BY CANDICE MARSANO
SGV – In collaboration with the Walnut Valley Unified School District, the East San Gabriel Valley Regional Occupational Program and Technical Center just opened two new Instructional Service Centers for aspiring Medical Assistants. The class is a pathway from high school to post-secondary offered as part of the Medical Programs at Diamond Bar and Walnut High Schools, and is also open to community residents.
The ESGVROP Technical Center, which bases its post-secondary programs out of its West Covina location, opened the Certified Medical Assistant program at the Diamond Bar and Walnut High Schools earlier this year. The program will allow graduating high school students and community residents the opportunity to transition into the program seamlessly throughout the year through its open enrollment. The program allows students to begin their career in the medical field, gain valuable work experience, and continue to pursue their education at the university level.
With support from Walnut Unified officials, ESGVROP Technical Center set up the Medical Assisting program at the high schools to help students transition into a fully-accredited college-level vocational program. The program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP), which qualifies students to compete for a national exam, the AAMA. The AAMA Certification is highly desired by employers in the medical field. It’s a perfect program with a high demand choice. For information on enrolling into the program, call (626) 472-5101.
