Medical Assistant Training Program

The Medical Assistant Certificate Program is a comprehensive and hands-on educational pathway designed to equip aspiring healthcare professionals with the necessary knowledge, skills, and competencies to excel as medical assistants. This program aims to provide a solid foundation in medical assisting, enabling graduates to work effectively in various healthcare settings, including clinics, hospitals, physician offices, and other medical facilities.

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The goal of the Medical Assistant Training Program is to offer a comprehensive and hands-on educational pathway that prepares students to become skilled and compassionate medical assistants. This program addresses an occupational purpose, providing students with the necessary knowledge and skills to enter the healthcare workforce as competent professionals.

Objectives:

1. Clinical Competence: Develop essential clinical skills for proficient patient care.

2. Administrative Proficiency: Acquire expertise in medical office procedures and EHR management.

3. Effective Communication: Enhance interpersonal communication with patients and healthcare professionals.

4. Medical Terminology: Master medical terminology for accurate communication.

5. Ethics and Professionalism: Uphold ethical standards and professionalism in healthcare practice.

6. Anatomy and Physiology: Understand human anatomy and physiology for patient assessment.

7. Pharmacology Knowledge: Gain basic pharmacology knowledge for safe medication handling.

8. Real-World Experience: Apply theoretical knowledge through clinical externships.

9. Career Readiness: Prepare for a successful career as a competent medical assistant.

The program's curriculum is thoughtfully structured to cover essential topics, combining theoretical knowledge with hands-on training. Students will study medical office procedures, medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, pharmacology, and medical law and ethics. They will also receive training in clinical skills, such as measuring vital signs, performing basic laboratory tests, and assisting with medical procedures. To further enhance practical experience, the program includes a clinical externship. During this period, students will work in a healthcare setting under the supervision of experienced professionals. This real-world experience allows them to apply their classroom learning in a professional environment, gaining valuable insights into the daily responsibilities of a medical assistant and improving their skills.

Course	Title	Units	Year/Semester (Y1 or S1)
Bio 33	Medical Terminology	3	Y1 S1
HTHTEK 100	Introduction to Information Technology	3	Y1 S1
HLTHOCC 52a	Introduction to Medical Assisting	3-4	Y1 S1
HLTHOCC 54	Human Disease	3	Y1 S1
HLTHOCC 55a	Medical Assisting Lab	3-4	Y1 S2
HLTHOCC 58	Pharmacology for Medical Assistants	3	Y1 S2
HLTHOCC 60a	Medical Assisting Clinical Internship	3-4	Y1 S2

The college currently offers the Medical Office Administrative Assistant. The new program will be stackable and will be an advancement to the current program.

GCC, PCC, WLAC, and LACC offer similar programs.

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