The Medical Assistant Program is designed to generate the Medical Assistant, a vital member of the healthcare team who is expected to perform clinical and administrative duties in a medical office. At Healthcare Training Institute, the objective of the program is to prepare the graduate to apply for entry-level Medical Assistant positions such as Medical Assistant Technician, Medical Office Clerk, Medical receptionist, Front Desk Administrative Assistant, and Medical Laboratory Technician.
The Medical Assistant is trained to carry out clinical procedures, conduct routine office lab procedures, assist in minor surgery procedures, perform routine office diagnostic procedures, Medical Billing procedures, EKG's, preparing the patient for physical exams, and taking Vital Signs. The Medical Assistant can demonstrate knowledge of Medical Terminology, Anatomy and Physiology, Clinical and Administrative, Medical Billing, EKG, Phlebotomy, procedures, Pharmaceutical procedures and to handle administrative office procedures including computer operation, filing and filling, billing, writing reports, preparing protocol, scheduling and insurance claims.
Medical Assistant and Laboratory Technician Program Outline
| Section 1 | Medical Terminology | 48 hours |
| Section 2 | Anatomy and Physiology | 143 hours |
| Section 3 | The Healthcare Team | 38 hours |
| Section 4 | The Administrative Procedure | 68 hours |
| Section 5 | Medical Billing | 63 hours |
| Section 6 | Phlebotomy | 63 hours |
| Section 7 | EKG | 61 hours |
| Section 8 | Pharmacy | 43 hours |
| Section 9 | Clinical Procedure | 73 hours |
| Section 10 | Externship | 200 hours |
Total Medical Assistant and Laboratory Technician
Training Courses Hours: 800 hours
Course Schedule:
Day Class: Monday through Thursday 8:15 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. (Day)
Breaks: 10:20 to 10:40, 12:40 to 1:00
Evening Class: Monday through Thursday 6:00 p.m. until 9:30 p.m.
(Evening)
Break: 7:40 to 8:00
Weekend Class Saturdays: 9:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.
Breaks: 10:20 to 10:40, 12:40 to 1:00
