Medical Assistant

Administrative Medical Practices is designed for the learner who plans to work as a clinical or admin medical assistant in a private physician’s office, specialty clinic, or hospital setting. Legal and computer information are integrated.

This externship course provides Medical Assisting, Phlebotomy Technician, and Medical Insurance Billing students with the opportunity to gain hands-on experience with a local healthcare employer. Externship experience is anticipated to begin at the completion of classroom training. Start dates may vary and daytime hours are required. See Career Program Specialist for details.

Study the structure and systems of the human body in this fast-paced Anatomy and Physiology (A&P) course. Included in this course is discussion of body functions, major organs, diseases and disorders, and much more. This course is recommended for students who have completed Medical Terminology.

This course is designed to provide healthcare professionals with the ability to recognize and address life-threatening emergencies and includes CPR, AED, and choking response.

This course addresses the clinical role of the healthcare provider. Students learn about assisting with the physical exam, minor office surgery, effectively handling medical office emergencies, taking medical histories, vital signs, and performing EKG’s. Diagnostic testing and pharmacology are also covered.

Having a working knowledge of computer-based health information systems is essential for success in the healthcare environment. This course provides hands-on experience with Electronic Medical Record software and covers related topics, including implementing systems, different types of electronic records, creating and retrieving patient information, and maintaining privacy and security. Students are introduced to industry standards, federal requirements, and government programs, such as incentive payments and meaningful use.

Learn and recognize word roots, prefixes, and suffixes used in contemporary medical practices. This course covers medical terms related to all major body systems, including muscular system, skeletal system, respiratory system, circulatory system, digestive system, reproduc­tive system, and urinary system. This is a hybrid course and includes both online and in-person learning.