Medical Assistant
with Phlebotomy
Medical Assistant/Phlebotomy Certification Program
Training is instructor-led by experts in their field at our Education Center.
- 10-15 students per class
- 16 Weeks
- Monday-Thursday
- 3 hours a day
- All classes are in-person
- National Certification Exam
- Virtual Reality Clinical Training
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Value of a Medical Assistant with Phlebotomy
A medical assistant with phlebotomy certification is very valuable in healthcare. They can do many tasks, like drawing blood and helping with medical procedures. This helps doctors and nurses focus on more complicated work. Having both skills makes patient care smoother and better. It also gives the medical assistant more job opportunities and chances to advance their career. In today's fast-changing healthcare world, being certified in both medical assistance and phlebotomy is a big advantage.
What You’ll Learn in the Medical Assistant/Phlebotomy Training Program at YES Workforce
Enrolling in the Medical Assistant/Phlebotomy training program at YES Workforce will prepare you for a key role in the healthcare field. Here’s what you can expect to learn:
Basic Patient Care
- Daily Activities: You’ll learn how to assist patients with everyday tasks like bathing, dressing, and eating. This training is similar to the patient care technician role, focusing on patient comfort and safety.
- Vital Signs: You’ll be taught how to check vital signs such as blood pressure, heart rate, and temperature. This skill is essential for both medical assistant and phlebotomy roles, as well as for patient care technicians.
Medical Skills
- Phlebotomy: You’ll learn how to draw blood safely and effectively. This includes understanding the best techniques and ensuring patient comfort during the procedure. Phlebotomy skills are crucial for medical assistants.
- Medical Procedures: You’ll be trained in basic medical procedures like taking EKGs (heart readings) and collecting lab samples, similar to the duties of a patient care technician.
Supporting Healthcare Professionals
- Assisting Nurses and Doctors: You’ll understand how to help nurses and doctors during medical procedures. Just like a patient care technician, your support will be crucial in the healthcare team.
- Administering Care: You’ll learn how to provide basic medical care, such as wound dressing and inserting catheters under supervision, which are key tasks for both medical assistant and phlebotomy roles.
Communication and Support
- Emotional Support: You’ll learn how to provide emotional support to patients, helping them feel at ease, much like a patient care technician.
- Effective Communication: You’ll be trained to communicate clearly with patients and healthcare professionals, ensuring everyone is well-informed.
Safety and Hygiene
- Infection Control: You’ll learn about the importance of hygiene and how to prevent infections in a healthcare setting. This is a critical part of both medical assistants and patient care technicians’ roles.
- Emergency Procedures: You’ll be trained on what to do in case of medical emergencies, ensuring patient safety.
Hands-On Experience
- Clinical Practice: The program includes hands-on training in a real healthcare environment, allowing you to practice what you’ve learned.
- Simulation Labs: You’ll use simulation labs to practice skills in a controlled, supervised setting, preparing you for real-world medical assistant and phlebotomy tasks.
Why This Training is Important
The skills you learn in this program will prepare you for a rewarding career as a medical assistant and in phlebotomy. You’ll be ready to help patients with their needs, support medical professionals, and make a difference in the healthcare field.
By completing the YES Workforce Medical Assistant/Phlebotomy training program, you’ll gain the knowledge and experience needed to start your career with confidence, much like a patient care technician.
