Medical Assisting Program Overview

Medical assistants help patients and physicians throughout a medical office or clinic. They combine interesting medical work, such as taking vitals or administering medication, with day-to-day tasks of a medical office, such as scheduling appointments or completing clerical work. Upon completion of the Medical Assisting Program, Graduates will be able to perform clerical functions, bookkeeping functions and process insurance claims within the medical office setting. They will be able to conduct a variety of diagnostic tests using equipment, materials, and techniques within the scope of practice as well as perform and assist with routine patient procedures and care as they relate to a medical setting.