Comprehensive Medical Assistant & Limited X-Ray Technician Program
Medical Career College of Northern California in Roseville, CA offers a unique dual-certification program that blends Medical Assistant training with Limited X-Ray Technician skills. Students learn to perform administrative tasks, assist with patient care, and take limited-scope X-rays such as chest, extremity, and torso-skeletal exams. The program includes classroom instruction, hands-on lab training, and a supervised externship, leading to a certificate and eligibility to apply for a Limited Permit X-Ray Technician license.
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Medical Assisting & Limited Permit X-Ray Technician Program Overview
- Hours of Instruction provided: 1340
- Outside Preparation Hours: 313
- Weeks of Instruction: 60
- Quarter Credits: 88.3
Course Format
- Didactic courses: Taught in Hybrid format
- Lab classes: Held in residence at the school site
Student Requirements
- Complete:
- Classroom quizzes
- Lab procedures
- Hands-on positioning
- Homework assignments
- Pass:
- Midterm and final exams
- Demonstrate proficiency in:
- Positioning techniques
- Back-office medical assisting skills
Externship (MA/LPXT Program)
- Begins in Quarter 3
- Requires documented completion of:
- 50 Chest exams
- 50 Upper extremity exams
- 50 Lower extremity exams
- 200 Torso-skeletal exams
Student Support Services
- Library access
- Tutoring
- Job placement assistance
- Financial aid for those who qualify
Advantages of Choosing Medical Career College of Northern California
Selecting Medical Career College of Northern California for your Medical Assistant & Limited X-Ray Technician training means investing in a solid education backed by years of experience. Here's what makes us stand out:
- More than two decades of teaching excellence
- Fully licensed and accredited school
- Woman-owned business since 2003
- One-on-one attention for every student
- Financial aid options, including Federal Pell Grants
- Flexible payment plans
- All-inclusive, dual-certification program
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Start Your Healthcare Journey Today
Begin your healthcare career at Medical Career College of Northern California. Our Medical Assistant & Limited X-Ray Technician Program in Roseville, CA, gives you the knowledge and skills to succeed in this rewarding field. Our experienced teachers, hands-on training, and focus on student success will support you throughout your journey. Don't put off starting your new career. Get in touch with us now to find out more about our program and how we can help you reach your professional goals in healthcare.
What are the admission requirements for the Medical Assistant & Limited Permit X-Ray Technician program?
Those applying for the MA/LPXT program must possess a High School Diploma, High School Equivalency, or GED to be considered eligible for admission to the programs offered by the Medical Career College of Northern California. All applicants are required to take and pass the school’s entrance exam, the Wonderlic, with a minimum score of 23 and the Spatial Acuity Test with a minimum score of 6. Those interested in enrolling in the hybrid program must score a minimum of 23 on the Wonderlic.
What are the graduation requirements?
Students must pass all subjects within the course, to include the mid-term and final, with a minimum grade of 75%. Students must complete all clinical extern requirements, with proof of competency for both medical assisting and x-ray. In addition, students must meet all financial obligations prior to receiving their certificate of completion.
How do I enroll?
Prospective students can contact the Medical Career College by phone, email, or in person, if they would like to inquire about enrollment. Students are encouraged to make an appointment to come in to interview with the School’s Admissions Director and tour the school. Once a decision has been made, the prospective student is given the school’s entrance exams. Upon passing the exams, students are required to complete the enrollment packet and pay a registration fee of $225.00 and an assessment fee of $20.00.
