Medical Assistant
Certificate of Completion (Noncredit)
Program Details
This hands-on program prepares students for entry-level positions in outpatient healthcare settings such as clinics, physician offices, and community health centers. Students learn to assist with clinical procedures including vital signs, EKGs, sterilization, phlebotomy, injections, patient prep, and medical documentation. In addition to core clinical skills, the program emphasizes workplace professionalism, HIPAA compliance, and patient-centered communication. Graduates will be prepared to work closely with physicians and other healthcare professionals, thereby contributing to the delivery of high-quality patient care. Students must complete all 448 required hours to earn this certificate. Note: The Administrative Medical Assistant program must be completed prior to earning this certificate. (RG 9502)
Additional Requirements
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Learning Outcomes
Learning outcomes help you work towards your educational goals.
- Explain health data and clinical documentation principles, standards and guidelines.
- Integrate computer and communication technologies, as well as critical thinking skills to accomplish health care office tasks.
- Apply OSHA's regulations and follow principles of infection control and demonstrate the proper handling and disposal of hazardous and bio hazard waste.
- Process and perform testing on blood and body fluids in the physician's office laboratory.
- Demonstrate knowledge of basic human anatomy and physiology.
- Describe how a medical front office is typically managed, focusing on administrative processes and procedures.