Clinical Medical Assistant-Asynchronous class in Edinburg, 0
By Health Sciences Institute at Renaissance at Main Campus
- Description
- Clinical medical assistants are skilled multitaskers who help maximize the healthcare team's productivity. Medical assistants enable a healthcare facility to operate more efficiently, which increases revenue and provides a positive experience for patients. For physicians, clinical medical assistants help manage the increasing complexities of practice management and patient care. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the job market for medical assistants will grow 16% through 2031, which is much faster than the average job. In this online medical assistant certification course, you will learn a broad range of skills that make medical assistants versatile and valuable, including medical terminology, medical law and ethics, HIPAA rules, scheduling systems, and the importance of certified clinical medical assistants as healthcare team members. You will also be prepared to perform duties from the front office to the back office. These duties include measuring vital signs, assisting with exams, performing laboratory testing, maintaining equipment and supplies, administering injections, obtaining blood specimens, scheduling appointments, registering patients, and answering and returning phone calls. You will also learn medical terms and their application as part of your medical assistant training. You will start by learning the origins of medical words and how to recognize prefixes and suffixes used in medical terminology. Then you will learn about the body as a whole and how to differentiate cells, tissues, organs, systems, and cavities. Next, you will learn to define and describe the function of each system of the human body. This knowledge will help you take the next step in your medical career or education. The online medical assistant certification course also includes the opportunity to become CPR certified and participate in an unpaid clinical experience. Because employers recognize that certified medical assistants deliver greater value, completing the course will help you to be well-prepared to find your place in this rewarding healthcare career. You will also be able to sit for the Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) exam through the National Healthcareer Association (NHA). What students will learn: -You will learn the necessary skills to function as a vital member of the healthcare team in an ambulatory setting. -The course will emphasize ethical behavior, therapeutic communication, protecting the privacy of patient information, the importance of a first impression, maintaining a safe office environment, medical terminology, and clinical procedures. -Identify the professional traits that a medical assistant must possess. -Discuss the various administrative and clinical job duties of a medical assistant. -Recognize the importance of professional certification.
- Cost
- $2,795.00
- Pell Eligible
- N
- Length in Hours
- 740
- Length in Weeks
- 52
- Outcome
- Industry recognized certificate of completion
- Credential Earned
- Program Format
- Distance Education
- Provided By
- Health Sciences Institute at Renaissance
- About Health Sciences Institute at Renaissance
- The Health Sciences Institute at Renaissance (HSIR) aims to cultivate learning advancement and innovation to meet the healthcare needs of our community. We are committed to developing compassionate patient-centered ethical healthcare providers for our community. HSIR offers five certificate programs for healthcare professionals to provide a foundation for personal and professional growth.
- Address
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5501 S McColl Road
Edinburg 0, 78539 - Campus Name
- Main Campus
- County
- Hidalgo
- Day Care on Site?
- N
- Public Transport Available?
- N
- TWC Program ID
- 76145
- Record Updated On
- 2024-10-02 19:00:00
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How to Apply for Clinical Medical Assistant-Asynchronous class in Edinburg, TX
If you're interested in signing up or learning more about this class, the next program start date is Thursday, January 01 1970 12:34:15 GMT+0000- Apply for the program at Health Sciences Institute at Renaissance website.
- Visit the your local Workforce Solutions board office and tell them you have enrolled in the program.
- They will ask you a bunch of questions to see if you're eligible for financial assistance.