About this Event
Introduce students to patient intake, vital signs, infection prevention, clinical documentation, examination-room preparation, specimen-handling principles, and medical office administration.
Hands-on experience: Practice with training equipment, vital-sign simulations, PPE, infection-control procedures, mock patient encounters, and clinical documentation.
Career pathways: Medical assistant trainee and clinical support roles, subject to employer requirements and applicable state rules.
Important: This certificate alone does not automatically confer eligibility for a nationally recognized medical assisting credential or authorize restricted clinical procedures. Clinical training, externships, and employer eligibility requirements must be verified.
120-Hour Certificate Course
Clinical Support • Patient Care
This introductory course familiarizes students with essential medical assistant responsibilities in a healthcare setting. Students explore basic clinical terminology, infection prevention, patient communication, vital signs, and administrative support procedures.
Topics covered
- Medical assistant roles and responsibilities.
- Patient identification and professional communication.
- Hand hygiene and infection prevention.
- Introduction to vital signs and measurement principles.
- Basic clinical documentation.
- Patient preparation and examination room organization.
- Confidentiality and patient safety.
Hands-on learning: Demonstrations and supervised practice using training equipment, simulated vital-sign measurements, infection-control exercises, and mock patient encounters.
Final examination and certification: NHA, subject to the applicable certification requirements and eligibility criteria.
Important: This is a 120-hour course, medical assistant education program or any required clinical training. The appropriate NHA certification pathway and eligibility should be confirmed before enrollment.
Ideal for: Individuals exploring medical assisting or preparing to pursue additional clinical training.
Event venue & nearby stays
275 Carpenter Hill Ln, 275 Carpenter Hill Lane, Cary, United States
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