Certified Medical Assistant To Practical Nursing Bridge

Tennessee College of Applied Technology Nashville

DiplomaNon-degreeCIP: 51.3901

The Practical Nursing program prepares students to become Licensed Practical Nurses through classroom instruction and supervised clinical experience in various healthcare settings. It is mandatory to attend an Information Session prior to starting the program.

Duration

12 Months

Credits

29 credits

Cost

Total Tuition/Fees $4,461.00 Textbook/Supplies Cost $3,256.87Show more

Format

In-Person

Program Pathways

Credentials this program stacks toward

Program Pathway to Health & Human ServiceFrom The University of Tennessee

Program Details

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Certified Medical Assistant To Practical Nursing Bridge

Tennessee College of Applied Technology Nashville

DiplomaNon-degreeCIP: 51.3901

Duration

12 Months

Credits

29 credits

Cost

Total Tuition/Fees $4,461.00 Textbook/Supplies Cost $3,256.87Show more

Format

In-Person

Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

Auto-populatedfrom O*NET via SOC 29-2061.00

Skills

Social PerceptivenessActive ListeningSpeakingCritical ThinkingReading ComprehensionService OrientationCoordinationMonitoringJudgment and Decision MakingWriting

Knowledge

Customer and Personal ServiceEnglish LanguagePsychologyMedicine and DentistryAdministrativeAdministration and ManagementComputers and ElectronicsBiologyEducation and Training

Abilities

Oral ComprehensionWritten ComprehensionOral ExpressionProblem SensitivitySpeech ClarityDeductive ReasoningNear VisionInductive ReasoningWritten ExpressionSpeech RecognitionInformation OrderingArm-Hand SteadinessFinger Dexterity

Tasks

Observe patients, charting and reporting changes in patients' conditions, such as adverse reactions
Measure and record patients' vital signs, such as height, weight, temperature, blood pressure, pulse
Administer prescribed medications or start intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patients'
Record patients' medical information and vital signs.
Administer medications to patients and monitor patients for reactions or side effects.
Maintain accurate, detailed reports and records.
Interview patients to obtain medical information and measure their vital signs, weight, and height.
Clean and sterilize instruments and dispose of contaminated supplies.
Record patients' medical history, vital statistics, or information such as test results in medical r
Evaluate the functioning of the neuromuscularskeletal system and the spine using systems of chiropra
Diagnose health problems by reviewing patients' health and medical histories, questioning, observing
Perform a series of manual adjustments to the spine or other articulations of the body to correct th
Dispose of contaminated sharps, in accordance with applicable laws, standards, and policies.
Organize or clean blood-drawing trays, ensuring that all instruments are sterile and all needles, sy
Draw blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe, or butterfly venipuncture methods.
Confirm the identities of patients by verifying their personal information.

Technology

Medical softwareOffice suite softwareCategorization or classification softwareData base user interface and query softwareInformation retrieval or search softwareSpreadsheet softwareVideo conferencing softwareCloud-based data access and sharing softwareInventory management softwareBusiness intelligence and data analysis softwareCalendar and scheduling softwareBilling and invoicing softwareAccounting softwarePresentation softwareWeb platform development softwareElectronic mail software

Tools

Abdominal bindersAir fluidized bedsAnkle restraintsApnea monitorsAutomated external defibrillators AEDAutomated spirometersBag infusion systemsBalkan framesBlood glucometersBlood transfusion drip regulatorsBucks extensionsButterfly needlesCanesCapillary tubesCirco-electric bedsAngiocathsAnti-embolism elastic stockingsAqua K padsArterial blood gas testing equipmentArterial line cathetersAudiometersAutoclavesAutomated medicine dispensing equipmentAutotransfusion systemsBag-valve masksBalanced suspension traction equipmentBed scalesBilevel positive airway pressure BiPAP ventilatorsBilimetersBaumanometers

Work Values

RelationshipsSupportAchievementIndependenceWorking ConditionsRecognition

Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses29-2061.00