A Diploma Program (590Clock Hours)
Program Schedule: Monday thru Friday
Hours: 9:00am to 1:00pm - 2:00pm to 6:00pm



Program Description

The Medical Assisting diploma program prepares students for entry-level positions in both administrative and clinical health care environments. It is designed to prepare adult learners to meet the requirements for employment in medical offices, clinics, hospitals, and other health
care environments requiring skills in medical office procedures and clinical assisting. The program is intended for those applicants who desire a career in health services, either at the paraprofessional level or those who intend for the program to be the first step in a medical assisting career education master plan. Within this general career category there are a number of specialty areas, including Administrative Office Assistant, Clinic Assistant, Medical Office Manager, and Physical Therapy Technician in a doctor's office, clinic or hospital. Graduates will be able to check vital signs assist in physical examinations, electrocardiograms, and perform basic laboratory tests. Medical Assistants perform routine administrative and clinical tasks to keep the offices and clinics of physicians, podiatrists, chiropractors, and optometrists running smoothly.