Clinical Medical Assistant — Clinical Extension

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Complete Administrative Medical Assistant, either the full program or all five stages, before purchasing or beginning Clinical instruction.

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Prepare the patient, room and equipment for the care encounter
Apply infection prevention and recognize exposure risks
Connect anatomy, body systems and medical terminology to clinical tasks
Measure, record and communicate vital signs and other findings accurately
Check orders, identification, specimen quality and laboratory records
Prepare for ECG recording, blood collection and diagnostic workflows
Support medication, procedure and patient-teaching workflows within the authorized role
Practice decisions in interactive clinical cases and demonstrate learning in native assessments

Course Content

Clinical Foundations and Safe Patient Encounters

Case Study
Clinical Workflow — From Preparation to Handoff
Clinical Workflow Review — Accurate Actions, Accurate Records
Clinical Encounter • Safe Start Check
Clinical Rooming • Handoff Work Sample

Anatomy & Physiology

Body Structure & Function

Integumentary System

Musculoskeletal System

Nervous & Special Senses

Cardiovascular System

Immune System

Respiratory System

Digestive System

Urinary System

Endocrine System

Pharmacology

Pharmacology Foundations • Read the Label, Build the Medication Story
Drug Actions • Follow the Medicine, Notice the Response
Drug Actions and Formulation Safety
Drug Classes • Recognize the Purpose, Verify the Product
Drug Classes and Medication Safety
Medication Safety Desk • Compare, Clarify and Respond
Medication History and Safety Handoff
Dosage Units • Keep the Units, Check the Answer
Dosage Units and Calculation Readiness
Pharmacology Review • Read, Verify and Communicate

Reproductive System

Infection Prevention and Clinical Safety

Infection Prevention Foundations • Protect the Next Person
Room Turnover • Interrupt Contamination, Verify the Process
Infection Prevention Review • Pause, Check, Protect
Infection Prevention and Room-Turnover Decisions
Room-Readiness Work Sample
Equipment Reprocessing — Follow the Evidence Before Release
Reprocessing Evidence — Applied Decisions
Asepsis and PPE — Prepare, Protect, Respond
Procedure Safety Desk
Asepsis, PPE and Exposure — Applied Decisions

Vital Signs

Vital Signs Foundations • Measure, Record, Communicate
Vital Signs Desk • Check the Reading, Hear the Person
Vital Signs Review • Make the Record Useful
Vital Signs Measurement and Response Decisions
Vital-Sign Measurement and Handoff Work Sample
Measurement Quality — Prepare, Read, Recheck
Monitor Reading and Measurement Quality Desk
Measurement Quality — Applied Decisions
Manual and Standing BP — Read the Method, Keep the Context
Manual Pressure and Standing-BP Desk
Manual and Orthostatic BP — Applied Decisions
Waist Measurement — Landmark, Align and Record
Waist Measurement Desk
Waist Measurement — Applied Decisions

Assisting with Physical Examinations

Physical Examination Foundations • Prepare with the Patient
Examination Preparation Desk • Ready Means Verified
Physical Examination Review • Readiness Includes the Patient
Physical Examination Preparation and Patient Support Decisions
Examination Readiness and Patient Support Work Sample
Wound Care — Protect the Field, Preserve the Findings
Wound Care and Field Protection Desk
Wound Care — Applied Decisions
Minor-Procedure Support — Match the Tool, Follow the Order
Closure-Removal Planning Desk
Minor-Procedure Handoff Work Sample
Minor-Procedure Support — Applied Decisions

Medical Specialty Care

Reproductive Specialty Care

Eyes, Ears, Nose and Throat

Eyes, Ears, Nose and Throat Foundations
Eyes, Ears, Nose and Throat Applied Practice
Eyes, Ears, Nose and Throat Review and Handoff
Vision Screening Record Work Sample
Eyes and Ears Applied Decisions
Vision and Hearing Workstation
Vision Screening — Set Up, Separate and Record
Vision Screening Setup and Results Desk
Vision Screening Method — Applied Decisions
Hearing Screening — Keep the Ear and Setting Together
Hearing Screening Control Desk
Hearing Screening Method — Applied Decisions
Ear Irrigation — Check the Plan, Protect the Ear
Ear Irrigation Readiness and Response Desk
Ear Irrigation — Applied Decisions
Chemical Eye Exposure — Flush Promptly, Keep Care Moving
Chemical Eye Exposure Response Desk
Chemical Eye Exposure — Applied Decisions

