Attend a Medical Orientation and start your path to a new Medical Career!
Ready to start your new Medical Career? Get started by attending an orientation to get all the information you need on prerequisites, book costs and schedules. To be eligible to participate in any of Vista Adult School’s Medical Programs and courses, you must first attend an orientation!
Certificated Medical Career Pathways
Healthcare Essentials
Registration Fee: $60 (Book required).
This introductory course is a prerequisite for most of the medical programs at Vista Adult School, including Medical Assistant, Phlebotomy Technician, Medical Insurance Billing Certificated Programs, and Medical Front Office. The course consists of modules in medical terminology, computer literacy, health and safety, body structures and function, medical math, ethical and legal responsibilities, and success strategies.
0401.02 M/W 8:30 - 11:30 am 3/19-6/13 Niavez Sunset/102
0401.01 T/Th 8:30 - 11:30 am 3/20-6/14 Niavez Sunset/102
0401.04 T/Th 6 - 9 pm 3/2-6/14 Niavez Sunset/102
This introductory course is a prerequisite for most of the medical programs at Vista Adult School, including Medical Assistant, Phlebotomy Technician, Medical Insurance Billing Certificated Programs, and Medical Front Office. The course consists of modules in medical terminology, computer literacy, health and safety, body structures and function, medical math, ethical and legal responsibilities, and success strategies.
0401.02 M/W 8:30 - 11:30 am 3/19-6/13 Niavez Sunset/102
0401.01 T/Th 8:30 - 11:30 am 3/20-6/14 Niavez Sunset/102
0401.04 T/Th 6 - 9 pm 3/2-6/14 Niavez Sunset/102
Paperless Medical Records
Registration Fee: $100 (Book required).
Learn the fundamentals of entering/managing Electronic Health Records (EHR) on the computer. As of 2014, all medical records went through a mandated conversion to EHR. This course will introduce both Patient Service Representatives and Clinical Medical Assistant students to the field of Electronic Health Records by learning the required steps to Implementation and EHR frame work, content, visit management, problem list/medication list/allergy management, examination entry, vital sign graphs, chart notes, treatment plans, order entry, patient communication documentation, reports, registry, and continuing care of the patient. Students must have intermediate computer skills, be able to type a minimum of 25 wpm and have an email account. Students must attend orientation to register.
Pre-requisite: Patient Service Rep/Front Office.
0407.01 Online 3/19-6/16 Weirather Online
Learn the fundamentals of entering/managing Electronic Health Records (EHR) on the computer. As of 2014, all medical records went through a mandated conversion to EHR. This course will introduce both Patient Service Representatives and Clinical Medical Assistant students to the field of Electronic Health Records by learning the required steps to Implementation and EHR frame work, content, visit management, problem list/medication list/allergy management, examination entry, vital sign graphs, chart notes, treatment plans, order entry, patient communication documentation, reports, registry, and continuing care of the patient. Students must have intermediate computer skills, be able to type a minimum of 25 wpm and have an email account. Students must attend orientation to register.
Pre-requisite: Patient Service Rep/Front Office.
0407.01 Online 3/19-6/16 Weirather Online
Medical Assistant, Clinical - Part A
Registration Fee: $135 (Book required).
In this class students are introduced to the field of medical assisting and the history of medicine. Students learn medical terminology, pharmacology, medical law and ethics. This course discusses how to assist the physician with minor treatment or diagnostic testing, patient preparation, and use of various supplies and equipment such as electrocardiograph and audiometer. The proper handling of specimens, vital signs, and administering injections, and laboratory procedures will be discussed.
0409.01 M/W 5 - 9 pm 3/19-6/13 Niavez Sunset/105
In this class students are introduced to the field of medical assisting and the history of medicine. Students learn medical terminology, pharmacology, medical law and ethics. This course discusses how to assist the physician with minor treatment or diagnostic testing, patient preparation, and use of various supplies and equipment such as electrocardiograph and audiometer. The proper handling of specimens, vital signs, and administering injections, and laboratory procedures will be discussed.
