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This is not your typical "Learn by reading and listenting and sitting in a classroom" kind of program! This is hands-on training designed to get you ready for work fast! If your goal is a quick program with immediate short term benefits, this is for you. Yes, there is still the sitting in a classroom part of it, but less of that, and more of the lab sessions and hands-on training you need.

The purpose of this program is to provide the fundamental skills and knowledge applicable to phlebotomy, EKG, laboratory technician and medical assisting and to obtain employment in the health services field as a phlebotomist, EKG Tech, Laboratory assistant or medical assistant.

Weeks to Complete: Full Time - 8 Weeks, Part Time - 16 Weeks
Credits: 10.63
Cost: Please call for current tuition and fees

Books, Tools and Supplies

C-10101 - Medical Terminology/Anatomy and Physiology

The groundwork for all health care careers is medical terminology. Learn how the words used in the medical language fit together. Information covered include the systems of skeletal, muscular, cardiovascular, lymphatic and immune, respiratory, digestive, urinary, nervous, integumentary, endocrine and reproductive. Also covers special senses including the eyes and ears, diagnostic procedures and pharmacology. This is a good preparatory course for those planning a career in transcription, coding or any full-time health career major.  (Lec 15 Cl Hrs / Lab 0 Cl Hrs / Ext 0 Cl Hrs / 1.00 Sem Cr Hrs )  [Prerequisite: None]

C-10201 - OSHA/Infection Control

This course covers OSHA/infection control standards including Asepsis, Infection Control, Safety in the lab and Laboratory Hazards.  (Lec 10 Cl Hrs / Lab 0 Cl Hrs / Ext 0 Cl Hrs / .67 Sem Cr Hrs )  [Prerequisite: None]

C-10301 - Laboratory Skills

This course provides laboratory skills information to include Specimen handling, Laboratory measurements, Microbiology and Chemistry Department.  (Lec 0 Cl Hrs / Lab 10 Cl Hrs / Ext 0 Cl Hrs / .33 Sem Cr Hrs )  [Prerequisite: None]

C-10401 - Medical Law and Ethics

This course provides essential legal and ethical principle for anyone pursuing a healthcare career.  (Lec 10 Cl Hrs / Lab 0 Cl Hrs / Ext 0 Cl Hrs / .67 Sem Cr Hrs )  [Prerequisite: None]

20101 - Principles of Phlebotomy

This course provides knowledge of equipment, OSHA's blood borne pathogens and mechanics involved in the collection of specimens. Practice and learn how to do all areas of venipuncture safely and properly. Study complications in phlebotomy and special collection procedures.  (Lec 10 Cl Hrs / Lab 50 Cl Hrs / Ext 0 Cl Hrs / 2.33 Sem Cr Hrs )  [Prerequisite: None]

20102 - EKG

Fundamentals of the anatomy and physiology of the circulatory system, dynamics of cardiac function as it relates to mechanics and electrical elements of the heartbeat rate and rhythm. 12-lead EKG is used to identify lethal and dangerous life threatening dysrhythmias. Includes role of caregiver in reporting and participating in "code" situations. Designed for the unlicensed employee in a clinic or general nursing unit.  (Lec 10 Cl Hrs / Lab 50 Cl Hrs / Ext 0 Cl Hrs / 2.33 Sem Cr Hrs )  [Prerequisite: None]

20105 - Fundamentals of Medical Assisting

This course covers the basic fundamentals of medical assisting including patient care, vital signs, documentation, the psychological aspects of patient care, office skills, and CPR and First Aid. (Lec 20 Cl Hrs / Lab 55 Cl Hrs / Ext 0 Cl Hrs / 3.17 Sem Cr Hrs )  [Prerequisite: None]

EXAM104 - Clinical Medical Assistant Certification Exam

The National Healthcare Association (NHA) written examination for Certified Clinical Medical Assistant will be given.  The exam is administered by a certified NHA examiner.  (Lec 0 Cl Hrs / Lab 4.00 Cl Hrs / Ext 0 Cl Hrs / .13 Sem Cr Hrs )  [Prerequisite: Successfully complete the Clinical Medical Assistant I program.]

Education Pays!

We encourage all students to obtain as much schooling as possible. When it comes time to find employment or negotiate salary with an existing employer, the more knowledge and experience you have on a wide variety of machinery, the better you'll look to an employer - and that translates to more money for you and your family!