Associate degrees in Medical + Clinical Assistant: A program that prepares individuals, under the supervision of physicians, to provide medical office administrative services and perform clinical duties including patient intake and care, routine diagnostic and recording procedures, pre-examination and examination assistance, and the administration of medications and first aid. Includes instruction in basic anatomy and physiology; medical terminology; medical law and ethics; patient psychology and communications; medical office procedures; and clinical diagnostic, examination, testing, and treatment procedures.
Alpena Community College
Associate degree
Medical Assistant (AAS) | Alpena Community College |
This program provides a balanced blend of administrative and clinical courses to prepare the student for medical assisting. This allied health care profession offers work primarily in ambulatory settings such as medical offices and clinics. A supervised internship at a physician's office is required, and prior to placement, the student must submit evidence of good health, including up-to-date immunizations and tuberculin screening results. A medical... |
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