Medical Programs

Eligibility Requirements:

Eligibility requirements varies for each class. Please read information file for each class. Our classes are open to adults over the age of 18 who have demonstrated a proficiency in the English language. All students must register through our website and make a payment (or arrangement for payment).

Clinical Medical Assisting Class:

Eden Area ROP’s lab-based Medical Assisting program prepares students to sit for the clinical portion of the California Clinical Medical Assisting exam and find work as a medical assistant.

Throughout our program, students study:

• Human anatomy/physiology

• Medical terminology
• Pharmacology
• Minor surgery methods
• Medical records
• Clinical skills (collecting and recording vital signs, preparing and giving injections and capillary puncture, EKGs, etc.)
• Medical asepsis and infection control
• Career prep and nutrition

Upon successful completion of our medical assisting program, students will also be certified CPR, AED, and First Aid responders.

Certified EKG Technician Class:

This course is designed to prepare students for the National Healthcare Association (NHA) exam for certified EKG technician (CET) at completion. Throughout the course, students will master the skills necessary to assist physicians in the diagnosis and treatment of various cardiovascular diseases. 

Upon successfully completion of this course, you will receive the Certificate of Completion and the BLS CPR/ First Aid Certificate contingent on satisfactory attendance, participation, and grade. Optional National Healthcareer Association (NHA) Certified EKG Technician Exam is recommended but not required (additional fee applies).

NOTICE: There will be no 2025 Fall Certified EKG Technician Class in September 2025