Language: English
Short Description: This course will help people with zero experience in this field to become certified clinical medical assistant professionals and acquire phlebotomy technician jobs.
This interactive ecourse on a user-friendly platform will help you master three vital medical skills that are required of all certified clinical medical assistant professions. These include:
I. Phlebotomy
• You will learn how to draw a patient’s blood effectively, prepare samples, and perform bloodwork tests in the lab.
II. Clinical Medical Assisting
• You will learn how to prepare patients for testing and examination, how to collect specimens and cultures from them, and how to instruct a patient on medication, diet, and treatment. You’ll also learn how to administer medicine correctly.
III. Electrocardiogram Proficiency
• You will learn how to use specialized equipment correctly to monitor and measure patients’ heart conditions.
After completing this course, you’ll receive exam vouchers for the following certifications:
1. Clinical Medical Assistant by the National Healthcareer Association
2. Phlebotomy Technician (CPT)
3. EKG Technician (CET)
Also, you can choose to acquire a hands-on learning experience by opting for a clinical externship at a particular healthcare provider in your city! With this course, you can open up your career opportunities and eventually work as a dialysis technician, surgical technician,laboratory technician, or cardiovascular technician in hospitals, outpatient care facilities, or medical clinics.
Instructor Description: This course provides students with certified, skilled facilitators to guide them through their learning experience. Facilitators who are well trained in a unique mastery methodology and provide one-on-one instruction to their students to ensure mastery of the course material. The course facilitator is available to answer any questions a learner may have including questions on course content, course material, certifications, and even industry questions. Facilitators also monitor the progress of learners to ensure training retention and program advancement.
Certification: Included with this program, students receive exam vouchers for the following national certifications from National Healthcareer Association's (NHA)
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) national certification exam
Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) certification exam
Certified EKG Technician (CET) certification exam.
**Note: the Phlebotomy and EKG exams have specific hands on requirements before candidates are able to sit for the certification. Please visit nhanow.com for more eligibility information**
This program includes national certifications, for state specific information regarding the licensing requirements in your state please visit your states regulatory board.
Requirements
Internet Connection
• Broadband or High-Speed (DSL, Cable, Wireless)
Hardware Requirements
• Processor - 2GHz Processor or Higher
• Memory - 1 GB RAM Minimum Recommended
Software Requirements
• Operating Systems - Windows 7, 8 or 10; Mac OS x 10 or higher
• Microsoft Office 2007, 2010 or 2013 or a Word Processing application to save and open Microsoft Office formats (.doc, .docx, .xls, .xlsx, .ppt, .pptx)
• Internet Browsers - Google Chrome is highly recommended
• Cookies MUST be enabled
• Pop-ups MUST be allowed (Pop-up Blocker disabled)
• Adobe PDF Reader
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Lesson 1
Module 1: Healthcare Fundamentals
• The History of Healthcare
• Healthcare Etiquette
• Professional Situations and Applications
Module 2: Communication in Healthcare
• Healthcare Teams
• Team Success
• Champions
Module 3: Medical Documentation and Record Keeping: HIPAA
• Use and Disclosure
• Real Life Scenarios
• HIPAA Laws, Policies, and Requirements
Module 4: OSHA Infection Control Compliance
• Introduction to Infection Control
• Personal Protection
• Protection of the Office Environment
• Instruments, Specialized Equipment & Laboratory Specimens
• Infectious Patients & Healthcare Workers
• Waste Management Plan
• Chemical Disinfection
• Heat Sterilization
• Exposure Control
• General Safety Standards
• Employee Training
• OSHA'S Required Records
Module 5: Medical Terminology
• Word Structure
• Prefix, Root Word, and Suffix
• Organization of the Body
• Diagnostic Testing and Radiology
Module 6: Anatomy & Physiology
• Anatomy and Physiology Basics
• Musculoskeletal, Integumentary, and Respiratory Systems
• Digestive, Reproductive, and Urinary Systems
• Blood and the Cardiovascular System
• Lymphatic, Immune, and Endocrine Systems
• Nervous and Sensory Systems
Module 7: Administrative Responsibilities
• The Health Record
• Reception and Daily Operations
Module 8: Billing and Reimbursement
• Billing and Reimbursement
• Health Insurance Basics
• Claims
• Accounts, Collections, and Banking
Module 9: Basic Clinical Procedures
• Vital Signs
• Physical Examination
• Assisting with Minor Surgery
Module 10: Advanced Clinical Procedures
• Patient Coaching with Health Promotion
• Patient Coaching with Nutrition
• Pharmacology Basics
• Administering Medication
• Cardiopulmonary Procedures
• Medical Emergencies
Module 11: Cardiovascular System
• Heart Structure
• Blood Flow
• Heart's Conduction System
• EKG Terminology
• EKG Waves and Segments
• EKG Intervals
Module 12: EKG Supplies and Equipment
• Thermal EKG Paper
• Electrodes
• Electrocardiograph Settings and Calibration
• Biopolar Leads
• Augmented Leads
• Chest Leads
Module 13: EKG Procedure
• Patient Prep
• Applying Electrodes and Lead Wires
• Running the EKG Tracing
• Troubleshooting Artifact
• Evaluating an EKG Tracing
• Identifying an Abnormal Rhythm
• Finishing the EKG
Module 14: EKG Testing
• Exercise Stress Test
• Nuclear Stress Test
• Holter Monitor
• Cardiac Event Recorder
• Implantable Loop Recorder
• Transtelephonic Monitoring
• Portable Handheld EKG Monitors
Module 15: Venipuncture Equipment and Safety
• Personal Protective Equipment
• Tourniquets
• Antiseptics
• Evacuated Collection Tubes
• Post-exposure Needle stick Follow-Up
Module 16: Venipuncture
• Patient Prep
• Preparing Venipuncture
• Performing Venipuncture
• Completing Venipuncture
• Complications with Venipuncture
Module 17: Capillary Puncture
• Equipment
• Site Selection
• Patient Prep
• Collecting the Specimen
Module 18: Specimen Handling
• Chain of Custody
• Capillary Puncture Specimen Handling
Clinical Medical Assistant: Live Simulation Scenario 1
Perform an EKG
• Patient Interaction
• Proper Procedure
• Accurate Lead Placement
• Decision Making
Clinical Medical Assistant: Live Simulation Scenario 2
Clean and Disinfect Wound
• Patient History and Information
• Correct Process
• Supplies
• Procedure
• Clean Up and Disposal
Clinical Medical Assistant: Live Simulation Scenario 3
Collect Vitals and Blood Sample
• Patient History
• Correct Vitals
• Physician Notes
• Supplies
• Clean up and Disposal
Clinical Medical Assistant: Live Simulation Scenario 4
Patient Interaction and Preparation
• Patient History and Information
• Correct Vitals
• Perform EKG
• Patient Preparation
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