Clinical Skills: Proficiency in clinical procedures
Patient Interaction: Training on effective communication with patients
Administrative Duties: Management of medical records and administrative tasks
Career Opportunities: Roles in scheduling patients, assisting with examinations, and medication administration
Certification: Eligibility for the CMA-AAMA Medical Assistant Certification exam
The program aims to prepare competent entry-level medical assistants in knowledge, skills, and behavioral domains, promoting efficient health care delivery. Graduates experience high job placement rates and are sought after due to a shortage of qualified medical assistants in the industry.
For scholarship opportunities and application details, visit Highland Community College's Medical Assistant page.
The program length for the Medical Assistant Certificate program at Highland Community College is 40 credit hours.
Highland Community College, the first college in Kansas, is located in Freeport, Illinois, and offers lifelong learning opportunities and contributes to economic development, enhancing the quality of life in the communities it serves.
The college provides academic programs in over 60 degrees and certificates, as well as opportunities in theatre, arts, music, lectures, and athletics. With a mission focused on meeting the needs of the greater northwest Illinois community through quality educational and cultural programs, Highland Community College is committed to shaping the future of its students and the region, offering programs and services that encourage personal and professional growth.
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