Medical Assistant Program (hybrid)

Become a Clinical Medical Assistant in the growing and demanding area of healthcare! This comprehensive, hands-on program will prepare you to take the state or national CMA examination, test prep included. Students will learn to perform clinical procedures including vital signs, preparing and administering injections, drawing blood, collecting specimens, taking electrocardiograms, recording and charting the patient history, learn the practical applications of the Electronic Medical Record, preparing patients for x-rays and examinations, applying bandages and dressings, learning medical terminology, learning medical terminology, learning the basics of medical administration, and career development

Note: This course is a blend of distance learning and in-class skills. Upon successful completion of this program, the student will earn a competency-based certificate. Successful students who meet the requirements may be able to participate in the Clinical Medical Assistant externship program. 

Prerequisite(s): Students must have earned a high school diploma or GED. Students must attend orientation and pass an assessment. Students must have basic computer and keyboard skills and regular access to a computer and the internet to work within the online learning platform.  A list of required vaccinations will be provided during orientation. The student is responsible for the cost of textbooks, uniforms, and supplies. This information is provided at registration.

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Medical Assistant Orientation

Community Health Worker Program

Are you a natural advocate for others? Do you like finding resources that can improve the health of the people in your community? Learn the skills you need to work in this growing field and train to become a Community Health Worker! This comprehensive program will prepare you with the skills you need to work in various entry-level positions, including Transition Specialist, Care Coordinator, and Health Insurance and Housing or Patient Health Navigator. Students will learn about: • Roles in public health • Access to various health insurance programs • Affordable housing resources • Analyzing health information data • Care coordination • Conflict Resolution Skills • Patient coaching/health promotion • Health literacy • Infectious diseases • Basic applicable medical terminology • Trauma and supporting the recovery of survivors • Career Development

Prerequisite(s): Students must have basic computer and keyboard skills and regular access to a computer and the internet to work within the online learning platform.

This course is completely online.

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Community Health Worker

Administrative Medical Assistant Program (hybrid)

This hybrid program will prepare students with entry-level skills needed to work in the front office of a healthcare facility, by providing instruction and skill development in the daily operations of a medical office. Students will learn front office skills such as: management of the Electronic Medical Record (EMR), introduction to health insurance, introduction to billing, reimbursement & account collections, healthcare law & ethics, telephone management, medical terminology basics, anatomy & physiology basics, and soft skills for success (e.g. professionalism, communication, career-building). This program prepares you for both state and national AMA examinations. 

Note: This course is a blend of distance learning and in-class skills. Upon successful completion of this course, the student will earn a competency-based certificate. 

Prerequisites: Students must have earned a high school diploma or GED. Students must view a mandatory orientation and pass an assessment. Students must have basic computer and keyboard skills, and regular access to a computer and the internet to work within the online learning platform. The student is responsible for the cost of textbooks, uniforms, and supplies. This information is provided at registration.

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Medical Assistant Orientation

EKG/ECG Technician

An electrocardiograph technician, also known as an EKG/ECG technician, is an allied healthcare professional who uses specialized equipment to perform diagnostic tests to assess the patient's heart rhythm and rate. They conduct the tests and prepare the report for the physician. Physicians and other medical professionals can use this information to diagnose and treat a patient's cardiac health. This course includes: overview of anatomy and physiology of the cardiovascular system, proper patient preparation and administration of EKG that includes 12 lead placement, patient positioning, and troubleshooting, basics of how to obtain vital signs and assessment of emergencies related to cardiac testing, discussions on dysrhythmias and abnormal strips and protocol to follow, review stress testing and Holter monitoring devices, guidance on maintaining equipment and safety compliance, preparation for State and National certification exams. 

Note: This comprehensive 60-hour hands-on course is for those in the allied health field who wish to further their careers. Textbook is required, click on the link below for more information:

http://www.cvadult.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=2246442&type=d&pREC_ID=2194608 

Prerequisites: Students must have earned a high school diploma or GED. 

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EKG/ECG Technician