Medical Assisting

The Medical Assisting Program at Professional Skills Institute equips students with a range of clinical and clerical skills essential for roles in health care settings. Students learn clinical skills such as taking medical histories, performing laboratory tests, and administering medications, as well as clerical skills like managing medical records, billing, and scheduling appointments.

Key Skills Taught:
- Taking medical histories and recording vital signs
- Preparing patients for examination
- Collecting and preparing laboratory specimens
- Performing basic laboratory tests on-site
- Administering medications as directed
- Preparing patient x-rays
- Phlebotomy
- Performing electrocardiograms (ECG)

Program Features:
- Phlebotomy Training: Prepares for Certified Phlebotomy Technician exam
- Practical Application of Clinical Skills: Hands-on training with 120 hours on-campus and a 160-hour externship
- Accelerated Career Training: Quick start to a medical career without compromising education quality

Additional Information:
- Credentialing: Eligible for RMA, CMA, and CCMA certification exams in Ohio and Michigan
- Accreditation: Institutionally accredited by ABHES
- Curriculum: Includes courses like Anatomy and Physiology, Clinical Examination Procedures, and Electronic Health Records

For details on state eligibility or transferability requirements, contact the Program Director or Campus Director at Professional Skills Institute.