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Clinical Medical Assistant

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Adult Education CTE | Health Occupations | Medical Assistant courses in Long Island

Required Courses: Clinical Medical Assistant - Intensive • CPR • OSHA-10

Note: The Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE) is a required entrance exam for all healthcare programs.

Clinical Medical Assistant - Intensive

Start a career in medicine as a Clinical Medical Assistant. Prepare for the Certified Health Professionals Certification exams to become employed as a Medical Assistant, Electrocardiograph Technician, or Phlebotomy Technician. The 160-hour clinical externship springboards you into starting your career. Study human anatomy, medical terminology, hematology, phlebotomy, and electrocardiography. Learn the skills needed to assist with medical emergencies, physical exams, and laboratory testing. Perform live venipuncture and capillary puncture procedures. Professional skills to assist in medical offices, hospitals, and health-care facilities will be taught along with a 160-hour supervised clinical externship rotation. This is provided by partnering hospitals and medical facilities on Long Island.

Tuition: $5,995

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CPR

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) is a requirement for you to enter the healthcare and culinary industries. Become versed on providing immediate medical care for adults and children. Learn to recognize the signs and symptoms of a heart attack, stroke, and choking, and receive overall training in general first aid. Upon successful completion, you will receive a certificate from the American Heart Association.

Tuition: $125

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OSHA-10

The OSHA-10 course teaches entry-level employees how to recognize hazards in any work environment. OSHA recommends that you enroll in this safety certification program as an orientation to occupational safety and health for workers covered by OSHA29 CFR 1910. Workers must receive additional training, when required by OSHA standards, on the specific hazards of each job. Upon successful completion, you will receive a 10-hour General Industry Safety Certification Completion Card.

Tuition: $125

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