Clark State College Medical Assisting Certificate Springfield, Ohio

Upon completing the Medical Assisting Certificate at Clark State College, students acquire essential skills in communication, clinical procedures, patient education, legal and ethical principles, administrative tasks, clerical functions, and specimen handling.

Key Skills Taught:
- Communication: Interact effectively with patients, families, and healthcare teams
- Clinical Skills: Assist in diagnostic tests, conduct lab procedures, and manage vital signs
- Patient Education: Educate patients on health maintenance and medications
- Legal and Ethical Concepts: Apply principles in the medical office
- Administrative Skills: Handle bookkeeping, scheduling, billing, and coding
- Clerical Functions: Perform office tasks to support operations
- Specimen Handling: Collect, transport, and process medical specimens

Program Features:
- Embedded Certificates available
- Accredited program enabling national certification
- High job placement rate of 92.31% for 2020 graduates
- 88.89% of 2020 graduates passed certification exams
- 100% satisfaction rate reported by graduates and employers
- 200 hours of supervised directed practice
- Support Services provided to help students succeed

For further details, contact Kathy Harris, Assistant Professor of Health Technologies, at 937.328.6094 or harrisk@clarkstate.edu.