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Program Description
The Medical Assistant Program will prepare the student to primarily work in the back office of a medical practice, along with some basic front office duties. Students will be taught the clinical tasks of drawing blood, giving injections, performing lab tests, take patient history, and measuring vital signs. The administrative tasks include: scheduling appointments, code medical information, and financial bookkeeping. Students will serve an internship and prepare for a national certification exam to become a Registered Medical Assistant.