0409.01 M/W 5 - 9 pm 3/19-6/13 Niavez Sunset/105
Medical Terminology - Part B
Registration Fee: $65 (Book required).
This advanced medical terminology course is designed for individuals entering or currently in the medical field who want to expand their medical vocabulary/ knowledge. This course has interactive exercises as well as word building, glossary of over 5,000 terms, case studies, medical reports, and correct usage of common medical terms.
041102 F 8:30 - 11:30 am 3/23-6/15 Niavez Sunset/102
This advanced medical terminology course is designed for individuals entering or currently in the medical field who want to expand their medical vocabulary/ knowledge. This course has interactive exercises as well as word building, glossary of over 5,000 terms, case studies, medical reports, and correct usage of common medical terms.
041102 F 8:30 - 11:30 am 3/23-6/15 Niavez Sunset/102
Phlebotomy Technician
Registration Fee: $675 (Book required).
Students will learn how to perform a variety of blood collection methods using proper techniques and precautions. Students will also learn additional responsibilities such as identifying tubes which are transported to a lab to be analyzed, training in infection prevention, proper patient identification, confidentiality requirements, and quality assurance. Upon successfully completing this training, students can test with NCCT/CPT1 exam. This is a California State Certified Training Program.
*Specific shots are required before entering the class.
Pre-requisite: Healthcare Essentials.
040401 M 5 - 9 pm, T 6 - 9 pm & W 5 - 9 pm 3/19-6/13 Garcia & Westmoreland Sunset/104
Students will learn how to perform a variety of blood collection methods using proper techniques and precautions. Students will also learn additional responsibilities such as identifying tubes which are transported to a lab to be analyzed, training in infection prevention, proper patient identification, confidentiality requirements, and quality assurance. Upon successfully completing this training, students can test with NCCT/CPT1 exam. This is a California State Certified Training Program.
*Specific shots are required before entering the class.
Pre-requisite: Healthcare Essentials.
040401 M 5 - 9 pm, T 6 - 9 pm & W 5 - 9 pm 3/19-6/13 Garcia & Westmoreland Sunset/104
Patient Service Representative/Front Office
Registration Fee: $100 (Book required).
Students will learn how to become part of the care team and be challenged with real-world projects, simulations, specific knowledge and skills needed to work as a Patient Service Representative. Students will acquire skills and knowledge in HIPAA, NDC Medisoft 17, Microsoft Office 2007/2010, keyboarding, internet, email, file management, and medical terminology; learn how to electronically schedule patient appointments, prepare medical records, enter diagnostic and procedure codes, patient charges, payments, print statements and receipts, complete the patient referral process and medical forms. Students must have keyboarding and computer skills to enter this course.
Required pre-requisite: Healthcare Essentials.
0406.98 Online 3/19-6/16 Weirather Online
Students will learn how to become part of the care team and be challenged with real-world projects, simulations, specific knowledge and skills needed to work as a Patient Service Representative. Students will acquire skills and knowledge in HIPAA, NDC Medisoft 17, Microsoft Office 2007/2010, keyboarding, internet, email, file management, and medical terminology; learn how to electronically schedule patient appointments, prepare medical records, enter diagnostic and procedure codes, patient charges, payments, print statements and receipts, complete the patient referral process and medical forms. Students must have keyboarding and computer skills to enter this course.
Required pre-requisite: Healthcare Essentials.
0406.98 Online 3/19-6/16 Weirather Online
Pharmacy Technician II
Registration Fee $175 (Books required).
This 6 week course provides students the opportunity to apply their previously learned theories and techniques in an advanced laboratory setting in relation to Hospital Pharmacy. It is designed to prepare the student for integration into an actual hospital environment as an entry level Registered Pharmacy Technician. This course emphasizes important concepts which includes a variety of topics from Hospital Distribution, Hospital Rounds Methods and Procedures, Inpatient Dispensing Systems, Pyxis Medication Distribution, Nuclear Pharmacy, Total Parenteral Nutrition Compounding, I.V. Admixture Sterile Preparations, Advanced Pharmaceutical Calculations, which includes Body Surface Area, Allegations, Specific Gravity, Rate of Flow, and Running Time. Upon completion of this six week course, the student will be prepared to take The National Certification Board Exam. This exam will allow the student to further his career goals by successfully achieving more employability skills, as it relates to the professional career of a Hospital Pharmacy Technician.
