Business Technology (BT) I-BEST
YVC’s Business Technology I-BEST certificates are designed to assist students in obtaining
general office and skills while reinforcing basic reading, writing and math through
I-BEST supported classes. Courses are available for consecutive quarters at the Yakima
Campus. The I-BEST Business Technology program provides an interactive business and
professional partnership to enhance student-centered education for career office opportunities
that match business needs to student outcomes. After completing the I-BEST certificates,
students can pursue an associate degree in Â鶹ÊÓƵ’s Business Technology
Program and will be placed according to their interest in fields such as: medical,
legal, or administrative office. Students can also use obtained skills for employment
purposes or other degree programs.
Business Technology Program Info
Business Technology Certificates
The Business Technology program offers two Office Worker certificates that begin every
Fall and Spring quarter.
Printable Program Info
These courses are taken concurrently with ABE/HSC courses.
The specific quarter schedule may vary based on the student’s individual timeline
and progress within the program.
| Fall - Quarter 1 - Cohort Begins |
Credits |
| BT 100 – Introduction to Business Technology |
2 Credits |
| BT 101 – Beginning Keyboarding |
5 Credits |
| Winter - Quarter 2 |
Credits |
| IT 102 – Windows |
2 Credits |
| IT 111 – Introduction to Spreadsheets |
2 Credits |
| Spring - Quarter 3 |
Credits |
| BT 102 – Intermediate Keyboarding |
5 Credits |
| BT 130 – Workplace Professionalism |
5 Credits |
| Summer Quarter - Quarter 4 |
Credits |
| BT 160 – Word Processing |
5 credits |
| BT 190 – Job Shadow |
1 credit |
| Total Credits |
27 Credits |
Upon program completions, students will have earned:
- Office Skills I Certificate
- Office Skills II Certificate
Pharmacy Assistant (AH) I-BEST
A Pharmacy Assistant is an in-demand healthcare career that provides ample employment
opportunities and flexible work environments. Pharmacy assistants assist pharmacists
by performing all clerical duties necessary to ensure that a pharmacy is running efficiently.
They answer telephone calls, manage the cash register, and restock shelves with medication
and other pharmaceutical supplies. YVC’s Pharmacy Assistant Certificate takes one
quarter to complete with an opportunity to continue your education at YVC as a Pharmacy
Technician. The pharmaceutical field offers a multitude of advancement opportunities,
making it an ideal field for anyone who wants long-term professional possibilities
and exciting new challenges. Pharmacy assistants can expect to earn over $35k a year,
with a job outlook growing faster than the average employment field over the next
ten years.
Pharmacy Assistant Program info
About the Program
Pharmacy Assistant Certificate (5 Credits) | Online instruction
Pharmacy Assistant hourly wage: $18.11 an hour
Pharmacy Technician hourly wage: $24.83 (Additional Education Required)
Integrated Basic Education and Skills Training (I-BEST) programs offer an opportunity
for Adult Basic Education (ABE) students to start a certificate or degree sooner,
with extra support. Start on a career pathway leading to higher wages and opportunities
while improving your academic skills. The Pharmacy Assistant I-BEST program is fully
online, completed in one quarter (Winter), and is 5 credits.
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- Funding is available for those who qualify.
- GED or High School Diploma is not required.
- I-BEST students receive registration, advising and career
planning support.
- Adult Basic Education programs provide essential skills in areas such as reading,
writing, mathematics, technology, and English language proficiency. These foundational
skills enable adults to progress in higher education and secure well-paying jobs in
growing industries.
Program Eligibility:
- Students must first be enrolled in the College & Career Readiness program before beginning
an I-BEST program. They must also be actively working towards their GED, high school
diploma, or enrolled in Adult Basic Education courses.
- ABE Writing Level: 4
Course Sequence
Healthcare Foundation Courses" Offered every Fall and Spring Quarters
| Course |
|
HSC 69 – Healthcare Workplace Skills
|
|
HSC 71 – Healthcare Terminology
|
Winter - Quarter 1 of 1
| Courses |
Credits |
|
AH 155 First Aid/CPR/Blood-Borne Pathogen Training
|
2 credits
|
|
AH 105 Introduction to Pharmacology
|
3 credits
|
|
Total Credits
|
5
|
Upon successful completion of the program and required courses, students will earn:
- YVC Pharmacy Assistant Certificate
- Washington State Department of Health Credential
- First Aid and Healthcare Provider Certifications
- Basic Life Support (BLS) and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certifications
- Seven hours of Bloodborne Pathogen (BBP) training
Phlebotomy (AH) I-BEST
Phlebotomy is an exciting entry-level healthcare career that provides ample employment
opportunities and excellent exposure to the many areas of the healthcare industry.
