Medical Assistant

The Medical Assistant certificate program provides training in clinical and administrative procedures used by entry-level medical assistants working in hospitals, clinics, doctor’s offices and other health care settings. The clinical curriculum covers patient intake, vital signs, laboratory procedures, clinical procedures, including phlebotomy, and diagnostic testing including electrocardiography (EKG). The administrative curriculum covers computer applications, insurance procedures, medical coding and billing and medical office management. Throughout the program, students learn the basics of anatomy, physiology and pathology along with the medical terminology most frequently encountered in career settings.

In preparation for employment, students learn the important communications and human relations skills needed in medical settings and the professional, legal and ethical standards expected of today’s health care worker. A 200-hour externship in a working health care facility provides the hands-on practice and experience needed for permanent employment readiness.

900 HOUR CERTIFICATE PROGRAM

DAY Sessions
9 Months - 700 Instructional Hours and  200 Externship Hours
Monday through Friday 8:30 am - 1:30 pm
Monday through Friday 1:30 pm - 6:30 pm

EVENING Session
13 months - 700 Instructional Hours and 200 Externship Hours
Monday through Thursday 6:30 pm - 10:30 pm 

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The medical assistant program has a medical laboratory with equipment that would be found in standard medical offices including EKG machines, autoclaves, exam tables, phlebotomy chairs, official scales and optical microscopes. The administrative component of the curriculum is conducted in a computer laboratory with 20 internet-accessible workstations running Microsoft Office software as well as the industry-standard Medi-soft medical office management system.

This course prepares the student for their role in the allied health setting.  Students learn effective communication skills and understand their scope of practice.  Students will be introduced to medical terminology, basic anatomy and physiology, and how to take vital signs.  It is intended for those students who are entering the healthcare field for the first time.

This course explains the importance of the phlebotomist within the health care team.  The phlebotomist’s primary responsibility is the collection of blood samples by venipuncture or micro-collection techniques.  In addition, this course will focus on the proper techniques in blood collection, capillary collection, specimen labeling, and transportation and isolation activities. (Prerequisite: Introduction to Healthcare Workplace)

This course prepares the student to perform 12 lead EKG.  It teaches familiarity with terminology associated with arrhythmia and EKG artifacts.  It also instructs students to become knowledgeable in the anatomy and physiology of the heart, including its electrical condition. (Prerequisite: Introduction to Healthcare Workplace)

This course instructs how to efficiently manage medical records while implementing HIPAA regulations.  In this course the necessary skills for effective written and verbal communication will be taught.  Students will utilize EMRs and will gain the knowledge needed to accurately code medical claim forms using CPT and ICD manuals. (Prerequisite: Introduction to Healthcare Workplace)

This course explains the importance of professionalism within the healthcare field.  Instruction will include communication as well as the teaching the skills necessary to get a job as a Medical Assistant including Resumes, Letter Writing, and Interviewing.  The students will also be instructed in the most essential Microsoft programs, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. (Prerequisite: Introduction to Healthcare Workplace)

This course will demonstrate the utilization of equipment associated with rehab therapy, surgical procedures, and will differentiate between the various types of diagnostic imaging tests. (Prerequisite: Introduction to Healthcare Workplace)

This course allows the students to practice their clinical skills learned earlier in the curriculum as to enhance their skills before externship.  This course also teaches about basic nutrition and computer office skills focusing on Microsoft Applications. (Prerequisite: Introduction to Healthcare Workplace, Phlebotomy and Hematology Electrocardiography)

An important aspect of training in the medical assisting field is the experience of applying textbook and lab principles to an actual professional setting.  Externships meet the need for practical experience and serve as a capstone. Students are placed in supervised positions during this module. These positions will rotate students through a range of practical applications and give students a chance to observe doctors, nurses, medical assistants and other health professionals engaged in routine health care practices. Supervisors report weekly on student attendance, skill competencies, comportment and professionalism.