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Phlebotomy Technicians are in demand as one of the fastest growing occupations in healthcare. Launch your career as a Certified Phlebotomy Technician 1, collecting blood samples from patients in hospitals, clinical laboratories, medical offices, or clinical settings. This course provides a complete learning experience—with 48 hours of classroom instruction and a 40-hour hands-on externship, and prepares you to take the National Certification Exam and Licensure through the Department of Health Services-Laboratory Field Services to become a Certified Phlebotomy Technician 1(CPT1). A certificate of completion is awarded upon successful completion of the course. If you complete the course and pass the licensure exam, you will be a licensed Phlebotomist. Looking for more information about the program? View information slides here. 

Industry Outlook:

According to The Bureau of Labor Statistics, the job market for licensed phlebotomists is projected to increase by 8% between 2023 and 2033. In San Francisco, the median base pay for a phlebotomist is $71,658* annually.

Program Prerequisites: Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and provide one of the following at the time of enrollment: an official High School Transcript, a General Educational Development (GED) Transcript, or documentation of an equivalent educational credential recognized by the State of California. International educational documents may be subject to evaluation by a 3rd party service to determine equivalency.

Applicants must also demonstrate proficiency in English, as all classroom instruction, course materials, and national certification examinations are conducted in English.

CPT1 Program Roadmap:

• Complete 48 hours of classroom instruction

  • Course Outline

• Opportunity to take NHA exam

• Complete 40-hour hands-on externship

On the first day, you will need to bring: 

• your ID (any govt or school ID is fine),

• High School Diploma or GED or equivalency

• Scrubs-cost varies- example pair of scrubs you can purchase. 

• Closed-toed shoes

Tuition and Payment Information:

• Tuition: $2599.00 (Information on how to pay is below. An initial $245 is required to secure your space in the course.)
• Additional fees/materials:
  • The California State CPT 1 License Fee is $150 and is made payable to LFS/DHS.

  • The NHA National exam fee is $134 and is paid at the time of the exam registration.

  • Scrub uniforms: Scrubs may be any color or design but must be a complete set and free of any school or company logos. Example pair of scrubs you can purchase. 

  • Closed-toed shoes

How to Pay for Tuition:

Once registered with Community Education at Las Positas College, please make your $245 pre-registration payment here. This initial payment goes towards the tuition and is not a separate fee: https://psa-aumt.com/onlinePayment.php

Important: Students who have registered with Community Education at Las Positas College but have not submitted their pre-registration payment will not be admitted to the class. Submit your pre-registration payment no later than 3 business days prior to the first day of class.

You can start your class with the minimum payment of $245. Payment plans are available for the remainder of your tuition. 

Payment Plans for AUMT Programs:

• CPT1: 4 bi-weekly scheduled payments. There is a flat $45 fee for payment plans that is added to your tuition. 

Refund Policy:

For this course, you are subject to the refund policy of AUMT and not Community Education. 

Externship requirements:

All students must attend an externship interview and will do entry training (30 min of professional development) before they start. The students will also need to have ready to show proof of the following*. 

• Student Physical

• Background check/drug screening

• TB Test Results

• Immunization records or Titers for MMR, Varicella, Hep B, & TDAP/DTAP

• BLS (basic life support) certificate from the American Heart Association

• Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination

Important notes: You do not need these complete to start the didactic portion of the class. The items above could require fees depending on the student's medical status and insurance availability.

*Information from Indeed.com

Phlebotomy Technicians are in demand as one of the fastest growing occupations in healthcare. Launch your career as a Certified Phlebotomy Technician 1, collecting blood samples from patients in hospitals, clinical laboratories, medical offices, or clinical settings. This course provides a complete learning experience—with 48 hours of classroom instruction and a 40-hour hands-on externship, and prepares you to take the National Certification Exam and Licensure through the Department of Health Services-Laboratory Field Services to become a Certified Phlebotomy Technician 1(CPT1). A certificate of completion is awarded upon successful completion of the course. If you complete the course and pass the licensure exam, you will be a licensed Phlebotomist. Looking for more information about the program? View information slides here. 

Industry Outlook:

According to The Bureau of Labor Statistics, the job market for licensed phlebotomists is projected to increase by 8% between 2023 and 2033. In San Francisco, the median base pay for a phlebotomist is $71,658* annually.

Program Prerequisites: Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and provide one of the following at the time of enrollment: an official High School Transcript, a General Educational Development (GED) Transcript, or documentation of an equivalent educational credential recognized by the State of California. International educational documents may be subject to evaluation by a 3rd party service to determine equivalency.

Applicants must also demonstrate proficiency in English, as all classroom instruction, course materials, and national certification examinations are conducted in English.

CPT1 Program Roadmap:

• Complete 48 hours of classroom instruction

  • Course Outline

• Opportunity to take NHA exam

• Complete 40-hour hands-on externship

On the first day, you will need to bring: 

• your ID (any govt or school ID is fine),

• High School Diploma or GED or equivalency

• Scrubs-cost varies- example pair of scrubs you can purchase. 

