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CLINICAL MEDICAL ASSISTANT COURSE <br />100 SERIES <br />The Clinical Medical Assistant course is designed to provide the student with the skills and knowledge necessary to successfully <br />perform multi -faceted functions in the physician's office. Back -office skills are emphasized along with basic medical terminology <br />and anatomy. An extensive hand- on lab is also provided and the student will demonstrate proficiency In various back -office skills <br />Including vital signs, measurements, patient history, physical examination, minor office surgery, calculation of medication doses <br />and administration, laboratory procedures, venipuncture, capillary puncture, EKG's, and emergency medical procedures. The <br />student will also complete a mandatory 80-hour externship in a clinic or medical office practice. Upon successful completion of <br />the course, final exam, and the mandatory 80-hour externship, the student will receive a Certificate of Completion as a Clinical <br />Medical Assistant. The student Is also eligible to take a national certification exam paid for one time bythe school. <br />The Clinical Medical Assistant program is also offered via a Hybrid (blended) online format. The faculty's response or evaluation <br />of student assignments and tests will occur with 1 to 2 days of recelpt. <br />CLINICAL MEDICAL ASSISTANT <br />COURSE NAMES <br />Introduction to Medical Assisting and Health Professions <br />The Patient Chart: Medical History & Documentation <br />Employment Strategies & Interview Techniques <br />Vital Signs & Measurements <br />Physical Examination <br />Patient Coaching <br />Medical Terminology <br />Human Anatomy <br />Infection Control <br />Nutrition & Health, Allergy and Disease <br />Allergy and Infectious Disease <br />Gastroenterology <br />Urology and Male Reproduction <br />Obstetrics and Gynecology <br />Urinalysis <br />Electrocardiology <br />Medical Emergencies <br />Cardiology <br />Pulmonology <br />Basic Pharmacology <br />Calculation of Medication Dosage <br />Medication Administration <br />Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology <br />Dermatology <br />Orthopedics and Rheumatology <br />Assisting with Minor Surgery <br />Neurology <br />Behavioral Health <br />Pediatrics <br />Geriatrics <br />Laboratory Procedures Safety & Regulatory Guidelines <br />Phlebotomy Venipuncture & Capillary Puncture <br />Hematology, Analysis of Blood <br />Microbiology and Immunology <br />Mandatory Externship <br />TOTAL HOURS <br />100 SERIES <br />HOURS UNITS <br />5 0.50 <br />10 <br />5 <br />10 <br />5 <br />5 <br />10 <br />10 <br />5 <br />5 <br />5 <br />5 <br />5 <br />5 <br />10 <br />B <br />2 <br />5 <br />5 <br />5 <br />10 <br />5 <br />10 <br />5 <br />5 <br />10 <br />5 <br />5 <br />5 <br />5 <br />10 <br />10 <br />5 <br />1.00 <br />0.50 <br />1.00 <br />0.50 <br />0.50 <br />1.00 <br />1.00 <br />0.50 <br />0.50 <br />0.50 <br />0.50 <br />0.50 <br />0.50 <br />1.00 <br />0.80 <br />0.20 <br />0.50 <br />0.50 <br />0.50 <br />1.00 <br />0.50 <br />1.00 <br />0.50 <br />0,50 <br />1.00 <br />0,50 <br />0.50 <br />0.50 <br />0.50 <br />1.00 <br />1.00 <br />0.50 <br />5 0.50 <br />80 8.00 <br />300 30.00 <br />21 <br />