The Medical Assistant Program equips students with a range of skills in both administrative and clinical tasks, preparing them for diverse roles in health care settings.
Key Skills Taught:
- Administrative Tasks:
- Scheduling patient appointments
- Maintaining patient records
- Handling medical instruments and supplies
- Medical insurance and coding
- Effective communication
- Office procedures
- Clinical Tasks:
- Measuring vital signs
- Administering medications and injections
- Preparing specimens for testing
- Performing EKGs
- Assisting in examinations
- Lab procedures
- Career Preparation:
- Internship workshops
- CPR Certification
- Career readiness workshops
- New student orientation
Notable Features:
- Clinical Externship: 144-hour externship for practical experience
- Accessibility Support: Screen-reader guide and feedback
- Career Opportunities: Employment in various health care settings
- Certification Preparation: Training for CMA exam
- Interactive Learning: Hands-on experience with health care professionals
- Career Guidance: Seminar for foundational skills and career paths
- Industry-Relevant Curriculum: Covers medical terminology, pharmacology, billing, lab techniques, and more.
The Medical Assistant Program is 40 weeks long to complete.
North-West College is a private for-profit system of colleges in California, founded in 1966 by Marsha Fuerst.
The institution offers diploma, associate degree, and certification programs across seven campuses in the Los Angeles and Riverside areas.
It is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC), the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education (BPPE), and various other organizations.
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