Medical Assisting

If you’re caring and compassionate and want a career that can be both personally and professionally gratifying, medical assisting could be just what you’re looking for! As a Medical Assistant, you form a crucial link between the patient and the physician. The Medical Assisting program will train you in the knowledge and skills required to be a successful healthcare team member. Students learn communication techniques; medical terminology; infections control; anatomy and physiology, legal and ethical responsibilities, clerical/medical office duties such as maintaining filing systems, use of Electronic Medical Records, professional telephone techniques, scheduling appointments, and patient care. Training includes, but not limited to, administering injections/medication administration, phlebotomy, performing electrocardiograms (EKGs), assisting patients in preparing for examination, diagnostic laboratory procedures, cleaning and sterilizing equipment, collecting specimens, and assisting physicians in minor treatments and basic X-ray procedures.

The following table illustrates the program structure:

Course #

OCP

Course Name

Hours

HSC0003

Basic Healthcare Worker (Health Core)

MEA0002
MEA0501

Introduction to Medical Assisting
Medical Office Procedures

250
75

MEA0521

Phlebotomist, MA

MEA0543

EKG Aide, MA

MEA0581
MEA0530
MEA0573
MEA0506
MEA0942

Clinical Assisting
Pharmacology for Medical Assisting
Laboratory Procedures
Administrative Office Procedures
Practicum Experience

230
90
125
90
200

TOTAL HOURS

1300

Hours

Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Clinical hours vary

Cost

Approximately $6,632
Medical Assisting Fee Sheet 2425

What You’ll Learn

Medical Office Procedures
Communication and Interpersonal Skills
Legal and Ethical Responsibilities
Safety and Security Procedures
Infection Control
Anatomy and Physiology
Clerical/Medical Office Duties
Medical Terminology
Processing Medical Documents
Recognize and Respond to Emergency Situations
Phlebotomy
EKG
Laboratory Procedures
Basic X-ray Procedures
Pharmaceutical Principles
Professional work habits
Practicum Experience

Employment Opportunities

Students who complete this course can expect to earn a starting salary of $13+ per hour in the following industries (Actual wages vary according to education, experience, and certifications.)

Physicians’ Offices
Urgent Care Centers
Hospitals
Outpatient Clinics
Insurance Billing
Laboratory Assisting

Career Ready Skills

Act as a responsible and contributing citizen and employee.
Apply appropriate academic and technical skills.
Attend to personal health and financial well-being.
Communicate clearly, effectively and with reason.
Consider the environmental, social and economic impacts of decisions.
Demonstrate creativity and innovation.
Employ valid and reliable research strategies.
Utilize critical thinking to make sense of problems and persevere in solving them.
Model integrity, ethical leadership and effective management.
Plan education and career path aligned to personal goals.
Use technology to enhance productivity.
Work productively in teams while using cultural/global competence.

Industry Certifications

Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT)
Certified Electrocardiograph Technician (CET)
Certified Clinical Medical Assisting (CCMA)

Instructor

Elva Reid, BSN, RN
(239) 334-4544, ext. 384
ElvaMR@leeschools.net

Steps to Enroll

Prospective students must be 17 years of age or a high school graduate or its equivalent by the first day of class and meet minimum admission criteria for Medical Assisting. Once accepted, the student is required to have a physical, immunizations, drug screen, and background check.