DAYTIME CLASSES

Delmar's Comprehensive
Medical Assisting:
Administrative and Clinical Competencies- 4th edition
ISBN: 1-4354-1914-6
Approx. cost: $93.00**

This class will prepare the student to work in the front office of a medical office. Instruction will include how to work in a medical environment from greeting the patient to learning the medi soft program, filing, documentation, patient records, legal and ethical issues, and much more.

** Student must have book on first day of class.

Prerequisite

Delmar's Comprehensive
Medical Assisting:
Administrative and Clinical Competencies- 4th edition
ISBN: 1-4354-1914-6
Approx. cost: $93.00**

Class Fee: $95.00

Medical Assisting Clinical consists of lecture and clinical practicum that includes the following topics: Medical Terminology, Anatomy and Physiology, Infection Control, Vital Signs, Pharmacology, Medication Administration, Assisting with Physical Exams, EKG, and Phlebotomy. This course prepares the student to assist the doctor in actual patient treatment.

** Student must have book on first day of class.

It is required that the student have access to a computer, printer, internet access and an email address.
Computer Basics is a required prerequisite for this class.

Medical Assisting returning student policy
If a student in the Medical Assisting pathway has an interruption in the taking of classes, they must return within 2 years, from the date of completion of their last class, to be eligible for the Core Completer Certificate and Internships.  If the time frame is longer than 2 years any previous core completer classes must be taken again.

Class Fee: $70.00

Students will learn to define, and construct complex medical terms by mastering medical word parts, including prefixes, suffixes and roots. An overview of the body systems and use of the most commonly used words in each system. Emphasis is placed on accurate spelling, definition and pronunciation of key medical terms.

** Student must have book on first day of class.

Prerequisite

EMT Complete
ISBN:  0131192655
Approx. cost:  $87.00

Class Fee: $325.00

EMTs provide emergency medical and trauma care in the pre-hospital and emergency room setting. The course curriculum was developed by the National Highway and Traffic Safety Administration and is a Los Angeles County approved Emergency Medical Technician course. This course is a combination of theory lecture and discussion, and skills lab. Students will also complete clinical rotations with local ambulance companies or at a local hospital. Successful completion makes student eligible to sit for the National Registry of EMT exam.

** Student must have book on first day of class.

Prerequisites and Notes

Class fee does not include $10.00 shirt fee

Microsoft Word
Step by Step
ISBN: 0-7356-1523-3
Approx. cost: $25.00

Class Fee: $70.00

Students will learn a basic understanding of computer hardware, computer software and how to perform everyday tasks using a computer operating system. Basic features of Microsoft Windows applications will be taught including starting and exiting a Windows application, utilizing sources of on-line help, and identifying common on-screen elements of Windows applications. Also taught will be the desktop, mouse, window elements, start button/menus, icons, shortcuts, shutdown/restart, and performing common printing functions.

** Student must have book on first day of class.

Prerequisites and Notes

Microsoft Word Step by Step & Excel
ISBN: 0-7356-1523-3 & 0-7356-1518-7

Approx. cost: $25.00

Class Fee: $70.00

Students will learn to create and edit various Word documents, format documents, work with task panes, use clip art and edit table.  Also taught will be creating, editing, and formatting Excel workbooks along with working with formulas, functions, and the use of automated tools.

** Student must have book on first day of class.

Prerequisites and Notes

Textbook
ISBN:9780376039163 Approx. cost - $34.95

Class Fee: $35.00

This is a project based class in which students will combine their classroom learning with real hands-on landscape projects.  Students will learn the fundamentals of landscape maintenance which would allow them to work for Public Works, Schools, and other institutions as well as landscape contractors.  Do-it-yourself homeowners would also benefit from taking this course.

Prerequisites and Notes

Textbook
ISBN:9780376039163 Approx. cost - $34.95

Class Fee: $35.00

This course is an introduction to landscape establishment and to the proper care and maintenance of landscape plants. Topics will include proper layout, preparation, and installation of a landscape along with pruning of trees and shrubs, fertilizing garden flowers and landscape plants, deadheading flowers, and dividing perennials.  

Prerequisites and Notes

ISBN 10: 1418048739. 3rd Edition.

Class Fee: $100.00

This course provides instruction and training for students interested in careers related to the dental profession. Students will develop knowledge in basic anatomy, physiology, dental materials and preventative dental care. Upon completion the student will have basic knowledge necessary to enter a comprehensive dental assisting course.

** Student must have book on first day of class.

Prerequisites and Notes

ISBN 10: 1418048739. 3rd Edition.

Class Fee: $235.00
Includes Lab Fee

Prerequisites and Notes

Microsoft Word 2003: Quick Course 1 &
Microsoft Powerpoint 2003: Quick Course 1ISBN-13: 978-1-59136-033-9 &
978-1-59136-042-1

Approx. cost: $16.95 ea

Class Fee: $70.00

Students will learn to create and edit various Word documents, format documents, work with task panes, use clip art and edit table.  Also taught will be Powerpoint which includes creating and delivering presentations, working with design templates, text layout styles, and Master slides, formatting and organizing text, drawing objects, slide transitions, and animation.

** Student must have book on first day of class.

Prerequisites and Notes

ISBN-13: 9781590701287
Approx. cost: $49.99

Class Fee: $100.00

This course provides instruction and training for students interested in careers related to teaching and child care. Students who achieve competency in this course will develop knowledge and skills in child development, learn education industry awareness, safety and emergency procedures, developmentally appropriate practices, and effective communication skills.  Students will also learn how to work with special needs children. This class provides internships for students in elementary school, parks and recreation, pre-schools, licensed day cares and social service agencies.  CPR certification is part of the course.  Entry-level positions include teacher assistant and instructional aide. 

Careers with Children - 2 quarters. Next class does not start until 8/11/09.

** Student must have book on first day of class.

Prerequisites and Notes

**Required fingerprinting will be needed before internship portion of course begins -Cost $55.00

Internship days will be set-up by the instructor

Title: The Future of Business: the Essentials, 4th edition

ISBN-10: 0324590768 or ISBN-13: 9780324590760

Approx. cost: $83.00 new

$73.00 used

Class Fee: $90.00

This course is designed to prepare students for all levels of the office environment including customer satisfaction, technological changes, human relations and time management. This course also covers topics ranging from business etiquette, security management, event and meeting planning, records management, information processing, and travel arrangements (including itineraries). Students will gain the knowledge and skills to become an asset to the administrative professional field.

Prerequisites and Notes

 Business Adminstration is one of 5 courses in the Business Pathway. After completing all 5 courses, with an 80% or higher grade in each course, a certificate of competency will be given showing the student has completed all required courses in the pathway and is knowledgable in the basics of the business industry.

Business Pathway courses: 1) Business Administration (offered Fall 1st quarter); 2) Business Communications (offered Fall 2nd quarter); 3) Math Concepts for Business (offered Spring 1st quarter); 4) Business Management (offered Spring 2nd quarter); and 5) Word/Powerpoint or Word/Excel (offered various time in daytime and evening - see schedule)