Vista Adult School is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.
Our programs will provide you with the training and certificates that will prepare you for state exams, licensing and employment! Attend a Medical Orientation and start your path to a new medical career!
Ready to start your new Medical Career? Get started by attending an orientation to get all the information you need on prerequisites, book costs and schedules. To be eligible to participate in any of Vista Adult School’s Medical Programs and courses, you must first attend an orientation!
$60 (Book included in class fee)
This introductory course is a prerequisite for most of the medical programs at Vista Adult School, including Medical Assistant, Phlebotomy Technician, Medical Insurance Billing Certificated Programs, and Medical Front Office. The course consists of modules in medical terminology, computer literacy, health and safety, body structures and function, medical math, ethical and legal responsibilities, and success strategies.
$180 (Book Included In Class Fee)
Students will learn how to become part of the care team and be challenged with real-world projects, simulations, specific knowledge and skills needed to work as a Patient Service Representative. This hybrid (or blended) course will incorporate face to face instruction in addition to an online independent format by meeting on campus one day a week. Students will acquire skills and knowledge in HIPAA, NDC Medisoft 17, Microsoft Office 2007/2010, keyboarding, internet, email, file management, and medical terminology; learn how to electronically schedule patient appointments, prepare medical records, enter diagnostic and procedure codes, patient charges, payments, print statements and receipts, complete the patient referral process and medical forms. Students must have keyboarding and computer skills to enter this course.
Prerequisite: Healthcare Essentials
$180 (Book included in class fee)
Learn the fundamentals of entering/managing Electronic Health Records (EHR) on the computer. As of 2014, all medical records went through a mandated conversion to EHR. This course will introduce both Patient Service Representatives and Clinical Medical Assistant students to the field of Electronic Health Records by learning the required steps to Implementation and EHR frame work, content, visit management, problem list/medication list/allergy management, examination entry, vital sign graphs, chart notes, treatment plans, order entry, patient communication documentation, reports, registry, and continuing care of the patient. Students must have intermediate computer skills, be able to type a minimum of 25 wpm and have an email account. Students must attend orientation to register.
Pre-requisite: Patient Service Rep
$800 (Book included in class fee)
Students will learn how to perform a variety of blood collection methods using proper techniques and precautions. Students will also learn additional responsibilities such as identifying tubes which are transported to a lab to be analyzed, training in infection prevention, proper patient identification, confidentiality requirements, and quality assurance. Upon successfully completing this training, students can test with NCCT/CPT1 exam. This is a California State Certified Training Program.
*Specific shots are required before entering the class.
Prerequisite: Healthcare Essentials
$85 (Book included in class fee. Same book used in A&P Foundations).
Students who enroll in this entry-level anatomy and physiology course can expect a general overview of the human body systems and structures, including the cells, tissues, skeletal, muscular, integumentary, and nervous systems. After finishing this class, students should be comfortable with several human anatomical structures which will be preparation for the Intermediate Anatomy and Physiology coursework.
$200 (Book included in class fee)
Medical Insurance Billing for the Physician Office introduces the student to current health insurance and reimbursement practices. In this course the students will become familiar with common medical billing practices, legal and regulatory issues and differences in reimbursement methodologies. The student will learn principles of medical billing related to proper claim form preparation, submission, and payment processing, and the follow up process. This course is recommended for anyone who is preparing for a medical career in the billing department at a physician’s office, clinic, or similar positions.
Registration Fee: $200 (Book required)
In this class students are introduced to the field of medical assisting and the history of medicine. Students learn medical terminology, pharmacology, medical law and ethics.This course discusses how to assist the physician with minor treatment or diagnostic testing, patient preparation, and use of various supplies and equipment such as electrocardiograph and audiometer. The proper handling of specimens, vital signs, and administering injections, and laboratory procedures will be discussed. The onsite lab will start the 3rd week of class.
$200 (Same book used in Part A).
