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
$60 Reg Fee/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 6-9 pm 3/16-6/10 Niavez Sunset/102
0401.03 T/Th 8:30 - 11:30 am 3/17-6/11 Niavez Sunset/102
0401.04 T/Th 6-9 pm 3/17-6/11 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 6-9 pm 3/16-6/10 Niavez Sunset/102
0401.03 T/Th 8:30 - 11:30 am 3/17-6/11 Niavez Sunset/102
0401.04 T/Th 6-9 pm 3/17-6/11 Niavez Sunset/102
Paperless Medical Records
$100 Reg Fee/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 3/16-6/13 Weirather
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 3/16-6/13 Weirather
Medical Coding
Registration Fee: $100 (Book required).
The focus of this class is learning the coding rules for the CPT, ICD-10-CM and Health Care Procedure (HCPCS) coding systems and then applying the rules to code patient services. We will utilize medical terminology and focus on diseases and conditions of the body systems.
The instructional methods used include lecture, class discussion, and assignments.
0412.04 W/Th 5:30 - 9 pm 3/18-6/11 Burns Sunset/105
The focus of this class is learning the coding rules for the CPT, ICD-10-CM and Health Care Procedure (HCPCS) coding systems and then applying the rules to code patient services. We will utilize medical terminology and focus on diseases and conditions of the body systems.
The instructional methods used include lecture, class discussion, and assignments.
0412.04 W/Th 5:30 - 9 pm 3/18-6/11 Burns Sunset/105
Medical Assistant, Clinical, Part A
Registration Fee: $160 (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 8 am - 12 pm 3/16-6/10 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 8 am - 12 pm 3/16-6/10 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.
0411.98 Online 3/16-6/13 Weirather Online
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.
0411.98 Online 3/16-6/13 Weirather Online
Phlebotomy Technician
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Registration Fee: $695 (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 5-9pm & T 6-9pm & W 5-9pm 3/16-6/10 Westmoreland & Staff Sunset/104 |
Pharmacy Technician II
Registration Fee $175 (Books required) (6 weeks)
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
041301.1 M-F 8 am - 12 pm 3/16-5/1 Brown Sunset/103
041301.2 M-F 8 am - 12 pm 5/4-6/12 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
041301.1 M-F 8 am - 12 pm 3/16-5/1 Brown Sunset/103
041301.2 M-F 8 am - 12 pm 5/4-6/12 Brown Sunset/103
Patient Service Representative - Blended Class
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. This hybrid (or blended) course will incorporate face to face instruction in addition to an online independent format by meeting on campus one day a week. 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. Pre-requisite: Healthcare Essentials.
Format: Online and one day a week on campus meeting.
0406.04 T 5:30 - 9 pm 3/17-6/9 Weirather Sunset/106
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. This hybrid (or blended) course will incorporate face to face instruction in addition to an online independent format by meeting on campus one day a week. 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. Pre-requisite: Healthcare Essentials.
Format: Online and one day a week on campus meeting.
0406.04 T 5:30 - 9 pm 3/17-6/9 Weirather Sunset/106
Anatomy & Physiology - Systems
Registration Fee: $65 (Book required/Same book used in Anatomy & Physiology Foundations).
Students who enroll in this entry-level anatomy and physiology course can expect a general overview of the human body systems and structures, including the cells, tissues, skeletal, muscular, integumentary, and nervous systems. After finishing this class, students should be comfortable with several human anatomical structures which will be preparation for the Intermediate Anatomy and Physiology coursework.
0403.01 F 8:30 - 11:30 am 3/20-6/12 Niavez Sunset/102
Students who enroll in this entry-level anatomy and physiology course can expect a general overview of the human body systems and structures, including the cells, tissues, skeletal, muscular, integumentary, and nervous systems. After finishing this class, students should be comfortable with several human anatomical structures which will be preparation for the Intermediate Anatomy and Physiology coursework.
