The Pediatric, Geriatric, Phlebotomy and Cardiology Assisting course is designed to teach beginner-level students to deliver quality care across diverse patient populations and clinical specialties in 3 lessons.



Pediatric, Geriatric, Phlebotomy, and Cardiology Assisting
This course is part of Clinical Medical Assistant Fundamentals Specialization

Instructor: Jennifer Zabel
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What you'll learn
Display the ability to adhere to infection control and environmental safety protocols
Understand responsibilities of teamwork and communication skills in healthcare
Discuss the responsibilities of the medical assistant in general, specialty, and surgical practices
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February 2025
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There are 3 modules in this course
In this module, students learn to address the unique physical, emotional, and developmental needs of pediatric and geriatric patients.
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12 videos1 reading1 assignment5 plugins
This module teaches hands-on experience in phlebotomy, including proper techniques for blood draws, specimen handling, and infection control. Students gain competency in performing urinalysis and understanding laboratory protocols to support accurate diagnostic testing.
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12 videos1 assignment4 plugins
In this module, students will build expertise in assisting with cardiovascular procedures, including preparing patients for electrocardiographs, operating ECG equipment, and identifying basic cardiac rhythms.
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9 videos1 reading1 assignment1 peer review4 plugins
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