Medical Assisting

Program Highlights

Medical Assisting provides instruction in taking and recording vital signs, preparing patients for examination, patient education, and assisting the physician during patient exams. The collecting and preparation of laboratory specimens and basic laboratory tests will be covered. Students will learn the administration of medication, venipuncture, ECG, and wound care. It provides a basic understanding of the clinical and administrative duties and responsibilities pertinent to medical offices. This includes instruction in medical office procedures such as appointment scheduling, telephone etiquette, and record keeping. Students will learn medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, infection control, along with medical law and ethics. Students will explore a wide array of medical careers and learn professional career readiness skills. Learning takes place in our classroom lab setting that includes medical office and hospital patient rooms that provide immersive learning experiences on manikins and state of the art medical equipment.

Students who complete the program with a 70% or higher will be eligible to take the National Health Career Association CCMA certification exam.