New medical careers begin at Mission Community Hospital.Mission Community Hospital has partnered with the Pacoima Skills Center (PSC (Public Service Commission) Same as PUC. ) to offer a Medical Secretary training program to the public. The first class begins September 2 at the new Mission Panorama City Campus. Students will attend the semester-format classes and receive education and training in medical terminology Medical terminology is a vocabulary for accurately describing the human body and associated components, conditions, processes and procedures in a science-based manner. This systematic approach to word building and term comprehension is based on the concept of: (1) Word roots, (2) , billing, office procedures, admissions, transcription, and insurance and coding. Classes combine traditional classroom learning with on-the-job internships in a healthcare setting. "Every student that gets trained gets a job," says Jerry Bradley, Assistant Principal, LAUSD/PSC. "There is such a demand for these programs- we're so lucky that Mission has teamed with us to offer these classes to the public. Our first class in Medical Terminology is already full." Medical Terminology is the kick-off class, but as new rooms at Mission become available the remaining classes will be introduced to complete the Medical Secretary training program. Mission Community Hospital is completing a new 84,000 square foot re-development this month. The new hospital features a new lobby and front entrance, new intensive care unit, new patient tower featuring 120 new beds, new behavioral health Behavioral health was first used in the 1980's to name the combination of the fields mental health and substance abuse. As an example, an organization serving both mental health and substance abuse clients might refer to its practice as behavioral health or unit, renovated surgical suites, new pharmacy, new cafeteria and dietary department, new state-of-the-art central plant, and brand new 428 space parking structure. With the opening of the new South Tower in Fall 2002, Mission relocated 120 patient care beds which freed up the space for development of community-based programs such as the Pacoima Skills Center Medical Secretary training program, free dental screenings provided by UCLA UCLA University of California at Los Angeles UCLA University Center for Learning Assistance (Illinois State University) UCLA University of Carrollton, TX and Lower Addison, TX School of Dentistry/LA Care, free vision screenings by Southern California College of Optometry optometry (ŏptŏm`ətrē), eye-care specialty concerned with eye examination, determination of visual abilities, diagnosis of eye diseases and conditions, and the prescription of lenses and other corrective measures. , and computer classes taught by Mission College instructors. Founded upon the Valley Care Consortium's Y2000 Triennial tri·en·ni·al adj. 1. Occurring every third year. 2. Lasting three years. n. 1. A third anniversary. 2. A ceremony or celebration occurring every three years. Needs Assessment, Mission included in it's strategic growth plan key community needs: improved access to healthcare services, children's' dental services, podiatry podiatry (pōdī`ətrē, pə–), science concerned with disorders, diseases, and deformities of the feet, also called chiropody. Podiatrists treat such common conditions as bunions, corns and calluses, and ingrown toenails. , vision and psychiatric services. LA CARE funded a $175,000 grant in collaboration with UCLA to make the free dental screenings and sealants for children possible. Alternating months between the San Fernando and Panorama Campuses, free dental services are provided to the public. The Valley Economic Development Center, Inc. sponsors the Pacoima Workforce Development Initiative (PWDI PWDI People with Disabilities in Ireland ) that is currently funded by the California Endowment. Over the past five years this project has evolved into a seamless system of schools, community-based organizations, colleges, government agencies and other stakeholders all united with the common goal of increased employment opportunities for residents of the Northeast San Fernando Valley San Fernando Valley Valley, southern California, U.S. Northwest of central Los Angeles, the valley is bounded by the San Gabriel, Santa Susana, and Santa Monica mountains and the Simi Hills. . PWDI also supports the growth of employers with progressive employment practices by promoting retention, career advancement and other systemic human resource initiatives. This article was provided by Mission Community Hospital |
|
||||||||||||||||||
Printer friendly
Cite/link
Email
Feedback
Reader Opinion