The Medical Assisting Program prepares students to perform both clerical and clinical duties in physicians’ offices, clinics, or other healthcare settings. Medical assistants play a vital role in supporting patient care and keeping medical facilities running efficiently. This program combines classroom instruction with hands-on training to equip students with the skills needed to succeed in today’s medical field.
Program completion requires approximately one (1) year.
What You’ll Learn:
Students receive training in both administrative and clinical procedures, including:
- Scheduling and receiving patients
- Maintaining medical records
- Handling phone calls and office communication
- Managing billing, collections, and insurance claims
- Preparing patients for exams and treatments
- Measuring and recording vital signs (blood pressure, pulse, temperature)
- Administering medications under supervision
- Assisting physicians during exams
- Performing phlebotomy and basic laboratory procedures
- Conducting electrocardiograms (EKGs)