Upon completion of this course, students will be proficient in:
• The female reproductive organs and cycles
• Pregnancy and the changes it brings
• Guidelines for remaining healthy during pregnancy
• Testing for female reproductive disease and illness
Price: $195.00


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    Clinical Medical Assistants are one of the fastest growing occupations in healthcare, which is already one of the fastest growing industries. Clinical Medical Assistants earn this by being highly skilled in several of the most important aspects of patient care. Trained OB/GYN Medical Assistants are highly sought after for their expertise in working with women and pregnancy and their ability to maintain the high level of assistance with pregnant patients. By gaining the needed training in pediatric specialization, students will possess the skills required to work as a Clinical Medical Assistant in a general or ob/gyn healthcare role. Clinical Medical Assistants work in many different healthcare environments including outpatient or ambulatory care facilities, medical/ob/gyn offices and clinics, and hospitals. 2018 surveys put the median income for Clinical Medical Assistants at $33,610 per year, and a job growth rate of 23% per year, one of the highest growth rates of any profession.

    What’s in this program? This program helps students master the three medical skill sets that make up OB/GYN CMAs:
    1.- Clinical Medical Assisting-covers preparing patients for examination and testing, collecting cultures and specimens from patients, and instructing patients on treatment, medication, and diet. It may also include administering the medications and maintaining medical histories.
    2.- Phlebotomy-covers drawing blood from patients, preparing those samples, and sometimes performing basic laboratory tests.
    3.- Electrocardiogram-covers using specialized equipment to measure and monitor heart conditions.
    Included Certifications! Included in your program tuition is the exam voucher for the National Healthcareer Association’s (NHA) Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) Certification.
    This program includes an optional clinical externship at a local healthcare provider! This will give you invaluable hands-on experience. Additional fees may apply for a background check, drug test and other externship site testing requirements. Fees will be paid by the student at the time of placement in the optional externship.

    The Clinical Medical Assistant: OB/GYN Specialization program, offered by our accredited school partners, is designed to prepare students to function as professionals in multiple healthcare settings both general and ob/gyn. Medical assistants with a clinical background perform various clinical tasks including assisting with the administration of medications and with minor procedures, performing an EKG electrocardiogram, obtaining laboratory specimens for testing, educating patients, and phlebotomy. Job opportunities are prevalent with physician’s offices, clinics, chiropractor’s offices, hospitals and outpatient facilities.

    This program also includes the voucher to pursue the National Healthcareer Associations (NHA) Certified Clinical Medical Assistant.

    The program also includes an optional clinical externship at a local healthcare provider! Additional fees may apply for a background check, drug test and other externship site testing requirements. Fees will be paid by the student at the time of placement in the optional externship.

    The purpose of the Clinical Medical Assistant program is to prepare students to assist physicians and nurses by performing functions related to the clinical aspects of a medical office, included but not limited to phlebotomy and EKG duties. This program covers the following key areas and topics:

    Process and procedures for collecting blood specimens for laboratory analysis
    All aspects of blood collection and related procedures
    The order of draw
    Universal precautions
    Skills to perform venipunctures completely and safely
    Terminology and related anatomy and physiology
    Clinical responsibilities of the medical office – assisting the physician with patient related care
    Preparing patients for examination and treatment, routine procedures and diagnostic testing
    HIPAA, patient confidentiality, legal aspects of healthcare and regulatory patient care issues Recording and taking of vital signs, blood pressure, and other patient care items related to the physician office visit
    Review and administration of medications, allergies and other pharmacology related items
    Laboratory procedures, phlebotomy and the proper techniques required to collect specimens for laboratory analysis
    Cardiology and the proper placement of leads when taking a 12 lead EKG
    Detailed anatomy and physiology of the heart
    Medical disease processes and terminology
    Medical ethics and legal aspects of patient contact
    Electrocardiography and echocardiography
    An introduction to the components, function, and proper use of the EKG machine
    The normal anatomy of the chest wall for proper lead placement
    12-lead placement and other practices

    Enroll through one of our accredited university or college partners today!
    Module 1 - Vaginal Health
    • Review of Female Genital System
    • The Menstrual Cycle
    • Sexually transmitted infections
    • Abnormal Bleeding
    • Menopause

    Module 2 - Pregnancy
    • Review of Uterine Anatomy and Physiology
    • Couples trying to Conceive
    • How to Stay Healthy During Pregnancy
    • Alternative Conception Methods

    Module 3 - OBGYN Procedures
    • Pap smear
    • Mammogram
    • Colposcopy
    • Endometrial Biopsy
    • Vulvar Biopsy

    Module 4 - Breast Cancer
    • Symptoms
    • Diagnosis
    • Counseling
    All required reference materials are provided with this program. Technical requirements:

    Internet Connection
    • Broadband or High-Speed (DSL, Cable, Wireless)
    Hardware Requirements
    • Processor - 2GHz Processor or Higher
    • Memory - 1 GB RAM Minimum Recommended

    Software Requirements
    • Operating Systems - Windows 7, 8 or 10; Mac OS x 10 or higher
    • Microsoft Office 2007, 2010 or 2013 or a Word Processing application to save and open Microsoft Office formats (.doc, .docx, .xls, .xlsx, .ppt, .pptx)
    • Internet Browsers - Google Chrome is highly recommended
    • Cookies MUST be enabled
    • Pop-ups MUST be allowed (Pop-up Blocker disabled)
    • Adobe PDF Reader
    This class is an independent-study course. Students will have all the resources needed to successfully complete the course within the online material. A student helpdesk is available for technical support during the course enrollment.

    Product Type:
    Course
    Course Type:
    Professional Enrichment
    Level:
    Beginner
    Language:
    English
    Hours:
    25
    Duration:
    12 months
    Avg Completion:
    6 Months

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