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Clinical Medical Assistant Program
Designed for Busy Adults
Start Date: June 17, 2008
End Date: October 16, 2008
Days of the week: Tuesday and Thursday
Time: 6:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Course Fee: $2,395.00
Program Summary:
As a Clinical Medical Assistant the student will be trained to work in a
physician's office or a clinical setting. The course combines classroom
instruction of 134 hours and off-site externship of 160 hours to provide
students with a comprehensive learning experience.
Course Fee: $2395.00
includes books, consumable supplies, externship, and course completion
certificate.
Financial Assistance: Students with a need for financial assistance
may contact SLM Financial for a loan, the application process is easy!
Submit it online at www.slmfinancial.com
and receive a decision within 30 days. Or for assistance, call (888)
272-5543.
Certificate: This program satisfies the training guidelines for
the State on Maine.
Schedule: Designed for busy adults, classes are held on.
Student Pre-requisites: Minimum of 18 years of age.
Students need competency in or completion of a basic computer operations course.
Goals and Purpose:
This program was designed to provide, thorough didactic and clinical
instruction, a basic systems overview of the role of the medical assistant in a
clinical setting. Didactic lectures cover the theory, anatomy and
terminology pertaining to each system. Clinical instruction provides
hands-on training in the listed procedures verified through a skills check-off
system.
Performance Objectives / Students Outcomes:
Students will receive comprehensive instruction in clinical medical
assisting. The course combines theory and practical instruction over 19
weeks. Competency will be measured by written and practical examinations.
Practical material will be presented and graded in a competency-based fashion
under the direction and supervision of a qualified instructor.
At the end of the course the student will be able to:
| Objective |
Hours |
Objective |
Hours |
| Identify parts of the human body. |
3.5 |
Instruct patient in preventative health practices. |
7.0 |
| Describe the basic function of each body system |
3.5 |
Assist physician with examinations. |
7.0 |
| Utilize medical terminology in written and
spoken communication. |
10.5 |
Demonstrate minor specimen testing and recording of
results. |
7.0 |
| Define medical terminology found in medical records. |
10.5 |
EKG/ECG skills training instruction. |
8.0 |
| Define medical conditions, diseases and disorders
commonly treated in a doctor's office. |
7.0 |
Demonstrate skill in career and educational goal-setting,
organization, note-taking, and test-taking. |
2.0 |
| Perform the procedures for rooming a patient. |
7.0 |
Complete externship requirements including physical exam, TB test,
CPR, basic computer proficiency. |
2.0 |
| Obtain the vital signs of a patient. |
7.0 |
Use communication strategies associated with quality customer
service. |
2.0 |
| Perform basic wound care. |
7.0 |
Draft a resume that clearly communicates one's value to an employer. |
2.0 |
| Demonstrate proper positioning and draping for patient
procedures. |
7.0 |
Contrast effective communication approaches for dealing with people
of various personal styles/temperament. |
2.0 |
| Demonstrate the collection of specimens. |
7.0 |
Use active listening, mirroring and parameter-setting to participate
effectively in difficult conversations (criticism, bad news, etc.) |
2.0 |
| Demonstrate first aid for disorders of the
musculoskeletal system. |
7.0 |
Describe and apply several strategies for managing stress on the
job, at school, at home. |
2.- |
| Locate information regarding medications. |
7.0 |
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| Demonstrate the administration of oral and injectable
medications. |
7.0 |
Total hours |
134 |
Upon the successful completion of this course (and a 160-hour externship),
each graduate will be certified by Boston Reed Company as having met all the
training requirements.
Instructional Strategies:
Lecture - Laboratory Techniques - Demonstration - 1 on 1 Instruction -
Individualized Study - Small Group Discussion - Large Group Discussions -
Independent Research.
Methods of Evaluation:
Pre and Post Tests - Class Discussion - Testing and Quizzes - Oral Exam -
Performance Levels Reports - Observation - Assignments - Self Evaluation -
Completion of Project with Critique - Final Exam.
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