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Medical Assisting is at the heart
of health care because medical assistants are the "right arm" of the modern medical clinic. The demand for people to fill jobs in this field is higher than any other in the United States.
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What will my classes be like?
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| As you train to become a Medical Assistant you'll work closely with physicians, physician assistants, and nurses. Practice what you've learned with hands on activities on how to read vital signs, sterilize medical equipment, and perform diagnostic testing. You learn about parts of the human body and how they work together, how to receive patients, and how to transcribe medical records. Do you have the heart to take your first step toward a career in the medical field? Make a healthy career choice and join the growing health care field. |
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Program Description
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This program introduces students to a wide variety of careers in in the allied health field including medical lab technician, medical assistant, and medical office professional. The program provides learning opportunities for students to gain an understanding of medical theory, principles, and skills to prepare them for entry level positions in medical offices, clinics, and other medical environments. Training will include medical terminology, communication, body structure and function, vital sign measurement, principles of infection control, medical instrumentation, and microscope usage. Students will gain experience in basic laboratory procedures which aide in the diagnosis and monitoring of patient conditions. Internships are available with local business partners.
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Employment Opportunities
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- Dietician
- EKG Technician
- Emergency Medical Technician
- Medical Billing Coder
- Medical Lab Assistant
- Medical Technologist
- Occupational Therapist
- Phlebotomist
- Physical Therapy Assistant
- Registered Nurse
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Contact Information
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Rodriguez, Jude, Instructor
Schiller, Ruth, Instructor
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