The
Medical Assistant is a respected multi-skilled allied health professional
taking on diverse duties in medical offices, clinics and health centers.
The varied skills offered by the program provide the opportunity to
work either in the front medical office or in a hands-on clinical
environment.
This program will
prepare and assist students in acquiring the basic knowledge and skills
necessary to be hired into an entry-level position as a Medical Assistant.
This program develops the student’s knowledge base and skills
by providing a theoretical foundation and by developing the student’s
ability to perform clinical as well as office and administrative procedures.
Training is provided by a balance of lecture, lab, and clinical components.
The clinical area
first introduces the student to the functioning of the body as a whole,
then proceeds to the study of the anatomy, physiology, and pathology
of each body system, and finally to the integration of the psychological,
physiological, and nutritional needs of the patient. Clinical office
skills and laboratory procedures are taught through a series of competency-based,
hands-on courses.
The administrative
area provides the student with the basic clerical knowledge and skills
necessary to function in the medical office, using both manual and
automated methods. In addition to providing a foundation in medical
office procedures, students receive courses in medical billing and
insurance, legal and ethical concepts as well as varied computer skills.
Hands-on practice
and work experience is gained during an externship component. Graduates
of this program are eligible to acquire entry-level positions as Medical
Assistants working in physician’s offices, walk-in clinics,
outpatient clinics, and hospitals as phlebotomists and as medical
office workers.
Graduates of this
program are eligible to sit immediately upon graduation for the Certified
Medical Assistant (CMA) examination given by the American Association
of Medical Assistants (AAMA) and for the Registered Medical Assistant
(RMA) examination administered by the American Medical Technologists.
(AMT). Graduates may also apply for registration as Registered Medical
Assistant (RMA) through the American Registry of Medical Assistants
(ARMA).
Medical Assisting
students will be required to receive the Hepatitis B inoculation series
or sign a waiver of inoculation during the program. Students will
be required to have a Physical Exam on file before the start of their
second semester.
This program is
offered at our Hamden and Waterbury
locations.
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