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CONTRA COSTA MEDICAL CAREER COLLEGE’S MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY PROGRAM

Common medical terminology is a critical part of the language used by health care practitioners. It is essentially a vocabulary that requires a uniform pronunciation, definition, and spelling of terms used by professionals. Individuals with medical terminology training are capable of analyzing and interpreting medical reports related to specific body systems.

After successful completion of this program the student will be able to:
  • Identify medical terms and words by their component parts
  • Define the body structure and its systems, cavities, planes, and positions
  • Explain the importance of medical terminology in healthcare professions
  • Define and build the medical terms associated with the body systems

Total Fees paid to Institution

  • Registration Fee:$200.00 (non-refundable)
  • Tuition:$600.00 (refundable)
  • STRF Fee:$0.00
  • Textbooks:$135.00 (refundable if unused)
  • Drug Screen & Background Check:No Fee

Students are also responsible for the following fees NOT paid directly to Institution

  • Uniforms/shoes:$30.00 (non-refundable)
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2024 Class Schedules

Upcoming Day class meets one day a week 9am-1pm for 10 weeks (May include some Fridays to make-up for holidays)

-Tue. January 2nd – Mon. March 4th, 2024

Upcoming Midday class meets one day a week 1:30-5:30 for 10 weeks (May include some Fridays to make-up for holidays)

-Tue. January 2nd – Mon. March 4th, 2024

Upcoming Evening class meets one day a week 6pm-10pm for 10 weeks (May include some Fridays to make-up for holidays)

-Tue. January 2nd – Mon. March 4th, 2024

Student Testimonials

Shana Flickinger

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I attended CCMCC Fall of 2019 and I couldn’t say enough great things about the program. I completed the full Medical Assistant program, Front and Back Office, including Phlebotomy and EKG. The programs were the most affordable of any school I researched, offering morning noon or night classes to accommodate all. All of my teachers …
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Jared Brown, CST

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Prior to starting the surgical tech program at CCMCC, I spent a few years working in an admin position at a hospital. Early on I knew that the hospital environment was the right fit for me, and I wanted to continue pursuing a career in the medical field. Even though I have an outgoing personality, …
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Laura Galvan

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Have you ever wanted to quit your job and go back to school? When I first thought about being a surgical tech, I had to consider if leaving a stable job at John Muir to pursue this dream would be worth it. We are a family of 5 and that included our new born son …
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Tara Gurney

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My ultimate goal was to have a job that I could say I loved. CCMCC gave me that gift. The Surgical Technology program gave me all the tools I needed to succeed. It wasn’t a easy journey but, it was worth every bit. The program is very well thought out. I recommend it to anyone …
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Carmen Marelis Cosajay

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I walked into the school to get information to begin class in 2020. From the moment I walked in the staff was very helpful and I decided to start school in November of 2019 instead. The person helping me worked with my financial needs and they worked out a payment plan that was perfect for …
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Cory Reyburn

- Surgical Tech Class of 2017

For those who find joy in helping others; for those who want to be a part of a team that saves lives; for those who have always wished to join the medical field, but don’t know where to start; you have found your opportunity. Contra Costa Medical Career College provides students with the knowledge and …
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Andrea

- Medical Assisting with phlebotomy & EKG October 2017 - June 2018

I looked forward to going to Contra Costa Medical Career College every day. I made amazing friends, I enjoyed learning something new everyday & the staff actually cares about the students. My teachers were awesome – they’ve shared their own personal experience back when they use to be in the field, always giving us tips …
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