A medical assistant is a multi-skilled allied health care professional that specializes in procedures commonly performed in the ambulatory health care setting. Medical assistants perform both clinical and administrative duties and assist a variety of providers including physicians, nurse practitioners and physician assistants. They typically work in medical offices, clinics, urgent care centers and may work in general medicine or specialty practices. Common duties of a medical assistant include administrative and clinical tasks like: Checking patients in and out upon arrival and departure, Answering phone calls and questions, Assisting providers with exams and procedures, Administering injections or medications, Working in the electronic health record (EHR), Performing EKG, phlebotomy, and laboratory procedures, Taking patient vital signs.

Pacific Healthcare Training has a mission to provide up to date, state of the art phlebotomy training. Our objective is to educate students to be well-trained, highly qualified competent employees who can use their skills to benefit patients and employers. We do not have an entrance exam or require any prior medical experience to take our course. Our program is 64 hour didactic hands-on training where students will learn basic venapuncture with both a straight needle and butterfly needle, tourniquet tying, capillary puncture, order of draw, and lab processing. Pacific Healthcare Training students do not do a clinical externship outside of the classroom. We are an extremely hands-on program allowing students ample opportunity to get their blood draws done in class.

Medical Assistant Training at Pacific Healthcare Training

Interested in a career that combines clinical and administrative roles? Consider our Medical Assistant training program!

What You'll Learn:

As a Medical Assistant, you'll wear many hats - from performing procedures in a clinical setting to ensuring smooth administration at healthcare facilities. Here are some tasks you'll get the hang of:

• Check-In & Check-Out: Guide patients through their arrival and departure process.
• Communication: Be the first point of contact, answering phone calls and addressing queries.
• Clinical Assistance: Support providers during exams and procedures.
• Medication Administration: Safely administer injections or medications to patients.
• EHR Management: Efficiently manage Electronic Health Record (EHR).
• Diagnostic Procedures: Carry out EKG, phlebotomy, and lab procedures.
• Patient Care: Monitor and document patient vital signs.

Why Pursue Medical Assistant Certification?

Per the Bureau of Labor and Statistics (BLS), there's a projected 23% job growth rate for Medical Assistants - that's a whole lot more than the average growth rate for all occupations! So, isn't it time you dived into a profession that's expanding faster than you can say 'healthcare'? Join us today and start making a difference!

This training provides 60 hours of classroom and skills lab instructions and 28 hours of clinical practicum (88 hours total). Classroom instruction consists of lecture, group activities, and class discussion. The skills lab provides an opportunity for students to learn, practice, and demonstrate Nursing Assistant2 Acute Care Skills. Clinical practicum is held in the hospital setting. Upon successful completion, students will be prepared to enter the acute care workforce to assist licensed nursing personnel.

The Nursing Assistant training program prepares students to assist with patient care and function as an effective member of the healthcare team. The program consists of 65 hours of classroom and lab instruction and 40 hours of hands on, supervised clinical training in a long term nursing facility. Students will be actively involved in the classroom with lectures, videos, guest speakers, and skills lab time. Upon successful completion of the program, the student will be eligible to sit for the Oregon State Board of Nursing Certified Nursing Assistant examination.

Pacific Healthcare Training's Phlebotomy Program

Welcome to Pacific Healthcare Training's Phlebotomy Program! We're here to provide cutting-edge, state-of-the-art training in the field of phlebotomy.

Program Overview

• No prior medical experience or entrance exam required.
• 48-hour hands-on training course, ensuring you're well-prepared.
• Learn basic venipuncture with both straight and butterfly needles, tourniquet tying, capillary puncture, order of draw, and lab processing.
• All our students get the opportunity to conduct their blood draws in the classroom. Practice makes perfect!

Admission Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age upon program completion.
• High school diploma is a must.
• Pass a criminal background check and drug screen.
• Agreement to complete 30 blood draws in class, practicing on each other to gain first-hand experience.

Our mission is to transform students into competent employees, who can use their skills to benefit patients and employers. So, why wait? Take the leap and start your journey to become a top-notch phlebotomist!

Pacific Healthcare Training - CNA Classes & Certification

Jumpstart your career in healthcare with Pacific Healthcare Training's Nursing Assistant program. This comprehensive program gets you job-ready with classroom, lab, and hands-on training.

Program Details

• The Nursing Assistant program offers 100 hours of classroom and lab instruction, plus 75 hours of hands-on, supervised clinical training at a long-term nursing facility.

• Upon successful completion, you'll be eligible to sit for the Oregon State Board of Nursing Certified Nursing Assistant examination.

Professional Opportunities

• As a Certified Nursing Assistant, you can work under the supervision of a licensed RN or LPN in long-term facilities, hospitals, or in-home health settings.

• With Nursing Assistant jobs on the rise, this is a solid choice for a healthcare career.

Program Eligibility

• You need to be fluent in English and able to meet the physical and mental demands of working as a Nursing Assistant.

• A clean criminal background and completion of a TB test and an American Heart Association CPR class are required.

A Peek into the Future

• The demand for qualified nursing assistants is expected to grow by about 19% in the next 10 years.

• Your tuition fees may even be reimbursed by your new employer at a nursing facility!