Spring 2009 Classes
Medical Training, Additional Offerings
Classes begin January 22, 2009
CPR/First Aid
Emergency Medical Technician
Pharmacy Technician
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The Pharmacy Technician assists the
pharmacist with mixing and packaging prescriptions, maintaining client
records, referring clients to the pharmacist for counseling, assisting
with inventory control and purchasing, as well as collecting payment and
coordinating billing. This course combines 168 hours of classroom
instruction with a 120-hour externship to provide students with a
complete learning experience. The course fee includes medical equipment,
clinical externship and certification of completion. Also required:
Current BLS/CPR card. Assessment test administered first class meeting.
(OAE-CTC, in collaboration with Boston Reed College, offers this 24-week
Pharmacy Technician Training Program. Pre-registration with Boston Reed
is required; forms available at OAE office.) |
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| 045505 | 1/10-7/11 |
Sat |
9:00-4:30pm | Staff | OAE 110 | Varies | $1595+ $95 book |
| Medical Transcription continues to be in high demand and many transciptionists are able to work at home. Course includes dictation practice on transcription machines, prefixes and suffixes, dividing and combining medical terms, listening skills, proper abbreviations and capitalizations, exercises from patient charts to prepare the student for an entry level job in the field of Medical Transcription. Also required: Medical Terminology, 45 WPM Keyboarding, + C&CR. | |||||||
| 047105 | 1/22-5/21 |
Thurs |
5:30-8:30pm | Siddall | OAE 106 | Varies | $25+10_($54 book) |
| Medical Terminology | |||||||
| Course is designed to teach the basic medical terms associated with the human anatomy system. This course is a prerequisite for several medical educational programs and may be taken concurrently. *There is an optional Medical dictionary available for $39. | |||||||
| 048001 | 1/28-6/17 |
Wed |
2:00-5:00 pm | Fantozzi | OAE 110 | Varies | *$25+5+($51 book) |
| 048003 | 1/28-6/17 |
Wed |
5:30-8:30pm | Fantozzi | OAE 110 | Varies | *$25+5+($51 book) |
| 048005 | Online - Orientation on Feb. 5 at 5:00 pm | *$25+5+($51 book) | |||||
*(There is an optional Medical dictionary available for $39)
| Medical Assistant/Front and Back Office | |||||||
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Medical Assistants perform administrative and certain clinical duties under the direction of a physician. Clinical duties may include taking and recording vital signs and medical histories, and preparing patients for exam. Students will receive front and back office training for an entry-level job in a medical office or clinic. Class is divided into lecture and supervised on-site clinical practice. The following classes are required and may be taken concurrently: Medical Terminology and Business Applications. Also required: Current BLS/CPR card, (Click here for OAE classes) and Keyboarding certificate with a minimum 45 WPM, CASAS final assessment score of 236 and career unit. (Business Apps and CPR are available for material costs only.) |
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| 047005 | 1/28-6/17 | Wed | 8:00-1:55pm | Fantozzi | OAE 110 | Varies | $25+10+($81 book) |
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Medical Assistant/Medical Billing |
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Trained medical billers are always needed in medical offices, clinics, hospitals, insurance companies and other health care settings. Course includes computer billing, insurance claim forms, hospital billing, EDI, instruction in CPT and ICD9, and much more. Also required: Medical Terminology and CASAS final assessment score of 236. |
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Medical Billing/Part 1 |
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| 047505 | 1/28-6/24 |
Wed |
5:30-9:00 pm |
Siddall |
OAE 107 | Varies | $30+($124 books) |
*(There is an optional Medical dictionary available for $39)
Medical Secretary
| Medical Secretary |
| Medical Secretaries must have specific knowledge of medical terminology and hospital, clinic or laboratory procedures. Duties include scheduling appointments, billing patients and compiling and recording medical charts, reports and correspondence. Enrollment in the following courses required: Medical Assistant, Medical Terminology, Business Applications ...total cost including books $202. |
| Medical Records Technician |
| Medical Records Technicians compile, process, and maintain medical records of hospital and clinic patient in a manner consistent with medical, administrative, ethical, legal, and regulatory requirements of the health care system. This profession is becoming increasing important in today’s complex medical field. Enrollment in the following courses required: Medical Billing 1&2, Medical Terminology, Business Applications, Medical Transcription ...total cost including books $344. |
| Nurse Assistant/Certified/CNA | ||||||
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The CNA program combines classroom and clinical experience to prepare the student for a career in Nurse Assisting. Students successfully completing this course will be prepared to take the State Certification Exam and begin a career in nursing. Also required: Current CPR/BLS card. To receive certificate of completion, CASAS final assessment score of 236 and career unit required. Note: Students must return forms from application packet at least two weeks before class starts to ensure completion of State application requirements. |
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CNA - Evening Class |
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| 045026 | 3/16-8/19 | M, W | 5:00-9:00pm | Rath | 20cr | $42+81+($123) |
| CNA - Daytime Class | ||||||
| 045021 | 1/13-3/19 | T, Th | See times below | Starr | OAE 110 | $42+81+($123 book) |
