Minnesota West Community & Technical College Medical Assistant Luverne, Minnesota

This program equips students with essential skills to assist physicians in patient care, perform administrative tasks, and handle clinical duties. Graduates are prepared to take the American Association of Medical Assistant's Certification Exam.

Key Skills Taught:
- Medical office procedures
- Medical terminology in health care
- Composition
- Body structure and function
- Health care and society
- Introduction to laboratory sciences
- Clinical procedures
- Basic math (if needed)
- Nutrition
- Disease conditions
- Introduction to medical coding, billing & insurance
- Laboratory skills
- Pharmacology
- AHA CPR health care provider and AED first aid certification
- Professional integration
- Medical assistant practicum

Features Offered:
- Students learn to assist physicians in examining and treating patients, perform clinical and clerical duties, manage medical records, handle office correspondence, and more
- Graduates are eligible to take the American Association of Medical Assistant's Certification Exam
- Clinical practicum and certification exam preparation are included in the program.