The Medical Assistant plays an important role as a member of the Health Care team in a physician’s office or clinic.  Theory and practical application in the fundamentals of medical diagnostic laboratory techniques are taught.  Students are introduced to the anatomy and physiology of the body system and become CPR certified.  In addition, students will have hands-on training with regard to venipuncture, injections, urinalysis, and electrocardiography, measurement of vital signs, and preparation for physical and specialty exams.  Students will learn basic medical office administrative duties.

This program will enable the student to assume a responsible entry-level position as a Medical Assistant.  Laboratory skills and administrative procedures are taught for use in a physician’s office/clinic.  This Certification Program also emphasizes communication skills that give graduates a competitive edge.  The knowledge gained in this program, combined with work experience will provide opportunities in managing an office.  Graduates of this program may secure specific positions as: Clinical Medical Assistant, Administrative Medical Assistant, Medical Receptionist, and Laboratory Assistant.

Each course is a unique study allowing the student to have hands-on training in the classroom and lab.  The classroom is setup for the combination of class and lab (simulating a physician’s office).  During the classroom and lab training, students will learn the systems and structures of the body. In addition, the correct way to collect, record and report laboratory results, as well as, taking patient vital signs and draping patients for specific examinations.  Students will also learn the technique of venipuncture with vacutainer and syringes.  Students will learn how to obtain accurate medical information from patients and document this information.

Students will attend class Monday through Friday.  Two classes are available to students each lasting four hours in duration.  Session I will be held from 9:00 a.m. through 1:00 p.m.  Session II will be held from 6:00 p.m. through 10:00 p.m.  There will be a ten-minute break every hour beginning at ten-minutes until the hour. 

The externship is a crucial part of the students overall training to become a Medical Assistant.  The externship is undertaken following the successful completion of all classroom training and consists of 160 unpaid hours.  Students will attend externship Monday through Friday for eight (8) hours each day, for a total of (4) weeks.    Students will attend externship in a School for Allied Health Professionals approved facility.