This program is designed to teach students the skills necessary for employment in the modern medical facility. A qualified medical assistant is capable of performing a wide range of duties, with a
variety of technical detail; thus helping the physician in many clinical situations. Upon successful completion of this course, students will receive a certificate of completion and will be eligible
for National Certification through the National Certification Career Association (NCCA).
- NCCA Clinical Medical Assistant Specialist Certification
- NCCA EKG Technician Certification
- NCCA Phlebotomy Technician Certification
- NCCA Cardiac Monitor Technician Certification
- NCCA Cardiac Arrhythmia Analysis Technician
- NCCA Bloodborne Pathogen Prevention Certification
- CPR Certification
- First Aide Certification
- Record patients' medical history, vital statistics, or information such as test results in medical records.
- Prepare treatment rooms for patient examinations, keeping the rooms neat and clean.
- Interview patients to obtain medical information and measure their vital signs, weight, and height.
- Show patients to examination rooms and prepare them for the physician.
- Prepare and administer medications as directed by a physician.
- Collect blood, tissue, or other laboratory specimens, log the specimens, and prepare them for testing.
- Authorize drug refills and provide prescription information to pharmacies.
- Explain treatment procedures, medications, diets, or physicians' instructions to patients.