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Clinical Medical Assistants
The New Community Workforce Development Center’s Medical Assistant program allows students to specialize as a Medical Assistant, Phlebotomy Technician, EKG Technician, Patient Care Technician and Medical Biller. The clinical procedures and lab techniques students study include injections, EKGs, vital signs, urinalysis, phlebotomy, assisting in minor surgery and emergencies. Front office training includes typing, transcription, patient data collection, insurance claim processing, booking, billing and collection.
Students who complete the training qualify for entry-level positions
as a Medical Assistant, EKG Technician, Phlebotomy Technician or Office
Assistant. They can perform medical and lab procedures included in the
course.
Students can specialize in the following areas:
Medical Assistant—Work in medical facilities providing
services to patients. Phlebotomy Technician—Collection of blood directly from
a superficial vein. EKG Technician—Recording electrical activity of the heart
as it pumps. Patient Care Technician—Performing the duties of a medical
assistant/C.N.A. Medical Biller—Collection and processing of medical claims
and submission of bills. Graduates receive a certificate and are eligible to sit for the National Certified Medical Assistant Exam sponsored by the Center for Competency Testing.
Curriculum The course is divided into six intensive modules to prepare students to excel in the healthcare industry. Modules include instruction in the following areas:
Anatomy and Physiology Class Schedule 30 Weeks
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Clinical
medical assistants who coordinate the activities of medical offices,
clinics and hospital departments are in high demand. They are multi-skilled
practitioners providing administrative and clinical health care services
under the supervision of a physician. Medical assistants can maintain
medical records, assist physicians during exams, document medical history
and prepare charts for physicians.