This program is certified through the American Association of Medical Assisting. Students are prepared to perform front office tasks, complete insurance forms, make office appointments, perform ICD-9 and CPT coding, conduct patient evaluations, take and record clinical measurements, give injections and provide other patient treatments, usually in hospital or clinic settings. Graduates can obtain national certification by examination through the American Association of Medical Assisting.
Graduates are prepared to enter positions as certified medical assistants and medical assistants.
All Comprehensive Medical Assistant certificate program credits apply toward the requirements of the AAS degree in Health and Wellness, Comprehensive Medical Assistant emphasis. The Health Information Specialist program is designed to prepare students to use Microsoft Word, manage medical files, use medical coding, prepare admissions and discharge records, and assemble and analyze medical data, usually in hospital or clinic settings. Graduates are prepared to enter positions as health information specialists and medical records clerks. Program Admission Requirements 1. Meet minimum assessment scores or prerequisites required for general education courses in the program.