Courses
To download a complete course listing, please download it here: Course Catalog
In addition to our full-length courses, we offer two short-length programs:
- Nursing Assistant
- Home Health Aid
Short Courses
Nursing Assistant Program
Course Detail
Day Class: 30 Day (6 weeks)
Mon, Tue, Thu & Fri 8:00 am to 3:00 pm or 2:30 pm to 6:30 pm
Clinical practice at the facility:7:30 am to 2:30 pm
Weekend Class: 12 Weekends
Saturday and Sundayi 8:00 am to 3:00 pm
Clinical practice at the facility:7:30 am to 2:30 pm
Eligibility
-Minimal 16 years of age
-At least 8th grade of schooling
-Able to read and understand 5th grade level English
-No criminal record
Requirement
The following item are due first (1st) week of class:
-Physical examination with PPD Skin test
-Live scan finger printing (for criminal background/conviction clearance)
-ARC, CEP State fee $90
Admission Requirement
Enrollment / registration starts 2 weeks before classes begin.
- Registration fee $75 (non-refundable)
- Tuition: may be paid in 3installments
- Text book $30 (due 1st day of class)
Home Health Aid Program
Course Detail
Day Class:6 days includes clinical practice (40 hours)
8:00 am to 3:00 pm
Eligibility
Must be a Certified Nursing Assistant to take this course.
Requirement
The following item are due first (1st) week of class:
- Physical examination with PPD Skin test
- Live scan finger printing (for criminal background/conviction clearance)
Enrollment
Tuition: due on day of registration
Text book:$25
Acute/Subacute care course for CNAs:
Prepares the CNA to work in an acute setting such as in an acute hospital or step-down care.Course Details:
80 hours course that focuses on advanced nursing skills
Weekend classes only, every Sunday for 10 weeks
Prerequisite:
Must be a Certified Nursing Assistant or
Medical Assistant
Requirement
The following item are due first (1st) week of class:
- Physical examination with PPD Skin test
- Live scan finger printing (for criminal background/conviction clearance)
Enrollment
Tuition: $800 (due on day of registration)
Text book: $25
Overview of the proposed programs
All classes will be taught on the Hayward campus located at 2505 Technology Drive, Hayward, California. Classrooms will be used for instructions and are equipped with overhead projectors, DVD players, TV sets & monitors, video tapes recorder & player. A skills lab with A massage therapy clinic with massage chairs and tables, massage oils, lotions and creams, towels, stones and heating device are provided.
Admission Procedures & Requirement for both programs:
- Be at least 18 years of age
- Have a high school diploma, GED or college credit
- Submit a completed enrollment application
- Submit a recent (within 6 months) physical examination certifying good physical health
- Negative TB test (PPD or chest X-Ray) within a year
- Background check with live scan (finger printing)
- Interview with one of the admission representatives
Description of Courses, Sequencing and Hours
I. Medical Assisting Program
Total contact hours: 256 theory & skills, 160 in externship
MEDAS 101 A: 5 Units
Introduction to Medical Assisting: Introduction to theory and foundational skills in medical assisting.
MEDAS 101 B: 7 Units
Medical Assisting: Clinical Application
Textbooks:
1. Today's Medical Assistant (clinical and Administrative Procedures) by Saunders-Elsevier, 2009.
2. Study Guide for Today's Medical Assistant (clinical and Administrative Procedures) by Saunders-Elsevier, 2009.
MEDAS 101 C
Medical Assisting: Office Administration
COOPED
Occupational Work Experience in Medical Assisting
Courses cover anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology, as well as keyboarding, transcription, recordkeeping, accounting, and insurance processing. Students learn laboratory techniques, clinical and diagnostic procedures, pharmaceutical principles, the administration of medications, and first aid. They study office practices, patient relations, medical law, and ethics.
II.Massage Therapy Programs
Program A: Oriental Bodywork Practitioner - 250 hours
AP1 Anatomy & Physiology 40 hours
MC1 Massage Contraindications 20 hours
HH1 Health & Hygiene 15 hours
BS Business & Ethics 15 hours
AC1 Acupressure /Tui-Na 75 hours
TCM1 Traditional Chinese Medicine Theory 15 hours
CL1 Clinical supervision 30 hours
Electives: 40 hours
Reflexology 20 hours
Fundamentals of Nutrition 12 hours
CPR 8 hours
Program A prepares students for basic certification as Certified Massage Practitioner (CMP) in the State of California.
Program B: Advanced Oriental Bodywork/Massage Therapy - 500 hours (program A & B combined)
AC2 Advanced Massage/Tui-na Therapy 30 hours
QG1 Qigong 20 hours
MA1 Meridian Lines & Acupoints 30 hours
TCM2 Traditional Chinese Medicine Theory 15 hours
CAT Common Ailments Treatment 30 hours
SIM Sports Injuries Massage/Tui-na 30 hours
PM Pain management 45 hours
CL2 Clinical/internship 50 hours
Program B is an advanced level in Massage Therapy which, when completed along with program A, prepares students for certification in California as Certified Massage Therapist (CMT).
Student - Instructor ratio: 20 to 1