Allied Healthcare Assistant

Medical Assisting

Medical Assisting Associate

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 Assisting

Medical Assisting Certification

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 semesters / 1.5 years

Phlebotomist

Phlebotomist Certification

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 semesters / 0.5 years

Electrocardiogram Technician

Electrocardiogram Technician Certification

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 semesters / 0.5 years

Pre-Surgical Technician Program

Pre-Surgical Technician Program

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 semesters / 2 years