The Medical Assistant Certificate Program at Utah State University equips students with essential skills for medical settings, such as taking patient histories, obtaining vital signs, performing electrocardiograms, conducting pulmonary function tests, phlebotomy, collecting and processing lab specimens, and assisting in surgical in-office procedures.
Key Skills Taught:
- Taking patient histories
- Obtaining vital signs
- Performing electrocardiograms
- Conducting pulmonary function tests
- Phlebotomy
- Collecting and processing lab specimens
- Assisting in surgical in-office procedures
Program Features:
- Accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES)
- Flexible scheduling options, often with weekends and evenings off
- Career opportunities in diverse medical settings like emergency rooms, urgent care, medical offices, hospitals, and other medical service settings.
About Utah State University Eastern
Utah State University Eastern (USU Eastern) is a comprehensive campus located in Price, Utah, under the direction of Utah State University (USU).