Medical Assistant

This is the career choice for those who will find higher rewards for their work as both a caring and valuable member of the medical team. Here is a position that rewards those for their know-how gained in 12 to 13 months. Medical Assistants will be in constant demand as our population ages and our medical care broadens. Best of all, you can gain a wonderful education at the Living Arts Institute that is both complete and affordable.

WHAT IS A MEDICAL ASSISTANT?

The Medical Assistant performs both administrative and clinical duties, usually under the supervision of a physician. Administrative duties may include: maintaining medical records, scheduling appointments, answering telephones, handling billing, ordering supplies and updating patient records. Clinical duties may include collecting and preparing laboratory specimens, sterilize medical instruments, taking medical histories, recording vital signs, drawing blood, and preparing patients for examination. 

The Medical Assistant learns that he or she will always act as a responsible member of the medical team ... Including performing as a well spoken individual who can interact with people of all ages on a daily basis. This is a position that demands not only medical knowledge, but also good communications skills.

About the field
Growth means opportunity! Medical Assisting is a fast growing skill projected to grow more than 34 percent from 2008 to 2018", says the Bureau of Labor Statistics. A Medical Assistant is a highly trained health care professional who is usually a generalist and is a vastly, motivated individual who excels in administrative and clinical duties.

PROGRAM CONTENT

The program that’s unique
This program provides professional development to those who will seek entry level employment as a Medical Assistant qualified to work in doctors’ offices, clinics and hospitals.
This program is built on essential knowledge pathways that include lecture and laboratory study plus a supervised externship experience.  After completing this program, one will be able to educate patients about treatments, take blood, prepare patients for x-rays, take out sutures, and much more.

Below are the courses that will be taken in the Medical Assisting Program:

Business Communications
Introduction to Computer Applications
Professional Development
Computerized Keyboarding
Spreadsheets Applications
Word Processing
Medical Terminology I
Medical Terminology II
Medical Administrative Procedures
Medical Administrative Specialist Externship
Introduction to Pharmacology
Anatomy & Physiology I
Anatomy & Physiology II
Medical Theory & Technique I
Medical Theory & Technique II
Medical Theory & Technique III
Medical Theory & Technique IV
Pharmacology: Clinical Essentials
Medical Law, Liability & Ethics
Introduction to Medical Coding & Insurance
Claims Processing & Claims Management
Therapeutic Communications
CPR
Externship Orientation
Medical Assistant Externship

These courses prepare you to obtain the hands on essentials for success in the Medical Assisting career path. You will be able to graduate with the eligibility to take a professional certification examination.

The great thing about a Medical Assistant is the variety you are exposed to. No more boring, same old things every day, not with Medical Assisting. You will be constantly working on different aspects of the medical field and being able to interact with people.

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QUESTIONS YOU CAN USE

When can I begin school?
Most programs start every six weeks. Get a fast start, so you’re ready to head for the job market with minimum delay. Rewards count when you can finish your day program in about a year.

Are evening classes available?
Yes, the school offers both day and evening classes to accommodate the busiest of lives

How long will it take me to complete the program?
The normal completion of this program is 13 months for day students and 21 months for evening students.

How big are the classes?
Class size varies depending on the type of class being taught; but, usually limited to 16 students in laboratory environments and 24 students in lecture settings.

What does it cost?
There’s good news! Federal sponsored grant programs and varied loan programs are available for qualified students. A professional staff will help you gain access to a plan for preparing your time and budget. The goal … to make your education affordable.

What about accreditation?
The Medical Assistant diploma program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of the Medical Assisting Education Review Board (MAERB).
Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs 1361 Park Street Clearwater, FL 33756
727/210-2350

What test or certification do I need?
While there is no industry specific employment requirement for certification, the school recommends that you seek certification and will even assist you in pursing certification upon graduation.

How do I know if becoming a Medical Assistant is right for me?
Do you like to help people and provide them the up-most care? Do you thrive on routine changes and helping wherever needed? Are you well organized and able to take direction? Then you are most certainly on your way to being successful in the Medical Assistant program. Once completed you will have what it takes to rise above the rest and obtain a successful career.

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