Medical Assistant I

Medical Assistant I 2 semesters - 3 periods Grades Eligible: 11,12 & Adult Medical assistants work alongside physicians and other healthcare professionals in medical offices and clinics. Medical assisting is a fast-growing career with increased local demand due to new healthcare regulations. Students train to perform administrative and clinical duties. Administrative training will include computer applications, maintaining patient medical records,filing insurance forms, greeting patients, scheduling appointments, arranging lab services and hospital admissions, bookkeeping, and general correspondence. Medical Assistant II 2 semesters - 3 periods Grades Eligible:12 & Adult Clinical training will include taking medical histories, preparing patients for exams, assisting the physician during exams, drawing blood, administering medications, preparing lab specimens, and educating patients about treatment procedures, medications, or special diets. Students who complete the program will receive a certificate of completion. These students will also have the opportunity to receive a certificate by taking the Certified Clinical Medical Assist (CCMA) through the National Healthcare Association. If you are looking for a challenging career in a medical office, check out our Medical Assistant program at the CTC. The Medical Assistant program is a 900 clock hour course. Adult students have the option to attend 36 weeks (all day) or 72 weeks (half day).