Who we are:
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Medical assistants are healthcare workers who are responsible for different clinical and/or administrative activities. They carry out clinical duties such as direct patient care and preparation, ECG, phlebotomy, and pharmacology while ensuring patient safety and confidentiality. They may also be responsible for administrative tasks like appointment scheduling, managing patient records, bookkeeping, and invoicing and insurance processing.
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What we do:
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Taking patient vital signs
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Assisting providers with exams and procedures
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Administering injections or medications
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Performing EKG, phlebotomy, and other essential laboratory procedures
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Checking patients in and out upon arrival and departure
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Answering phone calls and questions
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Updating and maintaining electronic health records
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Program Overview
During our 18 week program, you will participate in formal education and practical experience, gaining first-hand knowledge and experience. Our courses are designed to provide you with the administrative and clinical procedures you will use every day. Upon successful completion of the program, the student will receive a Certificate of Completion.
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350 Total hours
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220 Lecture hours
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130 Lab hours
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Program Outline
MODULE I: INTRODUCTION TO MEDICAL ASSISTING
MA101 - Medical Terminology Basics
MA102 - Anatomy & Physiology Basics
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MODULE II: NERVOUS SYSTEMS & SPECIAL SENSES
MA301 - A&P A - Nervous System and Special Senses
MA302 - Medical Clinical Procedures A
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MODULE III: ADMINISTRATIVE AMBULATORY CARE
MAAS213G - Medical Office Procedures/Management
MAAS211G - Medical Insurance and Managing Medical Records
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MODULE IV: BASIC CLINICAL PROCEDURES
MA303 - A&P B – Muscular, Skeletal, and Digestive Systems
MA304 - Medical Clinical Procedures B
MA305 - Medical Law and Ethics
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MODULE V: ADVANCED CLINICAL PROCEDURES
MA306 - A&P C - Cardiovascular, Lymphatic, Circulatory, and Respiratory Systems
MA307 - Medical Clinical Procedures C
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MODULE VI: INTEGUMENTARY & ENDOCRINE SYSTEMS
MA308 - A&P D – Integumentary and Endocrine Systems
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MODULE VII: MEDICAL LABORATORY
MA310 - A&P E – Urinary and Reproductive System
MA311 - Medical Clinical Procedures D
MA312 - Medical Administrative Procedures
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MODULE VIII: EMPLOYMENT SEEKING
CERTPREP03 - Career Development and Certification Preparation
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