Basic microbiology, hematology, and urinalysis. Collection, preparation and testing of blood, urine and body fluids. Assisting in procedures specifically oriented to the various medical specialties. MDA210 Emphasizes knowledge of prescriptions, drug groups and their uses in the medical office. Medical assisting is among the most varied and flexible of the allied health professions.
Medical assistants work with patients in physician's offices and in large clinics.
Graduates of the BCC program are multi-skilled professionals trained to be valuable in administrative and clinical areas. By studying medical assisting procedures, clinical procedures and human biology, students learn to prepare patients for examinations and to assist physicians. Medical assistants also perform routine diagnostic procedures and sophisticated techniques using high-tech medical equipment. In addition, having acquired knowledge of medical terminology, medical correspondence, medical law, medical office management, and the skills of keyboarding, graduates are prepared to conduct the business and administrative duties of a private medical practice, group practice, or clinic. Jobs Employment opportunities are available in physicians' offices, medical centers, clinics, hospitals, industry, public education and health departments.