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.
0401.03 M/W 6 - 9 pm 3/18-6/12 Niavez Sunset/102
0401.04 T/Th 6 - 9 pm 3/19-6/13 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.
0401.03 M/W 6 - 9 pm 3/18-6/12 Niavez Sunset/102
0401.04 T/Th 6 - 9 pm 3/19-6/13 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 3/18-6/15 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 3/18-6/15 Weirather Online
Medical Assistant, Clinical, Part B
Registration Fee: $150. (Same book used in Part A)
Training continues in 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.
Pre-requisite: Medical Assistant Part A, Patient Service Representative.
040902 M-Th 8 am - 12 pm 3/18-6/13 Niavez Sunset/105
Training continues in 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.
Pre-requisite: Medical Assistant Part A, Patient Service Representative.
040902 M-Th 8 am - 12 pm 3/18-6/13 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 3/22-6/14 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 3/22-6/14 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 3/18-6/12 Westmoreland & Staff Sunset/10
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 3/18-6/12 Westmoreland & Staff Sunset/10
Pharmacy Technician II
Registration Fee $175 (Book 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 - 12 pm 3/18-5/3 Brown Sunset/103
Session II : 041301.2 M-F 8 am - 12 pm 5/6-6/14 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 - 12 pm 3/18-5/3 Brown Sunset/103
Session II : 041301.2 M-F 8 am - 12 pm 5/6-6/14 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.
Format: Online and one day a week on campus meeting.
0406.03 M 5:30 - 9 pm 3/18-6/15 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.
Format: Online and one day a week on campus meeting.
0406.03 M 5:30 - 9 pm 3/18-6/15 Weirather Sunset/106
Anatomy & Physiology - Foundations
Registration Fee: $65 (Book required)
Anatomy and Physiology is a basic course that investigates the structure and function of the human body. Topics covered will include the basic organization of the body; biochemical composition; and major body systems along with the impact of diseases on certain systems. Students will engage in many topics and competencies related to truly understanding the structure and function of the human body. Working from the topics of basic anatomical terminology to the biochemical composition of the human body, all the way into great detail of each of the major systems of the body, students will learn through reading materials, study guides, unit worksheets, group work, and projects.
0402.98 Online 3/18-6/15 Weirather Online
Anatomy and Physiology is a basic course that investigates the structure and function of the human body. Topics covered will include the basic organization of the body; biochemical composition; and major body systems along with the impact of diseases on certain systems. Students will engage in many topics and competencies related to truly understanding the structure and function of the human body. Working from the topics of basic anatomical terminology to the biochemical composition of the human body, all the way into great detail of each of the major systems of the body, students will learn through reading materials, study guides, unit worksheets, group work, and projects.
0402.98 Online 3/18-6/15 Weirather Online
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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 3/20-6/13 Burns Sunset/106 |
Testimonials
My experience at Vista Adult School has been great! My teachers have all been super supportive and they genuinely love seeing their students thrive. All the staff is super friendly and always greet you with a smile. Coming to this school has changed my life; not only am I getting a great education with excellent teachers, but it was also super affordable.
Adriana Q – Phlebotomy
Adriana Q – Phlebotomy
My experience at Vista Adult School has been the best so far. Mr. Niavez is such a great instructor. I’m looking forward to learning and hopefully graduating in June. I would recommend Vista Adult School to anyone who wants to become an MA. I always look forward to coming to class and learning something new each day.
Anais B – Medical Assistant
Anais B – Medical Assistant
My experience at Vista Adult School was amazing. All the staff members are very helpful and have the information you need when you ask. My instructors genuinely care about each one of their students and their success. I am happy I chose Vista Adult School.
Carolina B. – Phlebotomy
Carolina B. – Phlebotomy
I am so happy that I took this class. This class went above and beyond my expectation for the program. The instructor, Ms. Brown is the most knowledgeable, caring, helpful teacher. She truly cares about the students and their ability to grasp the subject. I would highly recommend this class and Ms. Brown for the Pharmacy Tech program. I’ve had other good classes at Vista Adult School, too. My experience with the staff has been nothing but pleasant and very friendly.
Sharon H. – Pharmacy Tech I
Sharon H. – Pharmacy Tech I
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.