Vocational Programs
Caregiving Certificate
Externally prepares students to apply for caregiving license through the AZ Department of Health Services
External CPR & First Aid certificate for healthcare workers
External DPS fingerprint clearance card
62 hour classroom instruction (Instructor: Ellie Larcabal, R.N.), 1 block program, offered block 1 & block 3
Additional Requirements: students must be US Citizens, 18 years old, qualify for a DPS fingerprint clearance card, and have access to reliable transportation
Child Development Associate
Internal certification as child developmental associates (CDA) from SVHS
External eligibility for nationally recognized national CDA credential after completing 480 hours in childcare
External Heart Savers CPR & First Aid certificate
External DPS fingerprint clearance card
Courses: Child Development I and II, 2 block program
Criminal Justice Certificate
Internal certification of completion in criminal justice studies from SVHS
Courses: Criminal Justice I and II (Instructor: Garth Engle), 2 block program
Fitness Training Certificate
Externally prepared to take the ACE (American Council on Exercise) personal training certification
External Heart Savers CPR & First Aid certificate
Internal certification as a Fitness Trainer from SVHS
Courses: Anatomy & Physiology A & B, Fitness Training (Instructor: Matt O’Brien), 2 block program offered blocks 3 & 4
Home Depot Construction Training Program
Internal certification of completion in construction training from SVHS
16 week program at Home Depot, 425 S. Val Vista, Mesa, AZ 85204, course topics include: framing, drywall, electrical, plumbing, roofing, flooring, masonry, safety, work place etiquette. (Instructor: Jon Zinger) 2 block program
Nursing Assistant
Externally prepares students to sit for the AZBN exam
External CPR & First Aid certificate for healthcare workers
External DPS fingerprint clearance card
Courses: Anatomy & Physiology A & B, Health Occupations, CNA I, CNA II, 50 hour clinical internship (Instructor: Kathy Mead, R.N.), 2 block program, Monday-Friday classes blocks 2 & 4
Additional Requirements: students must be US Citizens, 16 years old, & qualify for a DPS fingerprint clearance card