Medical Assistant

The Medical Assistant Program provides comprehensive training in clinical, laboratory, and administrative skills for roles in various health care settings.

Clinical Skills:
- Vital signs
- Recording patient history
- Assisting in physical exams
- Administering vision and auditory testing
- Performing CPR and first aid
- Providing patient education
- Medication administration

Laboratory Skills:
- Phlebotomy
- ECG's
- Bacterial culture growth
- Pulmonary function tests
- Autoclave usage
- Assisting in minor surgical procedures
- Capillary blood collections

Administrative Concepts:
- Medical terminology
- Front office skills like scheduling appointments and medical records management
- Diagnosis and procedural coding
- Supply inventory
- Office accounting

Key Features:
- Program accredited by ABHES for Residential track
- Preparation for Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) and Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) exams
- Blend of clinical and administrative skills
- Hands-on training in phlebotomy and ECGs
- Curriculum covers body systems, medical terminology, and front office skills

Career Opportunities:
- Work in physician's offices, specialty practices, and urgent care clinics
- Responsibilities include patient history, exam preparation, laboratory tasks, medication administration, and billing

Job Outlook:
- Employment growth of 29% for Medical Assistants expected from 2016 to 2026

Notable Employers:
- Advanced Pain Management
- Ascension/St. John's Medical Center
- Oklahoma Heart Institute
- Utica Park Clinic
- Xpress Wellness Urgent Care

Instructor Quality:
- Experienced instructors with professional credentials
- Multiple schedule options including residential and hybrid classes

Additional Opportunities:
- Pursue an Associate of Occupational Science degree in Business and Industry Management after obtaining the Medical Assistant Diploma