San Antonio College Medical Assisting San Antonio, Texas

The Medical Assisting program equips students with essential skills in administrative procedures, computerized office management, and clinical procedures, preparing them for versatile roles in health care settings. Graduates are trained for administrative and clinical positions in physician's offices.

Skills Taught:
- Administrative Procedures: manual scheduling, bookkeeping, maintaining medical records, handling medical insurance claims
- Computerized Office Management: tasks within a computerized system like scheduling, billing, managing electronic medical records
- Clinical Procedures: EKGs, urinalysis, phlebotomy, injections, wound care, vital signs

Program Features:
- Comprehensive Curriculum: Certificate Level II and an Associate of Applied Science degree
- Accreditation: accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
- Industry Recognition: first accredited medical assisting program in the US
- Occupational Risks Awareness: education on hazards in the profession and workplace safety
- Credentialing Exam Preparation: encourages national credentialing exams for medical assistants
- Job Placement Assistance: high rates of job placement for successful workforce entry
- Personalized Instruction: individualized training and smooth transition to professional roles
- Experienced Faculty: skilled instructors providing hands-on training and theoretical knowledge

For more information or to apply, contact the program coordinators.