Course introduces basic techniques and knowledge required to perform fundamental healthcare skills. Topics include infection control, hand hygiene, vital signs, body mechanics, patient transfers and oxygen therapy. Professional communication to obtain health history/patient information and medical documentation will also be included.
Fee: $25
Course introduces the Medical Assistant student to administrative and general healthcare office functions. Topics included are patient reception, appointment scheduling, clerical functions and bookkeeping procedures, phone etiquette, professional communication and correspondence, preparation and maintenance of medical records and an EHR, confidentiality, and cultural sensitivity in client interactions.
Fee: $25
Course concentrates on application of guidelines and requirements for accurate medical diagnosis and procedure coding for medical office along with efficient and compliant healthcare claims filing. Course provides instruction in insurance processing procedures in the medical office as well as bookkeeping, collection, banking, and financial procedures vital to medical office.
Fee: $10
Course combines lecture and clinical skill instruction for the medical assistant student. Emphasis is on practical application of all clinical aspects in the medical/ healthcare office setting. Topics include patient assessment and documentation, medical and surgical asepsis, assisting with minor office procedures, performing an EKG, injections, specialty office and first aid procedures. Includes an observational clinical rotation at a health care office/ ambulatory facility.
Fee: $75
Course provides the Medical Assistant student with 224 supervised hours of unpaid externship at an affiliated clinical site. Emphasis is placed on achieving competency of entry-level administrative and clinical skills in a healthcare office setting.
Course is the capstone requirement for graduation from the Medical Assistant program. Content includes professional and ethical issues, preparation for employment, such as resume writing and interview techniques, professional development and communication. Preparation for a national credentialing exam is also included.