Clinical Assistant Training Program

About the Role

Clinical Assistants (CAs) are an integral part of hands-on patient care. Working under the direction and supervision of an RN, they have the ability to take and record vital signs, perform designated tests and collecting patient samples, and support patients in all activities of daily living. CAs meet patients and their families as they enter the unit, welcoming and acclimating them to the unit. CAs interact with unit staff, physicians, and other hospital department personnel. It is critical that CAs provide timely and accurate communication, accurate documentation and maintain a harmonious, team oriented, customer friendly environment. CAs must be able to function competently in a computerized medical setting.

Course Details

• 6-week full time status equivalent commitment
• 40 hours per week including every other weekend
• 80 hours of classroom time and 160 hours of "Hands on Learning" (Clinical Rotations)
• Week 1-2: Classroom Clinical Assistant Basics at CVPH with exam, and PMCS (Preventing and Managing Crisis Situations) Training
• Week 3-6: Clinical Rotations with hands on training experience
• Demonstration and written type final exam
• Must demonstrate competency of all components of current CA competencies and criteria
• Must have attended all classroom sessions and may not have been absent in excess of 1 day not related to hospitalization, COVID+ diagnosis, or death of immediate family member during entire 6-week program
• The Student will not be compensated for any absent days

Upon Completion of Course

Students will have opportunity to enter a CA position in the Resource Patient Logistics Department or in the Medical/Surgical Tower (R3-R7).

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Previous experience in customer service and people skills preferred
• As applicable, the individual has training/competency in attending to the special needs and/or behaviors appropriate to the age of patients for which care is being provided