The Medical Assistant Fundamentals for Patient-Centered Care specialization provides a comprehensive foundation for a medical assisting career, emphasizing essential skills in communication, patient-centered care, and techniques for diverse populations and clinical specialties. Through this specialization, students are prepared to deliver compassionate, high-quality care in a variety of healthcare settings.
Clinical Medical Assistant Fundamentals Specialization
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Clinical Medical Assistant Fundamentals Specialization
Fundamentals for Patient-Centered Care. Learn practical application and the skills needed for a career in Clinical Medical Assisting with an emphasis on compassionate care for unique patients, technical proficiency in laboratory procedures, and essential cardiology assisting techniques.
Instructor: Jennifer Zabel
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2 months at 3 hours a week
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Get in-depth knowledge of a subject
4.9
(21 reviews)
Beginner level
Recommended experience
2 months at 3 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Earn a career credential
Share your expertise with employers
What you'll learn
Analyze and understand medical terminology
Recognize the structure and function of human body systems and organs
Display the ability to adhere to infection control and environmental safety protocols
Discuss the responsibilities of the medical assistant in general, specialty, and surgical practices
Overview
Skills you'll gain
- Sanitation
- Infection Control
- Anatomy
- Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
- Geriatrics
- Nursing and Patient Care
- Laboratory Testing
- Vital Signs
- Pediatrics
- Phlebotomy
- Patient Evaluation
- Electocardiography
- Sterilization
- Medical Terminology
- Patient Education And Counseling
- Health And Safety Standards
- Blood Collection
- Pathology
- Nutrition Education
- Health Assessment
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Taught in English
9 practice exercises
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Specialization - 3 course series
What you'll learn
Analyze and understand medical terminology
Recognize the structure and function of human body systems and organs
Display the ability to adhere to infection control and environmental safety protocols
Skills you'll gain
Category: Anatomy
Category: Infection Control
Category: Sterilization
Category: Sanitation
Category: Medical Terminology
Category: Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
Category: Health And Safety Standards
Category: Pathology
Category: Medical Records
Category: Biology
What you'll learn
Display the ability to adhere to infection control and environmental safety protocols
Understand responsibilities of teamwork and communication skills in healthcare
Discuss the responsibilities of the medical assistant in general, specialty, and surgical practices
Skills you'll gain
Category: Patient Education And Counseling
Category: Vital Signs
Category: Medical History Documentation
Category: Nutrition Education
Category: Health Assessment
Category: Patient Treatment
Category: Nursing and Patient Care
Category: Patient Evaluation
Category: Medical Privacy
Category: Medical Records
What you'll learn
Display the ability to adhere to infection control and environmental safety protocols
Understand responsibilities of teamwork and communication skills in healthcare
Discuss the responsibilities of the medical assistant in general, specialty, and surgical practices
Skills you'll gain
Category: Cardiology
Category: Phlebotomy
Category: Geriatrics
Category: Pediatrics
Category: Blood Collection
Category: Electocardiography
Category: Patient Preparation
Category: Medical Equipment and Technology
Category: Patient Education And Counseling
Category: Urology
Category: Laboratory Testing
Category: Nursing and Patient Care
Category: Patient Assistance
Category: Infection Control
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Frequently asked questions
No. This specialization is considered an introduction to MedCerts career and certification training. It does not fully prepare students to test for national certification. To prepare for a national certification, students have the option to enroll in a more comprehensive program at MedCerts, where certification and job-readiness is the intent.
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