Career Training

The Career Technical Education or short-term vocational offerings include Healthcare Professional Training programs and Computer Training.

The Healthcare professional program is run in cooperation with Boston Reed College to offer vocational training for Clinical Medical Assistants, Pharmacy Technicians and Phlebotomists. In addition to classroom training, students are given real-life externship opportunities in the workforce. Upon graduation, students are prepared to apply for jobs in high demand in this area.

LIFE AND CAREER PLANNING

4 wks · Mar 22–Apr 19
Monday · 6–8:00 p.m.
Palo Alto HS Rm 302 · $35

Instructor: Christina Owen Register Now »

Wondering how to find passion and purpose in your life and work? Explore the hidden meanings behind the choices before you. We will use the classic What Color is Your Parachute? as a guide to give you direction in all of your pursuits. Please bring the following to the first class: One 1" or 2" binder, one 2-pocket folder with fasteners and one set of 4" x 6" cards. No class April 12.

Medical Training

CLINICAL MEDICAL ASSISTANT TRAINING PROGRAM

Assist with procedures, care for patients, perform simple laboratory tests and administer medications in a physician’s office or clinical setting. Classroom: 134 hours. Externship: 160 hours. A new class will form in September 2010. For more information visit our partner’s website:
www.bostonreed. com/programs/courses/cma.html.

PHARMACY TECHNICIAN TRAINING PROGRAM

Assist the pharmacist with mixing and packaging prescriptions, referring clients to the pharmacist for counseling, inventory control and purchasing, as well as collecting payment and coordinating billing. Pharmacy Technicians are in demand in one of the fastest growing occupations in healthcare. Classroom: 182 hours. Externship: 120 hours. Program continues from the winter quarter. A new class will form in September 2010. For more information visit our partner’s website:
www.bostonreed. com/programs/courses/pharm.html

PHLEBOTOMY TECHNICIAN TRAINING PROGRAM

48 hrs · Begins Apr 20
Tues and Thurs · 6–9:30 p.m.
Palo Alto HS Rm P8 · $2695

Start a new career as a Phlebotomy Technician. This program provides a complete learning experience. Students will become proficient in venipunctures with syringe, vacutainer, butterfly and finger stick methods. Upon successful completion of training, the student will receive a certificate of completion and will become eligible for national certification. Classroom: 48 hours. Externship: 40 hours. Pre-registration with Boston Reed is required. For information, call 1-800- 201-1141 or visit the website.

         

PHLEBOTOMY SKILLS LABS

Mar 23, Mar 25 and Mar 30
6–9 p.m.
PA High Sch Room P8

Training for students who have completed phlebotomy training. Pre-registration with Boston Reed is required. For information, call 1-800-201-1141 or visit the website www.bostonreed. com