Training continues in the field of medical assisting and the history of medicine. Students learn medical terminology, pharmacology, medical law and ethics. This course discusses how to assist the physician with minor treatment or diagnostic testing, patient preparation, and use of various supplies and equipment such as electrocardiograph and audiometer. The proper handling of specimens, vital signs, and administering injections, and laboratory procedures will be discussed.
Prerequisite: Medical Assistant Part A, Patient Service Representative.
$85 (Book included in class fee).
This class focuses on learning the basic design of medical terminology and the meanings of 350 prefixes, roots and suffixes that combine to form knowledge of over 11,000 complex medical terms.
Registration Fee: $375 (Book included in class fee)
Our Comprehensive Pharmacy Technician Program is designed to prepare students for a rewarding career in both retail and hospital pharmacies. This 18-week course provides a robust foundation in pharmacy principles and practices, preparing students to apply for their license, employment in a variety of pharmacy settings.
Course Overview:
High school reading level required
Required on the first day of class: Proof of High School Diploma or High School Equivalency Exam Certificate (GED/HiSET)
Internships Available.
High School Diploma or High School Equivalency Exam Certificate (GED/HiSET) required by employers. Internships Available
High School Diploma or High School Equivalency Exam Certificate (GED/HiSET) required by employers. Internships Available
High School Diploma or High School Equivalency Exam Certificate (GED/HiSET) required by employers. Internships Available
Verification Required on the 1st Day of Phlebotomy Class:
I started at Vista Adult School through the Healthcare Essentials class. The teachers and staff are very friendly and helpful. There’s student resources and workshops to help you get a job in a medical setting as well.
Michael A P., Patient Service Representative
I’ve had a great experience here at VAS. The teachers here are so nice and very helpful. They want their students to succeed and are always here to help. Phlebotomy is a lot of fun and is very interesting. I want to thank Ms. Karen, Mr. Manny, and Mrs. Anna; they have made my time here enjoyable. Thank you to Ms. Kathy as well, for always being here for us and always making time for us.
Kaya L., Phlebotomy Student
I’ve been attending Vista Adult School for a couple of months now and I don’t regret it. The teachers are awesome, the staff is amazing and so are the programs. After having my third baby, I didn’t think it would be possible to return to school, but the times work with my schedule, and now I’m almost done with my pathway!
Nayeli A., Patient Service Representative
I would like to express my gratitude for being one of your students in MA and Phlebotomy. Thank you, Ms. Anna Weirather, Ms. Carol Parr, Ms. Karen Medina, and Mr. Manny Martinez for your guidance, friendship and for all the efforts you make to help us to grow. Thank you for making me feel like it is never too late to go back to school and continue my education. Special thank you to Ms. Karen Medina, you're such a good person and an awesome teacher. And Kathy, thank you so much for giving me a second chance. I will always be grateful to all of you for your support and guidance and to Vista Adult School for the great programs that they have.
Beatriz G., Phlebotomy & Medical Assistant Student
So far my experience at Vista Adult School has been great. I was nervous at first due to the fact that I have not been in school for a couple of years. My instructor has been awesome and has taught us how to be a Pharmacy Technician through her experiences.
Charlie A
Pharmacy Technician I
My experience at this school has been positive. Teachers and staff are always helpful. I hope to get my license and find a job once I complete this program.
Stephanie G.
Pharmacy Technician I
Since the orientation I had before signing up, Ms. Kathy was absolutely wonderful and direct in her instructions on what to expect from the program. My phlebotomy instructors, Ms. Karen and Mr. Manny, are some of the best professors I’ve had in 14+ years of education. You can feel it in the way they run their class that they truly care about their students and their futures. The short time I’ve been here has also helped me overcome fears I didn’t know I was capable of overcoming.
Class: Phlebotomy
This course has been a great experience and has prepared me for future job opportunities. I liked that we get to learn through hands on practices. The teacher really helped me to learn all the essentials for the national exam as well.
Class: Pharmacy Technician