Professional Medical Assistant Program

The Professional Medical Assistant Program at Kino College equips students with essential skills for patient care and medical office management.

Key Skills Taught:
- Recording and maintaining patients’ medical history and vital statistics
- Preparing treatment rooms and assisting in patient examinations
- Interviewing patients to gather medical information
- Measuring vital signs, weight, and height of patients
- Authorizing drug refills and managing prescription information
- Cleaning and sterilizing medical instruments
- Administering medications under physician direction
- Educating patients on treatment procedures and medications
- Assisting physicians in examinations and treatments
- Collecting and preparing laboratory specimens for testing

Program Features:
- Training in critical thinking and active listening skills
- Developing empathy in communication with patients, families, and staff
- Emphasizing respect for diversity in patient care
- Advocating for patients' needs
- Utilizing electronic medical records for data management
- Managing appointment schedules and patient admissions/procedures