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 8/24-11/9 Niavez Online
040103 T/Th 8:30 - 11:30 am 8/25-11/12 Niavez Online
040104 T/Th 6 - 9 pm 8/25-11/12 Niavez Online
040198 Online 8/24-11/13 Weirather 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 8/24-11/9 Niavez Online
040103 T/Th 8:30 - 11:30 am 8/25-11/12 Niavez Online
040104 T/Th 6 - 9 pm 8/25-11/12 Niavez Online
040198 Online 8/24-11/13 Weirather 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 8/24-11/13 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 8/24-11/13 Weirather Online
Medical Coding Virtual Class
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.
041204 W/Th 5:30 - 9 pm 8/26-11/12 Burns Online
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.
041204 W/Th 5:30 - 9 pm 8/26-11/12 Burns Online
Medical Assistant, Clinical, Part A
Virtual Class
Medical Assistant, Clinical - Part A Virtual Class
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.
040901 M/W 8 am - 12 pm 8/24-11/9 Niavez Onlin
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.
040901 M/W 8 am - 12 pm 8/24-11/9 Niavez Onlin
Medical Terminology - Part B
Virtual Class
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 am - 11:30 am 8/28-11/13 Niavez Onlin
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 am - 11:30 am 8/28-11/13 Niavez Onlin
Phlebotomy Technician Virtual 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 5 - 9 pm, T 6 - 9 pm & W 5 - 9 pm 8/24-11/10 Medina & Westmoreland 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 5 - 9 pm, T 6 - 9 pm & W 5 - 9 pm 8/24-11/10 Medina & Westmoreland Room 104
Pharmacy Technician I - Retail Pharmacy
Virtual 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-Th 5 pm - 9 pm 8/24-11/13 Brown Online
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-Th 5 pm - 9 pm 8/24-11/13 Brown Online
Patient Service Representative
Virtual 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.
040604 T 5:30 - 9 pm 8/25-11/10 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.
Format: Online and one day a week on campus meeting.
040604 T 5:30 - 9 pm 8/25-11/10 Weirather Online
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.
040298 Online 8/24-11/13 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.
040298 Online 8/24-11/13 Weirather Online
Testimonials
Enrolling at Vista Adult School was one of the best decisions I have ever made. Attending class makes me feel empowered and in control of my future. There are so many resources, mentors, and classmates that I can relate to. All this makes me feel that I am not alone, and that I have the power to succeed. I cannot wait to graduate and then look back at how far I have come!
Natalee S.
Natalee S.
Going back to school 10 years after graduating High School is the best choice that I could have made. Vista Adult School has made the transition very smooth and accommodating with evening classes. I have two jobs and two kids to look out for, so having VAS open in the evening gave me the advantage needed to get prepared for a career. Also, Mr. Niavez is a great instructor and mentor; I have learned everything I will need to know in the medical field, and I am prepared for success. I love VAS.
Viridiana G.
Viridiana G.
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.