Colorado Mountain College Medical Assistant Program Edwards, Colorado

The Medical Assistant Program equips students with essential skills for administrative and clinical roles in health care settings.

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Key Skills Taught:

• Performing routine administrative duties in medical or clinical office environments
• Basics of anatomy and interacting with real medical personnel
• Administrative tasks like scheduling, medical record maintenance, and insurance claims handling
• Clinical duties such as infection control, patient histories, vital signs, and specimen collection
• Assisting physicians with examinations and treatments, administering medications, and drawing blood

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Program Features:

• Combination of online and on-campus courses
• Real-world training in local medical offices
• High retention and job placement rates
• Convenient and flexible schedules for working students
• Accredited program with the opportunity to be credentialed by the American Association of Medical Assistants
• Emphasis on professionalism, teamwork, communication, and cultural awareness
• Hands-on training in medical assisting laboratory
• Internship opportunities for practical experience
• Degree and certificate options available

The Medical Assistant Certificate Program at Colorado Mountain College has a minimum credit hour requirement of 42 and a minimum contact hour requirement of 877.5.

Colorado Mountain College (CMC) is a public community college with multiple campuses in western Colorado, serving approximately 20,000 students annually. 

Founded in 1967, the college offers associate degrees, seven bachelor's degrees, and a variety of career-technical certificates. The college's district includes six counties in the Colorado Rocky Mountains: Eagle, Grand, Jackson, Lake, Garfield, Pitkin, Summit, and Routt.