Medical Clinical Assistant

Skills Covered

What You Can Learn in Our Medical Clinical Assistant Program

• Clinical Specialties
  Clinical Specialties Students are exposed to common diagnostic procedures used in general and specialty healthcare offices.
• Body Systems
  Body Systems Study medical terminology, medical abbreviations, bodily structures, functions, and common conditions/diseases.
• Medical Office Systems
  Medical Office Systems Dig deeper into the administrative tasks performed in healthcare positions. Practice organizing assigned tasks and setting priorities as a member of a healthcare team.
• Practical Computer Applications in Applied Health
  Practical Computer Applications in Applied Health Practice using computer software. In this course, students may study, practice, and improve computer skills to provide administrative support in an office or clinical setting.
• Clinical Laboratory
  Clinical Laboratory Practice performing capillary sticks, microscopic examinations, safely obtaining samples, and following up with patients regarding their test results.
• Pharmacology
  Pharmacology Examine commonly prescribed medications, medication terminology, effects and impact on the human body, and toxicity.
• Clinical Foundations
  Clinical Foundations Practice preparing patients for exams and gain confidence supporting physicians before, during, and after patient examinations and treatments.
• Pathology
  Pathology Explore the disease process and its impact on the human body. Practice educating patients on the disease process, prevention measures, and health maintenance.