Medical Emergencies

Geriatrics

Pediatrics

Pediatric Care Foundations
Pediatric Care Applied Practice
Pediatric Care Review and Handoff
Pediatric Measurement Verification Work Sample
Pediatric Care Applied Decisions
Pediatric Measurement Desk
Pediatric Measurements — Read, Convert and Record
Pediatric Measurement and Growth Record Bench
Pediatric Measurement Method — Applied Decisions
Growth Charts — Plot the Point, Read the Pattern
Pediatric Growth Plotting Bench
Growth Charts — Applied Decisions
Developmental Milestones — Notice, Listen and Follow Through
Developmental Concern and Follow-Up Desk
Developmental Monitoring — Applied Decisions

Hematology

The Clinical Laboratory

Clinical Laboratory Practice Foundations
Clinical Laboratory Practice Applied Practice
Clinical Laboratory Practice Review and Handoff
Quality-Control Stop and Recovery Work Sample
Laboratory Quality Applied Decisions
Laboratory Quality Desk
From Sample to Result — Process and Verify
Specimen Processing and QC Bench
Specimen Processing and QC — Applied Decisions
Point-of-Care Glucose — Match, Check and Report
Glucose Testing Bench
Point-of-Care Glucose — Applied Decisions

Radiology and Diagnostic Testing

Electrocardiography

Electrocardiography Foundations
Electrocardiography Applied Practice
Electrocardiography Review and Handoff
ECG Setup and Quality Audit Work Sample
ECG Recording Applied Decisions
ECG Recording Quality Desk
Read the ECG Grid — Scale, Waves and Quality
ECG Scale and Waveform Workbench
ECG Scale, Waves and Quality — Applied Decisions
Rhythm or Interference? Observe, Compare and Respond
Rhythm and Artifact Comparison Desk
Rhythm and Artifact — Applied Decisions
Ambulatory ECG — Prepare, Record and Return
Ambulatory Monitor and Diary Desk
Ambulatory ECG — Applied Decisions

Pulmonary Function

Pulmonary Function Testing Foundations
Pulmonary Function Testing Applied Practice
Pulmonary Function Testing Review and Handoff
Spirometry Readiness and Attempt Log Work Sample
Pulmonary Testing Applied Decisions
Pulmonary Testing Quality Desk
Spirometry — Review Quality Before the Numbers
Spirometry Quality Review Bench
Spirometry Quality — Applied Decisions

Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation

Rehabilitation Support Foundations
Rehabilitation Support Applied Practice
Rehabilitation Support Review and Handoff
Mobility Support Plan Work Sample
Rehabilitation Support Applied Decisions
Rehabilitation Plan and Progress Desk
Home Medical Equipment — Match, Check and Teach
Equipment Delivery and Readiness Desk
Home Equipment — Applied Decisions

Microbiology

Urinalysis

Urinalysis Foundations
Urinalysis Applied Practice
Urinalysis Review and Handoff
Urine Collection and Timing Audit Work Sample
Urinalysis Applied Decisions
Urine Specimen and Result Desk
Urine Chemistry — Read the Right Pad at the Right Time
Urine Chemistry Timing Bench
Urine Chemistry Timing — Applied Decisions

Administering Medications

Medication Administration Safety Foundations
Medication Administration Safety Applied Practice
Medication Administration Safety Review and Handoff
Medication Dose Verification Work Sample
Medication Administration Applied Decisions
Medication Verification and Response Desk
Dose and Route — Match the Current Product
Dose and Route Verification Workbench
Dose and Route — Applied Decisions
Medication Preparation — From Label to Ready Dose
Medication Preparation Bench
Medication Preparation — Applied Decisions
Injection Routes — Tissue, Angle and Equipment
Injection Route and Equipment Desk
Injection Routes — Applied Decisions
Vaccination Records — Match the Event, Complete the Record
Vaccination Record Reconciliation Desk
Vaccination Records — Applied Decisions
Refill Requests — Verify, Route and Follow Through
Refill Request and Authorization Desk
Refill Authorization — Applied Decisions

