In recent years the medical assisting profession
has become indispensable to the health care field.
Not only have physicians become more reliant on
medical assistants, but their services are also
being requested by hospitals, clinics, and nursing
homes, as well as medical supply businesses, home
health agencies, insurance companies, and
pharmaceutical companies. Medical assistants have
become an important part of the health care team
and their responsibilities continue to expand as
the need for their services grows.
The objective of the Medical Assisting Program is
to provide graduates with the skills and knowledge
that should enable them to qualify for entry-level
positions as medical assistants. Since medical
assistants are trained in both administrative and
clinical procedures, they are capable of filling a
variety of entry-level positions including:
clinical or administrative assistant, medical
receptionist, and medical insurance biller.
This training program is divided into eight
learning units called modules. Students must
complete modules A through G on campus, five hours
a day, four days a week, starting with any module
and continuing in any sequence until all seven
modules are completed. Modules A through G stands
alone as units of study and are not dependent upon
previous training. Upon successful completion of
Modules A through G, students participate in a 160
contact-hour externship. Students must complete the
externship training within 1 to 3 month time
period. Completion of the Medical Assisting
Program is acknowledged by the awarding of a
diploma.
Contact the campus in your area
that offers this program to find out more
specifics, or about other courses and financial
aid.
