Allied Health
15 courses · Victor Valley College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Classes: Summer 2026 · Fall 2026 · Winter 2027 · Spring 2027
ALDH 60 Nursing Assistant
- Units
- 6.5
- Hours
- 72 lecture hours; 135 lab hours
Enables students to become familiar with basic principles of nursing, including procedures and techniques. Clinical experience is provided in extended care facilities. Students will learn to provide and meet the patient's basic physical and psychological needs and promote a spirit of restoration and independence in a safe, efficient and competent manner.
ALDH 61 Home Health Aide
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- 27 lecture hours; 27 lab hours
- Prerequisite
- ALDH-60, minimum grade C. Must have a current and active CA CNA certificate Corerequisite: Current Healthcare Provider CPR card.
Enable students to become familiar with basic principles of nursing care in a home style setting. Clinical experience is provided in residential care facilities. Students will learn to provide and meet the patient's basic physical and psychological needs and to promote a spirit of rehabilitation and independence in a safe, efficient and competent manner. State approved certification course. A grade of C or above must be earned to receive state certification. Prerequisite: Must have a current and active CA CNA certificate.
ALDH 62 Acute Care C.N.A
- Units
- 4.5
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours; 81 lab hours
- Prerequisite
- ALDH 60, Minimum grade C, Current and active California CNA certificate. Current Healthcare Provider CPR card.
This course will allow the Certified Nursing Assistant to expand upon basic nursing practices to include those specific for the acute care setting. Clinical experience is provided in acute care facilities. Students will learn nursing practice skills related to the medicalsurgical patient and will have an understanding of physical and psychosocial changes seen in the acute setting. Also introduces the student to ancillary departments & provides an opportunity for student to learn how all departments work together to care for patients. Must achieve a grade C or better to receive Victor Valley College Certification. Students who have completed Victor Valley ALDH 60 Nursing Assistant course this semester may enter the program prior to taking state exam. Certification of completion will be contingent upon the student also passing the State CNA Certification exam.
ALDH 80 Pharmacology
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
Current concepts of pharmacology, its relationship to patient care,and legal and ethical considerations are covered. Basic mechanisms of drug action, administration, toxicity, side effects and dosages are also included
ALDH 81 Medical Insurance
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
Intensive instruction in completing medical insurance forms for the private, industrial, Medi-Care/Cal patient. Also, billing, collecting, ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS procedures.
ALDH 82 Medical Office Procedures
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 36 lecture hours; 108 lab hours
This course provides practice in medical office procedures, proficiency in typing medical correspondence, case histories, insurance forms, and reports. Study of telephone techniques, medical record keeping, and filing. Verbal communication with patients, other offices, and facilities. In addition, a lab component for students to become familar with preparation and assistance with common back office procedures.
ALDH 82C Medical Office Procedures - Clinical
- Units
- 5
- Hours
- 270 lab hours
- Prerequisite
- ALDH 82, Minimum grade C
This course is designed to provide the externship component of Allied Health 82 Medical Office Procedures. The individual students will be presented with 256-270 hours of practical clinical experience. This will be performed in rotation sequence in the offices and clinics of qualified physicians located throughout the High Desert. ALDH 82C must be taken within one year of completing ALDH 82 to gain externship placement.
ALDH 82D Medical Assisting Exam Review
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
This class will prepare the student for the medical assisting certification exam. The student will learn strategies to help identify strengths and weaknesses and develop a realistic study plan.
ALDH 83 Basic Arrhythmia
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
A review of the general anatomy and physiology of the heart and coronary system, with complications associated with acute myocardial infarction with strong electrophysiological/arrhythmogenic component. Upon successful completion, the student will receive a certificate in Basic Electrocardiography and Arrhythmia interpretation. This course has been approved by the Board of Registered Nursing for Continuing Education credit.
ALDH 125 Medical Aspects of Drugs and Alcohol
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course will provide an in-depth study of the physiological effects and medical consequences of drug and alcohol use and abuse, including the effects on the central nervous system and behavior. The pharmacological aspects of drug and alcohol use will be presented including metabolism of various drugs, the meaning and implication of half-life, tolerance, dependence, addiction process, and withdrawal. Categories of substances covered will include major and minor stimulants, alcohol, depressants, psychotropic drugs, opiates, marijuana, hallucinogens, and other prescription and over-the-counter drugs. .
ALDH 0138 Noncredit Work Experience Education Allied Health
- Units
- 0
Work Experience Education is a key element of Victor Valley College's comprehensive approach to career development. This is a non-credit course which helps students gain valuable on-the-job work experience while providing practical education, best practices in professional development, and academic guidance through the course of their work opportunity. The combination of practical experience and curricular development empowers students to be more competitive, efficient and valuable employees upon completion of this program and/or their academic program trajectory. Students may utilize their present work sites.
ALDH 138 Work Experience Education Allied Health
- Units
- 1-8
- Transfers to
- CSU
Work Experience Education is a key element of Victor Valley College's comprehensive approach to career development. Work Experience Education is a 16-, 12-, or 8-week course that enables students to receive college credit for paid or unpaid work opportunities. This course helps students gain valuable on-the-job work experience while providing practical education, best practices in professional development, and academic guidance through the course of their work opportunity. The combination of practical experience and curricular development empowers students to be more competitive, efficient and valuable employees upon completion of this program and/or their academic program trajectory. The course is ideal for students who are cross-training at their current worksite for upward mobility or seeking career changes, as well as those looking for entry-level occupational training through work-based learning experiences such as through an internship. Work Experience Education transforms community businesses, industries, and public agencies into expanded educational training laboratories. Credit is awarded on the basis of learning objectives completed and the number of hours the student trains. Students must create/complete new learning objectives each semester they enroll. Students may utilize their present work sites. More details are available in the Work Experience Education Office, (760) 245-4271, ext. 2281. The office, located in the Academic Commons, is open Monday-Thursday, 8:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m., 2:00-6:00 p.m., and by appointment. Please refer to the Work Experience Education section in this catalog for more information.
ALDH 139 Medical Terminology
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
- Transfers to
- CSU
This course describes the body's anatomical systems with stress placed on medical terms, their use, spelling, and pronunciation. The use of these terms is defined in regard to anatomy, physiology, treatment, and surgery.
ALDH 141 Athletic Training I
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 36 lecture hours; 54 lab hours
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Introduction to principles of athletic training, including prevention, evaluation, treatment and rehabilitation of common athletic injuries. Recommended preparation: Interest and/or experience in athletics and sports. Crosslisted with KIN 141.
ALDH 142 Athletic Training II
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 36 lecture hours; 54 lab hours
- Prerequisite
- ALDH 141 or KIN 141, Minimum grade C
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course will build on the students basic knowledge of human anatomy and athletic injuries. Topics will include emergency procedures, current health concerns of the athlete, protective devices, advanced taping techniques and injury management. Crosslisted with KIN 142.