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 T/Th 8:30 - 11:30 am 12/3-3/5 Niavez Sunset/102
0401.01 M/W 8:30 - 11:30 am 12/2-3/4 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 T/Th 8:30 - 11:30 am 12/3-3/5 Niavez Sunset/102
0401.01 M/W 8:30 - 11:30 am 12/2-3/4 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 12/2-3/7 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 12/2-3/7 Weirather
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.
Format: Online and one day a week on campus meeting.
041202 W 5:30 - 9 pm 12/4-3/7 Burns Sunset/106
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.
Format: Online and one day a week on campus meeting.
041202 W 5:30 - 9 pm 12/4-3/7 Burns Sunset/106
Medical Assistant, Clinical, Part B
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 5-9 pm 12/2-3/5 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 5-9 pm 12/2-3/5 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 12/2-3/7 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 12/2-3/7 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 12/2-3/4 Westmoreland & Staff Sunset/104 |
Pharmacy Technician I - Retail Pharmacy
Registration Fee $265 (Book 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-F 8:00am-12:00pm 12/2-3/6 Brown Sunset/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-F 8:00am-12:00pm 12/2-3/6 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 12/3-3/3 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 12/3-3/3 Weirather Sunset/106
CPT 1 Refresher
Registration Fee: $50 (No book required)
Keep your phlebotomy skills current! In this class, students will update current blood drawing skills following California State procedures and policies. Students will be involved in the entire pre-analytical process, perform a group and Rh, work form requisition and properly identify tubes and additives. At the end of the last session, you will be able to meet with a Coordinator to review your resume.
Pre-requisite: Students must bring their CPT 1 license with them to class.
040411 Th 5:30 pm -7:30 pm 2/20 & 2/27 Pirkle Sunset/104
Keep your phlebotomy skills current! In this class, students will update current blood drawing skills following California State procedures and policies. Students will be involved in the entire pre-analytical process, perform a group and Rh, work form requisition and properly identify tubes and additives. At the end of the last session, you will be able to meet with a Coordinator to review your resume.
Pre-requisite: Students must bring their CPT 1 license with them to class.
040411 Th 5:30 pm -7:30 pm 2/20 & 2/27 Pirkle Sunset/104
Anatomy & Physiology-Foundations
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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. 0402.01 F 8:30am – 11:30am 12/6-3/6 Niavez Sunset/102 |
HIPAA Basics
Registration Fee: $60 (Book Required)
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
0409.98 1/7- 2/13 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
0409.98 1/7- 2/13 Weirather Online
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.