The Medical Assisting Associate Degree Program at Southern Maine Community College offers comprehensive training in various medical procedures and administrative tasks to prepare students for roles in health care.
Key Skills Taught:
- Drawing blood
- Administering injections
- Assisting with exams and surgical procedures
- Taking vital signs
- Direct patient care
- Performing electrocardiograms
- Patient education
- Telephone triage
- Receptionist skills
- Filing
- Insurance reimbursement and billing procedures
- Medical coding
- Correspondence and scheduling appointments
Program Features:
- Includes a 160-hour practicum in a medical practice environment
- Pathways to roles like EKG Technician, Medical Assistant, Medical Office Assistant, or Phlebotomy Technician
- Offers transfer agreements with universities for further education
For more information, visit the Southern Maine Community College website for details on program outcomes and opportunities.
About Southern Maine Community College
Truckee Meadows Community College (TMCC) is a 2-year institution located in Reno, Nevada.