EMT (Emergency Medical Technician)

Career Technical Education 2018 Fall Schedule

Antelope Valley Adult Education 1220 West Ave J, Lancaster, CA

Dental Assistant Program

Dental Assisting 1 $ 300

Oral health and nutrition, dental charting, general anatomy and physiology, mouth disease, teeth functions , infection, ortho-dontics, periodontics, lab, x-ray history and precautions, safety, ethics and office management .

8/13/18—12/18/18 M T 4:30—7:00 pm Brooks

Uniform is required: (Grey color). Classes are held at: AVHS 44900 Division St, Lancaster Rm331

Sulli-

van 1/22/13—3/14/13 TR

2:00

- 4:00pm

EMT—Basic

The EMT Course prepares students for the National Registry

of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) Exam . Offered in

coordination with AVROP EMT accredited Program.

The course teaches both didactic and hands on instruction in the knowledge and skills necessary to become a Certified EMT-Basic. Subjects include CPR, terminology, anatomy, life sup-port, patient assessment, communicable diseases, and emer-gencies. EMT's may work on ambulances, in hospitals, for the fire departments, law enforcement agencies, and in the mili-tary. EMT's provide treatment and transport to ill or injured patients. HS/GED required for certification. Criminal Back-ground will be checked. Computer/Internet access is required. Uniform is required: Dark navy blue EMS or uniform pants ONLY, a

white polo shirt, and a solid black belt .

8/14/18—12/20/18 T W 4:00 pm—7:00 pm Th 4:00 pm—8:00 pm Chacon Fee: $500

Pharmacy Technician Program

Introduction to procedures, operations, drugs, medications,

dosage forms/strengths, inventory control and assisting the

pharmacist. Externship opportunities available. This is a full-year

program from August through May.

Interested new applicants should visit or call the school to be

placed on the interest list. Students must attend an information

night in July 2018 and complete the application/interview pro-

cess to be approved for the program.

Uniform is required (white lab coat)

This program meets the requirements for CA state certification

(HSD or equivalency is required for state certification).

First semester:

8/14/18—12/20/18

T W Th 5:00—8:00 pm

S voboda /Neely

Fee: $600

/22/13—5/09/13

TWR 5:00-

Phlebotomy Technician I Phlebotomy Technician I

(Program offered in coordination with AUMT Institute Phlebotomy school). The course prepares graduates for entry-level positions as phle-botomists in hospitals, clinics, Laboratory Service Centers and physician’s offices. Upon completion of the program , students will have met all of the State of California’s requirements to become a Certified Phlebotomy Technician I (CPTI). Passing a National Certification examination is also required and will be given on campus after the Didactic Training and prior to com-pleting Externship. 8/14/18—10/11/18 T & Th 5:30—8:30 pm $1500

Registration begins Monday, July 16, 2018 on a first-come, first-served basis during regu-lar office hours until classes are full or the sec-ond class meeting at the Lancaster main office at the above address.

Payment is due at time of registration (Cash, Credit Cards: VISA/MC/Amex—no personal checks).

Classes with insufficient enrollment will be cancelled and refunds will be issued in the same manner as paid.

Certificates are awarded upon suc-cessful completion of each course. Program completion certificates are awarded upon completion of the sequence of classes listed below.

All classes meet in Lancaster.

Registration fees does not include books. Books are available for pur-chase at the main office or can be purchased online.

Registration Information

Certificate Programs

Career Technical Education 2018 Fall Schedule

Antelope Valley Adult Education 1220 West Ave J, Lancaster, CA 93534

(661) 483-2302 ● (661) 942-3042

The Antelope Valley Adult Education offers the following certificate programs. End-of-program completion certificates are issued upon completion of the required courses.

Administrative Secretary

Keyboarding/Typing*

Introduction to Computers

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Publisher

MS Access (recommended)

MS PowerPoint

Office Skills & Business Communications

Medical Assistant

Medical Terminology

Medical Administrative Skills

Medical Clinical Skills

Introduction to Computers**

Medical Assistant—Certification

Medical Secretary

Medical Terminology

Keyboarding/Typing*

Introduction to Computers

MS Word

Office Skills & Business Comm.

Pharmacy Technician

Medical Terminology

Pharmacy Technician 1 & 2

Medical Biller and Coder

Medical Terminology

Medical Administrative Skills

Medical Billing and Coding

Electronic Medical Records

Introduction to Computers **

* Typing with a minimum of 35 wpm and 95% accuracy. ** Recommended

Dental Assistant

Dental Assistant 1 & 2

EMT (Emergency Medical Technician)

EMT Course Patient Care Technician

Medical Terminology

Patient Care Technician

Personal Fitness Training

Personal Fitness Training

Computer Repair Technician

Computer Repair Technician

Phlebotomy Technician

Phlebotomy Technician

Medical Assistant: Terminology & Human Anatomy $ 150

Introduction to medical terminology using words, prefixes, suffixes,

combining forms, abbreviations and pronunciation. Anatomy in-

cludes body systems and structures. Recommended for all medical

classes.

8/13/18— 12/20/18 M W Th 2:00—5:00 pm Neely 8/13/18— 12/20/18 M W Th 5:00—8:00 pm Neely

Medical Assistant: Administrative Skills * $ 200

Instruction on communication skills, appointment scheduling, bill-

ing, accounts receivables, records, medical laws/ethics, banking,

financial management, office skills, and receptionist duties.

8/14/18—12/20/18 T Th 2:00—5:00 pm Neely/Wallace

Medical Assistant: Clinical Skills * $ 250

Instruction and hands-on practice to acquire skills to assist physi-

cians. Includes vital signs, surgical procedures, medical office lab

skills, administering medications, veni-puncture, ECG, emergency

procedures, and nutrition. Externship opportunities available.

