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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.
Prospective Students:
This is a selective admission program. Once you have declared into the Associates of Arts in Health Science, please refer to your desired program’s curriculum map to ensure that you take the necessary general education and prerequisite courses. After completing these courses, you may then submit an application specific to your program. You will be able to declare into this program upon acceptance.
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