Career Training

Clinical Medical Assistant

Clinical medical assistants manage phone calls, schedule appointments and greet patients. They take pulse, respiration, temperature, blood pressure, administer injections, apply bandages and dressings and record electrocardiograms (EKG). They sterilize surgical instruments and learn the steps for suture removal. The cost of the course includes Word, medical terminology, keyboarding, electronic health records, and externship. (660 hours).

Clinical Medical Assistant - Hybrid

The Clinical Medical Assistant Hybrid program includes both on campus and online teaching modalities. Clinical medical assistants manage phone calls, schedule appointments and greet patients. They take pulse, respiration, temperature, blood pressure, administer injections, apply bandages and dressings and record electrocardiograms (EKG). They sterilize surgical instruments and learn the steps for suture removal. The cost of the course includes Word, medical terminology, keyboarding, electronic health records, and externship. (660 hours).

Clinical Medical Assistant - Hybrid Orientation

Please register for a mandatory Medical Assistant-Hybrid orientation. Your instructor will email you details of the orientation after registration.

Clinical Medical Assistant Orientation

Please register for a mandatory Clinical Medical Assistant orientation. Once registered for an orientation, you will receive an email confirmation with orientation information and details.

CNA + Certified Nursing Assistant

The Certified Nursing Assistant Program will prepare students to provide basic nursing care in the health care facilities as a CNA. Students will learn basic nursing skills, medical terminology, basic anatomy and physiology, ethics, nutrition, rehabilitation, and safety & emergency care. Instruction includes both classroom and clinical training. Upon successful completion, student will be qualified to take the California Nurse Assistant Competency Exam. This program has been approved by the California Department of Public Health. Requiments: MUST have a High School Diploma or GED at time of registration; Vaccination record including: TB clearance, Hepatitis B, COVID -19, and current flu shot; CPR Certification; background/drug screening. Students must purchase their own uniforms and supplies. Program cost includes books and classroom supplies *Financial Aid is NOT available for this course. Additional fees: background check fees, Livescan for CDPH paperwork, shoes and necessary equipment (BP cuff with sphygmomanometer).

CNA + Certified Nursing Assistant - Orientation

Please register for a mandatory CNA + Certified Nursing Assistant orientation. Once registered for an orientation, you will receive an email confirmation with orientation information and details.

Court Reporting - Online

Court Reporting Online Classes. New Students start every January, April, and August. DAS has a free practice lab with computers, wireless printing, and Internet access.

Court Reporting - Orientation

Please register online for a Court Reporting orientation. Once registered for an orientation you will receive an email confirmation with orientation information and details.

Court Reporting Voice Writer

Voice writing is the process of speaking into a mask with high-powered microphones. Voice writers repeat words verbatim using a software called “Dragon” along with a CAT (computer-aided transcription) software. The mask filters out sound and uses speech to allow text to translate into real-time testimony. Voice writers use a different method than machine writers, but voice writers and machine writers produce the same result -- a transcript.

Court Reporting Voice Writer - Orientation

Please register online for a Court Reporting orientation. Once registered for an orientation you will receive an email confirmation with orientation information and details.

Dental Assistant

The Dental Assistant Program will prepare students in acquiring entry-level employment as a Clinical Dental Assistant, Dental Front Office Coordinator or Dental Biller. Students will learn the basic skills and knowledge in the field, such as infection control standards, exposing and developing dental radio-graphs, dental instrumentation, four-handed dentistry, chair-side dental assisting and operating dental practice management software.

Dental Assistant - Orientation

Please register for a mandatory Dental Assistant orientation. Once registered for an orientation, you will receive an email confirmation with orientation information and details.

EKG/ECG

This is a 50 hour ECG Certificate Program designed for ECG Monitor Technician and other allied health personnel. The program prepares the students to take the National Certification exam by the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) and the National Health Career Association (NHA). This course will include practice and background information on anatomy and physiology of the heart, rhythm interpretation, stress testing, Holter monitoring, electrocardiography, medical terminology, medical ethic and legal aspects of patient contact.

EMT Course - Emergency Medical Technician

An Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) is an entry level patient care provider in emergency medical services. EMTs care for the sick or injured in emergency settings. The course prepares students to provide pre-hospital assessment and care for patients of all ages. Course emphasis is on patient assessment, communication, ambulance operations, and patient care in accordance with the Los Angeles County Emergency Medical Services Agency and the State of California regulations. (194 hours)

EMT-Orientation

Please register for an Emergency Medical Technician Orientation. Once registgered for an orientation, you will receive an email confirmation with orientation information and details.

Esthetician - NEW!!

The Esthetician Program is a 600-hour curriculum offered in a 24-week program. The Esthetics Program at Downey Adult School is designed to prepare students for a rewarding career in the beauty industry. The primary purpose of the Esthetics Program is to train the learner in the basic manipulative skills, safety judgement, proper work habits, and desirable attitudes necessary to obtain a licensure. The curriculum covers essential skills in skincare, makeup application, hair removal, and other advanced esthetic services. Upon completion, students will have the knowledge and skills necessary to obtain licensure from the California Board of Barbering and Cosmetology.

Esthetician - Orientation

Please register for a mandatory Esthetician Orientation. Once registered for an orientation, you will receive an email confirmation with orientation information and details.

Legal Terminology

The primary goal of this course is to acquaint students with the history and development of the American legal system, the structure and fuctions of the state and federal court systems, the basics of civil and criminal law and procedure, the concepts of various areas of substantive law, and to familiarize them with the legal terminology in each substantive law area, and the uniform method of case citation.