Phlebotomists draw blood for tests, transfusions, research or blood donations. YVC’s
Phlebotomy certificate program takes two quarters to complete, with lab instruction
on both the Yakima and Grandview campuses. Working phlebotomists can expect to earn
over $40k a year, with a job outlook growing faster than the average employment field
over the next ten years.
Phlebotomy Program Info
About the Program
Phlebotomy Certificate (11 Credits) | Online instruction |100-hour externship
Opportunity Grant money available
Average wage: $22.34 an hour
22% Job Growth (2020-2030)
The program is two quarters in length. The first quarter is three classes. AHPH 170
is a fully online course, AH 155 is a hybrid (online and face-to-face) and AHPH 171
is a face-to-face lab course offered on the Yakima and Grandview campuses. The second
quarter is one class. AHPH 172 is the externship course. Most of the course is completed
by participating in an externship experience in a local lab and hospital setting.
Printable Program Info
I-BEST supporting courses
- ABE Math 4/5
- ABE Writing 4/5
| Prerequisites - Healthcare Foundation Courses (Offered every Fall or Spring) |
Credits |
| HSC 69 – Healthcare Workplace Skills |
N/A |
| HSC 71 – Healthcare Terminology |
N/A |
| Winter – Quarter 1 |
| AH 155 – First Aid/CPR/Blood-Borne Pathogen Training |
3 Credits |
| AHPH 170 – Phlebotomy Theory |
4 Credits |
| AHPH 171 –Phlebotomy Lab |
1 credit |
| Spring – Quarter 2 |
| AHPH 172 – Phlebotomy Externship |
4 Credits |
Upon program completions, students will have earned:
- YVC Phlebotomy Certificate
- Washington State Department of Health Credential
- Certifications in First Aid, Healthcare Provider, Basic Life Support (BLS), Cardiopulmonary
Resuscitation (CPR),
- Seven hours of Blood-Borne Pathogen (BBP) training.
*SCHEDULE/SEQUENCE IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE BASED ON ENROLLMENT*
Upon successful completion of the program and required courses, students will earn:
- YVC Phlebotomy Certificate
- Washington State Department of Health Credential
- First Aid and Healthcare Provider Certifications
- Basic Life Support (BLS) and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certifications
- Seven hours of Bloodborne Pathogen (BBP) training
Program entry requirements
Tuberculosis (TB) PPD Testing:
Submit proof of ONE of the following:
- 2 step TB (PPD) skin test
- Visit 1: Place the first PPD
- Visit 2: 48-72 hours later, the PPD is read.
- Visit 3: 1-3 weeks after Visit 1, the second PPD is placed.
- Visit 4: 48-72 hours later, the PPD is read.
- The 2-step PPD test, or tuberculin skin test (PPD), is used to detect individuals
with past tuberculosis (TB) infection. It is done in a four appointment schedule.
- In summary, 2-step PPD testing requires 2 PPD’s to be placed, 1-3 weeks apart, with
each of those tests read 48-72 hours after placement.
OR
- IGRA – TB Blood Test (QuantiFERON TB Gold)
If you have had a positive TB test result, consult your advisor in determining what
is your next best step in order to proceed to your clinical rotations.
- Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis (Tdap): Must have booster within the last 8 years.
- Measles, Mumps & Rubella (MMR): There must be documentation of one of the following:
- 2 vaccinations (6 weeks apart)
- Positive antibody titers (blood draw) for ALL 3 components
- Varicella (Chicken Pox): There must be documentation of one of the following:
- 2 vaccinations (6 weeks apart)
- Positive antibody titers (blood draw)
- Hepatitis B (Hep B): There must be documentation of one of the following:
- 3 vaccinations (2nd shot 2 months after 1st, and 3rd shot 4-6 months after 1st shot)
- Positive antibody titers (blood draw)
- Influenza: Submit documentation of a flu shot administered during the current flu
season
- Monovalent (original) mRNA COVID-19
YVC’s Early Childhood Education (ECE) program prepares students to work with young
children in diverse learning environments. Students learn about child development,
health and safety, nurturing relationships, positive guidance, and caring for infants
and toddlers. The ECE certificates are stackable and meet Washington State requirements
for ECE professional development. I-BEST students can earn the State Initial, ECE
General, and Infant/Toddler Specialization Certificates while earning college credits
that may apply toward future ECE degree requirements.
Early Childhood Education Program Info
About the Program
Stackable ECE Certificates: State Initial, ECE General, and Infant/Toddler Specialization (23 credits)
Opportunity Grant funding available for those who qualify
Career opportunities: Preschool Teachers and Teaching Assistants
Potential wages: $45,376-$49,020
Quarter 1 - Winter (Initial Certificate):
ECED 105 (5 CR), ECED 107 (5 CR), ECED 120 (2 CR)
Quarter 2 –-Spring (General Certificate):
ECED 115 (5 CR), ECED 130 (3 CR), plus one specialization (Infant/Toddler) ECED 132
(3 CR)
classes are fully online and asynchronous.