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Medical Assistant

SCRANTON, Pennsylvania | Johnson College | ID: 161849

Overview

3427 N MAIN AVE SCRANTON, Pennsylvania 18508-1438
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Admissions Office:
570-702-8979
Classroom Training
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant Certification
Employment Skill Gain
Employment
Credential Skill Gain
Industry Recognized Certificate/Certification
Occupational Certificate/Certification
$5,000.00 - $5,000.00
Training(ETPL)

Description of Training Provider

2 year Technical College Continuing Education Department

Program Description

This program prepares learners to assist physicians by performing functions related to the clinical aspects of a medical office. Instruction includes preparing patients for examination and treatment, routine laboratory procedures, pharmacology, taking and documenting vital signs, technical aspects of phlebotomy, the 12-lead EKG and the cardiac life cycle. The purpose of the Clinical Medical Assisting program is to prepare learners to assist physicians by performing functions related to the clinical aspects of a medical office. This program prepares learners to assist physicians by performing functions related to the clinical aspects of a medical office. Instruction includes preparing patients for examination and treatment, routine laboratory procedures, pharmacology, taking and documenting vital signs, technical aspects of phlebotomy, the 12-lead EKG and the cardiac life cycle. The purpose of the Clinical Medical Assisting program is to prepare learners to assist physicians by performing functions related to the clinical aspects of a medical office. 

Skills & Competencies


·         Explain the clinical medical assistant's role in patient-centered care within the medical facility
·         Describe the specific personal characteristics, interpersonal communications, and professional skills required of the clinical medical assistant
·         Demonstrate an understanding of medical facility safety practices, measures, plans, and standards
·         Explain the steps in quality care throughout the patient encounter including preparation of the medical facility, completing required paperwork, taking vital signs, and completing the check-out tasks
·         Explain the concepts related to medical asepsis and surgical asepsis in the healthcare environment
·         Demonstrate knowledge and skills related to pharmacology and the administration of medications within the scope of the clinical medical assistant practice
 

Additional Information

  • High School Diploma or Its Equivalent
  • 8 hours/32 weeks
  • 319092 - Medical Assistants
  • 07/31/2023
  • Full Time, Daytime

Service Costs

5,000.00
5,000.00

Performance Measures

The training Service/Course had no enrollments during the reporting period.
No performance information is available to review.
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