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EMT (Emergency Medical Technician)

Career Technical Education 2018 Spring Schedule

Antelope Valley Adult School 1220 West Ave J, Lancaster, CA 93534 (661) 483-2302 ● (661) 942-3042

Dental Assistant Program

Dental Assisting 2

$ 250

Hands-on training in Aseptic Technique, Sterilization, Impres-sions, Cement mixing, X—ray film development and mounting, Periodontal dressing, Tofflemire placement, Instrument Identifi-cation and Chairside Assisting (Internship: Completion of Dental Assisting 1—Internship sites for 120 hours). 1/8/18—5/15/18 M T 4:30—7:00 pm Brooks Uniform is required: (Grey color). Classes are held at: AVHS 44900 Division St, Lancaster Rm331

Dental Assistant 1 will be offered in Aug, 20182/19—12/19/13

TR 2:30-4:30pm

EMT—Basic $ 500

The EMT Course prepares students for the National Registry of

Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) Exam . Offered n

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 support, patient assessment, communicable diseases, and emergencies. EMT's may work on ambulances, in hospitals, for the fire de-partments, 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 Background will be checked. Computer/Internet access is required. 1/9/18—5/17/18 T W 4:00 pm—7:00 pm Chacon Th 4:00 pm—8:00 pm

Uniform is required: Dark navy blue EMS or uniform pants ONLY, a white

polo shirt, and a solid black belt .

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 for Aug, 2018.

Uniform is required (white lab coat) .

This program meets the requirements for CA state certifica-

tion (HSD or equivalency is required for state certification).

2nd semester 1/9/18—5/17/18

T W Th 5:00- 8:00pm Svoboda/Neely $500

2/13—5/09/13 TWR 5:00-8:00pm Svoboda $500

Registration begins Monday, December 4, 2017 on a first-come, first-served basis during regular office hours until classes are full or the second class meeting at the Lancaster main office at the above address.

Payment is due at time of registration (Cash, Credit Cards: VISA/MC/DISC—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 Spring Schedule

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

(661) 483-2302 ● (661) 942-3042

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

Administrative Secretary

Office Skills & Business Communications

Introduction to Computers

Keyboarding/Typing*

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Publisher or MS Access

MS PowerPoint

Medical Assistant

Medical Terminology

Medical Administrative Skills

Medical Clinical Skills

Introduction to Computers**

Medical Assistant—Certification

Medical Secretary

Office Skills & Business Comm.

Introduction to Computers

Keyboarding/Typing*

Medical Terminology

MS Word

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

Patient Care Technician

Personal Fitness Training

Personal Fitness Training 1 & 2

Computer Repair Technician

Computer Repair Technician

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Health, Science & Medical Technology

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.

1/17/18— 5/17/18 M W Th 5:00—8:00 pm Neely

Medical Assistant: Administrative Skills * $ 150

Instruction on communication skills, appointment scheduling, bill-

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

financial management, office skills, and receptionist duties.

1/16/18—5/17/18 T Th 2:00—5:00 pm Neely

Medical Assistant: Clinical Skills * $ 200

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.

1/17/18—5/18/18 M W F 9:00—12:00 pm Wallace

Medical Assistant: CCMA Certification Review $ 50

Review of terminology, anatomy, administrative, and clinical skills

to prepare students for the Medical Assistant Certification Exam.

2/20/18—5/15/18 T 5:30— 7:30 pm Lopez

Medical Assistant: Certification Exam

The computer-based state certification exam is proctored by the

Adult School through PearsonVue at least twice a year . Eligible

students must have recent work experience or recent formal train-

ing in an approved MA program.

Applications and fees are submitted to CCBMA at least two weeks

before the scheduled testing date. Upon approval, students can

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

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

Medical Billing & Coding * Instruction and hands-on practice

in insurance coverage, claims,

collections; computerized training

in charges, payments, adjust-

ments and deposits. Extensive ICD

-10 and CPT coding for overall

billing practices. Record keeping

and medical office operations.

1/8/18—5/16/18 M W 5:00-8:00 pm Lopez $200

Medical Billing and Coding Program

Career Technical Education Schedule 2018

2015 Graduates

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.

1/11/18—5/17/18 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 Certified

Patient Care Technician (CPCT).

1/17/18—5/16/18

M W 1:00—4:00 pm Wallace $250

* Medical Uniform in Teal color is Required

Medical Assistant Program

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Information Technology

Introduction to Computers $50

Introduction to basic computer use, including word processing,

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

Windows-based computers.

1/17/18—2/26/18 M W F 8:30—11:30 am Mazas 3/26/18—5/16/18 M W 12:00—3:00 pm Mazas 1/16/18—3/8/18 T TH 5:00—8:00 pm Haussmann

Keyboarding (Typing) $50

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.

1/16/18—3/8/18 T Th 12:00—3:00 pm Mazas

MS Word (Word Processing) $50

Create and edit Word documents, research papers, resumes

and cover letters using a wizard. Create documents with a ta-

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

merge. Create a professional newsletter. (Prereq: Keyboarding).

2/28/18—4/11/18 M W F 8:30—11:30 am Mazas 1/17/18—3/14/18 M W 5:00—8:00 pm Haussmann

MS Excel (Spreadsheets) $50

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.

4/13/18—5/18/18 M W F 8:30—11:30 am Mazas 3/26/18—5/16/18 M W 5:00—8:00 pm Haussmann

MS PowerPoint (Presentation) $50

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

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

presentation formats.

1/16/18—3/8/18 T Th 8:30—11:30 am Mazas

MS Publisher (Desktop Publishing) $50

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

tri-fold brochure, create business forms and tables

1/17/18—3/14/18 M W 12:00—3:00 pm Mazas

MS Access (Database Management) $50

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

3/13/18—5/17/18 T Th 12:00—3:00 pm Mazas

Office Skills & Business Communications $50

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/typing are required.

3/13/18—5/17/18 T Th 8:30—11:30 am Mazas

3/13/18—5/17/18 T Th 5:00—8:00pm Haussmann

Personal Fitness Training

Personal Fitness Training - 2 $ 50

Program prepares students for the NASM (National Academy of Sports Medicine) certification or the NSCA-CPT (Certified Personal Trainer) certification. Students are introduced to Ki-nesiology, anatomy, muscle action, motor behavior, exercise application, resistance, flexibility, and balance training, nutri-tion, body composition and meal planning.

1/16/18—5/17/18 T Th 4:00—6:00 pm LeDuff

Class is held at LnHS

at 44701 32nd St West, Lancaster in the Weight

Room/ROTC 151)

Computer Repair Technician

Computer Repair Technician A+ $50

Install, configure, upgrade, and maintain PCs, Window OS, and SOHO networks. Utilize trouble-shooting and tools to resolve PC, OS, and network issues and implement security practices.

1/17/18—3/14/18 MW 5:00—8:00pm Warren