BAKERSFIELD ADULT SCHOOL HEALTH CAREERS CENTER 2727 F

BAKERSFIELD ADULT SCHOOL HEALTH CAREERS CENTER 2727 F Street, Bakersfield, Ca. 93301 (661) 861 -1151 Bashealth. org Principal: Mark Wyatt Assistant Principal: Jim Keene Coordinator: Jay Sullivan Office Supervisor: Clerical Specialist: Lisa Lizarraga Security/Community Liaison: Larry Sanford

BAKERSFIELD ADULT SCHOOL HEALTH CAREERS CENTER INSTRUCTORS Director of Nursing VN: Katrina Price Vocational Nursing: Katrina Price, Sarah Findley Medical Assistant: Tifany Porto Nurse Assistant: Michelle Gonzalez Medical Billing and Coding: Jeanette Mercado Health Support Occupations: Diane Lewis CNA/HHA Continuing Education Units: Molly Campbell

HSO: HEALTHCARE SUPPORT OCCUPATIONS • Stepping stone in the health careers industry and receive on-thejob training in local acute hospitals, clinics and private practice with the opportunity to obtain employment in a variety of places in the healthcare field • Possible occupations: Medical receptionist, admitting/registration clerk, transportation aide, clinic aide, supply technician, ER triage clerk, central supply aide, medical records clerk, operating room aide, dietary aide, and other entry level health related positions. • TABE reading and math levels will be part of the selection process. • All students will receive a clinical setting experience

MA: MEDICAL ASSISTANT • Acquire skills to work in a doctor’s office, medical facility, health clinic, and urgent care center while preparing to the CA certification examination. • What job duties do medical assistants perform? : 1) take patients vitals 2) administering injections 3) give medications 4) give treatments 5) all other duties as assigned by clinical coordinator or practice administrator • TABE reading and math levels will be part of the selection process. • All students will receive a clinical setting experience

NA: NURSE ASSISTANT • Learn skills to assist patients with daily living needs while preparing for the Certified Nurse Assistant examination. • Certified Nurse Assistants make initial assessments of patient condition and perform duties such as feed, bathe, dress, groom, or transportation of patients. • They work in facilities such as hospitals, Skilled Nursing Facilities (convalescent homes), and long-term care facilities • TABE reading and math levels will be part of the selection process. • All students will receive a clinical setting experience

MBC: MEDICAL BILLING AND CODING • Learn computerized medical billing and coding, patient registration, and patient health record management. • Students who successfully complete this program are qualified to work in hospitals, medical offices, health care insurance agencies in medical records, admitting, and administration departments. • Upon completion of the course, students can test for a national certification. • TABE reading and math levels will be part of the selection process. • All students will receive a clinical setting experience

VN: VOCATIONAL NURSE • Enroll in 22 month, part-time program for intensive training and preparation for a career as a Licensed Vocational Nurse. • LVN’s observe patients, perform basic assessments, and report and document changes in a patients condition. They also measure vital signs, perform medical treatments, and administer prescribed mediations. • They work in facilities such as hospitals, clinics, doctor’s offices, long-term care facilities, private homes, group homes, and rehabilitation facilities. • TEAS test is a major portion of the selection process with interview, application, and BAS score sheet. • All students will receive a clinical setting experience

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COST COMPARISON Program Name Nurse Assistant Bakersfield Adult $800 School Medical Assistant Vocational Nurse $950 $6, 000 SJVC N/A $15, 900/$30, 175 $34, 750 High Desert N/A $24, 000 Brightwood (Kaplan) N/A $14, 484 N/A UEI N/A $19, 500 N/A Bakersfield College $1100 N/A $6, 000

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES Program Name Projected Annual Openings (Kern) Percentage Change Avg. Estimated Annual Salary Healthcare Support Occupations 268 27. 8 $29, 460 Medical Assistant 3, 400 23. 2 $29, 610 Nurse Assistant 4, 180 23. 6 $24, 890 Medical Billing & Coding 1, 120 10. 7 $36, 230 Vocational Nurse 3, 040 25. 7 $52, 228 Phlebotomist 210 23. 1 $34, 840

BASIC REQUIREMENTS • High school diploma or GED • Must possess basic computer/keyboarding skills • Valid California drivers license or ID • Pass a background check (D. O. J. /FBI clearance) • • Even your DMV record is important for state certification in some cases • 30 day hold can keep you from going to clinical----dropped from the program • Various last names can prompt a 30 day hold as well…. be aware. Social security card or right to work in the U. S. • Name on SS card and CA ID must match—req. for background √ • Social security card CANNOT be laminated for state testing. • Math and reading scores are part of the selection process • Complete application • Pass drug screening. Note: prescription medications may keep you from being placed at clinical setting (pain killers, etc. )—removal from program • Pass TB test • Pass a physical exam • All immunizations must be current (flu shot is required)

WHAT IS COVERED IN THE COST OF YOUR CHOSEN PROGRAM? • Drug and TB screening • Background checks • Medical scrubs • Textbooks • All lab and medical equipment • Specialized software • Physical • Certification Exam CASH ONLY Paid at Mt. Vernon

WHAT ABOUT MY BACKGROUND CHECK? • Each certifying agency and employer is different • Check with the certifying body for CNA, CMA, etc. • Pass a background check • If you have different last names in your past this could put your background check into a 30 day hold pattern. • Probation or outstanding fines • Drug screen must be negative

PARKING • Parking illegally will result in consequences • Designated parking • Timed areas • Neighboring businesses • Theft proof your vehicle • • Lock your car doors • Don’t leave anything in plain site No smoking at the benches or sidewalk. • Parking lot only (your car) or north side of building

• BEHAVIOR IN THE WORKPLACE IS THE SAME EXPECTATION AND PROFESSIONALISM WE EXPECT IN CLASS AND AT CLINICAL EXTERN SITES What an employer expects = what we expect at F Street • Scrubs worn each day. Work place standard/safety/professional • Black shoes, black long sleeves, black jackets only no hoodies, watch with a second hand preferred, tattoos covered, no facial jewelry. • No challenging staff • No gossiping and no drama • No profanity on campus • No copies made at front desk • Cell phones off/out-of-site • Cheating on tests=dropped • Be professional at all times • Administrative discretion (dropped with refund)

TAKING DIRECTION-TAKING CRITICISM • What was said? Was it criticism or a teachable moment? • When it’s time to take the State Certification Exams---You will be thankful when you realize what your instructor really was trying to communicate to you • Be professional • Listen • Stay in your lane • Stay positive • Do more than the minimum • Ask questions • Treat others the way you want to be treated

ATTENDANCE AND TARDIES • Each program has a specific number of absences and/or tardies allowed. Hours and minutes tardy are combined. The following totals are shown. • Should you reach the total, you WILL be dropped/No Refunds • Dropped from your clinical site=dropped from the program • Health Support Occupations: Referral at 12 hours/dropped at 17 hours • Medical Assistant: Referral at 12 hours/dropped at 17 hours • Nurse Assistant Fast-Track: No referral/dropped after any missed hours • Medical Billing & Coding: Referral at 12 hours/dropped at 17 hours

MANDATORY IMMUNIZATION REQUIREMENTS • Record of “up to date” immunizations • MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) • TD/Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria, acellular pertussis) • Varicella (unless you have had the chickenpox) • Hep B (for some sites, it is a requirement) • Flu shot (get shot between 9/15 and 10/15) • You must bring all records by deadline shared at orientation Note: Some sites may require two step TB (KMC)