Career Technical Education
Career Technical Education provides students with a dynamic and rigorous learning experience that equips them with the skills and confidence to seek employment in the career of their choice, or to continue with their education.
Career Technical Education provides opportunities for students to obtain college credit for their studies and opportunities to obtain public and/or private industry certifications.
Medical Assistant/Administrative & Clinical
A hands-on proficiency based program designed for entry level employment in the medical field, doctor’s office, multi-specialty clinic and urgent care. You will learn various techniques such as EKG’s, vital signs, venipuncture and more. FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE
Licensed Pharmacy Technician
This class prepares the student to work as a Pharmacy Technician in the retail community, hospital inpatient pharmacies and other related areas. Upon completion of the program, you will be qualified to apply for the California Pharmacy Technician Board License. FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE
Medical Assistant/Clinical
This course offers an exciting and rewarding career in the Medical Assisting Clinical industry. Training consists of hands-on techniques in injections, venipunctures, EKG's, urinalysis, vital signs, autoclave and many other back office procedures.
Medical Assistant/Administrative
This program prepares the student to work in the front office, reception area of a medical office, clinic or hospital. The core curriculum includes: Patient Billing, Coding (CPT, ICD-9-CM, HCPCS) Insurance claims, scheduling appointments, medical terminology, Basic Office (check register, payroll, day-sheet) and vital signs. FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE
Insurance billing & coding
(For students not pursuing the Medial Assistant path)
You will learn the basic concepts and procedures to perform the tasks involved in health insurance as well as insurance claim forms. You will also gain knowledge of medical terminology, basic coding definitions and how to apply those codes to medical documentation. This course will assist in the preparation of the National Physician Coding Exam.
Business Occupations/Information Technology Center (ITC)
ITC offers other areas of training such as Office Specialist, Data Entry and Filing. Become Microsoft Certified in Access 2007, Word 2007, Excel 2007, Power Point 2007, Publisher 2007 and Windows Vista. The Information and Technology Center is authorized by Microsoft as an IT Academy. This means we can offer world-class computer technology training with real-world skills. In addition, the students can take Microsoft certification exams in the classroom. FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE
Accounting Clerk/Computerized Accounting
(Learn Quick Books)
Get a better job or improve your career opportunities by learning accounting, using manual and computer-assisted programs in class. A new teacher directed Quick Books module has been added
Automotive Mechanic
This class is a multi-level basic-to-advanced automobile training program. You will learn all you need to know to work in a repair shop environment. Students will use computer programs and will be ready for entry level auto mechanic jobs or advanced training. FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE
Child Development/Day Care Worker
Day Care Workers are in demand. Learn to work as a teacher’s aide in preschool or other childcare related occupations. Find out how to open a home Day Care center. Learn to care for young children using age appropriate techniques. Have fun learning how to use art, music, games and cooking to teach children. Students gain understanding of health and safety factors that govern child care centers.
Residential & Commercial Electrician
Prepare for a career as an electrician by studying basic electricity and residential home wiring, industrial wiring, schematic layout, blueprint reading and introduction to Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC). Authorized training center by the State of California Department of Industrial Relations Division of Apprenticeship Standards. FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE
Manufacturing systems and processes
Training includes understanding how to provide technical assistance, support, and advice to computer users. This course will teach you how to troubleshoot, interpret problems and provide technical support for hardware, software and systems. Gain hands-on experience repairing, building, and trouble-shooting computers in a classroom that also serves as a computer repair center. Prepare for CompTIA A+, Microsoft Certified Professional and Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator Certifications. FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE
Restaurant Occupations
Learn the basics of small restaurant management and catering in a hands-on learning environment. Students will also be prepared to take the Certified Food Handlers Exam. This course covers food preparation, customer service, table set-up and basics of small restaurant management. The law mandates that one person in a facility must be a certified food handler. Obtaining this certificate enables you to enter the culinary field at a higher level. This culinary program is in partnership with the Food Services Unit of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.
Cosmetology
This certificated course is designed to prepare the student for employment in the cosmetology industry including preparation for the required State Board Exam. Come and join the class and explore the many incredible career opportunities available in this industry. FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE
