Conejo Valley Adult School
Classes from Conejo
Parenting Program
It’s your Turn To Learn in a fun, interactive, cooperative learning environment for you and your children. Help your children prepare for school in a developmentally appropriate, play-based environment, learn how to model social-emotional skills, conflict resolution, and positive discipline, with the support and guidance of Credentialed Parenting Teachers.
English as a Second Language (ESL)
We are here for you with Adult Basic and Secondary Education classes: English as a Second Language (ESL); Citizenship; preparation for a High School Equivalency (HSE/HiSET) test;, vocational programs or the work force. Students who cannot attend in person may register for online classes; access to a computer is required. For information about ESL, HiSET Prep, or Citizenship classes, please call 805-497-2761 extension 1101. In addition, we offer a one-to-one tutoring through our Literacy Center for qualifying students; for Literacy Center information, call 497-2761 extension 1102.
In person Phlebotomy Classes
Phlebotomy Technician Program at Conejo Valley Adult Education
Embark on a rewarding career as a skilled Phlebotomy Technician through Conejo Valley Adult Education's comprehensive in-person training program. This program is meticulously designed to equip you with the hands-on expertise and safety protocols necessary to excel in diverse healthcare settings, from laboratories and hospitals to physician offices and blood centers. Gain the essential knowledge and practical experience that prepares you for state licensure and multiple national certifications, significantly enhancing your employment opportunities and transforming your career potential in the dynamic healthcare field.
Program Details:
- Cost: $5,750, including medical assistant externship, phlebotomy externship, and all textbooks/materials.
- Duration: Includes a mandatory 40-hour externship practicum.
- Schedule: Offered in-person.
- Prerequisites: Proof of high school graduation or equivalent (required for national certification and California state licensing); for those not currently enrolled in a class at CVAE, a current phlebotomy license is required; all students must wear scrubs; immunizations, negative COVID test, and other health screening requirements may be necessary but are not included in the program fee.
- Accreditations: Officially approved by the California Department of Public Health (CDPH). Prepares students to sit for three national certifications: Phlebotomy Technician, Medical Assistant, and EKG Technician certifications (contingent on meeting eligibility requirements such as proof of high school graduation or equivalent).
- Career Outcomes: Prepares students to become skilled Phlebotomy Technicians capable of working in laboratories, hospitals, physician offices, blood centers, or mobile settings. Successful completion qualifies students to sit for state licensure and national certification exams, enhancing employment opportunities in the healthcare field.
In person Phlebotomy Classes
Phlebotomy Technicians work with compassion and care in laboratories, hospitals, physician offices, blood donor centers, and in mobile settings. Phlebotomists play a crucial role in quality specimen collection and processing, and talk with patients and donors to put them at ease.
In person Emergency Medical Technician Classes
Our team is made up of local EMTs and Paramedics who share their wealth of knowledge with our students. Students will receive hands on skills, and field time with Ventura County AMR and Gold Coast Ambulance. The program is designed to meet the needs of local ambulance providers, emergency departments, a prerequisite for local college fire academies and paramedic programs.
Upon successful completion of course and final exam, students will receive EMT-1 Course Certificate of Completion and will then qualify to take the National Registry Exam which certifies students as EMT-1 in the State of California for a period of 2 years.
In person Caregiver Classes
Caring for our aging population is both rewarding and in high demand! Do you enjoy working with people? Do you like doing work that has the potential to make a difference in someone’s life? Do you like making someone smile and doing little things to make a person’s day better? Learn the skills to ensure you are ready to begin your caregiving career right now! Caregiving jobs can be in assisted living communities, skilled nursing facilities, or private care.
In person Pharmacy Technician Classes
Learn the skills necessary to work as a licensed Pharmacy Technician! Pharmacy Technicians work in retail stores, hospitals, and other healthcare facilities, contributing to the overall well-being of patients before, during, and after care. This class combines book work with hands-on training to prepare students for the optional national certification. A 120 hour externship is also available to eligible students.
About school
Conejo Valley Adult Education
Located in Thousand Oaks, CA, Conejo Valley Adult Education is an institution specializing in adult education and workforce development. It offers a broad range of comprehensive programs including computer skills, medical certifications (like its CDPH-approved in-person phlebotomy training with a mandatory 40-hour externship), creative arts, and ESL, all designed to support adult learners in achieving personal goals and successfully transitioning to college or employment. The school focuses on practical skills and professional development to empower its students.
Highlights:
- Comprehensive adult education programs supporting personal goal achievement and successful transitions
- Diverse program offerings including business, technology, ESL, community enrichment, medical courses, parenting classes, and high school diploma equivalency
- Approved phlebotomy training program with mandatory 40-hour externship
- Phlebotomy program conducted in-person and prepares students for state licensure and multiple national certifications
- Officially approved by the California Department of Public Health
In the Thousand Oaks, CA area
1025 Old Farm Rd, Thousand Oaks, CA 91360