The Medical Assistant program provides both the clinical and administrative job skills necessary to work in medical clinics, medical centers, or specialized care centers. The student will receive instruction in the classroom, lab and externship sites. Students learn to prepare patients to see the doctor, take vital signs and record medical histories, They will also set up the examination room, give immunizations, take EKGs and perform various lab tests. On the administrative side, students will learn to schedule appointments, fill out insurance forms, and maintain patient charts.

TOPICS:

• Introduction to Computers/Word Processing/Electronic Spreadsheet
• Medical Law & Ethics
• Medical Terminology/Anatomy & Physiology I
• Medical Terminology/Anatomy & Physiology II
• Vital Signs, First Aid, CPR
• Venipuncture & Phlebotomy
• Lab & Surgical Procedures
• Pharmacology
• Basic Coding of Diagnosis/Basic Coding of Procedures
• EKG
• Administrative Duties/Medica Records Management
• Medica Insurance Procedures
• Computerized Medical Billing
• Certified Medica Assistant (CMA) Exam Review
• Career Development & Job Placement
• Externship
  
  Total Clock hours:900