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Clinical Medical Assistant

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Program Description

Hybrid Program. Entry-Level   Clinical Practice    2-4Months

The Clinical Medical Assisting program is designed to prepare students to function as professionals in multiple healthcare settings. Medical assistants with a clinical background perform various clinical tasks including assisting with the administration of medications and with minor procedures, performing an EKG electrocardiogram, obtaining laboratory specimens for testing, educating patients, and other related tasks. Job opportunities are prevalent with physician's offices, clinics, chiropractor's offices, hospitals and outpatient facilities.

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.

After completing this program, learners will be able to:

  • 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
  • Explain the concepts related to medical asepsis and surgical asepsis in the healthcare environment
  • Explain the medical assistant's role and tasks when helping with minor surgery and diagnostic testing procedures in the medical office, including laboratory procedures, specimen collection, microscopic assessment, and hematology procedures
  • Demonstrate the ability to assist the physician as directed in various medical specialties of the medical office
  • Explain considerations of healthcare for special populations including pediatrics and geriatrics
  • Apply the basic electrophysiologic principles of cardiac conduction to the anatomy and physiology of the body
  • Identify proper placement of leads to ensure an accurate and consistent EKG reading
  • Evaluate various EKG rhythm strips following established normal criteria for each of the wave forms and intervals
  • Analyze a variety of EKG rhythm strips, identifying rate, rhythm and intervals
  • Analyze a variety of EKG rhythm strips for common dysrhythmias
  • Apply an understanding of the technical aspects of the EKG machine to the correct use of the machine and interpretation of artifacts
  • Describe the functions, associated terminology, types, and rhythm strips of pacemakers
  • Describe diagnostic electrocardiography in terms of goals, types, procedures, indications, and contraindications
  • Explain how to interpret a 12-lead EKG strip
  • Explain myocardial infarction in terms of physiology, symptoms, and EKG interpretation
  • Describe common cardiac medications
  • Explain the steps in selected specimen collection procedures performed by the phlebotomy technician
  • Explain the safety procedures in the healthcare setting and specifically in performing specimen collection procedures
  • Identify specific supplies and equipment used in selected specimen collection procedures
  • Explain precautions and guidelines when collecting specimens in special populations such as pediatrics and geriatrics
  • Define quality of care and explain the impact on patient medical care when quality and safety are compromised in phlebotomy procedures
  • Describe the anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, and medical terminology associated with phlebotomy
  • Describe the requirements of the successful phlebotomy career including desired character traits, training and education, roles and responsibilities
  • Explain how phlebotomists communicate with others in the healthcare setting verbally, nonverbally, within the health record, and using computer systems
  • Identify common legal issues, ethical issues, and regulatory issues commonly impacting the phlebotomist

As part of this program, Learners will complete the following hands-on labs and activities:

  • Medical Histories and Patient Interviews
  • Medical Files and Filing
  • Review of Anatomy and Physiology
  • Donning and Doffing of Medical Personal Protective Equipment
  • Handwashing and Standard Precautions
  • Medical and Surgical Asepsis
  • Vital Signs and Anthropometric Measurements
  • Preparing a Prescription and Pharmacy Abbreviations
  • Medication Preparation, Dosage Calculations, and Administration
  • Distance Visual Acuity with a Snellen Chart
  • 12-Lead EKG Patient Preparation, Lead Placement, and Patient Monitoring
  • 12-Lead EKG Arrhythmias
  • Venipuncture Procedures - Syringe, Vacutainer, and Butterfly Methods
  • Lab Specimen Collection
  • Coaching Patients for Specialty Exams and Procedures (by Specialty)
  • Infant Circumferences, Length, and Weight
  • Coaching Patients in Using Assistive Devices
  • Applying Hot and Cold Packs
  • Assisting with Medical Emergencies

Certification Opportunities

After completing this program, learners will have the opportunity to take the leading national/industry-recognized certification exams essential to entry-level employment in this fast-growing field.

 National Workforce Career Association (NWCA) Clinical Medical Assistant Certification (CMAC)  National Healthcareer Association (NHA) Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)  

Optional Volunteer Externship Opportunity

Learners who complete this program are eligible to participate in an optional volunteer externship opportunity with a local company/agency/organization whose work aligns with this area of study in order to gain valuable hands-on experience.  As learners progress through their eLearning program, an Externship Coordinator will reach out to coordinate placement.

Note: Additional documentation including health records, immunizations, drug-screening, criminal background checks, etc. may be required by the externship facility.

