Medical Assisting Technology
H Councill Trenholm State Community College
Montgomery, Alabama
Associate
Hybrid
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Program Length
6 terms (about 24 months)
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The Medical Assisting Technology Program at Trenholm State Community College equips students with key administrative and clinical skills essential for roles in health care. The program offers accreditation, emphasizing professionalism, certification eligibility, and occupational safety. Graduates develop competencies in business administration, clinical duties, patient preparation, and communication skills, ensuring their readiness for diverse health care settings.
Key Skills Taught:
- Administrative Tasks: Scheduling, billing, medical records, and patient interaction
- Clinical Tasks: Basic tests, patient preparation, blood drawing, and equipment use
- Specialized Tests: EKGs and diagnostic lab testing
Program Features:
- Accreditation: AAS in Medical Assisting Technology accredited by CAAHEP
- Clinical Skills: Medical histories, vital signs, exam assistance
- Administrative Skills: Appointment scheduling, billing, insurance filing
- Professionalism: Emphasis on legal and ethical issues
- Certification: Eligibility for CMA or RMA titles
- Occupational Exposure: Training on safety in health care settings
- Employment Success: High satisfaction and exam passage rates
Program Mission:
- Competencies: Business admin, clinical duties, patient prep, lab procedures, and emergency protocols
- Professional Development: Pharmaceutical principles, medication admin, legal and ethical issues
- Communication Skills: Focus on effective communication, critical thinking, and motor function for safe care delivery
Key Skills Taught:
- Administrative Tasks: Scheduling, billing, medical records, and patient interaction
- Clinical Tasks: Basic tests, patient preparation, blood drawing, and equipment use
- Specialized Tests: EKGs and diagnostic lab testing
Program Features:
- Accreditation: AAS in Medical Assisting Technology accredited by CAAHEP
- Clinical Skills: Medical histories, vital signs, exam assistance
- Administrative Skills: Appointment scheduling, billing, insurance filing
- Professionalism: Emphasis on legal and ethical issues
- Certification: Eligibility for CMA or RMA titles
- Occupational Exposure: Training on safety in health care settings
- Employment Success: High satisfaction and exam passage rates
Program Mission:
- Competencies: Business admin, clinical duties, patient prep, lab procedures, and emergency protocols
- Professional Development: Pharmaceutical principles, medication admin, legal and ethical issues
- Communication Skills: Focus on effective communication, critical thinking, and motor function for safe care delivery
Program Highlights
Graduate Outcomes
H. Councill Trenholm State Community College, located in Montgomery, Alabama, is a public institution offering two-year degree programs. It provides a range of academic and technical courses designed to prepare students for career opportunities or further education. The college emphasizes workforce development and community engagement through its diverse curriculum and support services.
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