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Microcredential in

Healthcare Fundamentals

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Delivery
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1 Semester
Estimated Time To Complete
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What you'll learn

Launch your career in healthcare with an administrative focus! Learn fundamental healthcare skills, including medical terminology, first aid, CPR, and infectious disease transmission prevention. You will gain proficiency in key administrative tasks and the intricacies of medical office operations, including electronic health records. Take this microcredential alone and stand apart when applying for medical office positions and/or also complete with the Clinical Patient Care microcredential to sit for the National Center for Competency Testing certification exams for Phlebotomy Technician, ECG Technician, and Clinical Medical Assistant, expanding your job possibilities. Successful completion of both microcredentials prepares you for continued study, internships, and to immediately apply for positions as a phlebotomist, ECG/EKG technician, or clinical medical assistant positions.

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Skills covered

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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

Erin O'Hara-Leslie
Associate Professor/Chairperson of Health Studies/Assistant to the Dean, Health Sciences/Interim Chairperson of Clinical Laboratory Technology



 

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