• Closed-toed shoes

Tuition and Payment Information:

• Tuition: $2599.00 (Information on how to pay is below. An initial $245 is required to secure your space in the course.)
• Additional fees/materials:
  • The California State CPT 1 License Fee is $150 and is made payable to LFS/DHS.

  • The NHA National exam fee is $134 and is paid at the time of the exam registration.

  • Scrub uniforms: Scrubs may be any color or design but must be a complete set and free of any school or company logos. Example pair of scrubs you can purchase. 

  • Closed-toed shoes

How to Pay for Tuition:

Once registered with Community Education at Las Positas College, please make your $245 pre-registration payment here. This initial payment goes towards the tuition and is not a separate fee: https://psa-aumt.com/onlinePayment.php

Important: Students who have registered with Community Education at Las Positas College but have not submitted their pre-registration payment will not be admitted to the class. Submit your pre-registration payment no later than 3 business days prior to the first day of class.

You can start your class with the minimum payment of $245. Payment plans are available for the remainder of your tuition. 

Payment Plans for AUMT Programs:

• CPT1: 4 bi-weekly scheduled payments. There is a flat $45 fee for payment plans that is added to your tuition. 

Refund Policy:

For this course, you are subject to the refund policy of AUMT and not Community Education. 

Externship requirements:

All students must attend an externship interview and will do entry training (30 min of professional development) before they start. The students will also need to have ready to show proof of the following*. 

• Student Physical

• Background check/drug screening

• TB Test Results

• Immunization records or Titers for MMR, Varicella, Hep B, & TDAP/DTAP

• BLS (basic life support) certificate from the American Heart Association

• Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination

Important notes: You do not need these complete to start the didactic portion of the class. The items above could require fees depending on the student's medical status and insurance availability.

*Information from Indeed.com

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In this Clinical Medical Assistant program, students receive practical, instructor-led training designed to prepare them for a rewarding career in today’s busy medical office. With the growing demand for bi-lingual Clinical Medical Assistants, this program is designed for students whose primary language is Spanish. It is recommended that students have completed or are currently enrolled in an ESL program and have achieved intermediate English proficiency.

The program will be taught primarily in English, and students will have opportunities to ask questions in Spanish with the instructor translating when clarification is needed. While the textbooks are in English, chapter summaries and other print materials will be provided with Spanish/English translations. The program includes a 160-hour externship, where students are placed in local private practices, clinics, or urgent care facilities to gain real-world clinical experience. By the time the student is placed in externship, it is expected that the student will be able to converse in both English and Spanish.

What You’ll Learn

• Obtain and record patient vital signs
• Assist with minor medical procedures
• Perform basic laboratory tests
• Administer injections and medications
• Perform venipuncture (phlebotomy)
• Support patient flow and clinical operations

This program prepares students for entry-level Clinical Medical Assistant employment in medical offices, clinics, and urgent care settings.

Externship & Program Requirements

• Must be 18 years or older for externship placement
• Access to internet, a PC, laptop, or tablet, and a printer required
• High school diploma or equivalent for certification exam
• Students should have a working proficiency in English, as it is necessary for certification preparation, externship participation, and employment. Students are required to demonstrate through an online assessment a baseline level of English language proficiency before registering to support measurable skill gains, credential attainment, and successful transition to employment.   

What’s Included

Your registration fee includes:

• Lab supplies
• CPR certification
• National Healthcareer Association (NHA) CCMA exam prep package
• NHA CCMA certification exam
• Externship Placement

Purchased Separately:

• Textbook(s)
• Blue scrubs

Ready to Start Your Healthcare Career?

Gain hands-on experience. Enter the workforce job ready. This program prepares students for entry-level Clinical Medical Assistant employment in medical offices, clinics, and urgent care settings.

Salary Information: $54,270 Annual Mean Wage in California.  Source: https://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes319092.htm#st

Our Medical Assistant Program is designed to prepare a student to become a Medical Assistant with a short yet comprehensive course of study. A medical assistant assists doctors with administrative procedures such as answering the telephone, scheduling appointments, bookkeeping, filing, insurance forms, and basic insurance billing. Medical Assistants also assist doctors in clinical procedures such as vital signs, injections, blood draws, basic lab tests, administration of medications, minor surgeries, and positioning patients for examinations. Instruction will include a basic overview of the administration of the medical office, anatomy, and physiology of the body systems, and clinical components, utilizing didactic and hands-on practice.

The didactic lecture covers the theory of every subject associated with the front and back office. Laboratory instruction provides hands-on training associated with listed clinical and administrative procedures, verified through a skills check-off system.

Upon successful completion of the didactic portion of the program, students are required to complete 160 hours of externship. After successful completion of their externship, students will have the opportunity to take the national certification exam through the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) to become a Certified Clinical Medical Assistant. Class is fast paced and intense. Please be aware that missing classes may prevent you from receiving certification.  Looking for more information about the program? View or information slides here. 

Industry Outlook: According to The Bureau of Labor Statistics, the need for Certified Clinical Medical Assistants will increase by 15% between 2023 and 2033 due to replacing workers retiring from the field or transitioning into another area of the medical field. The average yearly salary for a certified medical assistant is $59,424 a year which increases with a certification in other areas of the medical field such as phlebotomy or EKG Technician.

