Medical Assistant

The Medical Assistant program is designed to prepare the student with the knowledge and hands-on skills necessary to build a successful career as a competent medical assistant or patient care assistant within the healthcare community. The program prepares the student to work in both the clinic and administrative areas in a physician's office, hospital, or personal health care facility.

This Medical Assistant course provides the student with the training necessary to work with physicians and other medical personnel in delivering quality healthcare in a fast-paced environment. Students have the opportunity to practice clinical procedures, laboratory techniques, and administrative responsibilities in a realistic setting. Students also take medical assistant classes in terminology, office accounting practices, record keeping and other health care administration topics. The clinical and lab areas are equipped with exam tables, EKG machines, phlebotomy chairs, and other typical medical office equipment, allow students to develop their skills in various patient procedures and clinical tests. The program concludes with an externship to a local medical facility to provide hands-on working experience. The Medical Assistant training program is designed for the student with little or no prior experience in the field.