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West Palm Beach, FL

U.S. Academy

West Palm Beach, FL

2 Programs

Available Programs

  • Clinical Medical Assistant
    Medicine and Health Care

    Disclosure

    The Clinical Medical Assistant program is designed to provide students with the skills and knowledge necessary to successfully perform multi-faceted functions in a physician’s office. Back office skills are emphasized along with basic medical terminology and anatomy. An extensive hands-on lab is also provided and students will demonstrate proficiency in various back office skills including vital signs, measurements, patient history, physical examination, minor office surgery, calculation of medication doses and administration, laboratory procedures, venipuncture, capillary puncture, EKGs, and emergency medical procedures.

    This program prepares students for entry-level positions, such as Medical Assistant, Clinical Assistant and Nursing Clinical Assistant.

    Program length - 16 weeks

  • Certified Phlebotomy Technician
    Medicine and Health Care

    The Phlebotomy Technician program will help students gain the skills and knowledge needed to work in a clinical laboratory, hospital, clinic, or physician’s office setting. This program will cover basic phlebotomy skills, including infection control, universal precautions and safety, anatomy and physiology of body systems (emphasizing the circulatory system), and appropriate medical terminology. Additional class time is provided in advanced infectious disease control and biohazards, anticoagulation theory, and knowledge of pre-analytical sources of error in specimen collection. Students will then perform a mandatory externship of practical instruction and experience in phlebotomy.

    This program prepares students for entry-level positions, such as Phlebotomists, Clinical Lab Assistant, Lab Assistant, Lab Specimen Processor, Accessioner, Mobile Phlebotomists, Clinical Assistant, Floor Donor Technician, Research Assistant and Health Screener.

    Program length - 16 weeks

Disclosure

U.S. Academy is an equal opportunity employer and program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities by calling 711 or 1-800-735-2922.

All programs not available at all campus locations.
Course length may vary.

U.S. Academy does not promise or guarantee employment to any student or graduate.

Financial assistance available for those who qualify.