Career Education

Introduction to Healthcare Careers

Are you interested in a healthcare careers and want to explore options?

This online class is for people who want to explore healthcare careers while learning some of the basics about the body and medical terminology.  Students will also learn important core professional attibutes needed for success.

In this class you will learn:

How the U.S. Healthcare System Works

Basic Medical Terms & Meanings

Body Systems & Functions

Professional Communication Skills

How to Plan Your Healthcare Career

Enrollment Requirements:  

Students must have basic computer and keyboard skills, as well as regular access to a computer and the internet to work within the online learning platform.

Students must take a reading assesment and/or listening comprehention test (minimum score required for eligibility)

This online course free!

Click here to Register for Introduction for Healthcare Careers! 

Community Health Worker Program – Next program is now starting in Winter 2027!

Are you a natural advocate for others? Do you like finding resources that can improve the health of the people in your community? Learn the skills you need to work in this growing field and train to become a Community Health Worker!

This comprehensive program will prepare you with the skills you need to work in various entry-level positions, including:  Care Coordinator, Transition Specialist, Patient Health and Health Insurance & Housing Navigator.

Students will learn about:

Roles in Public Health

Affordable Housing Resources

Benefits Programs

Care Coordination

Patient Coaching / Health Promotion

Health Literacy & Navigation

Transitions & Recovery Support

Career Development

Enrollment Requirements:  

A high school diploma or GED.

Basic computer and keyboard skills, as well as regular access to a computer and the internet to work within the online learning platform.

Students must take a reading assesment and/or listening comprehention test (minimum score required for eligibility)

This course is completely online.

Click here for the Community Health Worker Orientation!

Administrative Medical Assistant Program

This 3-month hybrid program will prepare students with entry-level skills needed to work in the front office of a healthcare facility by providing instruction and skill development in the daily operations of a medical office.

Students will learn skills such as: 

Management of the Electronic Medical Record (EMR)

Introduction to Health Insurance

Introduction to Billing, Reimbursement & Account Collections

Healthcare Law & Ethics

Telephone Management

Medical Terminology basics

Anatomy & Physiology Basics

Soft Skills for Success (e.g. Professionalism, Communication, Career-Building).

This program prepares you for the National Center for Competency Testing Medical Office Assistant exam.

Enrollment Requirements: Students must have earned a high school diploma or GED. Students must watch a mandatory orientation and pass a reading and/or listening comprehension test. Students must have basic computer and keyboard skills, as well as regular access to a computer and the internet to work within the online learning platform. 

Click here for the Administrative Medical Assistant Program Orientation!

Medical Assistant Program

Launch Your Career as a Clinical Medical Assistant

Join one of the fastest-growing sectors in healthcare! This comprehensive, hands-on program provides the training you need to excel in the field and prepares you for State or National CMA Certification (test prep included).

What You’ll Master:

• Clinical Procedures: Master vital signs, injections, blood draws (phlebotomy), and specimen collection.
• Diagnostic Support: Learn to perform EKGs and prepare patients for X-rays and examinations.
• Patient Care: Practice wound care, applying bandages/dressings, and recording patient histories.
• Admin & Tech: Gain proficiency in Electronic Medical Records (EMR), medical terminology, and healthcare administration.
• Professionalism: Focused career development to help you land your first role.

Program Highlights:

• Certificate of Competency: Upon successful completion of the program
• Externship Opportunities: Qualified students may be eligible for our Medical Programs Externship for real-world experience.
• Hybrid Format: Tuesday sessions meet online, Thursday classes meet in person.
• Workload: Expect 6–8 hours of independent study per week to supplement in-class learning.

Enrollment Requirements:

• Education: High School Diploma or GED.
• Assessment: Attendance at orientation and passing a reading/listening comprehension test.
• Tech Skills: Basic computer/keyboarding skills as well as regular access to a computer and reliable internet access.
• Health: Completion of Required Medical Assistant Immunizations is mandatory prior to acceptance.

Click here for the Medical Assistant Program Orientation!

Medical Assistant Program – Evening

Launch Your Career as a Clinical Medical Assistant

Join one of the fastest-growing sectors in healthcare! This comprehensive, hands-on program provides the training you need to excel in the field and prepares you for State or National CMA Certification (test prep included).

What You’ll Master:

• Clinical Procedures: Master vital signs, injections, blood draws (phlebotomy), and specimen collection.
• Diagnostic Support: Learn to perform EKGs and prepare patients for X-rays and examinations.
• Patient Care: Practice wound care, applying bandages/dressings, and recording patient histories.
• Admin & Tech: Gain proficiency in Electronic Medical Records (EMR), medical terminology, and healthcare administration.
• Professionalism: Focused career development to help you land your first role.

