Obstetricia y Ginecología Especialización

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"

Included with this program, students receive an exam voucher for the nationally recognized certification from National Healthcareer Association (NHA): Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA). Each state may have additional licensing requirements, be sure to research your states requirements for employment by visiting your states occupation board.

Though this course is self-paced, it is supported by a client adviser. Our client advisers are available to answer student questions and monitor student progress to ensure completion of the course. Motivating and encouraging students, the client adviser gives students inspiration to succeed.