Program Prerequisites: Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and provide one of the following at the time of enrollment: an official High School Transcript, a General Educational Development (GED) Transcript, or documentation of an equivalent educational credential recognized by the State of California. International educational documents may be subject to evaluation by a 3rd party service to determine equivalency.

Applicants must also demonstrate proficiency in English, as all classroom instruction, course materials, and national certification examinations are conducted in English.

Medical Assistant Program Road Map:

• 200 Hours of Hybrid Didactic (160 hours online lecture + 40 hours in-person clinical)
• Opportunity to take NHA exam*
• 160 Hour of Externship

*Students completing the Medical Assistant Program with Las Positas College Community Education and our educational Partner AUMT Institute are able to sit for the National Healthcareer Association (NHA)

Externship requirements: All student are required to attend 160 hours of externship. Students may be required to provide the following as part of the requirements for externship placement:

• Physical 
• Background check/drug screening
• TB Test Results
• Immunization records or Titers for MMR, Varicella, Hep B, & TDAP/DTAP
• Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination

The items above could require fees depending on the student's medical status and insurance availability.

Tuition and Payment Information:

• Tuition: $2999.00 (Information on how to pay is below. An initial $245 is required to secure your space in the course.)
• Additional fees/materials: 
  • The NHA exam fee is $169 and is paid at the time of the exam registration.
  • Textbook: est. cost $35-$130, depending on the format: eBook, rent, or purchase
    • Today's Medical Assistant: Clinical & Administrative Procedures by Kathy Bonewit-West
    • eBook Version of the above text.
    • (optional) The Pill Book by Harold Silverman
  • Scrub uniforms: Scrubs may be any color or design but must be a complete set and free of any school or company logos. Example pair of scrubs you can purchase. 
  • Closed-toed shoes

How to Pay for Tuition:

Once registered with Community Education at Las Positas College, please make your $245 pre-registration payment here. This initial payment goes towards the tuition and is not a separate fee: https://psa-aumt.com/onlinePayment.php

Important: Students who have registered with Community Education at Las Positas College but have not submitted their pre-registration payment will not be admitted to the class. Submit your pre-registration payment no later than 3 business days prior to the first day of class. You can start your class with the minimum payment of $245. Payment plans are available for the remainder of your tuition. 

Payment Plans for AUMT Programs:

• CCMA: 5 bi-weekly scheduled payments.There is a flat $45 fee for payment plans that is added to your tuition. 

Refund Policy: For this course, you are subject to the refund policy of AUMT and not Community Education. 

Our Medical Assistant Program is designed to prepare a student to become a Medical Assistant with a short yet comprehensive course of study. A medical assistant assists doctors with administrative procedures such as answering the telephone, scheduling appointments, bookkeeping, filing, insurance forms, and basic insurance billing. Medical Assistants also assist doctors in clinical procedures such as vital signs, injections, blood draws, basic lab tests, administration of medications, minor surgeries, and positioning patients for examinations. Instruction will include a basic overview of the administration of the medical office, anatomy, and physiology of the body systems, and clinical components, utilizing didactic and hands-on practice.

The didactic lecture covers the theory of every subject associated with the front and back office. Laboratory instruction provides hands-on training associated with listed clinical and administrative procedures, verified through a skills check-off system.

Upon successful completion of the didactic portion of the program, students are required to complete 160 hours of externship. After successful completion of their externship, students will have the opportunity to take the national certification exam through the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) to become a Certified Clinical Medical Assistant. Class is fast paced and intense. Please be aware that missing classes may prevent you from receiving certification.  Looking for more information about the program? View or information slides here. 

Industry Outlook: According to The Bureau of Labor Statistics, the need for Certified Clinical Medical Assistants will increase by 15% between 2023 and 2033 due to replacing workers retiring from the field or transitioning into another area of the medical field. The average yearly salary for a certified medical assistant is $59,424 a year which increases with a certification in other areas of the medical field such as phlebotomy or EKG Technician.

Program Prerequisites: Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and provide one of the following at the time of enrollment: an official High School Transcript, a General Educational Development (GED) Transcript, or documentation of an equivalent educational credential recognized by the State of California. International educational documents may be subject to evaluation by a 3rd party service to determine equivalency.

Applicants must also demonstrate proficiency in English, as all classroom instruction, course materials, and national certification examinations are conducted in English.

Medical Assistant Program Road Map:

• 200 Hours of Hybrid Didactic (160 hours online lecture + 40 hours in-person clinical)
• Opportunity to take NHA exam*
• 160 Hour of Externship

*Students completing the Medical Assistant Program with Las Positas College Community Education and our educational Partner AUMT Institute are able to sit for the National Healthcareer Association (NHA)

Externship requirements: All student are required to attend 160 hours of externship. Students may be required to provide the following as part of the requirements for externship placement:

• Physical 
• Background check/drug screening
• TB Test Results
• Immunization records or Titers for MMR, Varicella, Hep B, & TDAP/DTAP
• Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination

The items above could require fees depending on the student's medical status and insurance availability.

