CAREER PROGRAMS:
Health Care Technologies
Clinical Assistant
Program Options
- Certificate of Achievement
Program Information
The eleven-month Clinic Assistant program has been designed for individuals who are interested in working in the back office setting in a large clinic or out-patient facility. Clinical duties include obtaining and recording patients height, weight, temperature and blood pressure, obtaining case histories, performing basic laboratory tests, preparing patients for and assisting with examinations, as well as office surgeries, taking EKGs, and sterilization of instruments and materials.
The program also includes instruction in the important areas of medical ethics and law, interpersonal relationships and patient care, appointment scheduling, telephone technique, and records management.
Upon completion of all required courses, students are placed in an internship with a local health care facility. This is a valuable experience in applying the knowledge and skill acquired in class to be the workplace.
A Statement of Eligibility for Internship, a health statement and physical examination, a current CPR certificate, and completion of all required courses with a grade of C or better are required prior to entry into internship, (Htech).
Program Opportunities
The Health Care Technologies Department offers eight other programs:
- Insurance Billing Specialist
- Massage Therapy
- Medical Administrative Assistant
- Medical Assistant
- Medical Transcription
- Medical Office Reception
- Orthopedic Technician
Department Chair
Kristine Gaiero
408.741.4019
e-mail: kris_gaiero@westvalley.edu
- Requirements and suggested sequence of classes
Questions about Career Programs? Call 408.741.2098
e-mail: Career Programs Center: cathy_aimonetti@wvmccd.cc.ca.us
or stop by AAS 35
REVISED July 22, 2008
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