The Medical Assisting (MA) student will be trained to perform at a minimum entry level in positions available in a medical facility such as physicians’, chiropractors’, or podiatrists’ offices and clinics. This program provides the MA with entry-level theory and hands-on training in basic and routine clinical and office tasks. It will equip the MA with the competencies required to perform in either a clinical or office place. They will be able to assist in EKG, X-ray procedures, first aid, and phlebotomy once they complete the course. The MA can perform clinical responsibilities, prepare the patient for physical exams, and assist the physician with other exams. MAs may help the physician with minor surgical procedures and can sterilize and care for instruments. In some settings, the MA is expected to effectively handle administrative office procedures such as keyboarding, billing, coding, scheduling, transcription, insurance claims, and computerized record keeping. The MA possesses a thorough understanding of health-related ethics and other business principles that bear on the practitioner’s relationship with the patient. As the medical profession continues to grow, the population living longer, and advancements in procedures, treatments, and medications, more patients will require medical services. Therefore, an increasing number of MA’s is needed to handle the many responsibilities where they are trained for 300.0 hrs.
This is a Certificate Level Course.
High School Transcript, GED, or College Transcript
Certified Nursing Assistant I
300.0 hrs.
Evening: Thu/Fri
American Academy holds clinicals at various facilities to provide the student with clinical experience. This clinical rotation is supervised. In order to qualify for your rotation, the following requirements must be met:
- Immunization Record (including proof of Varicella)
- Recent TB Results
- Flu Vaccination
- Hepatitis B Declination Form
- Physical Examination
- 12-Panel Drug Screen
- Background Check
- Hospital or Facility Orientation Packet
DAY
2023
TBA
(Dates are subject to change)
Classes: Monday / Wednesday – 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Clinicals: Determined by the Clinical Site
(times and days are at the discretion of the site)
EVENING
2023
TBA
(Dates are subject to change)
Classes: Monday / Wednesday / Friday – 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Clinicals: Monday – Friday
(times and days are at the clinical sites discretion)
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