This versatile program has been designed to allow graduates to take advantage of expanding career opportunities available throughout the healthcare system.
This program consists of options which can be taken separately for individual certifications, or together as part of a complete program to obtain an associate degree in Medical Assistant.
Individual options are:
Medical Assistants perform a blend of varied tasks that include:
They work side-by-side with doctors, nurses and others on the health care team. They also treat patients from newborns to senior citizens. They can work in physicians' offices, hospitals, clinics and outpatient medical facilities.
Medical assistants work alongside physicians primarily in outpatient or ambulatory care facilities, such as medical offices, clinics, and urgent care centers. Medical assistants who earn their AAS in Medical Assisting are cross trained to perform administrative and clinical duties, whereas medical assistants who earn their certificate in medical assisting will be trained for clinical duties only.
Clinical duties include but are not limited to taking medical histories; explaining treatments and procedures to patients; collecting and preparing lab specimens; preparing and administering medications; performing electrocardiograms; and assisting physicians during examinations.
NOTABLE COURSES: Medical Terminology, Nursing Assistant Fundamentals, Medical Assistant Practicum, Medical Office Procedures
REQUIREMENTS: C- or above is required in all relative courses to graduate
DURATION: 4 semesters / 2 years
Medical assistants work alongside physicians primarily in outpatient or ambulatory care facilities, such as medical offices, clinics, and urgent care centers. Medical assistants who earn their AAS in Medical Assisting are cross trained to perform administrative and clinical duties, whereas medical assistants who earn their certificate in medical assisting will be trained for clinical duties only.
Clinical duties include but are not limited to taking medical histories; explaining treatments and procedures to patients; collecting and preparing lab specimens; preparing and administering medications; performing electrocardiograms; and assisting physicians during examinations.
NOTABLE COURSES: Medical Terminology, Nursing Assistant Clinicals, Phlebotomist Basic, Medical Assistant Practicum
REQUIREMENTS: C- or above is required in all relative courses to graduate
DURATION: 3 semsters / 1.5 years
Nursing assistants perform basic nursing functions involving patient care, working under the supervision of a registered nurse, licensed practical nurse, or physician. In general, nursing assistants attend to matters related to personal hygiene, safety, nutrition, exercise, and elimination. Maintaining patient comfort is a priority. Upon successfully completing the course, the student is eligible to take the state nursing assistant exam to become certified as a nursing assistant. Course fee: $150.
NOTABLE COURSES: Medical Terminology, Nursing Assistant Fundamentals, Nursing Assistant Clinicals
REQUIREMENTS: C- or above is required in all relative courses to graduate
DURATION: 2 semsters / 1 years
A phlebotomist is a Healthcare Professional that specializes in extracting blood for analysis from patients. Phlebotomists work hand in hand with other Laboratory clinicians in assisting physicians in the diagnosing of diseases and/or disorders. Students are required to complete 30 clinical hours and 50 successful venipunctures. Clinical hours are scheduled individually and separately from class time at laboratory sites. Upon successfully completing the course, the student is eligible to take the NHA national exam to become certified as a phlebotomy technician.
NOTABLE COURSES: Phlebotomist Basic
REQUIREMENTS: C- or above is required in all relative courses to graduate
DURATION: 1 semsters / 0.5 years
ECG technician students are trained with 12 lead ECGs, which are tracings of the electrical impulses transmitted by the heart. The technician attaches electrodes to the patient in the correct anatomical location and then operates the ECG machine to obtain a clear and accurate reading. A qualified medical physician then interprets the ECG reading. Graduates can also find employment observing and checking the quality of ECG rhythms on a continuous monitor in hospitals. Graduates may also work in clinics or hospitals preparing, observing, and providing post-care for patients having various cardiac test including stress testing and Holter monitoring. Upon successfully completing this course, students are eligible to take the NHA national exam to become certified electrocardiogram technicians.
NOTABLE COURSES: Electrocardiogram Technician Basic
REQUIREMENTS: C- or above is required in all relative courses to graduate
DURATION: 1 semsters / 0.5 years
The contents of this roadmap may vary depending on initial student placement in mathematics and English. This is only a suggested plan of study for students, and is not intended as a contract. Individual student academic plans may vary. Please contact your academic advisor to create a plan that works for you. Course availability may vary from fall to spring semester and may be subject to modification or change.
NOTABLE COURSES: Medical Terminology, Human Anatomy and Physiology, Microbiology
and Microbiology
REQUIREMENTS: C- or above is required in all relative courses to graduate
DURATION: 4 semsters / 2 years
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