Tuition and Payment Information:

• Tuition: $2999.00 (Information on how to pay is below. An initial $245 is required to secure your space in the course.)
• Additional fees/materials: 
  • The NHA exam fee is $169 and is paid at the time of the exam registration.
  • Textbook: est. cost $35-$130, depending on the format: eBook, rent, or purchase
    • Today's Medical Assistant: Clinical & Administrative Procedures by Kathy Bonewit-West
    • eBook Version of the above text.
    • (optional) The Pill Book by Harold Silverman
  • Scrub uniforms: Scrubs may be any color or design but must be a complete set and free of any school or company logos. Example pair of scrubs you can purchase. 
  • Closed-toed shoes

How to Pay for Tuition:

Once registered with Community Education at Las Positas College, please make your $245 pre-registration payment here. This initial payment goes towards the tuition and is not a separate fee: https://psa-aumt.com/onlinePayment.php

Important: Students who have registered with Community Education at Las Positas College but have not submitted their pre-registration payment will not be admitted to the class. Submit your pre-registration payment no later than 3 business days prior to the first day of class. You can start your class with the minimum payment of $245. Payment plans are available for the remainder of your tuition. 

Payment Plans for AUMT Programs:

• CCMA: 5 bi-weekly scheduled payments.There is a flat $45 fee for payment plans that is added to your tuition. 

Refund Policy: For this course, you are subject to the refund policy of AUMT and not Community Education. 

Our Medical Assistant Program is designed to prepare a student to become a Medical Assistant with a short yet comprehensive course of study. A medical assistant assists doctors with administrative procedures such as answering the telephone, scheduling appointments, bookkeeping, filing, insurance forms, and basic insurance billing. Medical Assistants also assist doctors in clinical procedures such as vital signs, injections, blood draws, basic lab tests, administration of medications, minor surgeries, and positioning patients for examinations. Instruction will include a basic overview of the administration of the medical office, anatomy, and physiology of the body systems, and clinical components, utilizing didactic and hands-on practice.

The didactic lecture covers the theory of every subject associated with the front and back office. Laboratory instruction provides hands-on training associated with listed clinical and administrative procedures, verified through a skills check-off system.

Upon successful completion of the didactic portion of the program, students are required to complete 160 hours of externship. After successful completion of their externship, students will have the opportunity to take the national certification exam through the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) to become a Certified Clinical Medical Assistant. Class is fast paced and intense. Please be aware that missing classes may prevent you from receiving certification.  Looking for more information about the program? View or information slides here. 

Industry Outlook: According to The Bureau of Labor Statistics, the need for Certified Clinical Medical Assistants will increase by 15% between 2023 and 2033 due to replacing workers retiring from the field or transitioning into another area of the medical field. The average yearly salary for a certified medical assistant is $59,424 a year which increases with a certification in other areas of the medical field such as phlebotomy or EKG Technician.

Program Prerequisites: Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and provide one of the following at the time of enrollment: an official High School Transcript, a General Educational Development (GED) Transcript, or documentation of an equivalent educational credential recognized by the State of California. International educational documents may be subject to evaluation by a 3rd party service to determine equivalency.

Applicants must also demonstrate proficiency in English, as all classroom instruction, course materials, and national certification examinations are conducted in English.

Medical Assistant Program Road Map:

• 200 Hours of Hybrid Didactic (160 hours online lecture + 40 hours in-person clinical)
• Opportunity to take NHA exam*
• 160 Hour of Externship

*Students completing the Medical Assistant Program with Las Positas College Community Education and our educational Partner AUMT Institute are able to sit for the National Healthcareer Association (NHA)

Externship requirements: All student are required to attend 160 hours of externship. Students may be required to provide the following as part of the requirements for externship placement:

• Physical 
• Background check/drug screening
• TB Test Results
• Immunization records or Titers for MMR, Varicella, Hep B, & TDAP/DTAP
• Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination

The items above could require fees depending on the student's medical status and insurance availability.

Tuition and Payment Information:

• Tuition: $2999.00 (Information on how to pay is below. An initial $245 is required to secure your space in the course.)
• Additional fees/materials: 
  • The NHA exam fee is $169 and is paid at the time of the exam registration.
  • Textbook: est. cost $35-$130, depending on the format: eBook, rent, or purchase
    • Today's Medical Assistant: Clinical & Administrative Procedures by Kathy Bonewit-West
    • eBook Version of the above text.
    • (optional) The Pill Book by Harold Silverman
  • Scrub uniforms: Scrubs may be any color or design but must be a complete set and free of any school or company logos. Example pair of scrubs you can purchase. 
  • Closed-toed shoes

How to Pay for Tuition:

Once registered with Community Education at Las Positas College, please make your $245 pre-registration payment here. This initial payment goes towards the tuition and is not a separate fee: https://psa-aumt.com/onlinePayment.php

Important: Students who have registered with Community Education at Las Positas College but have not submitted their pre-registration payment will not be admitted to the class. Submit your pre-registration payment no later than 3 business days prior to the first day of class. You can start your class with the minimum payment of $245. Payment plans are available for the remainder of your tuition. 

Payment Plans for AUMT Programs:

• CCMA: 5 bi-weekly scheduled payments.There is a flat $45 fee for payment plans that is added to your tuition. 

