English Search Medical Assisting Program Description In the Medical Assistant program, students acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to gain successful employment in a medical office, hospital, and clinic or related health care setting. The program emphasizes exploration and preparation of various careers within the health field. Sophomore and Junior students learn the theory and skills required to function in the role of a Medical Assistant. They also acquire both clinical and administrative skills. Administrative skills include typing, computer usage, telephone communication, appointment scheduling, billing procedure, coding, insurance forms, mail and record maintenance, and office machinery. Clinical skills include vital signs, admission procedures, sterilization techniques and performing sterile procedures, EKGs, urinalysis, hematology, medications, CPR, first aid, and specialty examinations procedures. During the Sophomore year, students are placed in New Bedford Public school, nurses’ offices assisting the nurse with such things as First Aid assessment, Ht/Wt screenings, Vision & Hearing screenings, and updating medical records. Junior students observe and gain experience in a variety of medical settings. As Seniors, students develop ‘on the job’ competencies through job placement or cooperative education. Upon successful completion of the medical assisting program, students who meet the necessary requirements may sit for the following National Certifications. Exams: Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) Certified EKG Technician (CET) Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) Certified Billing & Coding Specialist (CBCS) Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) Staff Teachers Brenda Carvalho MT (ASCP) Tracy Souza LPN Pauline O’Brien- RN Curriculum Leader Erin Marcotte RN Lori Russell-Pelsue Teaching Assistant Marcie Letendre Academy Administrator Joanne Romanelli 123456 Course of Study Freshman Exploratory Program for Freshmen Basic Medical Terminology Medical Assistant Shop Sophomore Med Terminology Administrative Skills Medical Assistant Shop Junior Anatomy & Physiology Pathophysiology Advanced Medical Terminology I Medical Assistant Shop Senior Nutrition Medical Coding Pharmacology Law & Ethics 62Q41 Advanced Medical Terminology II Career Opportunities EMT / Paremedic Medical Billing Medical Coder Medical Lab Technician Nurse Practitioner Occupational Therapist Pharmacy Technician Phlebotomist Physical Therapist Physician Assistant Registered Nurse Respiratory Therapist Surgical Technician Pharmacist Licensed Practical Nurse ABOUT US The school does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, homelessness, immigration or veteran status in its education programs and activities, including admission to or employment in such programs or activities. 2019 Public Disclosure Statement of Non-Discrimination Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical School District 1121 Ashley Boulevard – New Bedford – MA – 02745 (508) 998-3321 Apply Now JOIN OUR NEWSLETTER Subscribe now to get latest news from Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School Name Email* Designed and Developed by Higher Site