Clinical Medical Assistant

Course Details

Course Hours:

Classroom: 150 Plus

Optional Clinical Externship 160 Hours

Where:

Norwich, CT / Willimantic, CT / Online

Tuition Cost:

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Prerequisite:

High School Diploma

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Clinical Medical Assistant Course

Taking our Medical Assistant Training Course

This course is intended for students who want to prepare for an exciting, challenging and rewarding career in healthcare. This program will train students to assist physicians by performing functions related to the clinical responsibilities of a medical office. Instruction includes preparing patients for examination and treatment, routine laboratory procedures, diagnostic testing, technical aspects of phlebotomy and the cardiac life cycle. Students will review important topics including phlebotomy, pharmacology, the proper use and administration of medications, taking and documenting vital signs, cardiology and proper lead placements, professional workplace behavior, ethics and the legal aspect of healthcare. This program includes 150 hours of classroom lecture, hands-on labs and a clinical externship opportunity at a local healthcare provider. To be eligible for the clinical rotation, students must successfully complete the 150 hour program, submit to a thorough background check, drug screening and meet other requirements.

Career Details

What Is a Clinical Medical Assistant?

A clinical medical assistant supports the work of the physician, by working directly with the healthcare team and patient.

What Does a Clinical Medical Assistant Do?

Clinical Medical assistants work side-by-side with doctors, nurses and others on the healthcare team, treating patients from newborns to senior citizens. They demonstrate a blend of varied skills including administrative, technical, communication and interpersonal abilities.

What Career Opportunities Do Clinical Medical Assistants Have?

Clinical Medical assistants may experience diverse career opportunities. You can work in:

physicians’ offices
hospitals
clinics
outpatient medical facilities

Clinical Medical assistants can also find career opportunities in:

administrative support occupations
medical assisting education
office management

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Course Details

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What Will I Learn With This Training?

During your program you’ll receive hands-on training and learn how to:

put patients at ease
correctly and efficiently interpret physicians’ instructions
take medical histories and record vital signs
collect and prepare laboratory specimens
perform basic laboratory tests on premises
instruct patients about medications and special diets
prepare and administer medications as directed by a physician
authorize drug refills as directed
draw blood and give injections
prepare patients for x-rays
take electrocardiograms
remove sutures and change dressings

Topics Covered

Introduction to Health Care

1. Medical Assisting: The Profession
2. Medical Science: History and Practice
3. Medical Law and Ethics
4. Medical Terminology
5. Communication: Verbal and Nonverbal
6. The Office Environment
7. Telephone Techniques

Administrative Medical Assisting

8. Patient Reception
9. Appointment Scheduling
10. Office Facilities, Equipment, and Supplies
11. Written Communication
12. Computers in the Medical Office
13. The Medical Record
14. Medical Insurance
15. Diagnosis Coding
16. Procedure Coding
17. Patient Billing and Collections
18. Banking and Practice Finances
19. Medical Office Management

Anatomy and Physiology

20. Body Structure and Function
21. The Integumentary System
22. The Skeletal System
23. The Muscular System
24. The Nervous System
25. The Special Senses
26. The Circulatory System
27. The Immune System
28. The Respiratory System
29. The Digestive System
30. The Urinary System
31. The Endocrine System
32. The Reproductive System

Clinical Medical Assisting

33. Infection Control
34. Vital Signs
35. Assisting with Physical Examinations
36. Assisting with Medical Specialties
37. Assisting with Reproductive and Urinary Specialties
38. Assisting with Eye and Ear Care
39. Assisting with Life Span Specialties: Pediatrics
40. Assisting with Life Span Specialties: Geriatrics
41. Assisting with Minor Surgery
42. Assisting with Medical Emergencies and Emergency Preparedness
43. The Clinical Laboratory
44. Microbiology
45. Urinalysis
46. Phlebotomy and Blood Collection
47. Hematology
48. Radiology and Diagnostic Testing
49. Electrocardiography
50. Pulmonary Function
51. Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation
52. Math for Pharmacology
53. Pharmacology
54. Administering Medications
55. Patient Education
56. Nutrition
57. Mental Health

Classroom

In Person: Delivered in a traditional classroom setting conveniently located at our office in Downtown Norwich, CT or Our Eastconn location. Our in-person Clinical Medical Assistant courses combines lecture with hands-on skills sessions. The course culminates with a national exam and certification from the National Healthcareer Association.

Blended Learning

Blended Learning: Featuring all lessons and coursework online. Blended Learning courses allow you to learn on your schedule, then demonstrate your skills to your instructor in person. The course culminates with a national exam and certification from the National Healthcareer Association.