FOR PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS

Thank you for your interest in West's Allied Health programs. We provide quality, respected education and training so you can begin or advance your career in healthcare. Graduates from our specialized license and certification programs provide valuable healthcare services in a variety of settings including hospitals, doctors' or dentists' offices, fire departments, private ambulance services, and more.


If you want to learn about all your healthcare career options, INTRODUCTION TO CAREERS IN HEALTH OCCUPATIONS (ALLIED HEALTH 12) is a 5-week online class that gives a good overview and earns 3 credits towards your college degree.

ALL PROGRAMS
ENTRY LEVEL PROGRAMS:
  • In Home Support Service Provider
  • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) & Home Health Aide
  • Emergency Medical Technician
  • Pharmacy Clerk & Pharmacy Technician - Basic
ADVANCED PROGRAMS:
  • Dental Hygienist Associates Degree
  • Paramedic Program (at UCLA)
  • Pharmacy Technology Associate in Science

CONTINUING EDUCATION &

CLASSES FOR PROFESSIONALS:
  • Geriatric Care
  • RDHAP Program
   

ENTRY LEVEL PROGRAMS
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IN-HOME SUPPORT SERVICES PROVIDER (IHSS)

A great way to get started in the healthcare field is by becoming an In-Home Supportive Services Provider. An IHSS is a non-licensed healthcare worker who assists elderly and disabled individuals in their own home with basic daily and support services. The IHSS certificate program is made up of two non-credit classes, lasting only 13 weeks (108 hours). The courses are Noncredite Voc Ed 400CE & 408CE. The classes are FREE and are conducted as Pass/Fail. Students must cover the cost of their own books and materials. No credit or grades are given. Students who earn their certificate can then move in to the CNA and Home Health Aid programs.
   
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CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT (CNA) & HOME HEALTH AIDE

Our Certified Nursing Assistant Certificate program (Nursing 399A) is a 9-week class that offers everything you need to become eligible for employment as a Nursing Assistant in a variety of settings. Most students choose to follow the CNA class with the 4-week Certified Home Health Aide course (Nursing 399B) to be eligible to work with homebound individuals and in assisted living facilities.
   
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EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECNICIAN (EMT)
EMT education (Allied Health 52) is offered in partnership with UCLA in 3-week, 7.5-week, and 10-week formats. EMT training and work experience are required to become a Paramedic or Firefighter Paramedic. Click here to see the schedule and register for UCLA's EMT course.
   
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PHARMACY CLERK
The Pharmacy Clerk program is a one semester/6-week series of classes (Pharmacy Technology 21, 23, 24, 25 and Allied Health 56 and 57), the successful completion of which is necessary to work in community/retail pharmacy settings.

PHARMACY TECHNICIAN - BASIC
The Pharmacy Technician - Basic program (Pharmacy Technology 23, 29, 30, 31, 32, 34 and Allied Health 56 and 57) is a two-semester series of classes that enables successful graduates to work as a licensed technician in community/retail pharmacy settings.

ADVANCED PROGRAMS
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DENTAL HYGIENIST ASSOCIATES DEGREE
Prospective applicants for this two-year, full-time program must attend DENTAL HYGIENE ORIENTATION (DH 87) to receive an application. This 2-day, 1 credit class is a prerequisite offered fall, winter and spring semesters. The Dental Hygienist Associates Degree equips students to become licensed dental hygienists following successful completion of the State licensing exam.
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PARAMEDIC PROGRAM AT UCLA
This full-time program is for EMTs and other entry level healthcare providers who want to take their clinical patient care skills to the next level. West students must apply to UCLA directly for admission to this program. Click here to download a program application.
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A.S. IN PHARMACY TECHNOLOGY
Pharmacy services is one of today's fastest-growing professions. This 2-year degree enables you to work in all pharmacy settings following successful completion of the State licensing exam. Click on Pharmacy Programs for more information.

CONTINUING EDUCATION & CLASSES FOR PROFESSIONALS
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GERIATRIC CARE
This class fulfills the State's 48-hour continuing education requirement. Click on Nursing Programs or Continuing Education for more information.

RDHAP PROGRAM

Each year, the RDHAP Program offers a Spring and Fall Symposium:


The March (or Spring) Symposium will highlight RDHAP Owner Independent Practice. In the morning, speakers will discuss RDHAP, starting a practice, and patient care delivery. The RDHAP scope of practice and requirements for licensure will be presented.

 

The afternoon will focus on Denti-Cal; current billing practices, covered benefits, and how to avoid billing errors. The speaker, a Denti-Cal provider training expert, will provide on-line resources, and the most current information about California’s Denti-Cal program. It is designed for current and future RDHAP’s.


The October (or Fall) Symposium provides participants with 3 hours of CE credit. In the morning, speakers will discuss RDHAP, starting a practice, and patient care delivery. The RDHAP scope of practice and requirements for licensure will be presented.

 

In the afternoon following the Symposium, we hold an RDHAP BUSINESS PLANNING EVENT to provide hands-on, practical education to operate a successful RDHAP practice. Tuition is $300 and applicable towards tuition in the RDHAP program. Participants receive 2 hours of CE credit.

 

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