Pioneer Pacific College

The Healthcare Administration program combines a foundation in medical administration with a thorough understanding of computer applications, solid ground­work in accounting and courses in human resource and organization management. This combination is designed to prepare the student for administration careers in the healthcare industry. Students learn through a combination of lecture, labs and simulation. Students will gain a comprehensive understanding of the application of management principles to the healthcare environment and be prepared for entry level administrative positions.

The Medical Assisting program is designed to prepare the graduate for an entry-level position in a physician’s office or medical clinic. The program emphasizes the development of clinical skills to train students for positions such as medical assistant, medical receptionist, health plan coordinator and medical insurance customer service representative. Students learn not only in the classroom, but also in a laboratory which simulates the facilities, equipment, and records found in both the clinical and administrative areas of ambulatory care centers.

The objective of this program is to prepare graduates for entry-level medical office administration positions. Graduates are trained in general office skills, computer operation skills, receiving patients, preparing medical forms, and in the administration of today’s complex medical and healthcare offices. Employment is directed towards doctors’ offices, hospitals, clinics, and other offices.

The Radiologic Technology program prepares students to practice as proficient, multi-skilled professionals in a culturally diverse health care setting; to demonstrate outcomes required by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) and program guidelines; and to apply for and successfully complete ARRT certification examination and possess the qualifications of an entry-level radiographer.

After successful program completion, graduates will be eligible to apply to the Oregon State Board of Nursing (OSBN) to sit for The National Council Licensure Examination, or NCLEX-PN. Once licensed, the graduate may be employed as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). The student will:

• Gain practical, hands-on experience.
• Experience interdisciplinary settings of community health facilities under the supervision of qualified nursing faculty.
• Work as part of a team in a professional medical setting.
• Learn medical information that can help people lead healthier and happier lives.