Owensboro Community and Technical College Medical Assisting Owensboro, Kentucky

The program outcomes focus on equipping students with a range of essential skills and knowledge to thrive in health care settings:

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Clinical Skills: Essential clinical skills including vital signs, patient preparation, and assisting healthcare providers.

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Administrative Skills: Efficiently managing tasks like appointment scheduling, record-keeping, and insurance forms.

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Medical Knowledge: Solid understanding of medical terminology, anatomy, and pharmacology for effective communication.

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Technical Proficiency: Training in operating medical equipment and electronic health record systems accurately.

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Professionalism: Development of professionalism, ethical behavior, and effective communication in healthcare settings.

The program length for the Medical Assistant Diploma program at KCTCS is 46-53 credits hours.