Massage Therapy

Downey Adult School presents a 600-hour massage therapy program designed to teach students through an in-depth 25 or 32 week curriculum. Upon completion, our students will have learned the necessary skills to work and succeed in an ever changing field with possible career opportunities in chiropractic offices, spas, hospitals, physical/sports therapy offices, health and wellness clinics, cruise ships, and self employed private practices. The Massage Therapy program at Downey Adult School is approved by the California Massage Therapy Council.

Massage Therapy Orientation

Please register for a mandatory Massage Therapy Orientation. Once registered for an orientation, you will receive an email confirmation with orientation information and details.

Medical Assistant & Phlebotomy

Clinical medical assistants manage phone calls, schedule appointments and greet patients. They take pulse, respiration, temperature, blood pressure, administer injections, apply bandages and dressings and record electrocardiograms (EKG). They sterilize surgical instruments and learn the steps for suture removal. The cost of the course includes Word, medical terminology, keyboarding, electronic health records, and externship. (660 hours). This combination course adds the 80 hour Phlebotomy training.

Medical Assistant & Phlebotomy - Hybrid

The Medical Assistant and Phlebotomy Hybrid program includes both on campus and online teaching modalities.Clinical medical assistants manage phone calls, schedule appointments and greet patients. They take pulse, respiration, temperature, blood pressure, administer injections, apply bandages and dressings and record electrocardiograms (EKG). They sterilize surgical instruments and learn the steps for suture removal. The cost of the course includes Word, medical terminology, keyboarding, electronic health records, and externship. (660 hours). This combination course adds the 80 hour Phlebotomy training.

Medical Assitant & Phlebotomy - Orientation

Please register for a mandatory Medical Assistant & Phlebootmy orientation. Once regisgtered for an orientation, you will recive an email confirmation with orientation information and details.

Medical Assitant & Phlebotomy Hybrid - Orientation

Please register for a mandatory Medical Assistant & Phlebootmy orientation. Once regisgtered for an orientation, you will recive an email confirmation with orientation information and details.

Medical Biller Coder Online

The Online Medical Biller & Coder program prepares students for a career in the medical billing industry. Students completing the program can test to receive national certification. Medical billers and coders are employed by hospitals, clinics, physicians’ offices, health maintenance organizations (HMOs), mental health care facilities, nursing homes, insurance companies, consulting firms, health data organizations and information system vendors. The course includes Medical Terminology/Anatomy, Medical Billing, Medical Coding and Microsoft Word.

Medical Biller Coder Online - Orientation

Orientation is mandatory and will be held online. This orientation is ONLY for students who will receive instruction online. Upon registration, the instructor will email you a link to join the orientation at a specified time and date.

Medical Biller Coder Program

The Medical Biller & Coder program prepares students for a career in the medical billing industry. Students completing the program can test to receive national certification. Medical Billers and Coders are employed by clinics, physicians’ offices, health maintenance organizations (HMOs), mental health care facilities, nursing homes, insurance companies, consulting firms, health data organizations and information system vendors. (660 hours). This course includes: • Medical Terminology/Anatomy • Medical Coding ICD 10 • Medical Coding I • Medical Coding II • CPT Chapters 8-16 • CPT Chapters 17-26 • Insurance in the Medical Office • Computers in Medical Offices • Electronic Medical Records.

Medical Biller Coder Program -Orientation

Please register for a mandatory Medical Biller Coder orientation. Once registered for an orientation, you will receive an email confirmation with orientation information and details.

Paralegal Online Program

This intensive, nationally acclaimed program is designed for beginning as well as advanced legal workers. All classes are online. Students will be trained to assist trial attorneys, interview witnesses, investigate complex fact patterns, research the law, and assist in preparing cases for courtroom litigation. The instruction is practice-oriented and relates to those areas of the law in which legal assistants are most in demand. Students will be expected to complete a significant amount of homework for each weekly session. This program will help students increase their office’s efficiency, productivity, and billable hours as well as learn new marketable job skills. Successful graduates of the eight (8) core courses will be awarded Certificates of Completion. These certificates provide an individual with the recognition that he or she has achieved the level of professional knowledge and competency necessary to work within the legal field, and it is designed to satisfy the requirements of California Business & Professions Code §6450. 

Paralegal Orientation - Online

Please register for mandatory online orientation. Instructor will email you details.

VN Day Program

This full-time, 12 month program offers both theory and practical hands-on training necessary to become a Licensed Vocational Nurse. The program will cover medical/ surgical, gynecology, pediatrics, pharmacology, psychology, geriatric nursing, and rehabilitation along with other fundamentals. Upon completion, you will be eligible to take the state examination with the Board of Vocational Nursing (NCLEX-PN).

VN Entrance Exam

Registration fee is non-refundable. Students who achieve passing scores on the CASAS Reading and Math aptitude tests will have the opportunity to advance to the Pre-VN course, which has a limited enrollment capacity of 60 students. Students who achieve passing scores will be scheduled for a mandatory orientation, to be held via Zoom at a later date.

VN Orientation, Prep Course, and Entrance Exam Package

The course starts with an orientation to the Vocational Nursing Program. One Entrance Exam is included, and the exam date is fixed (NO SWITCHING DATES). The course reviews CASAS Reading and Math test areas. Students must be present right at the start of the course and exam – NO LATE ARRIVALS ALLOWED. Orientation happens on the first day. The course fee is non-refundable and non- transferable.