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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.

Jennifer Zabel

Instructor: Jennifer Zabel

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Get in-depth knowledge of a subject
Beginner level

Recommended experience

2 months
at 3 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

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

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February 2025

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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: Accurately understand, use, and interpret medical terminology
Category: Enhance ability to observe, document, and adhere to protocols, ensuring accuracy and safety in clinical tasks
Category: Develop a clear understanding of the structure and function of the human body
Category: Master essential infection prevention and control techniques
Category: Be prepared to communicate effectively with patients and healthcare team members

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: Understand proper patient observation, vital sign measurement, and documentation
Category: Learn to perform basic physical assessments, record vital signs, and document findings accurately
Category: Build skills to address patients' physical, emotional, and cultural needs, ensuring individualized and compassionate care
Category: Develop skills to communicate empathetically and professionally with patients, families, and healthcare teams
Category: Gain the ability to educate patients on nutrition and lifestyle changes while providing motivational support for healthier habits

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: Prepare patients for ECGs, operate electrocardiograph equipment, and identify basic cardiac rhythms
Category: Work effectively with healthcare teams to support cardiovascular and age-specific patient needs
Category: Provide compassionate, tailored care for pediatric and geriatric patients, addressing their unique physical and emotional needs
Category: Perform blood draws, handle specimens, and maintain infection control standards during laboratory procedures
Category: Conduct urinalysis tests with accuracy, following proper protocols to ensure reliable diagnostic results

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Jennifer Zabel
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