Medical Assistants perform routine administrative and clinical tasks in the offices and clinics of physicians, podiatrists, chiropractors and optometrists. In small practices, they are "generalists," who handle both administrative and clinical duties and report directly to an office manager, physician, or other health practitioner. Those in large practices tend to specialize in a particular area under the supervision of department administrators.
The Medical Assistant program offers:
* Theory and practical application in the fundamentals of medical diagnostic techniques
* Study of the anatomy and physiology of the body and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification
* Knowledge of standard clinical and laboratory procedures
* Training with regard to venipuncture, injections, urinalysis, electrocardiography (EKG), measurement of vital signs, and preparation for physical and specialty exams
* Required administrative procedures for use in a physician's office or clinic
* An introduction to medical insurance coding and claim processing
* An externship in a medical facility
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