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Clinical Patient Care
What you'll learn
Learn to work in a medical office setting! This microcredential introduces key medical assistant clinical functions in ambulatory care settings, including vitals, patient history, exam preparation, procedure assistance, education, screenings, phlebotomy, specimen collection, and laboratory testing on bodily fluid samples. Successful completion of this microcredential readies all to continue their education and to immediately apply for entry level, patient care positions. Take this microcredential alone or add the Healthcare Fundamentals microcredential linked below to expand your job opportunities, preparing you to sit for the National Center for Competency Testing certification exams for Phlebotomy Technician, ECG Technician, and Clinical Medical Assistant.
Microcredential course requirements
Skills covered
This microcredential is stackable
Credits earned in the completion of this microcredential can be applied toward completion of a related certificate or degree program. It is a building block that gives you a jump start to education and career success.
Faculty
Associate Professor/Chairperson of Health Studies/Assistant to the Dean, Health Sciences/Interim Chairperson of Clinical Laboratory Technology
Related microcredentials
Part of a series
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*Estimated tuition
Each campus will confirm final costs. The estimated tuition shown above is based on NYS residency for this institution. Tuition can vary based on full- or part-time attendance, residency and whether the courses are undergraduate or graduate. Additional costs include fees and books. Some available grant funding for eligible students may be highlighted on this page. For information on other possible financial support to help you pay for your microcredential, please visit our For You page.
*Estimated cost
Each campus will confirm final cost. Some available grant funding for eligible students may be highlighted on this page. For information on other possible financial support to help you pay for your microcredential, please visit our For You page.
The power of microcredentials from your hometown SUNY campus
SUNY's microcredentials are setting the standard nationally and internationally for high-quality, stackable credentials designed for today's learner. All of SUNY's microcredentials are designed to be:
High Quality
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Stackable
Each microcredential has immediate value and, where possible, stacks together with other microcredentials.
In-demand
Microcredentials are designed to meet current and emerging market needs and align with relevant industry standards.
Portable
Completion of our microcredentials is recorded on your transcript and/or highlighted in a digital badge so your accomplishments travel with you.
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