Medical Assistant

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:

Clinical Skills:
- Vital sign assessment
- Patient data recording
- Medical history documentation
- Routine testing
- Dressing application
- Assistance in minor surgeries and emergencies

Administrative Skills:
- Appointment scheduling
- Billing procedures
- Patient file management
- Telephone etiquette
- Correspondence typing
- Insurance form processing
- Coding and fee management

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

Practical Experience:
- Optional two-year associate degree program with externship opportunities

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