Refund Policy: For this course, you are subject to the refund policy of AUMT and not Community Education. 

Our Medical Assistant Program is designed to prepare a student to become a Medical Assistant with a short yet comprehensive course of study. A medical assistant assists doctors with administrative procedures such as answering the telephone, scheduling appointments, bookkeeping, filing, insurance forms, and basic insurance billing. Medical Assistants also assist doctors in clinical procedures such as vital signs, injections, blood draws, basic lab tests, administration of medications, minor surgeries, and positioning patients for examinations. Instruction will include a basic overview of the administration of the medical office, anatomy, and physiology of the body systems, and clinical components, utilizing didactic and hands-on practice.

The didactic lecture covers the theory of every subject associated with the front and back office. Laboratory instruction provides hands-on training associated with listed clinical and administrative procedures, verified through a skills check-off system.

Upon successful completion of the didactic portion of the program, students are required to complete 160 hours of externship. After successful completion of their externship, students will have the opportunity to take the national certification exam through the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) to become a Certified Clinical Medical Assistant. Class is fast paced and intense. Please be aware that missing classes may prevent you from receiving certification.  Looking for more information about the program? View or information slides here. 

Industry Outlook: According to The Bureau of Labor Statistics, the need for Certified Clinical Medical Assistants will increase by 15% between 2023 and 2033 due to replacing workers retiring from the field or transitioning into another area of the medical field. The average yearly salary for a certified medical assistant is $59,424 a year which increases with a certification in other areas of the medical field such as phlebotomy or EKG Technician.

Program Prerequisites: Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and provide one of the following at the time of enrollment: an official High School Transcript, a General Educational Development (GED) Transcript, or documentation of an equivalent educational credential recognized by the State of California. International educational documents may be subject to evaluation by a 3rd party service to determine equivalency.

Applicants must also demonstrate proficiency in English, as all classroom instruction, course materials, and national certification examinations are conducted in English.

Medical Assistant Program Road Map:

• 200 Hours of Hybrid Didactic (160 hours online lecture + 40 hours in-person clinical)
• Opportunity to take NHA exam*
• 160 Hour of Externship

*Students completing the Medical Assistant Program with Las Positas College Community Education and our educational Partner AUMT Institute are able to sit for the National Healthcareer Association (NHA)

Externship requirements: All student are required to attend 160 hours of externship. Students may be required to provide the following as part of the requirements for externship placement:

• Physical 
• Background check/drug screening
• TB Test Results
• Immunization records or Titers for MMR, Varicella, Hep B, & TDAP/DTAP
• Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination

The items above could require fees depending on the student's medical status and insurance availability.

Tuition and Payment Information:

• Tuition: $2999.00 (Information on how to pay is below. An initial $245 is required to secure your space in the course.)
• Additional fees/materials: 
  • The NHA exam fee is $169 and is paid at the time of the exam registration.
  • Textbook: est. cost $35-$130, depending on the format: eBook, rent, or purchase
    • Today's Medical Assistant: Clinical & Administrative Procedures by Kathy Bonewit-West
    • eBook Version of the above text.
    • (optional) The Pill Book by Harold Silverman
  • Scrub uniforms: Scrubs may be any color or design but must be a complete set and free of any school or company logos. Example pair of scrubs you can purchase. 
  • Closed-toed shoes

How to Pay for Tuition:

Once registered with Community Education at Las Positas College, please make your $245 pre-registration payment here. This initial payment goes towards the tuition and is not a separate fee: https://psa-aumt.com/onlinePayment.php

Important: Students who have registered with Community Education at Las Positas College but have not submitted their pre-registration payment will not be admitted to the class. Submit your pre-registration payment no later than 3 business days prior to the first day of class. You can start your class with the minimum payment of $245. Payment plans are available for the remainder of your tuition. 

Payment Plans for AUMT Programs:

• CCMA: 5 bi-weekly scheduled payments.There is a flat $45 fee for payment plans that is added to your tuition. 

Refund Policy: For this course, you are subject to the refund policy of AUMT and not Community Education. 

Our Medical Assistant Program is designed to prepare a student to become a Medical Assistant with a short yet comprehensive course of study. A medical assistant assists doctors with administrative procedures such as answering the telephone, scheduling appointments, bookkeeping, filing, insurance forms, and basic insurance billing. Medical Assistants also assist doctors in clinical procedures such as vital signs, injections, blood draws, basic lab tests, administration of medications, minor surgeries, and positioning patients for examinations. Instruction will include a basic overview of the administration of the medical office, anatomy, and physiology of the body systems, and clinical components, utilizing didactic and hands-on practice.

The didactic lecture covers the theory of every subject associated with the front and back office. Laboratory instruction provides hands-on training associated with listed clinical and administrative procedures, verified through a skills check-off system.

Upon successful completion of the didactic portion of the program, students are required to complete 160 hours of externship. After successful completion of their externship, students will have the opportunity to take the national certification exam through the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) to become a Certified Clinical Medical Assistant. Class is fast paced and intense. Please be aware that missing classes may prevent you from receiving certification.  Looking for more information about the program? View or information slides here. 