Patient Education

Patient Education Foundations
Patient Education Applied Practice
Patient Education Review and Handoff
Teach-Back and Access Plan Work Sample
Patient Teaching Applied Decisions
Patient Teaching and Follow-Up Desk
Nutrition — Read the Label, Support the Plan
Food Label and Patient Teaching Desk
Nutrition Labels — Applied Decisions
Psychosocial Care — Listen, Adapt and Report
Supportive Conversation and Screening Desk
Psychosocial Care — Applied Decisions
Telehealth — Connect the Patient, Preserve the Record
Telehealth Connection and Handoff Desk
Telehealth — Applied Decisions
Behavioral Care — Adapt the Visit, Preserve the Concern
Supportive Visit and Clinical Handoff Desk
Behavioral Care — Applied Decisions
Development Across Life — Explain for the Person
Lifespan Teaching Choices Desk
Development Across Life — Applied Decisions
Defense Mechanisms — Understand the Concept, Support the Person
Supportive Response Desk
Defense Mechanisms — Applied Decisions

Phlebotomy

Phlebotomy Foundations
Phlebotomy Foundations Applied Practice
Phlebotomy Foundations Review and Handoff
Blood Collection Identity Stop Work Sample
Phlebotomy Applied Decisions
Blood Collection Readiness and Specimen Desk
Blood Specimens — Sequence, Fill and Protect
Tube Sequence and Specimen Quality Workbench
Blood Specimen Quality — Applied Decisions
Capillary and Timed Collections — Prepare, Match and Record
Capillary and Timed Collection Desk
Capillary and Timed Collections — Applied Decisions

Clinical Practice Portfolio and Transition

Final Readiness and Mock Examination

Document your completed LC learning. National certification is awarded separately.

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What Will You Learn?

Course Content

Clinical Foundations and Safe Patient Encounters

Case Study

Clinical Workflow — From Preparation to Handoff

Clinical Workflow Review — Accurate Actions, Accurate Records

Clinical Encounter • Safe Start Check

Clinical Rooming • Handoff Work Sample

Anatomy & Physiology

Case Study

Cells and Tissues — How Structure Supports Function

Anatomy Review — Connect Structure, Function and Evidence

Anatomy • Structure and Function Check

Body Structure & Function

Case Study

Body Location — Regions, Cavities and Direction

Body Structure Review — Preserve Side, Site and Meaning

Integumentary System

Case Study

Skin Structures at Work

Skin Review • From Terms to Handoff

Skin Observation • Documentation Work Sample

Skin Foundations • Applied Decisions

Musculoskeletal System

Musculoskeletal Foundations • Knee Desk

Movement Lab • Observe and Describe

Musculoskeletal Review • Location and Movement

Movement and Location • Clinical Work Sample

Musculoskeletal Foundations • Applied Decisions

Nervous & Special Senses

Nervous System Foundations • Follow the Signal

Special Senses • See the Structure, Follow the Message

Nervous System and Senses • From Signals to Safe Handoffs

Sensory Change • Documentation Work Sample

Nervous System and Senses • Applied Decisions

Cardiovascular System

Cardiovascular Foundations • Meet the Heart

Heartbeat and Circulation • A Signal, a Beat, a Useful Record

Cardiovascular Review • From Blood Flow to a Clear Clinical Record

Cardiovascular Handoff • Documentation Work Sample

Cardiovascular Foundations • Applied Decisions

Immune System

Immune Foundations • Follow the Defense Network

Immune Response • Listen, Verify, Respond

Immune Review • Connect the Network to the Next Action

Immune Foundations • Applied Decisions

Immune Communication • Evidence-Based Work Sample

Respiratory System

Respiratory Foundations • Follow the Air

Respiratory Observation • Count the Breath, Keep the Whole Picture

Respiratory Review • Trace, Count, Communicate

Respiratory Foundations • Applied Decisions

Respiratory Observation • Documentation Work Sample

Digestive System

Digestive Foundations • Follow the Meal

Digestive Practice • Listen, Verify and Respond

Digestive Review • Trace, Translate and Communicate

Digestive Applied Decisions

Digestive Communication and Preparation Work Sample

Urinary System

Urinary Foundations • Follow the Flow

Urinary Practice • Match, Collect and Communicate

Urinary Review • Trace, Verify and Communicate

Urinary Applied Decisions

Urinary Communication and Specimen Work Sample

Endocrine System

Endocrine Foundations • Find the Gland, Follow the Message

Endocrine Practice • Verify, Communicate and Respond

Endocrine Review • Connect, Clarify and Respond

Endocrine Applied Decisions

Endocrine Communication and Test-Preparation Work Sample

Pharmacology

Pharmacology Foundations • Read the Label, Build the Medication Story

Drug Actions • Follow the Medicine, Notice the Response

Drug Actions and Formulation Safety

Drug Classes • Recognize the Purpose, Verify the Product

Drug Classes and Medication Safety

Medication Safety Desk • Compare, Clarify and Respond

Medication History and Safety Handoff