Overview
Since its foundation in 1983, Central Coast College has provided students with an education in a variety of career-related programs. Students choose from learning the skills needed to be marketable in the fields of Computer Office Administration, Computer Specialist Accounting, Medical Biller/Coder, Medical Assisting and other service-related situations. The school is located in Salinas, California.

Student Appeal
Career-minded students take advantage of the career placement assistance available to them following completion of one of the school's programs. The Career Services Department provides services that help students transition into a career related to their program of study. Students also gain work experience while still completing their program through internships and externships. Students graduating from CCC have a high success rate of finding a job in their chosen field.

Financial
Several options are available for students to finance their education at CCC and the school provides financial experts to help. Federal, state and local programs make tuition affordable for qualified students. The Federal Pell Grant, PLUS, Cal Grants and Workforce Investment Act are just a few of the financial programs available. Students are encouraged to apply for aid when applying for admission.

Programs Offered:

• Computer Office AdministrationComputer Office Administration
  The curriculum in this program focuses on completing tasks like bookkeeping, documents, reports and answering telephones. Learning spreadsheets, computerized accounting and other important office tasks are also explored. On-the-job experience is included prior to graduation.
• Computer Specialist AccountingComputer Specialist Accounting
  Students interested in an accounting career benefit from the curriculum in this program. Instructors teach courses that focus on various accounting systems, word processing, computerized spreadsheets and other vital accounting skills. Graduates tend to get jobs as accounting clerks, bookkeeping assistants and others.
• Hospitality and TourismHospitality and Tourism
  This program provides classes and training that lead to a variety of career opportunities domestically and abroad. The curriculum is focused on topics that include customer service, front office management skills, menu marketing and inventory. On-the-job experience is available and graduates are marketable in the food and tourism industries.
• Medical Administrative AssistantMedical Administrative Assistant
  Graduates of this program often work at the front desk of medical clinics or as administrative professionals in hospitals. Courses focus on topics like medical terminology, medical office procedures and basic anatomy and physiology education.
• Medical AssistingMedical Assisting
  This program provides students with the skills they need to successfully assist in a physician’s office or other health-related setting. Students learn about administrative techniques, clinical skills, laboratory procedures and patient care. And extensive externship is available for on-the-job training.
• Medical Biller/CoderMedical Biller/Coder
  Students learn what is involved with all aspects of medical billing and coding in this program. Classes focus on subjects that include medical terminology, medical office procedures, medical insurance billing and basic anatomy and physiology.
• Pharmacy TechnicianPharmacy Technician
  The curriculum involved in this course provides the training need to work alongside a pharmacist. Those who complete the program receive registration from the State of California and they often get jobs in pharmacies or retail drug stores. An externship offers hands-on training for further preparation in the job field.