Program Highlights:

• Certificate of Competency: Upon successful completion of the program
• Externship Opportunities: Qualified students may be eligible for our Medical Programs Externship for real-world experience.
• In-person classes: Classes meet in person on the adult school campus.
• Workload: Expect 6–8 hours of independent study per week to supplement in-class learning.

Enrollment Requirements:

• Education: High School Diploma or GED.
• Assessment: Attendance at orientation and passing a reading/listening comprehension test.
• Tech Skills: Basic computer/keyboarding skills as well as regular access to a computer and reliable internet access.
• Health: Completion of Required Medical Assistant Immunizations is mandatory prior to acceptance.

Click here for the Medical Assistant Program Orientation!

Students who have successfully completed their Medical Academy training program, are recommended by their instructor, and have met the requirements to participate in an externship opportunity may spend 160 hours of practical application in a supervised health care setting. Externships increase skill practice and employability.

Prerequisites: Successful completion of a CVACE training program and instructor recommendation.

Requirements: Must pass a background check (fee separate), drug test, and be current on required immunizations. 

Externship Price: $299

Note: The externship price may be included in the tuition for certain training programs. Contact our school to find out if the externship is included in your training program or if it is a separate, additional cost.

EKG/ECG Technician

An electrocardiograph technician, also known as an EKG/ECG technician, is an allied healthcare professional who uses specialized equipment to perform diagnostic tests to assess the patient's heart rhythm and rate. They conduct the tests and prepare the report for the physician. Physicians and other medical professionals can use this information to diagnose and treat a patient's cardiac health. This course includes: overview of anatomy and physiology of the cardiovascular system, proper patient preparation and administration of EKG that includes 12 lead placement, patient positioning, and troubleshooting, basics of how to obtain vital signs and assessment of emergencies related to cardiac testing, discussions on dysrhythmias and abnormal strips and protocol to follow, review stress testing and Holter monitoring devices, guidance on maintaining equipment and safety compliance, preparation for State and National certification exams. 

Note: This comprehensive 60-hour hands-on course is for those in the allied health field who wish to further their careers. Textbook is required. Click on the link below for more information: EKG/ECG Class Information.

Prerequisites: Students must have earned a high school diploma or GED. 

Medical Billing & Coding

Interested in a healthcare career without direct patient care responsibilities?

Medical Billing and Coding professionals play a vital role in the healthcare system by translating medical diagnoses and procedures into standardized codes, processing insurance claims, and supporting healthcare reimbursement.

This comprehensive program will prepare students with the knowledge and skills needed for entry-level employment in medical offices, clinics, hospitals, and other healthcare settings.

Students will learn medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, diagnostic and procedural coding (ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS), insurance billing and reimbursement processes, healthcare law and ethics, HIPAA compliance, revenue cycle management, and career development. This program prepares students for national Medical Billing and Coding certification examinations.

Note:  This class is online with live weekly lectures.  Upon successful completion of this course, the student will earn a competency-based certificate.

Prerequisites:  Students must have earned a high school diploma or GED.  Students must have basic computer and keyboard skills and regular access to a computer and the internet to work within the online learning platform.

The student is responsible for the cost of textbooks.

Click here to register for Medical Billing & Coding

Take one of our many computer classes to gain skills or advance in your career!  We offer classes for all skill levels -- from beginners to advanced users. Click the Computers and Technology Class Information button to visit our registration site and explore how CVACE can help you reach your goals!

Looking for information about taking a typing test? Click here for information about our typing tests.

Computers and Technology Class Information
 

Do you have some working knowledge of the Google Workspace and want to learn more about the integrated AI tools? Then our Google Tools Intermediate/Advanced with AI is for you! Build on what you already know about the apps you use while also getting a basic understanding of the AI tools available within the platform. 

Our Wastewater Treatment Program provides students with a high-quality educational program taught by an experienced instructor who works directly in the field. Learn the basics of how to operate and maintain a wastewater treatment plant under the supervision and instruction of a licensed plant operator. Students will learn safety, treatment processes, solids management, and an overview of regulations. Upon successfully completing the program, students will have the skills and knowledge required apply for an Operator In Training (OIT) certificate and to sit for the Grade 1 or Grade 2 state certification.

Click here to register for our next Wastewater Operations Program Orientation

Both internship and externship opportunities are available for students in this training program. The internship, which occurs concurrent with the Wastewater Operations class, has no additional fee. The externship, which occurs after students have completed the training program, has an additional fee of $125 every 6 months of the externship.