Medical Assisting

• This hands-on training program prepares students to handle clinical procedures and administrative tasks under the direction of a physician. Subjects include basic anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, medical law, and human behavior. Clinical skills include such diverse procedures as vital signs, EKG, sterile technique, venipuncture, urinalysis, etc. Administrative tasks encompass computer applications, ethics, telephone triage, and medical records, as well as cross-training to cover front-desk personnel. Graduates qualify to sit for the Registered Medical Assistant exam.