GRAPHIC DESIGN 1-4 (706550/55/60/65)

Learn how to Photoshop pictures, design posters, draw graphics, create advertisements and websites, and edit movies using the latest Adobe apple imaging software. Gain the tools you need to begin a new and exciting career.

Cost: $100

W - F, 1:30 pm - 5:30 pm, ELASC

VIDEO PRODUCTION 1-3 (708560/70/80)

Become a professional in film and video production. The focus is on cinematography, directing, documentary filmmaking, creating a web series, music videos, editing movies, weddings and events.

Cost: $70

W - F, 8:30 am - 12:30 pm, ELASC

BUILDING AND GROUNDS WORKER

Learn cleaning procedures for schools, offices, hotels, arenas, theatres, and residential buildings. Class covers: safety, waste handling, chemical care, rest-room care, floor care, and carpet maintenance.

Cost: $80

M - Th, 4:00 pm - 6:30 pm, ELASC

Sat, 7:00 am - 3:45 pm, ELASC

HOSPITAL MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN (797565)

Learn the procedures for cleaning specialized hospital and medical office facilities. Class focuses on safety, sanitary procedures, waste handling, chemical care, restroom care, patient room care, and blood borne pathogen training.

Cost: $80

M - Th, 4:00 pm - 6:30 pm, ELASC

Sat, 7:00 am - 3:45 pm, ELASC

MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR - HEATING & VENTILATION (797575)

This competency-based course prepares trainees to operate various heating, ventilation, and air conditioning equipment. Instruction includes principles and techniques of various low-pressure boiler operations, fuel systems, unit heating systems, ventilation systems, and air conditioning systems. The competencies in this course are aligned with the California High School Academic Content Standards and the California Career Technical Education Model Curriculum Standards.

Cost: $60

T / W, 7:00 am - 1:30 pm, ELASC

MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR - SCHEDULING PRACTICES (797580)

This competency-based course prepares trainees for entry-level supervision positions as school custodian supervisors. Instruction includes practical training in the management of custodial personnel; in-depth study of time and motion studies; scheduling work loads equitably; scheduling of routine cleaning; scheduling of non-routine cleaning. The competencies in this course are aligned with the California High School Academic Content Standards and the California Career Technical Education Model Curriculum Standards.

Cost: $60

T / W, 7:00 am - 1:30 pm, ELASC

MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR - SUPERVISORY PRACTICES (797585)

This competency-based course provides training in principles of supervision, inspection of buildings and grounds, record keeping, and management of personnel. The competencies in this course are aligned with the California High School Academic Content Standards and the California Career Technical Education Model Curriculum Standards.

Cost: $60

T / W, 7:00 am - 1:30 pm, ELASC

SOLAR THERMAL (726580)

Receive basic residential and commercial construction techniques, utilize proper tools and materials to build and install solar thermal panels. In this class you will be learning the latest “green energy technology.”

Cost: $50

M - Th, 4:00 pm - 6:30 pm, ELASC

ENERGY AUDIT - PV (728550)

Learn employability skills, safety, energy efficiency audits, solar thermal system, installation and repair, troubleshooting, pool & spa solar heating. This class offers you project-based experiences in residential and commercial energy management with an introduction to solar thermal installation. In this class you will be learning the latest “green energy technology.”

Cost: $50

T - F, 7:30 am - 4:00 pm, ELASC

M - F, 8:50 am - 3:50 pm, ELASC

PHOTOVOLTAIC 1 (726550)

Learn how solar energy is a viable source of alternative energy, solar installation, workplace safety, alternative energy, electrical theories, electrical wiring procedures.

Cost: $160

M - F, 8:50 am - 3:50 pm, ELASC

PHOTOVOLTAIC 2 (726560)

Learn about alternative and renewable energy. It will provide you with hand on experience in system site selection, mechanical design adaptation, component evaluation, site assessment, and photovoltaic system mechanical design adaptations.

Cost: $160

M - F, 8:50 am - 3:50 pm, ELASC

PHOTOVOLTAIC 3 (726570)

Learn photovoltaic installation, electrical design, installation of subsystems, components, maintenance, trouble-shooting, and exploration of industry markets for photovoltaic applications.

Cost: $130

T - F, 7:30 am - 4:00 pm, ELASC

POWERLINE SYSTEMS 1 (726580)

Learn about physical, mechanical, and industry related tasks for power distribution careers. It includes: safety requirements, safe climbing techniques, industry related fitness, and electrical theory.

Cost: $230

M - F, 7:30 am - 4:30 pm, ELASC

POWERLINE SYSTEMS 2 (727585)

This class focuses on physical, mechanical, and electrical skills for power distribution careers. It includes: rigging, material preparation, aerial construction, underground transmission maintenance, safe climbing techniques, and proper tool techniques.

Cost: $520

M - F, 7:30 am - 4:30 pm, ELASC

POWERLINE SYSTEMS 3 (727590)

Learn about advanced physical, mechanical, and industry related skills for employment in utility trades, including: advanced safety regulations, advanced climbing, advanced distribution and transmission rigging, aerial construction, first aid, and apprenticeship preparation. Students must complete courses in sequential order to be eligible for a program certificate. Powerline Systems Program has an existing WAITING LIST for enrollment. You MUST place your name on the ELASC website waiting list to be eligible for enrollment.

