Other jobs/experiences I can do to get more patient/professional exposure:
Common jobs that students get while in school, during the summer break, or after graduating during gap years include (and are not limited to): Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Medical Assistant, Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), Medical Scribe, Phlebotomist, Dental Assistant, Dental Hygienist, Physical Therapy Assistant/Aide, and Pharmacy Technician to name a few. You search programs by Colleges, Certificate/program type, or job portals.
Search by Colleges:
Please check College websites or contact programs directly to see availability of when courses are offered.
| Seattle Central College– Allied Health: Generalist, Dental Assistant, Nursing Assistant- Certified , Nursing, Medical Assistant, Sterile Processing, Surgical Technology, Care Navigation & Coordination |
| North Seattle College– Adult Family Home, Emergency Department Technician, Emergency Medical Technician, Medical Assistant, Nursing Assistant- Certified , Nursing, Pharmacy Technician, Phlebotomy Technician |
| South Seattle College– Nursing Assistant- Certified (same program offered through Seattle Central College, but able to take classes at South) |
| Bellevue College– Allied Health: Medical Administrative Assistant, Health Unite Coordinator, Phlebotomy Technician, Clinical Lab Assistant, Emergency Department Technician, Medical Assistant (Certified MA-C) |
| Highline College- Medical Assistant, Community Health & Wellness |
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Shoreline Community College– Dental Hygiene, Medical Lab Technology, Phlebotomy, Nursing Nursing Assistant Training Institute (NATI) in Shoreline- a licensed vocational school where you can get your NAC |
| Lake Washington Institute of Technology– Dental Assistant, Dental Hygiene, Medical Assistant, Nursing, Occupational Therapy Assistant, Physical Therapist Assistant, Pre-Nursing DTA/MRP |
| Renton Technical College- Anesthesia Technologist, Dental Assistant, Massage Therapy Practitioner, Medical Assistant, Phlebotomy, Nursing Assistant- Certified, Ophthalmic Assistant, Pharmacy Technician, Surgical Technologist, Veterinary Assistant |
| PIMA Medical Institute- Dental Assistant, Medical Administrative Assistant, Medical Assistant, Nursing Assistant/Aide, Patient Care Technician, Pharmancy Technician, Phlebotomy Technician, Sterile Processing Technician, Veterinary Assistant |