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 Virtual Class
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.
040102 M/W 6 - 9 pm 11/30-3/10 Niavez Online
040104 T/Th 6 - 9 pm 12/1-311 Niavez Online
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.
040102 M/W 6 - 9 pm 11/30-3/10 Niavez Online
040104 T/Th 6 - 9 pm 12/1-311 Niavez Online
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.
040701 Online 11/30-3/12 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.
040701 Online 11/30-3/12 Weirather Online
Medical Insurance Billing for the Physician Office
Registration Fee: $110 (Book required).
Medical Insurance Billing for the Physician Office introduces the student to current health insurance and reimbursement practices. In this course the students will become familiar with common medical billing practices, legal and regulatory issues and differences in reimbursement methodologies. The student will learn principles of medical billing related to proper claim form preparation, submission and payment processing, and the follow up process. This course is recommended for anyone who is preparing for a medical career in the billing department at a physician's office, clinic, or similar positions.
041202 Online 11/30-3/12 Weirather Online
Medical Insurance Billing for the Physician Office introduces the student to current health insurance and reimbursement practices. In this course the students will become familiar with common medical billing practices, legal and regulatory issues and differences in reimbursement methodologies. The student will learn principles of medical billing related to proper claim form preparation, submission and payment processing, and the follow up process. This course is recommended for anyone who is preparing for a medical career in the billing department at a physician's office, clinic, or similar positions.
041202 Online 11/30-3/12 Weirather Online
Medical Assistant, Clinical - Part B Blended Class
Registration Fee: $165 (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 11/30-3/11 Virtual
T/W 8 am - 12 pm Niavez Onsite Lab Room 501
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 11/30-3/11 Virtual
T/W 8 am - 12 pm Niavez Onsite Lab Room 501
Phlebotomy Technician Virtual Blended Class
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/W 5 - 9 pm 11/30-3/10 Virtual
T 5 - 9 pm Medina & Westmoreland Onsite Lab Room 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/W 5 - 9 pm 11/30-3/10 Virtual
T 5 - 9 pm Medina & Westmoreland Onsite Lab Room 104
Pharmacy Technician I - Retail Pharmacy
Virtual Blended Class
Registration Fee $265 (Books required).
Pharmacy Technician I program was developed to train the student to work in Retail Pharmacy. This 12 week course of 240 hours is required in order to successfully complete this program. Therefore, this exciting, fast paced program covers a variety of topics. Some of those subjects include the History of Pharmacy, Foundations of Pharmaceutical Care, Medical Terminology, Pharmaceutical Abbreviations, dosage forms and administration, Pharmacy Law, drug action and interaction, medication errors, Hospital Pharmacy, Advanced Pharmacy, Community Pharmacy, Microbiology, Hands-on Extemporaneous Compounding, Hands-on Sterile I.V. Compounding, Inventory Control, Pharmacy Financial Management, Pharmacy Computer Programming, Insurance Billing, Health Insurance, Anatomy and Physiology of the various body systems, and Pharmaceutical Math. Prepares Technicians to Register with the State of California.
041300 M, T, W 5 - 9 pm 11/30-3/12 Brown Virtual Class
Th 5 - 9 pm Onsite Lab Room 103
Pharmacy Technician I program was developed to train the student to work in Retail Pharmacy. This 12 week course of 240 hours is required in order to successfully complete this program. Therefore, this exciting, fast paced program covers a variety of topics. Some of those subjects include the History of Pharmacy, Foundations of Pharmaceutical Care, Medical Terminology, Pharmaceutical Abbreviations, dosage forms and administration, Pharmacy Law, drug action and interaction, medication errors, Hospital Pharmacy, Advanced Pharmacy, Community Pharmacy, Microbiology, Hands-on Extemporaneous Compounding, Hands-on Sterile I.V. Compounding, Inventory Control, Pharmacy Financial Management, Pharmacy Computer Programming, Insurance Billing, Health Insurance, Anatomy and Physiology of the various body systems, and Pharmaceutical Math. Prepares Technicians to Register with the State of California.
041300 M, T, W 5 - 9 pm 11/30-3/12 Brown Virtual Class
Th 5 - 9 pm Onsite Lab Room 103
Patient Service Representative
Online 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.
040604 11/30-3/12 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. 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.
040604 11/30-3/12 Weirather Online
Anatomy & Physiology - Foundations
Virtual Class
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.
040201 F 8:30 - 11:30 am 12/4-3/12 Niavez Virtual
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.
040201 F 8:30 - 11:30 am 12/4-3/12 Niavez Virtual
HIPAA Basics
Registration Fee $60 (Books required). 6 week class
This course provides an overview of the 1996 Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) which governs the privacy and security of patient information in the healthcare profession. Students will learn the basics of HIPAA law as well as current practices and strategies for staying compliant. This course will also cover the 2009 Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act (HITECH) and other HIPAA-related laws which focus on cybersecurity and patient privacy in the digital age. Orientation not required.
040998 Online 2/1-3/12 Weirather Online
This course provides an overview of the 1996 Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) which governs the privacy and security of patient information in the healthcare profession. Students will learn the basics of HIPAA law as well as current practices and strategies for staying compliant. This course will also cover the 2009 Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act (HITECH) and other HIPAA-related laws which focus on cybersecurity and patient privacy in the digital age. Orientation not required.
040998 Online 2/1-3/12 Weirather Online
Testimonials
I was nervous when I started at VAS. I was returning to school 8 years after graduating high school. I knew that I wanted to do something with my life, something that helped others. I decided that the Medical Assistant Pathway was for me, and it was waiting here at Vista Adult School. This was a new start for me. I have accomplished so much since enrolling and finishing my pathway. It is the best choice that
I have made in my life so far. My teacher, Mr. Niavez, was so professional. He takes his job so serious but keeps things realistic and inviting.
The staff at VAS is amazing. They are helpful and are very accommodating. Including Kathy Figueroa. She is always on top of everything her students need. Knowing that she has a million things to do, still she is always there for you. All VAS teachers and staff members will go all-out for their students. And, I just received a Medical Assistant job offer! All this makes VAS the best choice for your education.
Viridiana G. A., Medical Assistant
I have made in my life so far. My teacher, Mr. Niavez, was so professional. He takes his job so serious but keeps things realistic and inviting.
The staff at VAS is amazing. They are helpful and are very accommodating. Including Kathy Figueroa. She is always on top of everything her students need. Knowing that she has a million things to do, still she is always there for you. All VAS teachers and staff members will go all-out for their students. And, I just received a Medical Assistant job offer! All this makes VAS the best choice for your education.
Viridiana G. A., Medical Assistant
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.