Medical Support Career Courses

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Medical Terminology & Anatomy

IMPORTANT: This course is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED for students entering the medical field.

  • Learn the "Language of Medicine" and Anatomy
  • Discover prefixes, suffixes, and combining forms that are medical and pharmaceutical terms
  • Discover body systems and the identifying terms
  • Textbook is required for this class. Textbook cost is subject to publisher pricing and must be purchased on your own

 

Allied Health (Medical) Programs 

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS:

The following requirements apply to ALL medical training programs:

  • Orientation: All students entering a medical program MUST sucessfully complete an orientation session in order to move forward in the selection process.
  • Scrubs/Uniform: Students are required to purchase, and wear TAS scrubs for classes and for externships ($60 per set).
  • Student Liability Insurance: Students must purchase liability insurance that covers and protects them in the event of a medical emergency or accident at the externship sites ($30).
  • CPR & 1st Aid Certification: Students must complete CPR & 1st Aid training and obtain a valid CPR card before starting externship.
  • Live Scan/Fingerprinting: Students must complete a Live Scan/Fingerprinting before entering externship. Live Scan/Fingerprints are also required for state licensure and future employment ($85).
  • Drug Testing: Students are required to pass a drug test before entering externship ($91).
  • Hepatitis B: Students must complete Hepatitis B inoculations before entering the medical programs.

 

SKILLS YOU WILL NEED:

  • Medical Terminology: Prior knowledge or completion is HIGHLY DESIRABLE for all medical training programs.
  • Basic Computer Skills
  • Keyboarding Skills (30-45 WPM)
  • Math: Basic arithmetic; there are lots of calculations/formulas involved in the Pharmacy Technician and Medical Assistant programs.

 

MEDICAL ASSISTANT

IMPORTANT: Completion of a Medical Terminology & Anatomy course is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED for this class.

REQUIREMENTS:

  • The above "PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS" apply for this program.
  • Attendance: Students must maintain a minimum 90% attendance in the program.
  • High School Education: High School Diploma (HSD) or High School Equivalency (HSE; GED/HiSET) is not required to enter this program. However, students will need proof of HSD or HSE to take the CCMA certification exam.
  • Externship: Students must complete a 160-hour externship for hands-on practice and training at an outpatient facility, after they successfully pass the classroom portion of this program.
  • Textbooks: Textbooks are required for this class. Textbook information and syllabus will be given on the first day of class. Books and all other materials for this program are not included in the tuition fee, and must be purchased on your own.

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

  • Students who need accommodations due to medical or physical issues must notify the instructor (salter.yowanda@tusd.org) and the school counselor (imoh.obie@tusd.org) BEFORE registering for this program.
  • This program combines four 5-week modules of classroom/skills and lab training/electronic health records.
  • Help physicians carry out procedures, care for patients, take histories, schedule appointments, perform simple lab tests, and administer medications.
  • Students are required to complete an assumption of risk form, prepare a resume, and provide immunization records, physical exam, and TB testing to qualify for some externship positions.

 

MEDICAL BILLING & CODING

IMPORTANT: Completion of a Medical Terminology & Anatomy course is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED for this class.

REQUIREMENTS:

  • The above "PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS" apply for this program.
  • Attendance: Students must maintain a minimum 90% attendance in the program.
  • Externship: Students must complete a 160-hour externship for hands-on practice and training at an outpatient facility, after they successfully pass the classroom portion of this program.
  • Textbooks: Textbooks are required for this class. Textbook information and syllabus will be given on the first day of class. Books and all other materials for this program are not included in the tuition fee, and must be purchased on your own.

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

  • Students who need accommodations due to medical or physical issues must notify the instructor (salter.yowanda@tusd.org) and the school counselor (imoh.obie@tusd.org) BEFORE registering for this program.
  • Prepare for a future in medical billing and coding, and qualify for a job in a physician's office, clinic, billing company, or other healthcare organizations - these jobs are expanding and will continue to grow.
  • Course content will prepare you for the national certification exams (CPC) with AAPC and (CBCS) with NHA.

 

PHARMACY TECHNICIAN

IMPORTANT: Completion of a Medical Terminology & Anatomy course is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED for this class.

REQUIREMENTS:

  • The above "PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS" apply for this program.
  • Attendance: Students must maintain a minimum 90% attendance in the program.
  • High School Education: High School Diploma (HSD) or High School Equivalency (HSE; GED/HiSET) is required for this program. The CA Board of Pharmacy requires students to have OFFICIAL HIGH SCHOOL TRANSCRIPTS for the state licensure. Official U.S. transcripts must be sealed. Official foreign transcripts must be translated and notarized.
  • Externship: Students must complete a 120-hour externship for hands-on practice and training at a medical facility or pharmacy, after they successfully pass the classroom portion of this program.
  • Textbooks: Textbooks are required for this class. Textbook information and syllabus will be given on the first day of class. Books and all other materials for this program are not included in the tuition fee, and must be purchased on your own.

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

  • Students who need accommodations due to medical or physical issues must notify the instructor (salter.yowanda@tusd.org) and the school counselor (imoh.obie@tusd.org) BEFORE registering for this program.
  • Prepare to become an entry-level technician by learning concepts of pharmacology, standards, ethics, pharmacy calculations, record keeping, and customer service.
  • Students receive both an Affidavit and TAS Certificate of Completion as proof of successful program completion.

 

PHLEBOTOMY

REQUIREMENTS:

  • The above "PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS" apply for this program.
  • Attendance: Students must maintain a minimum 90% attendance in the program.
  • Externship: Students must complete a 40-hour externship for hands-on practice and training at an outpatient facility, after they successfully pass the classroom portion of this program.
  • Textbooks: Textbooks are required for this class. Textbook information and syllabus will be given on the first day of class. Books and all other materials for this program are not included in the tuition fee, and must be purchased on your own.

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

  • Students who need accommodations due to medical or physical issues must notify the instructor (salter.yowanda@tusd.org) and the school counselor (imoh.obie@tusd.org) BEFORE registering for this program.
  • In this hands-on course, you will learn basic & advanced blood collection techniques, proper venipuncture procedures, safety, infection control, & patient care, anatomy & phyisology related to phlebotomy, handling difficult draws & special populations, labeling, documentation, & lab protocols, HIPAA, and legal guidelines & professional conduct.
  • Course content will prepare you for the national certification exam (CPT) with NHA.