Medical Assistant Program

Medical Assistant program provides 1300 hours of training to students in all the relevant areas of education and practice required for a Medical Assisting professional. The curriculum includes education in health science fundamentals; medical terminology; legal and ethical responsibilities; medical office management and procedures; administrative and clinical duties; safety and security procedures; emergency preparedness; records management; informatics; fundamentals of medical insurance billing; preparing patients for physical examinations; HIV/AIDS; blood borne pathogens; OSHA; phlebotomy; EKG.

The program provides 319 hours of laboratory practice where the students gain the required proficiency necessary for this profession. Students demonstrate their medical assisting skills in a 230 hour clinical externship at a medical office or health facility.

After completion students are eligible to sit for the Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) examination with the National Healthcareer Association. This program prepares students with the knowledge and hands-on training required to start a career as an entry level Medical Assistant. Job opportunities are in high demand in professional clinics, medical offices, hospitals, and out-patient facilities.