The Medical Assisting Program at Northwest State Community College equips students with a diverse set of clinical and administrative skills essential for a successful career in health care.
Clinical Duties:
- Taking medical histories
- Assisting in examinations
- Collecting and preparing laboratory specimens
- Instructing patients on medications and diets
- Administering medications and injections
- Performing basic laboratory tests
- Conducting phlebotomy and ECGs
- Providing wound care and changing dressings
Administrative Duties:
- Managing patient records
- Scheduling appointments
- Coding and filling out insurance forms
- Answering phones and welcoming patients
- Handling billing and bookkeeping
- Coordinating hospital admissions and lab services
- Using computer applications
Program Features:
- Accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
- Emphasis on workplace safety and occupational risks awareness
- Preparation for CMA (AAMA) certification
- Focus on technical standards including physical, visual, auditory, communication, and mental/cognitive abilities
- High pass rates for exams and positive employer satisfaction and graduate placement rates
For additional details, please refer to Northwest State Community College's website.
Clinical Duties:
- Taking medical histories
- Assisting in examinations
- Collecting and preparing laboratory specimens
- Instructing patients on medications and diets
- Administering medications and injections
- Performing basic laboratory tests
- Conducting phlebotomy and ECGs
- Providing wound care and changing dressings
Administrative Duties:
- Managing patient records
- Scheduling appointments
- Coding and filling out insurance forms
- Answering phones and welcoming patients
- Handling billing and bookkeeping
- Coordinating hospital admissions and lab services
- Using computer applications
Program Features:
- Accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
- Emphasis on workplace safety and occupational risks awareness
- Preparation for CMA (AAMA) certification
- Focus on technical standards including physical, visual, auditory, communication, and mental/cognitive abilities
- High pass rates for exams and positive employer satisfaction and graduate placement rates
For additional details, please refer to Northwest State Community College's website.
The program length for the Medical Assisting program at Northwest State Community College is 2 years.
Northwest State Community College, located in Archbold, Ohio, is a public two-year institution offering a range of associate degrees and certificate programs. The college serves a diverse student body with programs in fields such as business, health, and engineering technologies. It aims to provide accessible, affordable education and workforce training to support the local community and economy.
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