Health, Wellness & Fitness
Would you like to help others lead healthier lives? With a career in Allied Health, you’ll apply scientific knowledge and use people skills to deliver services and care. Whether focused on healing, recovery, or wellness, you’ll interact closely with the people you serve and directly impact their lives.
Do you enjoy exercise and fitness? Would you like to help others achieve their fitness goals? Learn about different types of workouts and how to design fitness programs for others, and prepare for national certification.
MPC offers one of the leading dental assisting programs in California. Learn how to
provide oral health care and prepare to take the Registered Dental Assistant (RDA)
licensing exam.
Are you a quick thinker with a level head? Do you have a passion for helping others?
In MPC’s Emergency Medical Services program, you’ll learn the skills you need to work
on the front lines of health care, with an optional track for fire academy preparation.
If health as a field of study intrigues you, or you need to satisfy entry requirements
for specialized training, MPC’s Health classes offer foundational coursework and help
identify your specific interests.
Kinesiology is the study of mechanics of body movement. Learn the science behind your
passion for sports, explore careers in fitness, and more in MPC’s Kinesiology program.
Are you compassionate, science-minded and organized? Get a medical assisting degree
or certificate and help medical offices run smoothly while making patients feel comfortable
and providing basic care. Qualify for state licensure as a Registered Medical Assistant
(RMA).
Nurses are wellness champions, blending medical expertise with empathy and people
skills. The Maurine Church Coburn School of Nursing at MPC is one of the top five
nursing programs in California. Learn more about degree options, the application process,
and program outcomes.
Most of us are lucky enough to choose what we eat – but what should we choose? MPC’s
Nutrition program helps uncover the answers. Study the relationship of diet to health
and gain the skills and knowledge for a career or further study.
Get moving! MPC’s Physical Education department offers a variety of activities and
facilities. Take a class or earn a degree to prepare for a career in teaching or coaching.
Preparing for a Lifelong Career
"The expertise of my instructors at MPC helped me with my career in the healthcare
industry. As a medical billing manager, I streamline and oversee all billing and collection
processes. My extensive experience and knowledge is a direct result from attending
MPC. I am set up for a lifelong career in the healthcare industry."
Elvia Avina
MPC Alumna