LA Vocational Institute

LA Vocational Institute’s Medical Assistant Program in Los Angeles, California, prepares students for clinical and administrative work in doctor’s offices, medical offices, clinics, and other healthcare facilities. Training covers medical assisting fundamentals, terminology, anatomy and physiology, patient screening, appointment scheduling, medical records, insurance billing, exam-room and specialty procedures, pharmacology, laboratory procedures, nutrition, and patient education. The program is a 720-hour course scheduled for 20 hours per week and includes 40 hours of supervised clinical practice. Admission requirements are not stated in the available program information.

EKG at LA Vocational Institute in Los Angeles, California, trains students to recognize normal and abnormal electrocardiograms at rest and during exercise. The program covers the electrical conducting system, heart anatomy, the cardiac cycle, cardiac muscle contraction, and basic EKG interpretation. Students also practice properly preparing a subject for a 12-lead EKG. The program is structured as a 20-hour course running over one week. The published information does not identify a credential or examination associated with completion. No admission requirements are stated.

LA Vocational Institute’s Medical Coding & Billing program in Los Angeles, California, trains students to handle medical claims, insurance plans, federal program regulations, patient documentation, and medical coding. The curriculum covers medical terminology, legal and ethical responsibilities, Current Procedural Terminology coding, International Classification of Diseases coding, Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System coding, insurance regulations, billing management, and health insurance claims. The program is delivered through a 760-hour course with a schedule of 20 hours per week. Upon certification, the Medical Billing and Coding Specialist can work in hospitals, medical offices, pharmaceutical companies, durable medical equipment providers, and work-from-home settings.

At a glance

• Tuition: $75 registration fee
• Leads to: Medical Billing and Coding Specialist

LA Vocational Institute’s Phlebotomy Technician program in Los Angeles, California trains students in specimen collection, venipuncture, skin punctures, specimen processing, and patient care. The primary CPT-1 pathway prepares students for the Phlebotomy Technician I (CPT I) Certificate and practice involving skin puncture, venipuncture, and blood collection. The program combines didactic instruction with practical training, runs for 100 hours over four weeks, and includes 40 hours of supervised practical experience in a medical setting. Coursework covers infection control, medical anatomy and terminology, collection equipment, post-puncture care, safety, anticoagulation, complications, and communication skills. The primary course is intended for individuals with no prior experience or education in phlebotomy.

LA Vocational Institute’s Pharmacy Technician program is offered in Los Angeles, California. It trains students to assist pharmacists with pharmacy operations and prepares them for work serving patients’ pharmaceutical needs in retail and patient care settings. Coursework covers pharmaceutical terminology, calculations, record keeping, intravenous solution mixing, product compounding, drug information, inventory maintenance, customer assistance, and pharmaceutical ethics. The program runs for 650 hours on a schedule of 20 hours per week. Admission requirements are not stated in the available program information.