HCC WORKFORCE SOLUTIONS | ALLIED HEALTH
FOUNDATIONS
Foundations for Healthcare Careers This course introduces students to important health- care concepts and professional career development skills to prepare them for working in a healthcare setting. Students are introduced to medical termi- nology, the current healthcare system structure and essential concepts such as HIPAA, documentation and medical records, patient rights, cultural competency, workplace professionalism, healthcare ethics and legal responsibilities, environmental safety, infection control, and medical terminology. Communication skills are practiced with a special focus on customer service and interpersonal communication concepts. Students will also gain professional development skills in successful resume and application writing, inter- viewing, and gaining and maintaining employment. This is a prerequisite course for CNA, Phlebotomy, and Medical Assistant.
MEDICAL ASSISTANT CERTIFICATION SERIES
Medical Assistants work with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to deliver patient care in outpatient and medical office settings. Learn both clinical competencies and administrative skills that will assist you in being a successful liaison between a physician and their patient. Medical Assistants help by securing patient vital signs, assist with patient examinations, perform specimen
Total: $239 — Senior Total: $156 HCE-108-B TuTh 5:30–9:30pm
Aug 1–24 CPB 125
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CERTIFIED MEDICAL ASSISTANT
Clinical Medical Assistant I Clinical Medical Assistant I is the first of a four-part series for students wanting to take the NHA certifi- cation exam to become a Certified Medical Assistant. The student will learn basic patient skills, the role as a member of the health care team, disease processes, cultural diversity, infection control and safety issues through lecture, discussion, and hands-on practice. This course provides the medical assistant student with the clinical theory and skills that are utilized in a medical practice. Emphasis is placed on patient examinations, patient care and education, assistance with rehabilitative treatments and modalities, medical and surgical asepsis, and wound care. Review of basic pharmacology, including oral and parenteral drug ad- ministrations is also provided. Pre-requisites: NRS-536 Human Anatomy, HCE-024 Medical Terminology, and HCE-108 Foundations of Healthcare. Total: $975 HCE-156-J MWF 6–10pm Apr 10–May 8 S. Capehart CPB 161
collections and office testing, and administering patient vaccinations. Classes starting March 31! See class details for specific dates.
PREREQUISITE COURSES • Medical Terminology
• Human Anatomy and Physiology • Foundations of Healthcare Careers
PROGRAM COURSES • Clinical Medical Assistant I • Clinical Medical Assistant II • Administrative Medical Assistant • Clinical Medical Assistant Externship
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