What You’ll Learn
Take the next step in your healthcare career by building on your medical assistant experience and preparing for the responsibilities of licensed practical nursing (LPN) in just 12 months.
The Certified Medical Assistant to Practical Nursing Bridge program helps qualified students expand their clinical knowledge and nursing skills through classroom, lab and clinical learning. Training is designed to prepare students for the wide range of duties that practical nurses perform in various healthcare settings.
You will learn how to:
- Strengthen your understanding of basic nursing principles and patient care
- Provide safe care through hands-on clinical experiences
- Administer medications and perform basic IV therapy
- Build knowledge in pharmacology and medication safety
- Support patients in medical-surgical, maternity, pediatric and mental health settings
- Monitor patient conditions and assist with treatment and recovery
- Practice professional communication, judgment and teamwork in healthcare environments
- Develop the skills needed to provide nursing care under the direction of licensed healthcare professionals
This program is designed for certified medical assistants who are ready to grow their clinical skills and move forward on a practical nursing career path.
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What You Can Do
Certified Medical Assistant to Practical Nursing Bridge can help you prepare for practical nursing roles in a variety of patient care settings.
Practical nurses are an important part of the healthcare team. They help provide direct care, monitor patients and support physicians and registered nurses in delivering quality treatment. For medical assistants who want to take on expanded patient care responsibilities, this bridge option can open the door to the next level of opportunity.