0403.01 F 8:30 - 11:30 am 3/20-6/12 Niavez Sunset/102
Customer Service for the Health Professional
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Registration Fee: $60 (Book required).
This course lays the foundation for interpersonal communication in the healthcare profession. Drawing from practices in customer service, students will develop skills for communicating effectively with patients and colleagues to provide the best possible care. Students will learn to establish personal connections with diverse patient populations. Principles of professionalism and respect will be applied to common scenarios. This course prepares students to maintain positive relationships throughout their careers. 0408.98 Online 3/16-6/13 Weirather |
First Aid
Registration Fee: $50 Books and card included in price.
In this course, students will learn the basics of first aid, common life threatening emergencies, and the assessment tools to recognize a medical emergency, and how these skills can be implemented as a trained provider. Some of the topics discussed in this course are allergic reactions, head injuries, how to implement personal protection practices, and when to activate additional emergency medical services.
7706.51 Sat 8 am - 12 pm 5/2 Sunset/MPR Weirather
In this course, students will learn the basics of first aid, common life threatening emergencies, and the assessment tools to recognize a medical emergency, and how these skills can be implemented as a trained provider. Some of the topics discussed in this course are allergic reactions, head injuries, how to implement personal protection practices, and when to activate additional emergency medical services.
7706.51 Sat 8 am - 12 pm 5/2 Sunset/MPR Weirather
BLS
Registration Fee: $60 Books and card included in price.
The Basic Provider Course (BLS) will assist the student in developing the foundational skills for saving lives after cardiac arrest. Students will learn how to effectively perform high quality CPR for the adult, child, and infant patient as a single rescuer and as part of a multi rescuer team. This course will also provide students instruction on the use of AED’s, how to assist an adult child or infant that is choking, and implementation of the Chain of Survival.
7706.50 Sat 8 am - 2 pm 4/11 Sunset/MPR Weirather
The Basic Provider Course (BLS) will assist the student in developing the foundational skills for saving lives after cardiac arrest. Students will learn how to effectively perform high quality CPR for the adult, child, and infant patient as a single rescuer and as part of a multi rescuer team. This course will also provide students instruction on the use of AED’s, how to assist an adult child or infant that is choking, and implementation of the Chain of Survival.
7706.50 Sat 8 am - 2 pm 4/11 Sunset/MPR Weirather
Testimonials
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My experience at VAS has been so amazing! My instructors are very knowledgeable and have really made me feel comfortable in my skills and abilities. I have never experienced such a kind and caring staff; they genuinely want all their students to succeed. Thank you VAS for such a wonderful staff and for ensuring that I can go into the medical field confident and properly trained!
Allegra H. – Phlebotomy |
Employer Highlight Corner
Vista Family Health Center (VFHC) was founded by Dr. Carlos Oliva in 1996. Dr. Carlos Oliva’s vision has always been to assist underserved communities. The busy clinic offers some of the lowest cost family medical treatments and medications available. Furthermore, the clinic has continued to expand by incorporating additional medical services and treatments.
In addition to the clinic’s commitment to the community, their support of Vista Adult School’s Medical Programs and students is remarkable. Their managers, Irma Mendez and Antonia Romero, are kind, effective professionals who are excellent to work with assisting us to connect our students to their clinic. Over the years, VFHC has hosted numerous Vista Adult School medical externships and our externs report their experiences on the job have been wonderful and educational. Ultimately, VFHC has hired many of our students-- often directly out of externship. Thank you Vista Family Health Center for partnering and supporting Vista Adult School.
In addition to the clinic’s commitment to the community, their support of Vista Adult School’s Medical Programs and students is remarkable. Their managers, Irma Mendez and Antonia Romero, are kind, effective professionals who are excellent to work with assisting us to connect our students to their clinic. Over the years, VFHC has hosted numerous Vista Adult School medical externships and our externs report their experiences on the job have been wonderful and educational. Ultimately, VFHC has hired many of our students-- often directly out of externship. Thank you Vista Family Health Center for partnering and supporting Vista Adult School.