Medical Assistant
Medical assistants will be trained in performing administrative and clinical tasks.
By completing this program, they will be able to work alongside professionals in the health area and take care of the routine procedures necessary to continue with medical diagnoses and preventive evaluations.
This program was designed to meet practical hours to prepare students comprehensively so that in the labor market they are reliable and stand out for their good performance.
- Credential Issued: Diploma
- Program Duration: 10 Months, 3 Weeks
Program Costs
| Tuition | $10.000,00 |
| Fees | $150,00 |
| Books & Supplies | $450,00 |
| Other Cost | $0,00 |
| Total Program Cost | $10.600,00 |
Program Description
This program was designed with a great length of lab work hours to prepare students in all task and daily duties in a Doctor’s Office, Clinic or Hospital. The theory hours prepare the student in areas of communications, legal and ethical responsibilities, administrative and clinical duties, health and illness concept, anatomy and physiology.
The final externship of the curriculum consists of supervised experiences in a clinical environment, which requires competencies, logs, and evaluations completed by the student under the doctor’s supervision.
Program Objective
Medical assistants are cross-trained to perform administrative and clinical duties. Duties vary from office to office depending on location, size, specialty, and state law:
Administrative Duties (may include, but not limited to): Using computer applications, Answering telephones, Greeting patients, Updating and filing patient medical records, Coding and filling out insurance forms, Scheduling appointments, Arranging for hospital admissions and laboratory services, Handling correspondence, billing, and bookkeeping.
Clinical Duties (may include, but not limited to): Taking medical histories, Explaining treatment procedures to patients, Preparing patients for examination, Assisting the physician during exams, Collecting and preparing laboratory specimens, Performing basic laboratory tests, Instructing patients about medication and special diets, Preparing and administering medications as directed by a physician, Authorizing prescription refills as directed, Drawing blood, Taking electrocardiograms Removing sutures and changing dressings.
Hours and Credits Details
| Hours | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| Theory Hours | 788 | 52 |
| Lab Hours | 360 | 12 |
| Externship Hours | 180 | 4 |
| Total Hours | 1328 | 68 |
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