MEDICAL ASSISTANT PROGRAM

OBJECTIVE

The Medical Assistant program has an overall objective to prepare students for an entry level position in the medical field with an emphasis on back office clinical procedures. The students learn computer skills and applications. They also learn how to take a patient’s vital signs, weight and measurement. Medical terminology gives them the language of the medical field; thus, the ability to interact with doctors, nurses and other specialists. Anatomy and physiology is covered to bring a broader understanding of the human body as it relates to the clinical procedure tasks assigned to the medical assistant. Students also become familiar with medical billing. Clinical skills and procedures provide the students with the required skills to work with patents. An externship at the end of the student’s study puts into practice what the student has learned in a real world setting that often leads to employment.

ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS

Students must obtain a passing score on the school’s entrance exam and be interviewed by the Admissions Department.

EQUIPMENT

LAORT students train on the appropriate equipment consistent with the demands of the job market.

PROGRAM LENGTH

This program may be offered in the morning, afternoon or evening sessions. The morning session is taught 5 days per week for approximately 30 weeks of instruction. In the afternoon or evening sessions, this program is taught 4 days per week for approximately 45 weeks of instruction. This is a 28-semester credit hour program with 720 classroom hours.

	OPPORTUNITIES Students who successfully complete this Medical Assistant program can expect to obtain employment in health care institutes, clinics, both large or small, medical offices or health care maintenance organizations. Job titles include back office medical assistant or junior medical manager and medical secretary.