Fee includes: Textbook, Medical Terminology book, book bag, blood pressure cuff, stethoscope, pen & highlighter.

Medical Assisting Program: This twenty eight week comprehensive Medical Assisting Program will prepare the student for career opportunities in the Medical Assisting profession.  Medical Assistants provide direct patient care and perform clerical office duties.  Course content includes administrative, clinical, computers, medical terminology, and internships. Students will also be offered the opportunity to take the NHA exam at the end of the program for National Certification, provided they earn a grade of 80% of better.

Prerequisites and Notes

Must pass Math and reading assessment tests at a 7th grade level or above prior to registration, dates to be determined.

Proof of Tetanus (within the last 7-10 years) and TB (within the last year) vaccinations are required, by the end of the 1st week of the class, to be eligible to participate in the Internship portion of this program. No documentation for these vaccinations will be accepted after the 1st week. No exceptions.

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

EMT Complete
ISBN:  0131192655
Approx. cost:  $87.00

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

Prerequisites and Notes

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.

Starting with Fall 2010 quarter: Must pass Math and reading assessment tests at a 7th grade level or above prior to registration. Dates for test to be determined.

Class Fee: $80.00

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.

Prerequisites and Notes

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

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

Approx. cost: $25.00

Class Fee: $80.00

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.

Prerequisites and Notes

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

ISBN 10: 1418048739. 3rd Edition.

Approx. cost:  $115.00

Class Fee: $125.00

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.

Prerequisites and Notes

ISBN 10: 1418048739. 3rd Edition.

Approx. cost:  $115.00

Class Fee: $275.00
Includes Lab Fee

Prerequisites and Notes

ISBN 10: 1418048739. 3rd Edition.

Approx. cost:  $115.00

Class Fee: $275.00
Includes Lab Fee

Prerequisites and Notes

ISBN-13: 9781590701287
Approx. cost: $62.00

Class Fee: $125.00

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. 

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

Prerequisites and Notes

**Required fingerprinting will be needed before internship portion of course begins -Cost $51.00

Internship days will be set-up by the instructor

NONE

Class Fee: $100.00

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 Management is one of 4 courses in the Business Pathway. After completing all 4 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 knowledgeable 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)

Courses include computer components as follows: Business Administration/Microsoft Word; Business Communications/Excel or Advanced Exel; Math Concepts for Business/Excel or Advanced Excel; Business Management/Powerpoint

EMT Complete
ISBN:  0131192655
Approx. cost:  $87.00

Prerequisites and Notes

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.

Starting Fall 2010 quarter: Must pass Math and reading assesment tests at a 7th grade level or above prior to registration. Dates to be determined.

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

First Responder
ISBN13: 

9780136140597
Approx. cost:  $77.00

Class Fee: $150.00

This course is designed for individuals that would like beginning knowledge of the Emergency Medical Services, as well as for individuals preparing to work with fire departments, rescue services, ambulance companies, volunteer EMS services, and law enforcement. Other individuals that may benefit from the course include industrial workers, school teachers, utility workers, security guards, coaches, lifeguards or any other person that may be the first to respond to an emergency. This course includes the American Heart Association BLS (CPR) Healthcare Provider initial course.

Course content includes, but not limited to, introduction into EMS, scene safety, basic airway management, patient assessments, care for medical and trauma emergencies, pediatric emergencies, CPR, and basic EMS operations.

Prerequisites and Notes

It is strongly recommended that students complete this course prior to enrolling in the Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) course.

ISBN-13: 9780323052863

Approx. cost - $39.00

The Medical Terminology Online Course: “Terms for Practice”, is designed to facilitate learning and comprehension of the basics of medical terminology in relation to each system of the body. This online course combines an interactive study experience, as well as learning at your own pace. Students will learn to use proper terminology and spelling for major pathological conditions.

Prerequisite and Notes