Industry Outlook: According to The Bureau of Labor Statistics, the need for Certified Clinical Medical Assistants will increase by 15% between 2023 and 2033 due to replacing workers retiring from the field or transitioning into another area of the medical field. The average yearly salary for a certified medical assistant is $59,424 a year which increases with a certification in other areas of the medical field such as phlebotomy or EKG Technician.

Program Prerequisites: Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and provide one of the following at the time of enrollment: an official High School Transcript, a General Educational Development (GED) Transcript, or documentation of an equivalent educational credential recognized by the State of California. International educational documents may be subject to evaluation by a 3rd party service to determine equivalency.

Applicants must also demonstrate proficiency in English, as all classroom instruction, course materials, and national certification examinations are conducted in English.

Medical Assistant Program Road Map:

• 200 Hours of Hybrid Didactic (160 hours online lecture + 40 hours in-person clinical)
• Opportunity to take NHA exam*
• 160 Hour of Externship

*Students completing the Medical Assistant Program with Las Positas College Community Education and our educational Partner AUMT Institute are able to sit for the National Healthcareer Association (NHA)

Externship requirements: All student are required to attend 160 hours of externship. Students may be required to provide the following as part of the requirements for externship placement:

• Physical 
• Background check/drug screening
• TB Test Results
• Immunization records or Titers for MMR, Varicella, Hep B, & TDAP/DTAP
• Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination

The items above could require fees depending on the student's medical status and insurance availability.

Tuition and Payment Information:

• Tuition: $2999.00 (Information on how to pay is below. An initial $245 is required to secure your space in the course.)
• Additional fees/materials: 
  • The NHA exam fee is $169 and is paid at the time of the exam registration.
  • Textbook: est. cost $35-$130, depending on the format: eBook, rent, or purchase
    • Today's Medical Assistant: Clinical & Administrative Procedures by Kathy Bonewit-West
    • eBook Version of the above text.
    • (optional) The Pill Book by Harold Silverman
  • Scrub uniforms: Scrubs may be any color or design but must be a complete set and free of any school or company logos. Example pair of scrubs you can purchase. 
  • Closed-toed shoes

How to Pay for Tuition:

Once registered with Community Education at Las Positas College, please make your $245 pre-registration payment here. This initial payment goes towards the tuition and is not a separate fee: https://psa-aumt.com/onlinePayment.php

Important: Students who have registered with Community Education at Las Positas College but have not submitted their pre-registration payment will not be admitted to the class. Submit your pre-registration payment no later than 3 business days prior to the first day of class. You can start your class with the minimum payment of $245. Payment plans are available for the remainder of your tuition. 

Payment Plans for AUMT Programs:

• CCMA: 5 bi-weekly scheduled payments.There is a flat $45 fee for payment plans that is added to your tuition. 

Refund Policy: For this course, you are subject to the refund policy of AUMT and not Community Education. 

Our Medical Assistant Program is designed to prepare a student to become a Medical Assistant with a short yet comprehensive course of study. A medical assistant assists doctors with administrative procedures such as answering the telephone, scheduling appointments, bookkeeping, filing, insurance forms, and basic insurance billing. Medical Assistants also assist doctors in clinical procedures such as vital signs, injections, blood draws, basic lab tests, administration of medications, minor surgeries, and positioning patients for examinations. Instruction will include a basic overview of the administration of the medical office, anatomy, and physiology of the body systems, and clinical components, utilizing didactic and hands-on practice.

The didactic lecture covers the theory of every subject associated with the front and back office. Laboratory instruction provides hands-on training associated with listed clinical and administrative procedures, verified through a skills check-off system.

Upon successful completion of the didactic portion of the program, students are required to complete 160 hours of externship. After successful completion of their externship, students will have the opportunity to take the national certification exam through the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) to become a Certified Clinical Medical Assistant. Class is fast paced and intense. Please be aware that missing classes may prevent you from receiving certification.  Looking for more information about the program? View or information slides here. 

Industry Outlook: According to The Bureau of Labor Statistics, the need for Certified Clinical Medical Assistants will increase by 15% between 2023 and 2033 due to replacing workers retiring from the field or transitioning into another area of the medical field. The average yearly salary for a certified medical assistant is $59,424 a year which increases with a certification in other areas of the medical field such as phlebotomy or EKG Technician.

Program Prerequisites: Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and provide one of the following at the time of enrollment: an official High School Transcript, a General Educational Development (GED) Transcript, or documentation of an equivalent educational credential recognized by the State of California. International educational documents may be subject to evaluation by a 3rd party service to determine equivalency.

Applicants must also demonstrate proficiency in English, as all classroom instruction, course materials, and national certification examinations are conducted in English.

Medical Assistant Program Road Map:

• 200 Hours of Hybrid Didactic (160 hours online lecture + 40 hours in-person clinical)
• Opportunity to take NHA exam*
• 160 Hour of Externship

*Students completing the Medical Assistant Program with Las Positas College Community Education and our educational Partner AUMT Institute are able to sit for the National Healthcareer Association (NHA)

Externship requirements: All student are required to attend 160 hours of externship. Students may be required to provide the following as part of the requirements for externship placement:

• Physical 
• Background check/drug screening
• TB Test Results
• Immunization records or Titers for MMR, Varicella, Hep B, & TDAP/DTAP
• Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination

The items above could require fees depending on the student's medical status and insurance availability.

