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Blue Cliff College
Blue Cliff College - Metairie, LA
Blue Cliff College Offers:
- Quality instruction, training, and career placement in the allied health and beauty fields for over 25 years
- Blue Cliff College is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC)
- Dedicated support to help students achieve success in healthcare and beauty careers
Choose From:
- Day, evening, or online classes
- Financial aid options for eligible students
- Graduate career placement assistance
Campus Location
3200 Cleary Ave, Metairie , LA 70002
The Clinical Medical Assisting diploma program provides an in-depth study of the medical science of the human body including anatomy, physiology and pathology of the body systems, clinical techniques including examining room procedures, medical lab procedures, medical terminology, pharmacology and administrative procedures.
The Clinical Medical Assisting diploma program prepares the graduate to pursue entry-level positions in the healthcare field working in clinical and/or administrative settings under a variety of titles: Medical Assistants, Medical Receptionist, Medical Office Administrator, Medical Technician, Cardiac Technician amongst others.
- Perform basic laboratory test
- Record patient history and personal information
- Measure vital signs, such as blood pressure
- Help physicians with patient examinations
- Give patients injections or medications as directed by physicians and as permitted by state law
- Prepare blood samples for laboratory tests
- Enter patient care information into medical records
- Instruct patients about medications or special diets
- Prepare patients for x-rays
- Change dressings
The Program length for Day classes is 9 months. The Program length for Night classes is 15 months.
3200 Cleary Ave
Metairie,