- Willow Street
- Holly Maisano
- Jessica Weinoldt
- CIP Code: 51.0801
- Orientation Materials
Core Skills
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PA 100 Introduction to Health Care
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PA 200 Medical Assistant Administrative Skills
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PA 300 Pharmacology
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PA 400 Infection Control
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PA 500 Laboratory Procedures
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PA 700 Health Care Law and Ethics
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PA 800 Introduction to Medical Insurance and Managed Care
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PA 900 Concepts of Effective Communication
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PA 1000 Introduction to Basic Anatomy and Physiology
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PA 1200 Medical Assistant Clinical Laboratory Procedures
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PA 1300 Safety and Emergency Practices
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PA 1400 Psychology
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PA 1500 Complete a Medical Assistant Externship
Certifications You’ll Earn
Safety comes first! Students will earn their OSHA Certification at the beginning of the year to understand all of the safety regulations for their lab space.
Jump into the workforce as a certified medical assistant.
Career Pathways
Perform administrative and clinical duties under the direction of a physician. Administrative duties include scheduling appointments, maintaining records, billing, and coding for insurance purposes. Clinical duties may include taking and recording vital signs and medical histories, preparing patients for examination, drawing blood, and administering medications as directed by a physician. Medical Assistants are typically not employed in hospitals or long-term care facilities.
Conduct tests on cardiovascular systems using electrocardiogram machines. *Requires postsecondary courses
Draw blood for tests, transfusions, donations, or research. May explain procedures to patients and assist in the recovery of patients with adverse reactions. *Requires postsecondary courses
Ready to Start?
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