Medical Assistants help physicians examine and treat patients and perform routine tasks to keep offices running smoothly. Tasks include updating and filling out patients' medical records, filling out insurance forms, arranging for hospital admission, and handling correspondence. Medical assistants may take and record vital signs and medical histories, prepare and administer medications, and draw blood samples. The Medical Assisting program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education programs in conjunction with the American Association of Medical Assistants.
Graduates are eligible to take the national certification exam for medical assistants.