Certification Courses

Clinical Medical Assistant

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This program is designed to teach students the skills necessary for employment in the modern medical facility. A qualified medical assistant is capable of performing a wide range of duties, with a variety of technical detail; thus helping the physician in many clinical situations. Upon successful completion of this course, students will receive a certificate of completion

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

Complete performance objectives for each course include conditions, student behaviors, and standards. When students have successfully completed the Patient Care Technician Specialist program, they should be able to:

1. Demonstrate proficiency in all areas of Clinical Medical Assistant related to the competency skills required to perform clinical skills appropriately, safely and within accepted scope of practice, EKG related to the competency skills required for accurately and appropriately performing EKG procedures and Phlebotomy related to pre-analytical processes of laboratory testing, recognizing and adhering to infection control and safety policies and procedures.

2. Demonstrate the theoretical knowledge needed to assure the quality of Clinical Medical Assistant, EKG & Phlebotomy processes through appropriate quality control methods, thus contributing to the accuracy of patient care skills, EKG’s and laboratory test results respectively.

3. Exhibit the professional attitudes and behaviors that are necessary for gaining and maintaining the confidence of the health care community.

4. Meet requirements to take a national certifying examination for Clinical Medical Assistant Specialist, EKG Technician and Phlebotomy Technician

What students will learn:

Clinical Assessment and Examination

Patient Exam Room Prep & Patient Positioning

Clinical Medical Assistant Skills

Exam 1: Patient Care

Cardiac Anatomy & Physiology & Medical Terminology>

Infection Control

Communication & Legal Issues in Healthcare

EKG Interpretation

EKG Application Theory

EKG Application Procedure

Exam 2 EKG

Phlebotomy Anatomy & Physiology

Phlebotomy Medical Terminology

Introduction to Phlebotomy

Routine Venipuncture and Blood Collection Techniques,

Exam 3

Medical Laboratory Procedures

Venipuncture Complication & Pre-examination variables

Regulatory, Ethical and Legal Issues

Safety and Infection Control

Final Exam

Career Preparation Resume Writing and Mock Interview Finding a Job as a Clinical Medical Assistant

Internship in a Hospital/RHCF/Medical Clinic

Total 430 Hours: