Coffeyville Community College Medical Assistant Coffeyville, Kansas

The Medical Assistant Program at Coffeyville Community College equips students with a blend of clinical and administrative skills essential for a career in health care. Key aspects of the program include:

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Clinical Skills:

• Vital sign assessment
• Patient data recording
• Medical history documentation
• Routine testing
• Dressing application
• Assistance in minor surgeries and emergencies

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Administrative Skills:

• Appointment scheduling
• Billing procedures
• Patient file management
• Telephone etiquette
• Correspondence typing
• Insurance form processing
• Coding and fee management

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Certification:

• Eligibility for certification as medical assistants through the American Association of Medical Assistants upon meeting exam and education requirements

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Practical Experience:

• Optional two-year associate degree program with externship opportunities

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Additional Skills:

• Phlebotomy training
• Office lab procedures
• Electrocardiogram administration
• Patient instructions for x-rays and lab tests
• Various administrative tasks

The program length for the Medical Assistant program at Coffeyville Community College is one year for the certificate program. There is also an optional two-year associate degree program available.