Medical Assistant

28 Semester Credits - 720 Clock Hours
Clinical duties include taking and recording vital signs and medical histories; explaining treatment procedures to patients; preparing patients for examination; and assisting during the examination. Medical Assistants collect and prepare laboratory specimens or perform basic laboratory tests on the premises; dispose of contaminated supplies; and sterilize medical instruments. They instruct patients about medication and special diets, prepare and administer medications as directed by the physician, authorize drug refills as directed, telephone prescriptions to a pharmacy, draw blood, prepare patients for x-rays, take EKG's, remove sutures, and change dressings.

PHASE I 

  • Anatomy and Physiology
  • Microbiology
  • Infection Control
  • Consepsis and Aspects

PHASE II

  • Laboratory Techniques
  • Assisting with Examinations
  • Assisting the Specialist
  • X-Ray Principles and Safety
  • Physical Therapy

PHASE III

  • Office Surgery
  • Injections and Pharmacology
  • Principles of Medications

PHASE IV

  • Electrocardiography
  • Urinalysis
  • Hematology
  • Nutrition

PHASE V

  • Children in the Doctor's Office
  • First Aid
  • Medical Receptionist

PHASE VI  

  • Patient Records
  • Insurance
  • Medical Secretarial Duties

PHASE VII

  • Personal Communication
  • Professional
    Growth
  • Automated
    Office Procedures

 PHASE VIII

  • Externship