Heath Care Careers
A career in health is the right choice! When you think of health careers, what do you see? Doctors? Nurses? Math? Science? These are only the "tip of the iceberg" in health services -- there are a wide variety of occupations in the health industry. You can find a career just for you in health care!
A career in the health field is a great choice if you want a prestigious, well-paying career. Medical advances, combined with our aging population, have created tremendous grouth in this field. Our programs are designed to provide students with the technical knowledge and practical skills necessary for entry-level positions in retail, hospital, or home health business. Are you interested in a rewarding career in health care, where you can help people and make a good living at the same time?
- Pharmacy Technician Training Program
- Clinical Medical Assistant Training
- Optometric Technician Training - New!
- Phlebotomy Certification Course
- Basic Life Support Class: Level C
- Medical Insurance Billing - A Course Series
Additional Information:
Pharmacy Technician Training Program
Current Online Catalog Listing & Registration: Course Code 09WBU089S
According to the US Department of Labor, the need for Pharmacy Technicians is expected to grow nearly 30% by 2012. Pharmacy Technicians are in demand! This course is designed to prepare you for eligibility to become a Registered Pharmacy Technician in the State of California. Discover a stable and lucrative career by taking our weekend or evening course designed for busy adults. As a Pharmacy Technician you will help the pharmacist package or mix a prescription, maintain client records, refer clients to the pharmacist for counseling, assist with inventory control and purchasing, as well as collect payment and coordinate billing. The course combines 182 hours of classroom instruction with a 160 hour pharmacy externship to provide you with a complete learning experience. Estimated starting pay is $10-$20 per hour. Upon completion you will receive a certificate of completion and become eligible to apply for registration as a Pharmacy Technician in the State of California. You must be 18 years of age and have a high school diploma or its equivalent. The class fee covers books, supplies, externship, and course completion certificate. More information on our Pharmacy Tech prerequisites and pre-enrollment testing...
Already Enrolled? Check out our Pharmacy Technician materials page.
Optometric Technician Training
Current Online Catalog Listing & Registration: Course Code 09WBU154
Train for a new career as a professional Optometric Technician. The Optometric Technician (Optical Assistant, or Ophthalmic Technician) works under the supervision of a licensed eye care professional. Optometric Technicians assist in testing patients’ vision, providing frame styling services, and instructing patients in contact lens handling. They administer vision therapy programs prescribed by the licensed eye care professional. This course combines 140 hours of classroom instruction (20 weeks) with an off-site 120 hour hands-on externship training. The demand for this profession is excellent, with starting pay from $12- $16 per hour. The course fee covers your books, supplies, and externship.
Pressure Point Massage Workshop - New!
Current Online Catalog Listing & Registration:
Code 08FFH024-B (Nov.2008) -or- 09WFH024 (Feb. 2009)
Pressure points are painful areas of locked up energy. They make you feel tired, stiff and sore. Common pressure points are found in the neck, between the shoulder blades and the lower back. Pressure Point Masssge dissolves these points, relaxing and rejuvenating the body. In this hands on class, you'll learn how to find these areas and relieve the pain. Pressure Point massage can be done anywhere. As this is a hands-on workshop, you will need a partner to register with you. Bring a friend, family member, or co-worker whom you can share massages. Dr. Stan Gale's career of 22 years has been helping people become healthier naturally. His Pressure Point workshop is a very effective treatment he has been teaching to his patients for over 10 years.
Clinical Medical Assistant Training
Current Online Catalog Listing & Registration: Course Code 08FBU150
In this course, designed for busy adults, you will be trained to work in a Doctor’s office or clinical setting. A Clinical Medical Assistant works in the back office and assists the physician with procedures, cares for patients, performs simple laboratory tests and administers medications. The course
combines classroom instruction of 134 hours, and off-site externship of 160 hours to provide students with a comprehensive learning experience. This program satisfies all training guidelines established by the State of California Medical Board Assistant Association (CMAA) and graduate will be qualified to apply for optional certification. It is recommended that you be at least 18 years of age and have completed high school or its equivalent. Students need competency in or completion of a basic computer operations course. The course fee covers books, supplies, externship, and course completion certificate.
Phlebotomy Certification Course
Current Online Catalog Listing & Registration: Course Code 09WBU151
A Phlebotomist draws blood from patients in hospitals and medical labs, explains procedures, and practices safe techniques for storing blood samples. This course combines 48 hours of classroom instruction with a 40 hour phlebotomy externship to provide you with a complete learning experience. You will become proficient in venipuncture with syringe, vacutainer, butterfly and fingerstick methods. Class lectures cover the theory, anatomy and terminology pertaining to the cardiovascular system. Upon completion of the program, you will qualify to apply to the State of California as a Certified Phlebotomy Technician I (CPT 1). It is recommended that you be 18 years of age and have a high school diploma, or it’s equivalent. The course fee covers books, supplies, externship, and course completion certification. Visit our Phlebotomy Certification Course Page for more information and/or student handouts.