Clinical Medical Assistant Program - QCC

Tuition - $3,499; Total Hours - 140 hour + 160 hour clinical externship

Location: 222-05 56th Ave. Bayside, NY 11364

Skip Dates: 06/19, 07/04

Tuesday June 4 6:00pm - 10:00pm - CMA lessons 1-2

Wednesday June 5 6:00pm - 10:00pm - CMA lessons 3-4 (quiz 1)

Thursday June 6 6:00pm - 10:00pm - CMA lessons 5-6

Tuesday June 11 6:00pm - 10:00pm - CMA lessons 7-8 (quiz 2)

Wednesday June 12 6:00pm - 10:00pm - CMA Labs (on site)

Thursday June 13 6:00pm - 10:00pm - CMA lessons 9-10

Tuesday June 18 6:00pm - 10:00pm - CMA lessons 11-12

NO CLASS June 19 NO CLASS

Thursday June 20 6:00pm - 10:00pm - CMA lessons 13-14 (quiz 3)

Tuesday June 25 6:00pm - 10:00pm - CMA lessons 15-17

Wednesday June 26 6:00pm - 10:00pm - CMA Labs (on site)

Thursday June 27 6:00pm - 10:00pm - CMA lessons 18-20

Tuesday July 2 6:00pm - 10:00pm - CMA lessons 21-22 (quiz 4)

Wednesday July 3 6:00pm - 10:00pm - CMA Review & Final Exam

NO CLASS July 4 NO CLASS

Tuesday July 9 6:00pm - 10:00pm - EKG lessons 1-2

Wednesday July 10 6:00pm - 10:00pm - EKG Labs (on site)

Thursday July 11 6:00pm - 10:00pm - EKG lessons 3-4 (quiz 1)

Tuesday July 16 6:00pm - 10:00pm - EKG lessons 5-6

Wednesday July 17 6:00pm - 10:00pm - EKG lessons 7-8 (quiz 2)

Thursday July 18 6:00pm - 10:00pm - EKG lessons 9-11

Tuesday July 23 6:00pm - 10:00pm - EKG lessons 12-13 (quiz 3)

Wednesday July 24 6:00pm - 10:00pm - EKG Labs (on site)

Thursday July 25 6:00pm - 10:00pm - EKG lessons 14-15 (quiz 4)

Tuesday July 30 6:00pm - 10:00pm - EKG lessons 16-17 (quiz 5)

Wednesday July 31 6:00pm - 10:00pm - EKG Review & Final Exam

Thursday August 1 6:00pm - 10:00pm - Phleb lessons 1-2

Tuesday August 6 6:00pm - 10:00pm - Phleb lessons 3-4

Wednesday August 7 6:00pm - 10:00pm - Phleb Labs (on site)

Thursday August 8 6:00pm - 10:00pm - Phleb lessons 5-6 (quiz 1)

Tuesday August 13 6:00pm - 10:00pm - Phleb lessons 7-8 (quiz 2)

Wednesday August 14 6:00pm - 10:00pm - Phleb Labs (on site)

Thursday August 15 6:00pm - 10:00pm - Phleb lessons 9-11

Tuesday August 20 6:00pm - 10:00pm - Phleb lessons 12-13 (Quiz 3)

Wednesday August 21 6:00pm - 10:00pm - Phleb lessons 14-16

Thursday August 22 6:00pm - 10:00pm - Phleb lessons 17-18 (quiz 4)

Tuesday August 27 6:00pm - 10:00pm - Phleb Review & Final Exam

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What you'll learn

  • Learn to function as a professional in multiple healthcare settings.

    Perform various clinical tasks including assisting with the administration of medications and with minor procedures,

    Performing an EKG electrocardiogram, obtain laboratory specimens for testing and educate patients.

Skills you'll gain

  • Medical Office Clinical functions
  • routine laboratory procedures

Medical Assistant
Median Salary

$44,420 *

The median salary in the New York metropolitan area is $44,420, in New York State $43,830, and $42,000 in the United States*.

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Also called Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), Chiropractor Assistant, Doctor's Assistant and Registered Medical Assistant (RMA)

*Based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (USBLS OEWS)

📈 Grow Rapidly

This career will grow rapidly in the next few years and will have large numbers of openings.

🚪 Openings

New job opportunities are very likely in the future.

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Pre-/Co-Requisites

AHX-100 Basic Cardiac Life Support (CPR)

or valid AHA certification in this course.

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  • Performing Microcollection Procedures
  • Performing Capillary Blood Collection Procedures
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  • Performing Procedures for Capillary Blood Collection
  • Performing Radial ABG Procedure
  • Taking Vital Sign Measurements

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