Course Description

Medical Assistant

Students will advance their knowledge and skills to perform with professional competency in medical offices and clinics. After completing prerequisite classes in medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, math, phlebotomy and electrocardiography, the course will present additional clinical procedures and theory.

This training includes gathering information and completing medical documents, assisting with physical examinations, gynecological procedures and pediatrics care.

Advanced clinical practice introduces sterile procedures and minor office surgery, pharmacology and drug calculations, administration of oral and parenteral medications and understanding and performing laboratory procedures.

Empathy, compassion, confidentiality, ethical and legal standards and professionalism are emphasized throughout the course.

Training concludes with general office duties, management, communication, medical records, computer skills and insurance processing.

• 500 Hours - Three modules
• Clinical Practice as scheduled (60 hours required)
• School uniform, white shoes and watch with a second hand required for clinical practice

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