Medical Assistant
This course prepares the individual to work as a clinical medical assistant in doctor’s offices and clinics. Topics include communication techniques, medical law and ethics, laboratory duties, scope of practice, medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, infection control measures, general patient care procedures, basic office administration, phlebotomy, and basic ekg monitoring.
Upon the completion of this course the student will be able to work under the supervision of a doctor or physician and can chart a new patient's medical history, keep records, schedule appointments, take height, weight, temperature, and blood pressure information. In addition, they may prepare and administer injections (upon direction from a physician) and also prepare a patient for their physical exam. Their responsibilities may also include performing many of the administrative duties needed by the staff of a medical practice. Upon completion students are eligible to take the National Exam for Clinical Medical Assistants through various National agencies such as the NHA and NCCT,
Medical Assistant Online/Classroom/Lab Hours: 255
Medical Assistant Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 145
Total Course Hours: 400
Course Fee: $2,500 includes background check, drug screen, CPR, and student insurance.
Prerequisites for registration are:
Must provide a copy of one of the following: Unofficial High School Transcript, College Transcript, GED or Equivalency
Current Immunizations (negative TB test or chest x-ray, MMR, Tetanus, and date -if applicable- of Chicken Pox)
Required e-Textbook & Online Access (Not included in course fee): $125.00
McGraw Hill Connect Access + E-Book - Medical Assisting: Administrative and Clinical Procedures, 8th ed., By Kathryn Booth, et. al., ISBN10: 1266558527 | ISBN13: 9781266558528
Medical Assistant Diploma Combination Program
This course combines 3 National certifications and 2 State certifications in 1 class! You will receive a diploma in Medical Assistant, Phlebotomy Technician, Medication Aide, Medication Technician, and EKG Technician. You will receive an introduction to Electronic Health Records. This is a hybrid program. Upon completion students are eligible to take the all 3 National Exams for Clinical Medical Assistant, Phlebotomy Tech, & EKG Tech. You may also sit for the NC Medication Aide exams for both adult care homes and long term care homes! Please see the Medication Aide/Medication Technician description for more information.
Course Fee: $2,750 Includes background check, drug screen, CPR, and student insurance.
Prerequisites for registration are:
Must provide a copy of one of the following: Unofficial High School Transcript, College Transcript, GED or Equivalency
Current Immunizations (negative TB test or chest x-ray, MMR, Tetanus, and date -if applicable- of Chicken Pox)
Required e-Textbook & Online Access (Not included in course fee): $125.00
McGraw Hill Connect Access + E-Book - Medical Assisting: Administrative and Clinical Procedures, 8th ed., By Kathryn Booth, et. al., ISBN10: 1266558527 | ISBN13: 9781266558528
