Medical Assistant

20303 

Advisors: Megan Martinez 

Upon completion of this program, students will be eligible to sit for the American Medical Technologists (AMT) Certification Examination to become Registered Medical Assistants (RMA). The program prepares students for entry-level positions by focusing on both clerical and clinical responsibilities in a medical office. Key topics include anatomy and physiology, administrative and clinical medical assisting, and patient interaction, covering aspects such as insurance processing, medical laws, aseptic techniques, laboratory procedures, and vital signs measurement.

Courses in the program may require vaccinations or other medical tests. Students must obtain a two-step TB skin test (first step with TB results; second step, obtain another TB skin test with results one to three weeks later). See course descriptions for additional information. Students will be required to complete a minimum of 160 clinical hours in a health clinic.

Program Learning Outcomes

1. Demonstrate knowledge of basic anatomy and physiology
2. Demonstrate knowledge of administrative medical assisting. Components include but not limited to telephone etiquette, human relations and basic clerical skills
3. Demonstrate knowledge of clinical medical assisting. Components include but not limited to asepsis and laboratory procedures.
4. Demonstrate and implement effective care for patients. Components include but not limited to patient education, physical examinations, therapeutic modalities, vital signs, and pharmacology.
5. Identify normal parameters of patient conditions and report deviations to the healthcare provider.
6. Perform duties utilizing principles of customer service and confidentiality following HIPPA guidelines with consideration to patient rights including right to privacy, right to be free from abuse, mistreatment, and neglect.