8/13/18—12/21/17 M W F 9:00—12:00 pm Wallace

Medical Assistant: CCMA Certification Review $ 100

Review of terminology, anatomy, administrative, and clinical skills

to prepare students for the Medical Assistant Certification Exam.

9/11/18—12/18/18 T 5:00— 8:00 pm Lopez

Medical Assistant: Certification Exam

The computer-based state certification exam is proctored

through PearsonVue . Eligible students must have recent work

experience or recent formal training in an approved MA program.

Applications and fees are submitted to CCBMA at least 4 - 8

weeks before scheduling a testing date. Upon approval, students

can register with PearsonVue to take the test . Fee: $185 (Basic

& two specialties) $145 (Basic & one specialty)

Instruction and hands-on practice in insurance coverage,

claims, collections; computerized training in charges, pay-

ments, adjustments and deposits. Extensive ICD-10 and CPT

coding for overall billing practices. Record keeping and med-

ical office operations.

8/13/18—12/19/18 M W 5:00-8:00 pm Lopez $250

Medical Billing and Coding Program

Patient Care Technician *

Electronic Medical Records An electronic medical record is the computerized version of

the traditional chart. Electronic versions allow medical pro-

fessionals to zoom in on the precise information they need

to provide the best possible care to their patients. This

course will introduce students to the medical record for-

mats, numbering and filing systems, storage and retrieval

systems as well as legal requirements for maintain medical

records.

8/16/18—12/20/18 Th 5:00-8:00 pm Lopez $100

1/23/13—5/08/13 MW 5:00-8:00 pm Lopez

This course prepares the student to work as an entry-level

Patient Care Technician in a clinic, hospital, nursing home,

or long-term care facility. Students will learn to check vital

signs, administer CPR and First Aid, assist in medical exami-

nations, perform electrocardiograms (EKGs), perform basic

laboratory procedures and phlebotomy, as well as learn to

provide basic patient care including bathing, feeding, toi-

leting, and ambulating patients. Upon successful completion

of the course, the student will also be eligible to take the

National Health-career Association exam to become a Certi-

fied Patient Care Technician (CPCT).

8/13/18—12/19/18 M W 1:00—4:00 pm Wallace $250

* Medical Uniform in Teal color is Required

Medical Assistant Program

Medical Billing & Coding *

Introduction to Computers $60

Introduction to basic computer use, including word processing,

the Internet, e-mail, basic maintenance and troubleshooting for

Windows-based computers.

8/13/18—9/21/18 M W F 8:30—11:30 am Mazas 10/16/18—12/20/18 T Th 12:00—3:00 pm Mazas 8/13/18—10/10/18 M W 5:00—8:00 pm Haussmann

Keyboarding (Typing) $60

Introduction to proper typing techniques and touch control to

build typing skills and accuracy using the computer keyboard.

Typing with a minimum of 35 wpm with 95% accuracy is re-

quired to qualify for certificate programs.

8/14/18—10/4/18 T Th 8:30—11:30 am Mazas

MS Word (Word Processing) $60

Create and edit Word documents, research papers, résumé and

cover letters using a wizard. Create documents with a table,

chart, and watermark. Generate form letters and mail merge.

Create a professional newsletter. (Prereq: Keyboarding).

9/24/18—10/31/18 M W F 8:30—11:30 am Mazas 8/14/18—10/4/18 T Th 5:00—8:00 pm Haussmann

MS Excel (Spreadsheets) $60

Create a worksheet and an embedded chart, formulas, func-

tions, formatting and web queries, what-if analysis, charting,

financial functions, data tables and amortization schedules.

11/2/18—12/21/18 M W F 8:30—11:30 am Mazas 10/15/18—12/19/18 M W 5:00—8:00 pm Haussmann

MS PowerPoint (Presentation) $60

Create a slide show using design templates, text slide layout,

outline tab, clip art, and visuals. Modify visual elements and

presentation formats.

10/15/18—12/19/18 M W 12:00—3:00 pm Mazas

MS Publisher (Desktop Publishing) $60

Create and edit a publication, design a newsletter, publish a

tri-fold brochure, create business forms and tables

8/13/18—10/10/18 M W 12:00—3:00 pm Mazas

MS Access (Database Management): $60

Students will learn database creation, tables, filters, creating queries, sorting and maintaining a database. Basic computer skills required.

8/14/18—10/11/18 T Th 12:00—3:00 pm Mazas

Office Skills & Business Communications $60

Prepares students for entry-level professional office employ-

ment. Instruction involves interpersonal relations, business

ethics, filing and organization, job search strategies, résumé

and cover letter preparation, business communications, and

phone etiquette. Basic computers/Word/Excel/PP and

typing are required.

10/9/18—12/20/18 T Th 8:30—11:30 am Mazas

10/9/18—12/20/18 T Th 5:00—8:00 pm Haussmann

Personal Fitness Training

Computer Repair Technician

Administrative Secretary Program

Computer Repair Technician A+ $75

Install, configure, upgrade, and maintain PCs, Window OS,

and SOHO networks. Utilize troubleshooting and tools to

resolve PC, OS, and network issues and implement security

practices.

9/5/18—11/14/18 M W 5:00—8:00 pm Warren

12 MW

5:00- 8:00 pm

Personal Fitness Training

Program prepares students to pass the NASM (National Academy of Sports Medicine) certification or the NSCA-CPT (Certified Personal Trainer) certification. Students are intro-duced to Kinesiology, anatomy, muscle action, motor behav-ior, exercise application, resistance, flexibility, and balance training, nutrition, body composition and meal planning. Classes will resume January, 2019.