SDSU Offers Students Chance to Embark on Career in Health Care

SAN DIEGO - Nov. 2, 2015 - PRLog -- San Diego State University offers students the opportunity to enroll in both online and classroom certificate courses in the health care field, which has eight of the top 20 fastest-growing professions, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

In its latest report, the BLS noted that “health care added 34,000 jobs in September, in line with the average increase of 38,000 jobs per month over the prior 12 months.” This is for an industry the BLS projected would have a total employment increase of 10.8 percent, or 15.6 million, during the decade ending in 2022.

Through its College of Extended Studies, SDSU offers year-round certificate programs online in Nutrition for Optimal Health and Wellness; or Nutrition for Optimal Health, Wellness and Sports. Classroom courses include Clinical Medical Assistant, Pharmacy Technician Training and Test Prep, and EKG Technician Certification.

These are accelerated courses that prepare students for state certification exams. The Clinical Medical Assistant course also includes an externship opportunity.

Makenna Wilcoxson (http://www.ces.sdsu.edu/blog/2015/06/students-pursuit-of-...), a graduate of the Clinical Medical Assistant program, said the program has been invaluable to her career progress.

“This program is well-rounded, professional and innovative. It can really help open many doors for students — whether it’s getting medical assistant licensure or going on to further your medical profession. The externship is a great way to get your foot in the door. Students leave the program with 150-160 hours of medical experience. This looks great on a resume,” she said.

Lorna Wassmer has also benefitted from the health care program.

“SDSU's Pharmacy Technician program has a very convenient schedule and location, especially for those who work full-time,” she said. “The program gave me the confidence I needed to take the Pharmacy Technician Certification exam, and I passed on my first try.”

Most of the SDSU health care certificate programs are approved for Military Spouse and Workforce Partnership benefits.

For more information, email pjordan@mail.sdsu.edu or call (619) 594-3297.