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Nov 23, 2024
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Catalog 2011-2012 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Medical Assistant
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This certificate prepares students to enter the field of healthcare as a medical assistant. Medical assistants perform routine administrative and clinical duties in a healthcare practice and report directly to an office manager, physician, or other health practitioner. The certificate provides an option for students interested in patient care who do not wish to pursue a career requiring a two-year or four-year degree.
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Program Outcomes
Successful graduates will be able to:
- apply an understanding of medical terms to the basic anatomy, physiology, and disease processes of human body;
- employ a basic knowledge of law, medical ethics, and bioethics as they pertain to the medical office;
- perform basic medical office functions including patient scheduling, insurance and reimbursement procedures, basic coding, accounting and bookkeeping;
- prepare examination room and patient for physical examination using proper procedures for taking vital signs and preventing medical asepsis;
- demonstrate proficiency in writing, technological literacy and interpersonal communication; and
- explore pathways for educational and career development in the student’s field of study.
Required Courses
All courses are 3 credits unless specified. |
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