Cost: $520

M - F, 7:00 am - 5:00 pm, ELASC

CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT - CNA (775075)

Class covers an overview of anatomy, physiology, nutrition, medical terminology and an introduction to diseases and disorders. Emphasis is placed on safety principles, infection control and the philosophy of nursing. Classroom and clinical training includes nursing skills, clinical procedures, and laboratory skills. Direct patient care under the supervision of a nurse in a health care setting is included to pass the Certified Nurse Assistant state examination. Please note: East Los Angeles Skills Center is an approved testing center with 100% passing rate. Prerequisite: 18 years of age, reading/math level 7.5, Health Info Tech/1 (HIT1) Certificate.

Cost: $250

T / W / Th, 7:30 am - 4:30 pm, ELASC (day time)

T / W / Th / F & Sat, 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm (Sat 7 am - 2 pm), ELASC (evening)

HOME HEALTH AIDE - HHA (778070)

Learn the basics of nursing care in the home. The course covers philosophy of nursing, safety principles in the home, and infection control methods. It stresses proper nutrition and health as well as methods for meeting the social and psychological needs of the clients.

Cost: $50

M - F, 7:30 am - 4:30 pm, ELASC

MEDICAL ASSISTANT (774050)

Classroom instruction includes: ethics, medical terminology, medical forms, ambulatory care, obstetrics, gynecology, pediatrics, out-patient surgery, urology, orthopedics, internal medicine, and cardiology. You will be able to practice techniques and topics learned to gain expertise through internships in a physician office or medical clinics. Prerequisite: 18 years of age, reading/math level 7.5, Health Info Tech/1 (HIT1) Certificate.

Cost: $300

M - F, 8:00 am - 3:00 pm, ELASC

PHYSICAL THERAPY (764550)

This course prepares you to provide basic physical therapy treatment in health care facilities. You will practice the assessment of vital signs, body mechanics, treatment methods, therapeutic rehabilitation exercises and mobility training. You will practice what you learned and gain expertise at a clinical site.

Cost: $90

M - F, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm, ELASC

MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY - HIT 1 (761550)

Start a healthcare career learning the language of medicine, medical terminology. Learn basic human anatomy, physiology and how to pronounce, spell, build, breakdown medical terms and abbreviations.

Cost: $100

M - F, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm, ELASC

M - F, 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm, Eastside

INSURANCE BILLING - HIT 3 (767570)

In the third course of the HIT Program you are prepared for a career as a medical insurance biller or insurance claims adjustor. Obtain in depth knowledge of various healthcare insurance programs including: Medicare, MediCal, Private, HMO, Disability, TriCare/CHAMPVA, Workers’ Compensation, Hospital and Dental. The course also covers patient registration, payment procedures, claim preparation and electronic transmission.

Cost: $100

M - F, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm, ELASC

M - F, 3:15 pm - 5:15 pm, ELASC

DIAGNOSTIC CODING - HIT 4 (767580)

In the fourth course of the HIT Program you will focus on the official guidelines and conventions of the current edition of the International Classification of Diseases (ICD), Clinical Manual (CM), and Procedural Coding System (PCS).

Cost: $100

M - F, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm, ELASC

M - F, 3:15 pm - 5:15 pm, ELASC

PROCEDURAL CODING - HIT 5 (767590)

In the fifth course of the HIT Program you will focus on the official guidelines and conventions of the current edition of the Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) Manual and the Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS).

Cost: $100

M - F, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm, ELASC

M - F, 3:15 pm - 5:15 pm, ELASC

ACCOUNTING 1 (751550)

Learn the following: basic accounting principles, journals, general ledgers, worksheets, financial statements, spreadsheets, accounts payable, inventories, banking principles procedures.

Cost: $60

Sat, 8:00 am - 12:15 pm, ELASC

ACCOUNTING 2 (751560)

This is the second course that focuses on double-entry accounting systems. It includes: fixed assets, long-term liabilities, financial analysis, payroll, discounts, returns, allowances, job cost accounting, assets and depreciations, interest. Prerequisite: Accounting 1.

Cost: $60

Sat, 8:00 am - 12:15 pm, ELASC

ACCOUNTING CLERK - UPGRADE (711080)

This course is designed to introduce you to the principles and processes involved in computerized accounting systems (QuickBooks). Prerequisite: Accounting 2.

Cost: $90

Sat, 8:00 am - 12:15 pm, ELASC

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT 1 - OFFICE PROCEDURES (753550)

This is the first of three classes that you will need in order to complete the Administrative Assistant training pathway. You will learn workplace safety procedures, business ethics and attitudes, learn proper use of office tools, telephone etiquette, filing systems, travel arrangements and employability skills.