Pre-requisite: Pharmacy Technician I.
Session I: 041301.1 M-F 8 am - 12pm 3/19-5/4 Brown Sunset/103
Session II: 041301.2 M-F 8 am - 12pm 5/7-6/15 Brown Sunset/103
This 6 week course provides students the opportunity to apply their previously learned theories and techniques in an advanced laboratory setting in relation to Hospital Pharmacy. It is designed to prepare the student for integration into an actual hospital environment as an entry level Registered Pharmacy Technician. This course emphasizes important concepts which includes a variety of topics from Hospital Distribution, Hospital Rounds Methods and Procedures, Inpatient Dispensing Systems, Pyxis Medication Distribution, Nuclear Pharmacy, Total Parenteral Nutrition Compounding, I.V. Admixture Sterile Preparations, Advanced Pharmaceutical Calculations, which includes Body Surface Area, Allegations, Specific Gravity, Rate of Flow, and Running Time. Upon completion of this six week course, the student will be prepared to take The National Certification Board Exam. This exam will allow the student to further his career goals by successfully achieving more employability skills, as it relates to the professional career of a Hospital Pharmacy Technician.
Pre-requisite: Pharmacy Technician I.
Session I: 041301.1 M-F 8 am - 12pm 3/19-5/4 Brown Sunset/103
Session II: 041301.2 M-F 8 am - 12pm 5/7-6/15 Brown Sunset/103
Medical Insurance Billing
Registration Fee $100 (Books required).
This online course will introduce the student to Medical Insurance Billing for the Physician Office. During this course students will become familiar with the Regulatory/Legal issues and changes, as well as the different billing methodologies used in the insurance industry. Students will acquire the principles needed to properly perform CMS-1500 preparation, submission/payment processing, and the importance of follow up on processed insurance claims. This course is recommended for anyone who is preparing for a career as a medical biller in a physician's office, clinic, or anyone who is using Medical Billing as a stepping stone for advancement into Medical Coding.
0412.98 Online 4/2-6/10 Parker Online
This online course will introduce the student to Medical Insurance Billing for the Physician Office. During this course students will become familiar with the Regulatory/Legal issues and changes, as well as the different billing methodologies used in the insurance industry. Students will acquire the principles needed to properly perform CMS-1500 preparation, submission/payment processing, and the importance of follow up on processed insurance claims. This course is recommended for anyone who is preparing for a career as a medical biller in a physician's office, clinic, or anyone who is using Medical Billing as a stepping stone for advancement into Medical Coding.
0412.98 Online 4/2-6/10 Parker Online
Testimonials
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I would like to start with a great big thank you to Vista Adult School’s staff. Without their help I could not have accomplished my goals. I will complete my Phlebotomy Technician program in a few weeks, and I will start the Medical Lab Technician (MLT) program at Miramar College soon after. I am really excited about my new goals! The best part is that I was able to get all the information I needed regarding what transitions were available, including the MLT program, from my Program Coordinator.
Gloria H, Phlebotomy Student |
My experience here at Vista Adult School has been a great one. I have tried private school and have always dropped the classes because I lost my passion. Being here, I have continued to enjoy my journey to earning my certificate for Pharmacy Tech.
The teachers I have had have made it fun, but they have also given me that “push” to keep going! Ms. Brown is awesome! Not only is she thorough with her teaching, but she also cares about her students and give extra help whenever needed.
Cinthya R, Pharmacy Tech I Student
The teachers I have had have made it fun, but they have also given me that “push” to keep going! Ms. Brown is awesome! Not only is she thorough with her teaching, but she also cares about her students and give extra help whenever needed.
Cinthya R, Pharmacy Tech I Student