Medical Assistant

The Medical Assisting Program at Apollo Career Center equips students with a range of skills for administrative and clinical duties in health care.

Key Skills Taught:
- Administrative Duties: Medical coding and billing, transcription, appointment scheduling, risk management, handling correspondence, managing electronic health records, financial management, and patient interaction.
- Clinical Duties: Basic patient care, medical history taking, laboratory testing, vital signs measurement, phlebotomy, EKGs, injections, x-ray preparation, suturing, infection control, and diagnostic procedures.

Program Features:
- Certifications: Graduates earn certificates in Medical Assisting, Phlebotomy, and Medical Coding and Billing.
- Practical Experience: Hands-on clinical and administrative experiences through a clinical practicum in local healthcare facilities.
- Accreditation: The Medical Assisting Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP).
- Employment Opportunities: Preparation for entry-level positions as medical assistants with a high job placement rate of 88.89% for the 2020 graduate year.
- Professional Recognition: Eligibility for the certification examination by the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) to achieve the CMA (AAMA) credential.

Program Outcomes:
- Job Outlook: Projected 14% growth in employment for Medical Assistants from 2022 to 2032, according to the United States Labor Statistics.
- Graduate Satisfaction: High satisfaction rate among graduates and employers, with 100% reported satisfaction.
- Certification Pathway: Emphasis on completing a program accredited by ABHES or CAAHEP as certification becomes increasingly preferred or mandated by employers in Ohio.