Cost: $90

M - F, 10:30 am - 12:30 pm, ELASC

M - F, 10:15 am - 12:15 pm, Eastside

M - F, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm, Eastside

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT 2 - BUSINESS ENGLISH (753560)

This is the second of three courses that you will need in order to complete the Administrative Assistant training pathway. You will get experience in written and oral communications. You will learn English grammar, spelling and punctuation, business writing and reporting, and techniques of effective reading, listening and speaking.

Cost: $90

M - F, 10:30 am - 12:30 pm, ELASC

M - F, 10:15 am - 12:15 pm, Eastside

M - F, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm, Eastside

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT 3 - BUSINESS MATH (753570)

This is the last course of the Administrative Assistant training pathway. You will learn and practice business mathematics which includes: addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of whole numbers, decimals, and fractions and how to solve word and problems. You will also learn how to be proficient using an electronic calculator.

Cost: $90

M - F, 10:30 am - 12:30 pm, ELASC

M - F, 10:15 am - 12:15 pm, Eastside

M - F, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm, Eastside

KEYBOARDING 1 & 2 (715084/86)

Learn to use the computer keyboard. You will learn how to type with speed and accuracy. You will also learn how to produce office documents, formatting and applications.

Cost: $50

M - F, 8:00 am - 10:00 am, ELASC

M - F, 10:15 am - 12:15 pm, ELASC & Eastside

M - F, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm, Eastside

COMPUTER OPERATOR 1: FOUNDATIONS (753580)

Learn the basic operations of computers. Every career requires computer knowledge for you to be successful in any job in today’s digital world. Topics included are: word processing, file management, internet applications, email, computer ethics and security, and virus and spyware protection. This course meets the requirement for the Administrative Assistant certificate program.

Cost: $100

M - F, 8:00 am - 10:00 am, ELASC

M - F, 10:30 am - 12:30 pm, ELASC

M - F, 10:15 am - 12:15 pm, Eastside

M - F, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm, Eastside

Sat, 8:00 am - 12:15 pm, Eastside

COMPUTER OPERATOR 2: APPLICATIONS (753590)

Learn Microsoft Office Word processing and Excel application programs. Office simulations include formatting, editing, basic Excel formulas, charts and tables and more. This is one of the classes that meet the requirement for the Administrative Assistant certificate program. Prerequisite: Computer Operations/1: Foundations or equivalent Computer Challenge Test.

Cost: $100

M - F, 8:00 am - 10:00 am, ELASC

M - F, 10:30 am - 12:30 pm, ELASC

M - F, 10:15 am - 12:15 pm, Eastside

M - F, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm, Eastside

Sat, 8:00 am - 12:15 pm, Eastside

COMPUTER OPERATOR 3: DATA MANAGEMENT (754550)

Learn the basics of Microsoft Access (database program) that include creating, filing, retrieving information, and creating reports and charts. Prerequisite: Computer Operations/1 or equivalent Computer Challenge Test.

Cost: $100

M - F, 10:30 am - 12:30 pm, ELASC

M - F, 10:15 am - 12:15 pm, Eastside

M - F, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm, Eastside

Sat, 8:00 am - 12:15 pm, Eastside

COMPUTER OPERATOR 4: PRESENTATIONS (754560)

Learn the basics of Microsoft PowerPoint (presentation graphic program) that include navigating an existing presentation, creating a new presentation using the basic principles of design, text boxes, inserting and formatting objects to edit and improve the presentation graphics, adding private notes for the speaker, printing and tips to maximize your presentation. Prerequisite: Completion of Computer Operations/1: Foundations or equivalent Computer Challenge Test.

Cost: $100

M - F, 10:30 am - 12:30 pm, ELASC

M - F, 10:15 am - 12:15 pm, Eastside

M - F, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm, Eastside

Sat, 8:00 am - 12:15 pm, Eastside

SECURITY GUARD TRAINEE (788570)

This class prepares you for entry level employment in a high demand field. Instruction includes Criminal Law, Powers of Arrest, Self Defense and First Aid. The instructor mentors you through the process of succeeding in the Department of Consumer Affairs Bureau of Security and Investigative Services exam and earning a security guard card.

Cost: $50

Th - F, 9:00 am - 12:45 pm, Eastside

COSMETOLOGY 1, 2, & 3 (784560/63/65)

In a little over a year you can take the California State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology (CSBBC) (1600 hour). You will learn disinfection, hairstyling, hair cutting, chemical texturing, hair coloring, nail care and skin care procedures. You get a real world experience by working with clients in a lab setting. Instructor not only teaches but guides you through the process of applying for the state board exam and mock practice test to secure your success.

Cost: $910

M - F, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, ELASC

Sat, 8:00 am - 3:00 pm, ELASC

COSMETOLOGY SPECIALIST (784595)

Prepare for the California State Board Licensing Exam. It includes color theory, contouring, formal makeup, theatrical makeup, and advanced hair coloring, braids, extensions, spa manicuring and pedicuring.

Cost: $170

M - F, 8:00 am - 3:00 pm, ELASC

HAIR STYLING - UPGRADE (781080)

In this course you focus on advanced hair cutting, hair styling, iron curling, permanent waving, hair relaxing, and hair coloring.

Cost: $170

M - F, 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm, ELASC