Program faculty must have a minimum of Bachelor's degree in healthcare, education or related field and a minimum of 3 years experience as an instructor in the healthcare field and or Adult Education. In Lieu of a Bachelor's degree, faculty for the Medical Assistant progam must have a HSD with minimum of 5 years experience working as a Medical Assistant and a minimum of 2 years teaching a healtcare or related course.
This course prepares medical assistant students to be multi-skilled allied health professionals specifically trained in administrative, laboratory and clinical procedures for the duties of a medical assistant in doctors clinics and hospitals. Students will learn clinical procedures including administering medications, performing an electrocardiogram, obtaining laboratory specimens for testing, educating patients, and maintaining a clean clinical environment. Medical assistants perform routine clinical tasks to keep the medical offices running efficiently. Clinical duties may include taking medical histories of patients, recording vital signs, explaining treatment procedures, preparing patients for a variety of medical procedures, and assisting the physician with routine office procedures. Students are provided certification exam prep classes in addition to the instructional hours. They are allowed one retake.
High School seniors who are graduating before program end date may be admiteed to take the class but will only be allowed to take the National Certification exam upon award of their High School Diploma.
Open and continous enrollment