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Clinical Medical Assistant with Clinical Practicum
Clinical Medical Assistant with Clinical Practicum
at Burlington County Institute of Technology - Adult Education Division
Philadelphia Catalog
The Clinical Medical Assistant with Clinical Practicum is 352 hours. The Clinical Medical Assistant is 192 classroom hours and the Clinical Practicum is 160 hours. The Clinical Medical Assistant course includes: asepsis and infection control, taking patient histories and vital signs, performing first aid and CPR, preparing patients for clinical procedures, assisting the physician with examinations and treatments, collecting and processing specimens, performing selected diagnostic tests, preparing and administering medications, and other delegated assignments directed by the licensed healthcare provider. In order to earn a passing grade in this course, the student must successfully complete cognitive, psychomotor and affective competencies of the course. In order to earn a passing grade in this course, the student must successfully complete cognitive, psychomotor and affective competencies of the course.
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Medical Assistants
Perform administrative and certain clinical duties under the direction of a physician. Administrative duties may include scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records, billing, and coding information for insurance purposes. Clinical duties may include taking and recording vital signs and medical histories, preparing patients for examination, drawing blood, and administering medications as directed by physician.
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$30,210
$37,670
$47,500
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Course Prerequisites:
- Official High School Trancript or US Equivalent
- Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers - CPR-AHA (BLS/CPR Class)
- Physical, Immunizations and Drug Test ( click for Physical form)
- Criminal Background Report (click for Background Check instructions)
- Modules I - III (Medical Assistant Program)