This comprehensive program prepares learners to assist physicians with the clinical responsibilities of a medical office. The program will train students to assist physicians and gain the skills needed to support patient care and perform essential clinical tasks. Topics covered include preparing patients for examination and treatment, routine laboratory procedures, pharmacology, taking and documenting vital signs, technical aspects of phlebotomy, the 12-lead EKG, and the cardiac life cycle.

Learners are eligible to participate in an optional volunteer externship opportunity upon completion of the 140-hour program and after submitting documentation required by the healthcare facility. Students will also have the option to take the leading industry-recognized national certification exams, which are essential to entry-level employment in this fast-growing field.

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This program is presented in partnership with a third-party provider and is not taught by California State University, Long Beach faculty. The course is not offered for academic credit and is not degree-eligible. 

• Introduction to Medical Assisting
• The Clinical Environment
• Diagnostic Testing in the Medical Office
• Assisting with Medications and IV Therapy
• Assisting with Medical Specialties
• Diagnostic Procedures
• Assisting with Surgeries
• Cardiac Anatomy and Physiology and The 12-Lead Electrocardiography
• Phlebotomy and Point of Care Testing
• Lab Skills
• Clinical Externship

The instructors for these programs will be industry professionals with working knowledge and experience in the local field. Most instructors have at least 7 years of practical work, often times entering the classroom after decades in the field. Along with their hands-on experience, instructors bring to the classroom formal teaching and/or field training experience.

The Clinical Medical Assistant instructor is experienced in working and training in the fields of nursing and/or medical assisting, and is prepared to instruct on all aspects of the NHA-CCMA exam.