hardware architecture, Microsoft networking software, and some of the newest cutting edge technologies all in just 15 months. Students who complete this degree program have the knowledge and skills to install, configure, customize, optimize, network, integrate, troubleshoot, and maintain Microsoft Windows 2000/XP.Charter College’s Associate of Applied Science Degree in Computer Science students are provided a diverse educational background in office administration.The Computerized Accounting Specialist program seeks to prepare the student with the knowledge and skills in reporting financial transactions, computerized operations, computerized accounting, and computerized business software, customer service, and career development. This program will prepare student for an entry level position in accounting.The Computerized Accounting Specialist program seeks to prepare the student with the knowledge and skills in reporting financial transactions, computerized operations, computerized accounting, and computerized business software, customer service, and career development. This program will prepare student for an entry level position in accounting.- Advanced bookkeeping courses
- Computer applications
- Program completion in as little as 7 1/2months
The Computerized Office Specialist program is especially recommended to students seeking rapid computer literacy and operational skills. The program includes skills in mathematics and communications, word processing, computer operations, the use of essential business computer software, payroll reporting, customer service, and career development. This program will prepare student for an entry level position in many business environments.The Computerized Office Specialist program is especially recommended to students seeking rapid computer literacy and operational skills. The program includes skills in mathematics and communications, word processing, computer operations, the use of essential business computer software, payroll reporting, customer service, and career development. This program will prepare student for an entry level position in many business environments.Typical job titles for the Dental Assistant graduate entering the field include: - Chairside Dental Assistant
- Dental X-Ray Technician
- Dental Office Manager
The Dental Assistant program has been designed to prepare students for entry-level employment in a variety of dental settings. The content of the program provides the student with: - Didactic, laboratory and clinical instruction in chairside assisting procedures
- Infection control
- Treatment procedures commonly performed in a dental office setting
- Basic training in front office procedures
Emphasis is placed on the guidelines required by the California Dental Board of Examiners for a Registered Dental Assistant Program. Upon successful completion of the program, the Charter graduate will be provided with a Certificate for Coronal Polishing and Dental X-Ray. Please complete form for more information.
The Charter College BS in Information Technology Engineering is designed to prepare students with the skills required for ever-expanding field of information technology. Courses of study include: - Cisco routing and switched networks, advanced telecommunications, and e-commerce.
- Effective IT business skills through Project Management, Database Management, and IT Business Communication.
- Advanced Web Design
- JavaScript and PERL
- Wireless Technology
- Networking Technology
- Computer Aided Drafting Concentration electives
Typical job titles for Legal Assistant entering the field include the following: - Legal Assistant
- Paralegal
- Legal Researcher
- Litigation Assistant
The Legal Assistant program has been designed to prepare students for entry-level employment as legal assistants, assisting attorneys in settings such as law offices, firms, or governmental agencies. The content of the program provides the student with specialized training in legal research and writing and exploration of legal issues, including: - Family Law
- Criminal Law
- Real estate Law
- Business Law
Typical job titles for Massage Therapists entering the field include the following: - Massage Therapist
- Masseuse
The Massage Therapy program has been designed to prepare students for entry-level employment as a massage therapist and/or to enter private practice. Employment opportunities include positions in: - Massage offices and private practice
- Physicians' offices
- Hospitals and medical centers
- Chiropractic offices
- Nursing facilities
- Outpatient clinics
- Health clubs and fitness centers
- Spas and resorts, hotels
- Cruise ships
- Beauty and hair salons
- Pain management centers
- Sports team facilities
- Individual private practices
Typical job titles for Medical Insurance Billing and Coding include the following: - Medical Secretary
- Medical Insurance Biller
- Medical Receptionist
The Medical Insurance Billing & Coding program has been designed to prepare students for entry-level employment in a medical front office, hospital office setting, or medical insurance company. The content of the program provides the student with specialized training in industry-current medical administrative procedures and instruction in: - Medical terminology
- Anatomy and physiology
- Processing insurance forms
- Scheduling appointments
- Collections
- Medical bookkeeping
- ICD-9-CM coding
- HCPCS coding
Other critical patient services will be emphasized. Students will be able to have specialized hands-on training on state-of-the-art processing equipment and this instruction ranges from: - Introductory keyboarding
- Electronic calculating
- Current word processing skills in Microsoft Word for Windows
At the completion of the classroom instruction, the student will receive supervised job-related skills at a selected insurance company, hospital or medical office setting to complete a well-rounded education. Certificate Medical Assistant - Record Management And Ethics
- Patient Care Concepts
- Office Management and Communications
- Minor Office Surgery
- Pharmacology
- Medical Insurance
- Fundamentals of Office Accounting
- Office Emergencies and Cardiac Care
- Hematology and Phlebotomy
- Professional Development
- Specimen Collection and Analysis
- Computer Applications
- Medical Assistant Externship
Typical job titles for Medical Assisting entering the field include the following: - Clinical Medical Assistant
- Electrocardiogram Technician
- Medical Secretary
- Medical Receptionist
The Medical Assisting program has been designed to prepare students for entry-level employment in a variety of medical settings, such as a physician's office or a medical clinic. The content of the program provides the student with specialized training in procedures relating to: - Industry-current medical
- Clinical
- Administrative procedure
The Medical Assistant certificate program of study is designed to provide students with the knowledge, technical skills, and work habits required for entry-level positions as Medical Assistants. The computer technology and word processing facets of the curriculum enhance the students’ potential for placement, and the medical office administration orientation of the second portion of the program makes graduates more valuable in the fast-paced health care offices of today and the future. This program is broken into two phases, the first phase being the Certificate in Medical Assistant program, and the second phase being the medical office administration courses. Prior to advancing to the medical office administration courses, students must complete the Certificate in Medical Assistant program. This curriculum offers an understanding of modern medical practice, of the requirements for accurate medical records, and of the significance of medical coding and billing. Importantly, the program teaches the skills to identify accurately a specific examination, diagnosis, and/or therapy, as well as the means to acquire reimbursement.Typical job titles for Pharmacy Technicians entering the field include the following: - Pharmacy Technician
- Pharmacy Assistant
The Pharmacy Technician program has been designed to prepare students for entry-level employment as an entry-level assistant to a licensed pharmacist. Employment opportunities include positions in: - Hospitals
- Medical centers
- Skilled nursing facilities
- Private pharmacies
- Outpatient clinics
- Pharmaceutical companies
The program provides the Charter student with the fundamentals of nursing. The program emphasizes theory, as well as hands-on practice. Charter graduates of this program will be qualified for the entry level position as a vocational nurse, functioning as part of the interdisciplinary health care team in selected health care settings with individuals, families, and communities across the life span. Employment in this field requires a license and the Charter Vocational Nursing program prepares you for the National Council Licensure Examination for Practical/Vocational Nurses (NCLEX-PN Examination). 4 Campus Locations:
Canyon Country, CA
Lancaster, CA
Long Beach, CA
Oxnard, CA
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