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Unitek College
Unitek College - San Francisco, CA
Unitek College™ is a privately held vocational school dedicated to helping you gain the skills needed to advance your career or begin a brand new career. Your training at Unitek College will position you to take advantage of the rising demand for experts in allied health, nursing, and technology professions. Our programs include Medical Assisting, Dental Assisting, Vocational Nursing, Practical Nursing (select locations,)and Bachelor of Science in Nursing: RN-to-BSN Degree Completion.
Unitek College features modern laboratories that simulate a real work setting, qualified teachers willing to give you the attention you deserve, and employment assistance after you graduate. Unitek College offers seven convenient facilities in California with campuses in Bakersfield, Fremont, San Jose, Hayward, Concord, South San Francisco, Reno and Sacramento.
Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
Career Services at Unitek College
Unitek College provides professional development, externship and clinical placement, and employment assistance to its students. We strive to make sure all of our students receive guidance and mentorship from Career Services specialists. Through this partnership, students acquire skills that help them find and maintain employment. The department is staffed with full-time professionals who lead the student community to build a foundation for a strong career. This team of Career Services Coordinators and Managers are proud of the commitment and dedication our students bring to their training, and it is their single-minded mission to assist graduates with employment in their new career field.
The Career Services Department assists students and graduates with the following:
- Career planning
- Communication and public speaking skills
- Networking and learning to dress professionally
- Job search techniques and interview skills
- Writing cover letters and resumes, establishing references, and preparing thank you notes
- Finding volunteer opportunities
Medical Assisting is a great program for individuals interested in providing care to those with medical needs. Unitek College’s 9-month Medical Assisting program offers an active learning environment with an emphasis on practicing real clinical skills. Our program covers basic knowledge and skills required for MA's in ambulatory/health care settings including medical terminology, medical front/back office procedures, anatomy and physiology, with MA duties in assisting in some minor surgical procedures.
With our knowledgeable teachers and hands-on training methods you can learn and grow in pursuit of your new career as a Medical Assistant.
All students complete an externship, which provides practical experience in a physicians' office, hospital, or other healthcare facility. Emphasis is placed on Interpersonal communication, critical thinking, decision making, and other skills required for a basic medical assistant.
Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs), sometimes called Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), provide direct medical care to patients under the direction of doctors and registered nurses. LVNs often have more contact with patients than any other member of the healthcare team. If you’re a compassionate person interested in helping others as a nurse, Vocational Nursing training could put you on the path to a rewarding career.
Unitek College offers certificate and associate degree programs in Vocational Nursing. Our intensive 12 month Vocational Nursing Certificate Program covers clinical and theory components to prepare graduates to take the NCLEX-PN licensing exam, and work as a generalist Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN). All Unitek College pre-licensure Vocational Nursing students complete clinical rotations at a healthcare facility as a part of their curriculum.
Educational objectives include: collaborating effectively with clients, families, and health care teams to provide holistic care; assisting in the formulation of a problem-solving approach to deliver basic nursing care to clients; and coordinating patient care with other members of a health care team within the standards of practice.
257 Longford Drive #5
South San Francisco,