Vocational Health Care Programs
Nursing Assistant Programs
Nursing assistants are important health care professionals who handle day-to-day care
of patients. There is currently high demand for Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs),
Acute Care Nursing Assistants, and Certified Home Health Aides in southern California
and throughout the state. In fact, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics lists nursing
assistants as one of the fastest-growing occupations in the United States. Opportunities
for work and upward mobility in healthcare will provide you both job security and
exciting challenges for many years to come. Explore the Short Term Vocational Health
programs and courses at Mt. SAC!
The CNA and CHHA programs are both licensed through the State of California, Health
& Human Services, Department of Public Health, Licensing & Certification Section.
The public, prospective students, and applicants can access information and all requirements
and forms at:
Department of Public Health, Licensing & Certification
CNA Spring/Summer 2021
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Care Coordinator
This program is intended to prepare students to work in a healthcare facility or in
the related home health care field. Students will learn to provide timely access to
quality healthcare through all phases of the healthcare continuum, determine needs
of patients, identify resources, and create an appropriate discharge plan to prevent
readmission. Recommended for currently employed CNA's and Medical Assistants.
Care Coordinator Class Schedule
Spring 2021: Please check back for information regarding the date and time.
Email stv@mtsac.edu for more information.
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Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
CNA Program
Certified Nursing Assistants handle day-to-day care of patients. The program is state
approved and prepares students to work as an entry-level health care provider to patients
in a variety of settings including long-term care facilities. The course includes
66 hours of theory and 108 hours of clinical segments. Upon successful completion
of the program, the student is eligible to take the National Nurse Aide Assessment
Program exam. The course is offered multiple times a year. Students are required to
attend a mandatory orientation.
CNA March 2021 - Program is full, registration is closed.
CNA Spring/Summer 2021
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- Acute Certified Nursing Assistant
The Acute Care Nursing Assistant is a CNA who works in various departments of acute
care hospitals. The class is an additional 96 hours including 32 hours of theory and
64 hours of clinical. Students who take the CNA program and pass the State Exam are
eligible for the program. Space for the course is limited and students are accepted
through a lottery system.
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Certified Home Health Aide
A student who is already a CNA is eligible to take this course. The course is state
approved which includes 21 hours of theory and 21 hours of clinical. Once certified,
a home health aide can be employed to care for people who have disabilities, chronic
illnesses, cognitive impairments, or age-related problems in the setting of the client's
home.
- Emergency Medical Technician
This short-term program is intended to prepare students to become Emergency Medical
Technicians (EMTs) to work for an ambulance service or in related fire departments,
hospitals, or other rescue services. This program is specifically for noncredit students
who are seeking training in the public safety field for immediate employment. Furthermore,
this program will also provide foundational skills and training for students to enter
into more advanced public safety programs. Students must pass both core courses to
earn the Emergency Medical Technician certificate.
Awards an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Course Completion Certificate needed
to take National Registry Certifying Exam.
EMT March 2021 - Program is full, registration is closed.
EMT Summer 2021
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- In-Home Support Services/Personal Care Aide/Caregiver
This training prepares the student to become a Personal Care Aide/Caregiver in 7-8
weeks. The program is designed to prepare students to assist elderly, disabled, or
ill individuals living at home, in an assisted living facility, or at an adult day
center. Students will learn skills in personal hygiene, safe transfer techniques,
and stages of Alzheimer's and dementia. The course is typically offered four times
a year. For more information, call (909) 274-5292 or email stv@mtsac.edu.
IHSS/Caregiver Class Schedule
Spring 2021: March 22 - May 14,2021 | Mondays | 4:30 - 6:30pm| Available online!
- Medical Assistant
This certificate prepares students for entry-level positions within administrative
or clinical career paths. Students will learn about the medical assistant scope of
practice, tasks, and responsibilities, basic pharmacology for medical assistants,
and medical front office operations. Topics also include a basic overview of major
body systems and physiological processes, examinations and therapeutic modalities,
laboratory procedures, and an overview of qualifications, training, and career opportunities
for medical assistants.
Medical Assistant Class Schedule
Summer 2021: TBD
- Physical Therapist Aide
This course will provide students with a basic understanding of working in a physical
therapy setting with patients who need rehabilitation from an injury or accident.
The course includes medical terminology used in the profession. The course is approximately
12 weeks and typically offered three times a year.
Physical Therapy Class Schedule
Spring 2021 : April 5 - June 25, 2021 | Mondays | 4:30 - 6:30pm| Available online!
- Sports Medicine
This short-term program is intended to provide students with the skills and knowledge
to start a career in Sports Medicine. This program will teach students how to assist
patients with a variety of injuries under the supervision of an Athletic or Fitness
Trainer. These positions also have the responsibilities for completing nontechnical
duties such as preparing treatment areas, ordering devices and supplies, and transporting
patients under the direction of the trainer.
Sports Medicine Class Schedule
Winter 2021: January 5 - April 2, 2021 | Available online!
- Health Pathways
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