Medical Assisting

The Medical Assisting Program at UCI equips students with essential clinical and front office skills to excel in health care settings.

Key Skills Taught:
- Clinical Skills:
- Checking Vital Signs (Blood Pressure, Temperature, Pulse)
- Assisting Doctors and Nurses with Exams
- Conducting Point of Care Testing
- Collecting and Processing Medical Specimens
- Performing Lab Tests
- Practicing Phlebotomy
- Managing Sterilizing Procedures
- Assisting with Minor Surgeries
- Administering Injections (shots)
- Performing EKGs

- Front Office Skills:
- Managing a Medical Office
- Processing Insurance Claims
- Managing Office Scheduling
- Using Electronic Health Records
- Transcribing Medical Charts
- Practicing HIPAA Procedures

Key Features:
- Accelerated program leading to a Specialized Associate Degree
- Preparation for national certification exams
- Potential to become a certified clinical medical assistant
- Externship opportunities for real-world training
- Preparation for multiple certification exams from the National Healthcareer Association (NHA)
- National Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
- Certified EKG Technician
- Certified Phlebotomy Technician

These skills and features prepare students for roles in various health care settings like doctor's offices, hospitals, blood banks, long-term care facilities, and children's clinics.