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Cardiovascular Medical Assistant Program
Course Description: A
comprehensive didactic course designed to deliver basic cardiovascular
education and skills. Course content will include basic
cardiac anatomy/physiology and terminology; overview of cardiovascular
disease including CAD and EP disorders; overview of cardiovascular
treatments, including medications, invasive procedures, and EECP;
diagnostic testing common to cardiovascular care, including
PAD testing, such as ABI; basic EKG instruction; obtaining patient
history information; and holter/event monitoring techniques. The
primary focus of this cardiology specific course will be on cross
training the medical assistant for cardiology service or cardiology
specific training, for recent graduates from an accredited program.
Course Length: Four day course
Enrollment: 10 student maximum per
course
Faculty: Registered nurses with
vast cardiovascular background
Target Audience: Medical
assistants requiring a comprehensive introduction to cardiovascular care
Location: The Heart Center, Kingsport, TN
Tuition: $3,000
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