Certificate Clinical Medical Assisting - San Joaquin Valley College - Online

Certificate Clinical Medical Assisting from San Joaquin Valley College - Online is a Online Certificate Health Aide degree that prepares you for a Healthcare career. Program Highlights This program provides specialized training for employment in medical offices and medical specialty clinics. The curriculum includes theory and practical applications in clinical medical procedures. Topics and applications in the following subjects are included in this program: human anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, medical clinical procedures such as vital signs, injections, venipuncture and electrocardiograms, health histories, patient care, instrument set-ups, instrument sterilization and emergency procedures. Certificate or AS Degree Earn your Certificate in just 8 months and go on to finish your Associate of Science Degree in Clinical Medical Assisting . The first academic year focuses on the specific career skills you'll need to work in a doctor's office. The second academic year provides general education courses tailored to your chosen career field, giving you a competitive edge in the job market. You Will Learn and Gain Skills in: - Medical terminology -Pharmacology -Emergency procedures -Computer skills & concepts - Medical laws & ethics -HIPAA compliance and regulations -Venipuncture theory -Patient charting -Vital signs theory Examination Information Graduates of the Clinical Medical Assisting program are eligible to sit for a National Certified Medical Assistant examination. You Will Know You Are in the Right Career if You... -Enjoy helping others -Can maintain confidentiality -Working in a medical environment appeals to you -Enjoy variety in your work Career Opportunities Well trained Clinical Medical Assistants are in demand in private practice medical settings, clinics, laboratories and hospitals. You can expect to qualify for a variety positions such as: - Medical Assistant -Lab Assistant -EKG Assistant - Medical Secretary -Occupational health assistant Your on-the-job responsibilities might include such activities as: -Taking and recording patient vital signs -Administering injections - Assisting in minor surgery -Performing back office procedures -Administering basic lab tests Graduates from SJVC Online's Clinical Medical Assisting program can step into any medical back office environment with the confidence they have earned through their hard work. Employers trust our graduates to be among the best in their chosen field. Certifications Earned Graduates earn a Certificate of Completion and are eligible to sit for the Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) exam, offered by American Medical Technologists/Allied Health (AMT), and the National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) exam, offered by the National Center for Competency testing (NCCT). Graduates also earn Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Certification, CPR and First Aid Certification. Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Health Aide courses.