| 045023 | 5/5-7/16 (new dates) | T, Th | See times below | Starr | OAE 110 | $42+81+($123 book) |
| 045027 | 8/4-10/15 (new dates) | T, Th | See times below | Starr | OAE 110 | $42+81+($123 book) |
| Daytime class consists of lecture from 8:00am-5:00pm T,Th for the first two weeks. Clinical schedule will then begin. Clinical runs from 6:30am to 2:00pm and meets two times per week; either M,W or T,Th. One of those clinical days will include a lecture following clinical from 3:00-5:00pm. | ||||||
Home Health Aide (HHA)
| Home Health Aide | |||||||
| This class will prepare you for in-home care as a Home Health Aide. Combining lecture and lab, students will learn about taking care of the patient’s needs in the comfort of their own homes. This class combines 85 hours of classroom instruction and 88 hours of supervised clinical training. Also required: Current CPR/BLS card. To receive certificate of completion, CASAS final assessment score of 236 and career unit required. Note: Students must return forms from application packet at least two weeks before class starts to ensure completion of State application requirements. | |||||||
| 045105 | 2/3-4/29 |
T, W, Th |
8:30-2:00pm | Strain | Annex | 12cr | $56+105+($46 book) |
| Home Health Aide for CNAs | |||||||
| This 40.5 hour course is designed as an added course to follow a nurse assistant curriculum that meets federal and state training regulations. The curriculum covers five elements of instruction that include introduction to the aide and the agency role, interpretation for medical and social needs of the client, personal care services, nutrition, and cleaning and care tasks in the home. The total theory and clinical hours are required to meet the Department of Health Services approval. Satisfactory completion of the approved program entitles the student to be issued a Home Health Aide Certificate by DHS. Student must be currently C.N.A. certified by the State of California, have a current CPR/BLS, TB test and have a final CASAS assessment score of 236. Note: Students must return forms from application packet at least two weeks before class starts to ensure completion of State application requirements. | |||||||
| 045107 | 1/6-1/20 |
T, W, Th |
8:30-2:00pm | Strain | Varies | Annex Training | $56+105+(46 bk) |
| 045109 | 5/5-5/20 |
T, W, Th |
8:30-2:00pm | Strain | Varies | Annex Training | $56+105+(46 bk) |
| CPR/BLS Healthcare Provider/Heartsaver First Aid | |||||||
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Course includes Adult, Infant and Child CPR/Two person CPR/Bag valve mask use/AED. Course is taught using American Heart Association curriculum. Students who successfully pass this BLS (Basic Life Saver) class will receive both BLS/CPR and First Aid cards good for two years. (OAE students needing this class to meet requirements may take the course for material and book fees only.) |
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| 050210 | 1/9 | Fri | 9:00-4:00 | Schjoth | OAE 110 | 1 cr. | $20+35 |
| 050201 | 2/6 | Sat | 9:00-4:00 | Schjoth | OAE 110 | 1 cr. | $20+35 |
| 050203 | 3/20 | Fri | 9:00-4:00 | Schjoth | OAE 110 | 1 cr. | $20+35 |
| 050205 | 4/17 | Fri | 9:00-4:00 | Schjoth | OAE 110 | 1 cr | $20+35 |
| 050207 | 5/1 | Fri | 9:00-4:00 | Schjoth | OAE 110 | 1 cr. | $20+35 |
| 050209 | 6/19 | Fri | 9:00-4:00 | Schjoth | OAE 110 | 1 cr. | $20+35 |
| 050211 | 7/10 | Fri | 9:00-4:00 | Schjoth | OAE 110 | 1 cr. | $20+35 |
EMT/Emergency Medical Technician
| EMT Refresher | ||||||
| The course meets State of California requirements for recertification. The EMT Refresher Course is designed for the working professional to earn continuing education credits (24 credits) and Skills Verification. Prerequisite: Current BLS/CPR or Professional Rescue card and a current EMT certification. Call Dan Layne at 521-6520 for more information | ||||||
| 046007 | 2/23-5/11 |
M, W |
6:00-10:00pm | Layne | Annex Training | $25+$150 |
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EMT/Emergency Medical Technician |
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This intensive course is designed to
assist the student in becoming an Emergency Medical Technician by developing
skill in recognition of symptoms of illness and injuries and proper
procedures in emergency care. Combining lecture and supervised |
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| 046005 | 2/23-5/11 |
M, W |
6:00-10:00 pm |
Layne | Annex Training | $25+$350 |
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Paramedic |
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The course is a Nationally Accredited Paramedic Training Program meeting the Department of Transportation National Paramedic Curriculum requirements that prepares students for licensure as a Paramedic in the State of California. The program is designed for the working adult wishing to upgrade their skills or make a career change. Classroom is Friday evening and all day Saturday with an open classroom on Friday. Anatomy and Physiology is a co-requisite and the clinical internship is completed concurrently with the class lecture segment. Enrollment requirements: EMT for 12 months, HS diploma or GED. For pricing or more information, call Dan Layne at 521-6520. |
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| 048605 | 1/2-7/31 | Fri-Sat | Varies | Layne | Annex | Call 521-6520 for info |
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EMT/Paramedic/Clinical |
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| Call Dan Layne for more information at 521-6520 | ||||||
NIMS 700 (National Incident Management System)
| Visit absolutesafetytraining.org or call Jess Smith at (530)521-6511 for more information about these classes. |
| Fire Instructor 1A Instructional Techniques Part 1 - 40 Hours TBD |
| Fire Instructor 1B Instructional Techniques Part 2 - 40 Hours TBD |
| Fire Management 1 Management/Supervision for Company Officers |
| Haz Mat Operations - Response to Hazardous Material events - 16 hrs TBD |
| Haz Mat Decon - Responder Decontamination - 8 hrs TBD |