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They also might help with administrative tasks such as updating patient charts or answering medical phone calls.  \nProgram Host:  \nYOUR CAREER.  \nYOUR PURSUIT.  \nYEAR ONE  \nM-F, 1:00–3:00 PM Class Time  \nYEAR TWO  \nM–F, 12:30–4:00 PM Rotations  \nCAPSTONE  \nHealthcare Specialist Capstone  \n1 Year, 6 Credits Prerequisites: CNA/CCMA /EMT  \nThis program is in-person (at various job sites) and online. Students that did not take year 1 with KLR could be eligible for capstone with KLR as long as CNA/CCMA/EMT have been met elsewhere.  \nCURRICULUM  \nPrinciples of Healthcare (7168)  \nPrinciples of Healthcare content includes skills common to specific health career topics such as patient nursing care, dental care, animal care, medical laboratory, public health, and an introduction to healthcare systems. Assignmentsand guest speakers are organized and planned around the Healthcare Specialist Capstone.  \nMedical Terminology (5274)  \nMedical Terminology prepares students with language skills necessary for effective, independent use of health and medical reference materials. It includes the study of health and medical abbreviations, symbols, and Greek and Latin word part meanings, all taught within the context of body systems. This course builds skills in pronouncing, spelling, and defining new words encountered in verbal and written information in the healthcare industry. Students have the opportunity to acquire essential skills for accurate and logical communication, and interpretation of medical records. Emphasis is on forming a foundation of a medical vocabulary including appropriate and accurate meaning, spelling, and pronunciation of medical terms, and abbreviations, signs, and symbols.  \nCertified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) (7164)  \nThe Certified Clinical Medical Assistant course will prepare students for the National Healthcare Association CCMA exam. Instruction includes taking and recording vital signs, preparing patients for examination, patient education, and assisting the physician during the exam. The collecting and preparation of laboratory specimens and basic laboratory tests will be covered. Prepares for the administration of medication, venipuncture, ECG, and wound care. Provides a basic understanding of the clinical and administrative duties and responsibilities pertinent to medical offices. 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Functions performed as an intern include, but are not limited to: interpreting various medical data, understanding and following medical charts and procedures, administering vaccines, drawing blood, obtaining patient vitals and medication history and customer service which includes answering phones and corresponding with doctors/nurses, insurance companies and customers/patients.  \nDual Credit:  \nThis program is not associated with dual credit.  \nCertifications:  \nStudents have the opportunity to earn the following certifications: Cer","cbCaidYbfRaXNxvS","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaidYbfRaXNxvS","pdf",6799761,"English","# Program Overview\n## CCMA Role and Responsibilities\n## Program Schedule (Year One and Year Two)\n## Capstone Requirements\n## Curriculum Courses\n## Certification, Employment, and Apprenticeship Notes","[{\"question\":\"What does a CCMA program prepare students to do in clinical settings?\",\"answer\":\"Students learn to support patient care tasks such as taking and recording vital signs, assisting during exams, administering medication, performing venipuncture, drawing blood, and helping with wound care and basic laboratory tests.\"},{\"question\":\"What are the year one and year two class/rotation schedules?\",\"answer\":\"Year one runs M-F, 1:00–3:00 PM. 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