MEDICAL
ASSISTANT

This program is designed to train students for the clinical duties routinely performed in health care facilities. These duties include taking medical histories, recording vital signs, preparing patients for examination, and assisting the physician during the exams and procedures. Students will learn human anatomy and medical terminology. They become familiar with commonly used medical instruments and equipment. Students acquire other commonly used medical skills including taking vital signs, drawing blood, giving injections, disposing of contaminated supplies, basic laboratory tests, and performing electrocardiograms. Moreover, students learn to prepare and administer medications as directed by the physician. Students learn practices such as maintaining supplies and equipment, proper stocking, cleaning and disinfecting exam rooms. Medical terminology is practiced and reviewed throughout each module.

Students completing this program will be qualified to acquire entry-level positions as medical clinical assistants in a medical office or other health care facility. This is a medical back-office position.

The skills lab area provides exam tables, mayo stands, weight scales, phlebotomy chairs, reception area to simulate the clinical practice area. Glass thermometers, electric thermometers, blood pressure cuffs both regular and large are available in the skills lab. Other equipment includes Accu-Chek glucose meters, wheelchairs, crutches, roller bandages. The classroom/lecture area has computers available for each student.

Online and campus