Clinical Medical Assistant Technology is an associate degree program offering a focused training in clinical patient care skills needed in today’s rapidly changing medical environment. An introduction to basic administrative skills common to the field is included.
Clinically, students learn about the human body as a whole, functioning unit; about providing the best in patient care; and about diagnostic techniques. Clinical courses are competency-based with the student afforded the opportunity to practice in small classes with high tech medical equipment until competent.
At the conclusion of the program the student is able to perform patient care skills, laboratory skills and diagnostic testing commonly done in a physician’s office, clinic or laboratory on each of the body systems and with the further ability to manage administrative aspects of a modern medical environment. Students completing the program are eligible to take a national certification exam. Graduates may work in an individual physician’s office, urgent care facility, or in a larger organization such as a hospital or health maintenance organization.
Medical Assistants are in the top 10 fastest growing fields according to the U.S. Department of Labor statistics.
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