HEALTHCARE EDUCATION

Our healthcare programs offer certifications and hands-on training in high-demand health and medical careers.

NOT SURE WHERE TO START?

If you want a lucrative and rewarding career but have no prior experience, check out our FREE Introduction to Healthcare Basics class! It’s a short course designed to teach students the basics of healthcare careers and help them explore various job opportunities.

Student Voices

“The classes set solid goals for succeeding and I enjoyed every part of my class. With my NHA CCMA credentials, I was ready to take the Phlebotomy Technician Training Program of which Iʼm happy to say I am now dually credentialed and have a full-time job doing what I love.”

- Patricia U.

Intro to Healthcare Basics FREE

In Person, Room 42

Instructor: Patel/TBD T, Th 2/25 - 4/17 9:00AM - 12:00PM

Instructor: Heidi Carmen Clinical Medical Assistant Training Program M, W 6:00PM - 9:30PM Online Sa 9:00AM - 4:30PM Lab

Hybrid: Online & In-Person Labs

Dates: 1/22 - 4/26 (13 lab days)

Dispensing Optician Training Online (6 In-Person Lab Days TBD)

Hybrid: Online, In Person

Instructor: Lynnette Garcia, ABOC T, Th 2/4 - 5/15 6:00PM - 8:45PM

STUDENT SUCCESS: MENSURE POLAT

Mensure is originally from Türkiye and has been living in the US for four years. When she first moved to the US, it was during the pandemic and she was feeling that there were a lot of challenges in pursuing a career in science and medicine. San Mateo Adult School was her first in-person education center in the US and in the fall of 2022, she participated in the Intro to Healthcare Basics class and met the most passionate instructor, Dianne Patel.

According to Mensure, “My life has changed in a huge positive way with Ms. Dianne as my instructor and mentor. I refreshed my medical knowledge, learned about potential careers, healthcare communication and how the US healthcare system works. My instructor motivated and supported all of us and encouraged us to achieve our career goals!”

“As an SMACE student, I felt I was not alone and I always got support! Since the last day of class, I kept a note from Ms. Dianne on the door of my study room. That note has touched both my heart and mind, and it has motivated me to chase my dream!”

Mensure is on a fantastic career path now as a Research Assistant in Neurosurgery Department at the Stanford University, School of Medicine and wants to encourage fellow students to never stop learning and pursuing their dreams.

Online

Instructor: CalRegional EKG Technician Training (Morning)

M, W TBD* 8:30AM - 12:30PM M, W TBD* 8:30AM - 12:30PM M, W TBD* 8:30AM - 12:30PM

*Please visit the website for additional dates.

Online

Instructor: CalRegional EKG Technician Training (Evening)

M, W TBD* 5:30PM - 9:30PM M, W TBD* 5:30PM - 9:30PM

*Please visit the website for additional dates.

Medical Billing & Coding Specialist

Online

Instructor: Reed/Miles

T, Th 4/15 - 9/4 6:00PM - 7:30PM

In Person, Room 42

Instructor: Heidi Carmen Patient Care Fundamentals T, Th TBD 6:00PM - 9:00PM

Want to learn more about these courses? Visit SanMateoAdultEd.org to read class descriptions and register.

Pharmacy Technician Training Program 1 & 2

Online

Instructor: Career Training Solution

T 2/4 - 6/28 6:00PM - 9:30PM 9:00AM - 12:30PM Sa M, Th 3/10 - 8/4 6:00PM - 9:30PM

Explore A New Career

Our courses are an excellent way to explore the medical field. Check out our Patient Care Fundamentals class to gain an understanding of medical vocabulary, or enroll in our Clinical Medical Assistant Training Program to learn how to assist a physician in providing quality patient care.

SMACE in Rm 41; Labs will be held offsite at a Cal Regional lab site Instructor: CalRegional Phlebotomy Technician Program M, T, W 1/13 - 2/27 5:30PM - 9:30PM Sa 1/25 - 4/26 8:00AM - 5:00PM M, T, W 3/17 - 5/1 5:30PM - 9:30PM

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