Tuition and Payment Information:

• Tuition: $2999.00 (Information on how to pay is below. An initial $245 is required to secure your space in the course.)
• Additional fees/materials: 
  • The NHA exam fee is $169 and is paid at the time of the exam registration.
  • Textbook: est. cost $35-$130, depending on the format: eBook, rent, or purchase
    • Today's Medical Assistant: Clinical & Administrative Procedures by Kathy Bonewit-West
    • eBook Version of the above text.
    • (optional) The Pill Book by Harold Silverman
  • Scrub uniforms: Scrubs may be any color or design but must be a complete set and free of any school or company logos. Example pair of scrubs you can purchase. 
  • Closed-toed shoes

How to Pay for Tuition:

Once registered with Community Education at Las Positas College, please make your $245 pre-registration payment here. This initial payment goes towards the tuition and is not a separate fee: https://psa-aumt.com/onlinePayment.php

Important: Students who have registered with Community Education at Las Positas College but have not submitted their pre-registration payment will not be admitted to the class. Submit your pre-registration payment no later than 3 business days prior to the first day of class. You can start your class with the minimum payment of $245. Payment plans are available for the remainder of your tuition. 

Payment Plans for AUMT Programs:

• CCMA: 5 bi-weekly scheduled payments.There is a flat $45 fee for payment plans that is added to your tuition. 

Refund Policy: For this course, you are subject to the refund policy of AUMT and not Community Education. 

This 48-hour combination online/hand-on in person EKG Technician Program will allow students to obtain employment as an Electrocardiograph (EKG/ECG) Technician. The EKG Technician is responsible for performing diagnostic tests to access the heart rhythm and rate in patients. EKG's are also performed before and after operations, during physicals examinations of patients, for patients with a history of heart disease, when patients are experiencing chest pains and when the ordering physician deems it necessary. This course includes 36 hours of online didactic lectures and 12 hours of hands-on classroom training at Las Positas College. An externship is not required. This course prepares you to take the National Certification Exam and includes the 10 live EKGs required for NHA certification eligibility. Looking for more information about the program? View information slides here. 

Industry Outlook : According to The Bureau of Labor Statistics, job growth for a Certified EKG Technician is expected to increase by 10% between 2020 and 2030. Currently, the average salary for an EKG Technician in San Francisco is $62,146*

Program Prerequisites: Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and provide one of the following at the time of enrollment: an official High School Transcript, a General Educational Development (GED) Transcript, or documentation of an equivalent educational credential recognized by the State of California. International educational documents may be subject to evaluation by a 3rd party service to determine equivalency.

Applicants must also demonstrate proficiency in English, as all classroom instruction, course materials, and national certification examinations are conducted in English.

EKG Program Roadmap:

• Complete 48 hours of online didactic and hands-on training
• Opportunity to take NHA exam

Upon successful completion of the EKG Program, students will be able to:            

• Identify and describe the Anatomy, Physiology, and Medical Terminology of the major body systems with an emphasis on the Cardiovascular system               

• Describe and explain the Electrical Physiology of the Heart               

• Identify and discuss medications that are associated with the Cardiovascular system.               

• Understand and demonstrate the basic skills to accurately take a patient’s vital signs including a Blood Pressure measurement.   

• Identify and Perform basic EKG Skills. This includes utilizing various EKG machines, such as the 3 lead, 5 lead, and 12 lead EKG machine.               

• Identify and discuss Waveforms, calculating heart rates, Determining Heart Rhythm, and Einthoven’s Graphic Identification system.            

• Develop the ability to recognize Artifacts on an EKG and understand the errors and prevent them.               

• Recognize arrhythmias.                

• Students will learn to describe Pacemakers, name the chambers of the heart that the pacemaker may pace, explain the ways in which pacemakers can initiate impulses, and assess pacemaker function.         

• Students will learn about the Holter Monitor, its monitoring, and placement on patients.    

Tuition and Payment Information:

• Tuition: $1249.00 (Information on how to pay is below. An initial $245 is required to secure your space in the course.)
• Additional fees/materials:  
  •  The NHA exam fee is $134 and is paid at the time of the exam.
  •  Your course book is $54-85, which you will purchase through your individual NHA account. 
  • Scrub uniforms: Scrubs may be any color or design but must be a complete set and free of any school or company logos. Example pair of scrubs you can purchase. 
  • Closed-toed shoes

How to Pay for Tuition:

Once registered with Community Education at Las Positas College, please make your $245 pre-registration payment here. This initial payment goes towards the tuition and is not a separate fee: https://psa-aumt.com/onlinePayment.php

Important: Students who have registered with Community Education at Las Positas College but have not submitted their pre-registration payment will not be admitted to the class. Submit your pre-registration payment no later than 3 business days prior to the first day of class.You can start your class with the minimum payment of $245. Payment plans are available for the remainder of your tuition. 

Payment Plans for AUMT Programs:

• EKG: 3 weekly scheduled payments. There is a flat $45 fee for payment plans that is added to your tuition. 

