The Nassau BOCES Adult Career and Technical Education (CTE) Program is currently offering a comprehensive new course designed to firmly establish students in key positions in the healthcare industry. The Advanced Clinical Medical Assistant program provides 455 hours of training in a wide variety of medical fields.
“The Advanced Clinical Medical Assisting course reflects the needs of the healthcare industry in Nassau County and throughout the region,” said Laura Holder-Gibbs, principal of adult education.
Students who complete this intensive, hands-on program will qualify for employment at any one of several health facilities including medical offices, hospitals and labs. This course teaches critical medical skills, such as how to manage a medical emergency, control infection, assist with physical exams, measure vital signs, and run routine lab tests. Students will explore vital disciplines including hematology, phlebotomy and electrocardiography (EKG).
During this course, students will fulfill industry experience requirements through clinical internships in local hospitals, medical offices and clinics. They will also receive professional training in patient communication and ethical responsibilities, as well as basic office and computer skills. Upon successful completion of the course, students will be prepared to take the EKG, Phlebotomy and Medical Assistant Certification Exams, and earn CPR certification.
Candidates for this course must have basic computer skills and score successfully on the reading and math competency test. A high school diploma or equivalent is required to enroll.
Classes are held at the state-of-the-art Joseph M. Barry Career and Technical Education Center at 1196 Prospect Ave. in Westbury. Call 516-622-6950, email adultreg@nasboces.org, or visit www.nassauboces.org/adulted for more information.
