Their versatility makes them employable and they are viewed by doctors as vital members of the healthcare delivery team. The student will complete an externship in medical offices or a health care facility. The student is responsible for transportation to the externship site. Clinical course work focuses on human anatomy and physiology, microbiology, pharmacology, clinical laboratory techniques, phlebotomy, medical ethics, OSHA regulations, patient communication, basic EKG, medical terminology and patient care. Office technology course work focuses on medical office procedures, billing, insurance coding, communication, typing, machine transcription and information processing.
Graduates are qualified for a career involving entry level clinical and medical office procedures.
Certification in Basic Life Support is required prior to entering MED 137 and must remain current throughout the remainder of the program. This requirement must be fulfilled through successful completion of HED 214 or an equivalent program offered by the American Red Cross or American Heart Association. Policy procedures and competencies for the Medical Assistant Program are available from the program coordinator. Some employers are now requiring that graduates have the CMA title. Students admitted in September and January.