Language: English
Short Description: This program is specifically designed to give people who have no healthcare experience whatsoever the opportunity to become a certified clinical medical assistant. Therefore, it includes various assessments, which include quizzes, exams, and activities to ensure that you’re well-equipped with both the knowledge and skills required to perform this job.
This multimedia-rich course will teach students three vital medical skill sets that they will need to become Clinical Medical Associates. These skills include:
I. Clinical Medical Assisting
• Here, you’ll learn how to prepare a patient for examination and conduct cultures and specimens collection. You’ll also be able to instruct a patient on medication, treatment, and a diet they must follow. Also, you’ll learn how to administer medicine and maintain medical histories.
II. Phlebotomy
• Here, you’ll learn how to perform bloodwork tests, including drawing blood and preparing their samples. You’ll also learn how to perform basic laboratory tests.
III. Electrocardiogram Proficiency
• Here, you’ll learn how to use equipment to monitor and measure heart conditions.
When you complete this program, you’ll be awarded with two exam vouchers. These are for:
1. The Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) Certification exam
2. EKG Technician (CET) Certification
This course also provides students with the opportunity to secure a clinical externship at a healthcare provider in their city for a more hands-on learning experience.
This program will help improve your job opportunities in healthcare. It can help prepare you to become a cardiovascular technician, laboratory technician, surgical technician, or dialysis technician in the future.
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: Students who complete this comprehensive course would be prepared to sit for the National Healthcareer Association's (NHA) Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) national certification exam and Certified EKG Technician (CET) certification exam. Each state may have additional licensing requirements, be sure to research your states requirements for employment by visiting your states occupation board.
Requirements
All required reference materials are provided with this program. Technical 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: Medical Laboratory
• Assisting in the Clinical Laboratory
• Analysis of Urine
• Blood Collection
• Analysis of Blood
• Microbiology and Immunology
Module 12: Cardiovascular System
• Heart Structure
• Blood Flow
• Heart's Conduction System
• EKG Terminology
• EKG Waves and Segments
• EKG Intervals
Module 13: EKG Supplies and Equipment
• Thermal EKG Paper
• Electrodes
• Electrocardiograph Settings and Calibration
• Biopolar Leads
• Augmented Leads
• Chest Leads
Module 14: 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 15: EKG Testing
• Exercise Stress Test
• Nuclear Stress Test
• Holter Monitor
• Cardiac Event Recorder
• Implantable Loop Recorder
• Transtelephonic Monitoring
• Portable Handheld EKG Monitors
Module 16: Venipuncture Equipment and Safety
• Personal Protective Equipment
• Tourniquets
• Antiseptics
• Evacuated Collection Tubes
• Post-exposure Needle stick Follow-Up
Module 17: Needles and Supplies in Phlebotomy
• Multisample Needles
• Needle Holders
• Syringes
• Winged Infusion Sets (Butterfly Assembly)
Module 18: Venipuncture
• Patient Prep
• Preparing Venipuncture
• Performing Venipuncture
• Completing Venipuncture
• Complications with Venipuncture
Module 19: Capillary Puncture
• Equipment
• Site Selection
• Patient Prep
• Collecting the Specimen
Module 20: 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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