Medical Assistant

The Medical Assistant program includes a combination of both clinical and administrative programs.  A Medical Assistant is a multi-skilled professional who serves as an office assistant for health care practitioners and as a liaison between patient and doctor.  The efficiency of a medical office depends, in large measure, on the ability and efficiency of the Medical Assistant.  Experts foresee a highly favorable outlook for employment in this field over the next decade.

 

Medical Assistants may perform either clinical duties, administrative duties, or both.

 

Schedule: 

Monday-Friday 8 am - 2:30 pm

Length:  24 weeks including the 180 hour (6 week) externship

Total program hours: 720  

  

Subjects include:
  • Preparing the exam room
  • Taking a preliminary medical history from patients
  • Measuring height and weight
  • Recording vital signs
  • Preparing patients for and assisting in examinations and treatment processes
  • Administering medications
  • Applying dressings
  • Drawing blood
  • Performing Electrocardiograms (EKGs)
  • Cleaning and sterilizing instruments
  • Ordering supplies
  • Secretarial, clerical and receptionist tasks
  • Record keeping
  • Scheduling patient appointments
  • Updating patient records
  • Introduction to billing and coding

Certification:

Students will master the skills and information needed to pass the National Healthcareers Association’s National Certification exam for Certified Clinical Medical Assistant and Certified Administrative Medical Assistant.

Enrollment requirements:
  • High school diploma or GED
  • 17 years of age at the start of training
  • No felony or misdemeanor convictions or current charges pending
  • Pass a reading comprehension exam
 
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