Blake Austin College · Vacaville, CA

Train here. Work in healthcare.

Five healthcare programs, 10 to 19 months, taught on campus in Vacaville. Every student completes supervised clinical hours before graduating.

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  • Accredited institution
  • 10–19 month program lengths
  • On-campus clinical rotations
  • Founded 1994

Our Programs

Five ways into a healthcare career

Every program combines classroom instruction with hands-on lab time and a supervised clinical rotation. Choose the track that matches the role you want.

19 months On-campus

Surgical Technician – Hybrid

Sterile technique, instrumentation, and case preparation, trained in a mock operating room.

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Admissions, curriculum & outcomes

Admissions: Bring a high school diploma or GED and a government-issued ID to your first visit. You’ll complete an application, tour the campus, and meet with Financial Aid.

Curriculum: About 19 months, hybrid, leading to an Associate of Applied Science. Coursework covers anatomy and physiology, perioperative practice (pre-, intra- and postoperative care), sterile technique, infection control, instrumentation, and an introduction to surgical pharmacology and anesthesia. Includes 420 hours of supervised externship across two clinical placements.

Outcomes: Prepares graduates for entry-level roles in hospital operating rooms, ambulatory surgery centers, and public and private surgical centers.

Diagnostic Medical Sonography
17 months On-campus, hybrid lecture

Diagnostic Medical Sonography – Hybrid

Abdominal, OB/GYN, and vascular scanning technique, built around a dedicated sonography suite.

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Admissions: Bring a high school diploma or GED and a government-issued ID to your first visit. You’ll complete an application, tour the campus, and meet with Financial Aid.

Curriculum: 17 months, hybrid, leading to an Associate of Applied Science. Covers ultrasound procedures and imaging specialties, anatomy, physiology, medical terminology, patient care, and ultrasound technology. Includes hands-on labs and supervised clinical rotations at healthcare facilities.

Outcomes: Prepares graduates for entry-level sonography roles in hospitals, diagnostic imaging centers, clinics, medical offices, and outpatient facilities.

Continuing Education
Varies by course On-campus & online

Continuing Education

Short-format courses and recertifications for working professionals — CPR, phlebotomy refreshers, and more.

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Admissions: Call 707.455.0557 for schedules and enrollment.

Curriculum: Courses for nursing professionals and graduates who need mandatory or voluntary continuing education and certification. More courses are coming soon.

Outcomes: Helps working professionals stay current with their certifications and requirements.

Clinical Medical Assistant w- Phlebotomy
10 months On-campus

Clinical Medical Assistant with Phlebotomy

Patient intake, EKG, and venipuncture technique across three in-house clinical labs before a supervised externship.

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Admissions: Bring a high school diploma or GED and a government-issued ID to your first visit. You’ll complete an application, tour the campus, and meet with Financial Aid.

Curriculum: 920 hours (38 semester credits). Covers vital signs, patient prep, venipuncture, injections, EKG, and infection control, with training on equipment such as centrifuges, autoclaves, microscopes, and EHR software. Includes AHA CPR certification and more than 200 externship hours split between phlebotomy and medical assisting.

Outcomes: Graduates are eligible to apply for California CPT1 phlebotomy licensure and to sit for the national RMA exam (AMT). Application and testing fees aren’t included in tuition.

Vocational Nursing
12 months On-campus + clinical rotations

Vocational Nursing Program

Full-scope patient care training with rotations across medical-surgical, pediatric, and long-term care settings.

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Why Blake Austin College

Four reasons students choose us

About the college

Multiple License Programs

Five programs under one roof, each leading to a state or national credential.

Top Educators

Courses taught by licensed clinicians still working in the field.

Modern Facility

Skills labs, a sonography suite, and a mock operating room on campus.

Alumni Benefits

Graduates keep access to career services and continuing education courses.

About the college

Admissions

Your path to a healthcare career

Seven steps from your first phone call to your first job. An admissions advisor stays with you through all of them.

  1. 01

    Talk to Admissions

    A 20-minute call or campus visit to find the right program.

  2. 02

    Apply

    Submit your application, diploma or GED, and entrance assessment.

  3. 03

    Financial Aid

    Review grants, loans, and payment plans with our aid office.

  4. 04

    Start Classes

    Lecture and skills lab on campus in Vacaville.

  5. 05

    Clinical Rotation

    Supervised hours at partner clinics, hospitals, and imaging centers.

  6. 06

    Graduate

    Complete your program and sit for your certification or licensing exam.

  7. 07

    Career Services

    Resume help, interview practice, and employer introductions.

Graduates

What students say

"Everything about this school is amazing. I’m in my last days of classes here and I loved every second of it. The staff and students are amazing and helpful."
Isabella S. Blake Austin College Graduate
"I had checked out a bunch of other schools but had decided on this school because of the feel I got when I walked into those doors… I not only felt like people were aiming for me to succeed but I also loved the classrooms and the cleanliness."
Alyssa G. Blake Austin College Graduate
"Being an older woman coming back to school was a very scary time for me. I wasn’t sure how schools would see me or even if they’d give me the time. The support, knowledge and encouragement was always there, never a lack of anything we needed to make it through the program successfully. I built a family while in school and if you’re looking for a place to not only learn, but grow as a person, Blake Austin is the place to go."
Rhonda B. Blake Austin College Graduate

Campus

The Vacaville campus

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Vocational Nursing

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