Medical Assistant-24 Weeks 

This program prepares individuals, under the supervision of physicians, to provide medical office administrative services and perform clinical duties including patient intake and care, routine diagnostic and recording procedures, pre-examination and examination assistance, and the administration of medications and first aid. Includes instruction in basic anatomy and physiology; medical terminology; medical law and ethics; patient psychology and communications; medical office procedures; and clinical diagnostic, examination, testing, and treatment procedures.

Students will be trained in the following: 

• Assisting the physician in the examination room

• Performing routine laboratory procedures

• Handling financial records, correspondence, insurance forms, and other administrative functions

• Our goal is to prepare you to successfully gain an entry-level position as a CMA 

Required courses include: 

• Medical Terminology 

• Path physiology and Pharmacology

• Administrative Skills for Medical Offices

• Ethics and Professionalism

• Insurance Claims, Processing and Adjudication

• Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology 

• Medical Clinical Assisting I and II with Lab

In addition to acquiring the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to become a Medical Assistant, students will be able to also take certification exams in the following subjects with this course: ​

• Phlebotomy (National Certification optional but encouraged)

• EKG (National Certification optional but encouraged)

Admission Document Requirements: State-Issued ID, Social Security Card, High School Diploma/Equivalent/ or Transcript​

Additional Requirements: Background Check, TB Skin Test, Covid Vaccine or negative test result, Physical