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Continuing Education (C.E.U) For CNA & Medical Assistant

Home Health Assistant (HHA)

Outside students contingent on space availability and approval by CNA Program Director. Prior to completing the home health assistant nursing program, student must have completed an approved (see above). The course prepares the student to provide direct patient care under the direction of a nurse or doctor in a variety of health care settings. Using technical skills learned in both the classroom and clinical setting, home health assistants perform such tasks as feeding, bathing, positioning, ambulating and comfort measures for the patient. The program consists of 40 hours theory and clinical training under direct supervision. (20 hours theory / 20 hours clinical)

Prerequisites: Completed an approved and have an active CNA certificate, Physical examination, TB clearance by PPD/Chest X-Ray and Medical insurance.

Cost: Registration $231, book $66, insurance $18, and ID badge $5. Total Program Cost: $320

Course No	Days and Time	Location	Teacher
61430.019	May vary	Willow Center, 1-2	-

*Schedule may vary. Call the office for more info.

Acute Care - CNA

Prepares students for employment in Acute Care Facilities/Hospital. Role of CNA in the following hospital areas: Medical and Surgical Unit, Emergency Room, Orthopedic Unit, Pediatrics Unit, Ambulatory or Outpatient Unit. (30 hours theory/50 hours clinical)

Prerequisites: Students with active CNA certificate.

Cost: Registration $550, book $89, insurance $18, and ID badge $5. Total Program Cost: $662

Note: Due to different Hospital policies, clinical rotations may require additional immunization and drug clearance checks.

Course No	Days and Time	Location	Teacher
61440.019	May vary	Willow Center, 1-2	-

*Schedule may vary. Call the office for more info.

C.E.U.'s for CNA & Medical Assistant
For more information call (626) 934-2962.

CNA and MA Continuing Education

Classes meet CE requirements for MA and CNA certificate renewal. Approved by the California Department of Health Services. (CEP #13075) (NAC #6019)
Must pre-register in Willow Center  Registration Office during regular weekday business hours. Titles to be determined. Please call to inquire.

Cost: $20 per class (includes all practice materials and CE certificate).

*Non-refundable. Limited space available and no same day registration.

Pharmacy Technician

Orientation: Call main office for more details.

Course prepares students for entry-level employment in various pharmaceutical settings.  Pharmacy technicians assist pharmacists in reviewing patient information and preparing prescription medications.  Pharmacy technicians perform many other duties including inventory management, third party billing for insurance claims, and maintaining patient profiles. All duties are performed under the direct supervision of a pharmacist. The course consists of both theory and clinical components, including Medical Terminology, Pharmacy Law, Anatomy, and Physiology.  Total of 600 Hours. 

Prerequisites: Appraisal test, TB clearance, High School Diploma or High School Equivalency (HSE) Certificate (GED® or HiSET), and clear criminal background.

Cost: Tuition $1,845, CPR $96, uniform $100, insurance $18, and ID badge $5. (A separate fee of $195 payable to Pharmacy Board and drug testing, live scan (prices vary) will be required for licensing. See www.hlpae.com for required books to be purchased by the student for approximately $200*.)                                                                          Total Program Cost: $2,537     

24 week program broken into four 6 week modules.

Module	Days	Time	Location
Module 1 Pharmacy Fundamentals	Mon	9:00 am - 1:00 pm  Distance Learning: 16 hours per week	Willow, Rm 108
Module 2 Community Pharmacy Setting	Tues & Thurs	8:00 am - 12:00 pm Distance Learning: 12 hours per week	Willow, Rm 108
Module 3 Hospital Pharmacy Setting	Tues & Thurs	8:00 am - 12:00 pm Distance Learning: 12 hours per week	Willow, Rm 108
Module 4 Externship	Wed	8:00 am - 12:00 pm Externship Hours: 20-36 hours per week	Willow, Rm 108

*New cohort starting every six weeks!