Already Enrolled? Check out our Phlebotomy materials page.
Basic Life Support Class: Level C
Current Online Catalog Listing & Registration: Course Code 00WSI029
This course is recommended for healthcare providers. The class consists of a detailed lecture, demonstrations, video and mannequin practice covering the following: Adult CPR, Child/Infant CPR, two person CPR, mouth-to-mask use, choking procedures, and prevention of disease transmission. You will receive an American Heart Association certification card that is good for two years. A $20 materials fee is payable to the instructor in class. Lucian Badica is the Community Service District Manager for West Med Ambulance Service and certified trainer with AHA. Register early, each class is limited to 15 students.
Medical Insurance Billing - A Course Series
Those who complete all 4 required seminars (Introduction to Medical Insurance Billing, Advanced Medical Billing, Computerized Medical Billing, Workers’ Compensation & Personal Injury) will also receive a Certificate of Completion in the Medical Billing Program from Glendale College Community Education.
Introduction to Medical Insurance Billing
Online Catalog Course Code: 08FBU120One of the physician’s most valued employees is the one who does the insurance billing. In this workshop you will learn medical billing techniques and how to bill Medicare, MediCal, TRICARE, CHAMPVA and private insurance carriers; complete the CMS 1500 (universal) insurance claim form; look up diagnosis codes, procedure codes, and modifiers and much more!
Workers’ Compensation and Personal Injury
Online Catalog Course Code: 09WBU122Learn how to bill California Workers’ Compensation and Personal Injury cases. Topics in this workshop include filing Workers’ Comp Appeals Board Liens; tips for screening patients; maximizing reimbursement; turning objection letters into payments; negotiating with attorneys’ billing automobile insurance carriers and Personal Injury cases. Prerequisite: Experience as a Medical Biller or completion of Intro to Medical Billing and Advanced Medical Billing.
Computerized Medical Billing - Home Study
Fall Catalog Course Code: 08FBU123
Winter Catalog Course Code: 09WBU123Meet the instructor for a 15-minute orientation to receive class material and information on using the software (Windows 98 or above required.) Learn how to set up a medical insurance billing practice using your own computer. NOTE: This seminar must be completed within two weeks (6/10). Most students complete the class within 6-8 hours). You will have the assistance of an instructor via e-mail for any questions or concerns. Prerequisite: Experience in Medical Billing or completion of Intro to Medical Billing and Advanced Medical Billing.
Advanced Medical Insurance Billing
Fall Catalog Course Code: 08FBU121
Winter Catalog Course Code: 09WBU121This workshop is for those students who have completed the Medical Insurance Billing course or students who are already Billers and want to further their knowledge in medical billing. In this seminar, you will learn the difference between PPO’s, HMO’s, IPA’s, and other managed care issues; contracting with managed care plans; HCPCS coding; about HIPAA. There will also be open discussion on various issues of concern to Medical Billers.
Start Your Own Medical Billing Service
Fall Catalog Course Code: 08FBU124
Winter Catalog Course Code: 09WBU124Many medical practices receive most of their income from insurance companies and medical billing services are in demand. In this class you will learn how to obtain clients, set fees and market your services, where to obtain HIPAA compliant software, what billing organizations you can join, and much more.
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How to Register
We accept VISA, MasterCard, AMEX, checks, and cash for payment. Phone-registration is available at (818)240-1000, ext. 5015. Online registration is available via our web-registration at http://www.glendale.edu/cse (or following the links above). In-person registration is available in our office, Monday-Friday, 8 am to 4:30 pm.
Glendale College - Garfield Campus
1122 East Garfield Ave. Bungalow #12
Glendale, CA 91205
Pre-Requisites
There are no pre-requisites for our courses. However, it is recommended that students be at least 18 years of age and have completed high school or its equivalent. You will be required to pass an English language and math prescreening prior to final admittance into any course. This prescreening will be administered on the first day of class. Ask our office for a practice sample test or download a sample exam below. If you do not pass the exam you may request a full refund of feed paid, minus $10.
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Cancellation Policy
In the event that the college cancels a program, you will receive a full refund. Should you need to cancel your registration, you must do so in writing 5 business days prior to the start date of your class. A $25 processing fee will be deducted from the refund should you cancel. There are no refunds after a class has started.
Payment Plan Available
Pay your tuition in three (3) installments. Call our office at (818)240-1000 ext. 5015 for more information.