Medical Assistant (MED)

Program Overview

The Medical Assisting Program’s goal is to prepare medical assistants who are competent in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains to enter the profession.

The increased demand on physicians and hospitals for more detailed and better health care has increased the need for qualified medical assistants. Medical assistants are multi-skilled health professionals specifically educated to work in ambulatory settings performing administrative and clinical duties. The practice of medical assisting directly influences the public’s health and well-being and requires mastery of a complex body of knowledge and specialized skills requiring both formal education and practical experience that serve as standards for entry into the profession.

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Program Outcomes

1. Apply general knowledge of anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, psychology, and sociology in the care of patients.
2. Implement good human relations skills including effective communication, confidentiality, accuracy, and dependability.
3. Demonstrate competence in clinical procedures including patient histories, vital signs, preparing patients for exams, administering medications, performing point of care testing, and assisting doctors with physicals and minor surgery.
4. Apply quality control measures in following health and safety policies and procedures to prevent illness and injury.
5. Analyze, test, troubleshoot and repair-components of basic computers and diagnostic equipment for point of care testing.
6. Demonstrate basic knowledge of medical business practices including medical coding and billing procedures.

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First Year Experience is required for all students to take in year 1, fall semester. Students must receive a passing grade.

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Class Sequence