Skills — Medical Assistant

This course will prepare students to perform the duties and responsibilities required by entry level positions in the allied health care field, such as medical assistant, optometric assistant, blood donor unit assistant, electrocardiograph technician, optician apprentice, podiatric assistant, chiropractic assistant, blood and plasma lab assistant, or medical records clerk. Students will learn about medical ethics and responsibilities required in the allied health care field. They will also become familiar with health care related communication and interpersonal skills, receptionist and clerical procedures, and therapeutic and laboratory procedures. Students will study the body systems, safety precautions, handling medical emergencies, as well as pharmacology and giving medications. Finally, students will participate in an externship in a hospital, clinic, or similar environment.

Allied Health Care Field

Communications and Interpersonal Skills

Receptionist and Clerical Procedures

Body Systems

Therapeutic and Laboratory Procedures

Essential Skills and Knowledge

Pharmacology and Giving Medications
 
Average Course Length: 900 hours (26 weeks)
Occupational Titles: Medical Assistant, Optometric Assistant, Podiatric Assistant, Blood Donor Unit Assistant, Chiropractor Assistant, Electrocardiograph Technician, Laboratory Assistant, Blood/Plasma Technician, Optician Apprentice, Medical Records Clerk.