Certificate
Healthcare
Undergraduate

Medical Assistant

4 Hours

Estimated learning time

Self-Paced

Progress at your own speed

Popular course

A popular course among students

About the Certificate

Description

A clinical medical assistant is a healthcare professional that assists physicians in offering patients the utmost care. From taking medical histories to checking patient vital signs and collecting lab specimens, these professionals help the healthcare industry run smoothly and efficiently.

Topics

  • With this intensive and engaging program, students will learn about everything they will need to work successfully in the field as a Clinical Medical Assistant. They will learn about standards and relevant safety and procedural measures for working at a medical facility, as well as all about patient care. The training will also involve everything a medical assistant needs to know about assisting physicians and other medical staff, the paperwork involved and becoming familiar with taking a patient's vital signs as well as medications that fall well within the scope. Moreover, the program also offers knowledge and understanding about the EKG machines, the rhythm strips, and deep dive into phlebotomy. The certification program ensures that the students have everything they need to get certified and start their careers!

Prerequisites

  • The Medical Assistant training program we offer does not need any prior experience. The only admission requirement is the completion of a high school diploma or GED, or that the students are actively pursuing their diploma or GED. That's it!

Sections

Schedule

Asynchronous

Delivery method

Online

Deliverables

  • 0 Credits

    Academic Excellence

    Earn necessary number of credit hours for completing this content

  • Professional Program

    Launch of Career

    Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)

  • Hone Important Skills

    Total Upgrade

    Such as What You'll Learn : What is Medical Assisting: Patient care and a clear understanding of the medical facility, its standards, safety measures and practices Personal and professional characteristics and communication skills for handling patients throughout the entire process Preparing the medical facility, paperwork required for patients, and how to take patient vital signs ​Perform abilities related to pharmacology and the administration of medications within the scope of the medical assistant practice ​A thorough understanding of medical and surgical asepsis as well as medication within the scope of a Clinical Medical Assistance Assisting physicians and medical office team in minor surgeries, diagnostic testing, laboratory procedures and other medical specialities ​Analysis and understanding of the EKG machine as well as EKG rhythm strips ​Detailed understanding of specimen collection, the instruments and techniques used In-depth understanding of Phlebotomy, training and education required and responsibilities and skills involved ​​Analyse Ethical, legal and regulatory matters

Outcomes

Prepare for the following certification:

  • Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA), offered through the National Health career Association or (NHA)

Pangea Learning's three-pillar learning model is comprised of quality skill-building, financing opportunities, and post-course job placement services, and is the only education resource to create such a student experience that is comprehensive and easy to navigate.

Pangea Learning has partnered with Preppy to present this online training course and has a shared mission to bring immersive, quality training to learners at an affordable cost. Pangea Learning and Preppy are making it possible to prepare for the emerging careers of today and tomorrow.

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