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Responsibilities of the clinical medical assistant and introduction to healthcare facilities
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Medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, circulation of the heart and blood vessels
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Care & safety of patients, medical & legal aspects of care, confidentiality and HIPAA
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Effective verbal and non-verbal communication, interpersonal skills and human behavior
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Aseptic techniques, infection prevention, universal precautions, proper use and disposalof biohazards and sharps
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Documenting patient medical histories, updating patient medical files, vital signs anddocumentation
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Applying sterile dressings, preparing patients for x-rays, performing various injections,administering oral medications, instructing patients on the proper usage of medications
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Phlebotomy, venipunctures and capillary sampling, collecting specimens and point ofcare testing
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Performing 12 lead EKGs and EKG strip analysis (P,Q,R,S,T wave form)
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Role of the EKG technician
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Function of the EKG department in a variety of settings (hospital, clinic, office, mobileservice)
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Medical terminology related to electrocardiography
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Care and safety of patients including medical and legal aspects of patient care
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Anatomy and physiology of the cardiovascular system
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Electrophysiology, the conduction system of the heart, and the cardiac cycle
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Circulation of blood through the heart and vessels
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Lead placement for 12-lead electrocardiography
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Basic EKG interpretation of normal rhythms and arrhythmias
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EKG troubleshooting including recognizing artifacts
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Waves and measurements
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EKG strip analysis (P,Q,R,S,T wave-form interpretation)
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Identification of rhythms using the 12-lead EKG
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Pacemakers
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Holter monitoring and the echocardiogram
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The history of Phlebotomy and the roles and responsibilities of a Phlebotomy Technician
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Laboratory operations (e.g. safety, quality control,), quality assurance , laboratory law,ethics and regulatory issues
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Anatomy and physiology of the circulatory system and anatomy of the hand, leg & foot –including arteries and veins
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Universal precautions – safety protocols, infection control and medical asepsis
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Specimen collection, processing, handling, documentation and transportation
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Venipuntcures and skin puncture practice, syringe practice, heel puncture, protocol,syringe draws, etc.