Medical Assistant Program

Our Medical Assistant Program is designed to prepare individuals for the role of a medical assistant. Medical assistants are vital members of the healthcare team, performing a mix of administrative and clinical duties in healthcare settings such as hospitals, doctors' offices, clinics, and outpatient care centers.

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Key Areas of Training:

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1. Clinical Skills:

   • Patient Care: Taking vital signs (blood pressure, heart rate, temperature), assisting with examinations, preparing patients for procedures.

   • Phlebotomy: Drawing blood for lab tests.

   • Injections and Immunizations: Administering medications, including vaccines.

   • Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG): Performing basic ECGs to monitor heart activity.

   • Assisting with Minor Surgeries: Helping with wound care or minor surgical procedures.

   • Sterilization: Understanding infection control and how to properly sterilize medical instruments.

2. Administrative Skills:

   • Medical Billing and Coding: Understanding medical insurance, billing, and coding for reimbursement.

   • Medical Records: Managing patient information, including entering data into electronic health records (EHR).

   • Scheduling: Organizing patient appointments, coordinating procedures, and ensuring efficient office flow.

   • Patient Interaction: Communicating with patients, explaining procedures, handling phone calls, and confirming insurance details.

3. Medical Terminology:

   • Learning the specialized vocabulary used in medicine, including terms for anatomy, procedures, diagnoses, and medical conditions.

4. Legal and Ethical Aspects:

   • Understanding HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) regulations, confidentiality requirements, and ethical behavior in healthcare.

5. Pharmacology:

   • Basic understanding of medications, their purposes, dosages, and administration.

Certification:

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• Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) through the National Healthcareer Association (NHA).

Certification requires passing an exam that tests knowledge in both clinical and administrative areas.

Program Length:

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• 20 Week Program

• 80 Hours of clinical

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Requirements for Admission to a Program:

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• High School Diploma or GED

• Successful Background Check

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Cost of the course:

$2,500

$200.25 due at time of registration

Payment Plan available.

Please see our financing page for more information.

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Register online

Enrollment must be in person.

Call 832-286-4271

to schedule a tour or for more information.