Refund Policy:

For this course, you are subject to the refund policy of AUMT and not Community Education. 

*Information from Indeed.com

This 48-hour combination online/hand-on in person EKG Technician Program will allow students to obtain employment as an Electrocardiograph (EKG/ECG) Technician. The EKG Technician is responsible for performing diagnostic tests to access the heart rhythm and rate in patients. EKG's are also performed before and after operations, during physicals examinations of patients, for patients with a history of heart disease, when patients are experiencing chest pains and when the ordering physician deems it necessary. This course includes 36 hours of online didactic lectures and 12 hours of hands-on classroom training at Las Positas College. An externship is not required. This course prepares you to take the National Certification Exam and includes the 10 live EKGs required for NHA certification eligibility. Looking for more information about the program? View information slides here. 

Industry Outlook : According to The Bureau of Labor Statistics, job growth for a Certified EKG Technician is expected to increase by 10% between 2020 and 2030. Currently, the average salary for an EKG Technician in San Francisco is $62,146*

Program Prerequisites: Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and provide one of the following at the time of enrollment: an official High School Transcript, a General Educational Development (GED) Transcript, or documentation of an equivalent educational credential recognized by the State of California. International educational documents may be subject to evaluation by a 3rd party service to determine equivalency.

Applicants must also demonstrate proficiency in English, as all classroom instruction, course materials, and national certification examinations are conducted in English.

EKG Program Roadmap:

• Complete 48 hours of online didactic and hands-on training
• Opportunity to take NHA exam

Upon successful completion of the EKG Program, students will be able to:            

• Identify and describe the Anatomy, Physiology, and Medical Terminology of the major body systems with an emphasis on the Cardiovascular system               

• Describe and explain the Electrical Physiology of the Heart               

• Identify and discuss medications that are associated with the Cardiovascular system.               

• Understand and demonstrate the basic skills to accurately take a patient’s vital signs including a Blood Pressure measurement.   

• Identify and Perform basic EKG Skills. This includes utilizing various EKG machines, such as the 3 lead, 5 lead, and 12 lead EKG machine.               

• Identify and discuss Waveforms, calculating heart rates, Determining Heart Rhythm, and Einthoven’s Graphic Identification system.            

• Develop the ability to recognize Artifacts on an EKG and understand the errors and prevent them.               

• Recognize arrhythmias.                

• Students will learn to describe Pacemakers, name the chambers of the heart that the pacemaker may pace, explain the ways in which pacemakers can initiate impulses, and assess pacemaker function.         

• Students will learn about the Holter Monitor, its monitoring, and placement on patients.    

Tuition and Payment Information:

• Tuition: $1249.00 (Information on how to pay is below. An initial $245 is required to secure your space in the course.)
• Additional fees/materials:  
  •  The NHA exam fee is $134 and is paid at the time of the exam.
  •  Your course book is $54-85, which you will purchase through your individual NHA account. 
  • Scrub uniforms: Scrubs may be any color or design but must be a complete set and free of any school or company logos. Example pair of scrubs you can purchase. 
  • Closed-toed shoes

How to Pay for Tuition:

Once registered with Community Education at Las Positas College, please make your $245 pre-registration payment here. This initial payment goes towards the tuition and is not a separate fee: https://psa-aumt.com/onlinePayment.php

Important: Students who have registered with Community Education at Las Positas College but have not submitted their pre-registration payment will not be admitted to the class. Submit your pre-registration payment no later than 3 business days prior to the first day of class.You can start your class with the minimum payment of $245. Payment plans are available for the remainder of your tuition. 

Payment Plans for AUMT Programs:

• EKG: 3 weekly scheduled payments. There is a flat $45 fee for payment plans that is added to your tuition. 

Refund Policy:

For this course, you are subject to the refund policy of AUMT and not Community Education. 

*Information from Indeed.com

Sterile Processing Technicians, also known as Central Supply Technicians and Medical Equipment Preparers, are crucial members of the healthcare team. They work in hospitals, outpatient care centers, physicians’ offices, dental offices, and other ambulatory health services. They are responsible for decontaminating, disinfecting, and sterilizing medical instruments and equipment. Additionally, Sterile Processing Technicians assemble, distribute, and store medical devices and equipment needed for patient care. This 80-hour classroom-based program prepares students for entry-level careers in sterile processing through instruction and training in cleaning, decontamination, and distribution of medical instruments and equipment. Certification through CBSPD* or HSPA** is highly recommended.

*This program meets the requirements and specifically prepares students to sit for the CBSPD exam. Hands-on hours in sterile processing are not a requirement for the CBSPD exam provided you successfully complete the Sterile Processing Technician program. This certification prepares you for entry level employment.
** HSPA requires 400-hours hands-on experience in a sterile processing department. Students may sit for the exam and receive a provisional credential provided they complete 400-hours of hands-on experience within 6 months of passing the exam.

Age range: 18+

Materials:

• Textbook The Basics of Sterile Processing, 8th Edition ($155 + shipping). It is suggested that students do not purchase textbook until they receive a confirmation from Career Training Solutions.
• Scrubs-cost varies- example pair of scrubs you can purchase. 
• Access to internet, PC, laptop, or tablet, and access to a printer

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