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Medical Assistant Program  

The Medical Assistant program prepares students to care for patients as well as maintain office records.  Students receive advanced-level training in diagnostic and procedural coding, transcription, along with clinical experience.

Graduates of the program may be hired in a physician's office, hospitals, and other types of health care providers (chiropractors and optometrists).

Duties of a medical assistant can include , measuring vital signs, performing routine laboratory tests, operating x-ray and electrocardiograph equipment, assisting the doctor during examinations, obtaining referral and surgery pre-authorizations, transcribing patient encountersscheduling appointments and surgeries, preparing and maintaining medical records and ordering supplies.

Employees in the medical assistant field must be flexible and prepared to adapt to changes that occur in the health industry, such as procedural code revision or software and equipment updates.

The Medical Assistant program is nationally accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs.


Degree Requirements
   Medical Assistant Associate of Applied Science (2 year includes core)
    Bachelor of Applied Science (4 year)

Program Instructor
    Jan Wyatt
   

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