Medical Assistant Certificate Curriculum
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Keywords
Medical Assistant , Medical Assisting
Project
Authors
Logan-Bieler, Martha
Date Submitted
2012-12
Material Type
Program
Secondary Material Type
Institution
Raritan Valley Community College
Industry Partner
Hunterdon Pediatric Associates
The Doctor is In
Hopewell Family Practice
Somerset Valley Urgent Care
Morristown Cardiology Associates
Riverfield Family Health Center
Somerset Valley Urgent Care
Cornerstone Family Practice
Highlands Family Health Center
The Doctor is In
Hopewell Family Practice
Somerset Valley Urgent Care
Morristown Cardiology Associates
Riverfield Family Health Center
Somerset Valley Urgent Care
Cornerstone Family Practice
Highlands Family Health Center
License
CC BY
Funding Source
Additional Public Access
Abstract
The Medical Assistant Certificate program prepares a student for a career in the field of medical assisting. A Medical Assistant performs routine administrative and clinical tasks under the supervision of a physicia14 other health practitioner, or office manager. Clinical skills include taking medical histories and recording vital signs, assisting with the primary physical exam and other specialty exams, preparing patients for minor 81ll'gical procedures, providing patient education, cleaning and sterilizing instruments, and assisting in the collection and analysis of laboratory specimens. Administrative skills include coordinating and scheduling patient appointments, receiving and processing patients in the office, preparing and maintaining patient records, coding and filing health insurance claims, and performing bookkeeping tasks.
In addition to academic requirements, a Medical Assistant should possess certain personal characteristics to successfully work in the people-centered environment of the medical care facility. These qualifications include dependability, flexibility, good communication skills, positive attitude, and a genuine concern for others.
Industry (NAISC)
Health Care and Social Assistance (62)
Occupation (SOC)
Healthcare Support Occupations -- Medical Assistants (31-9092)
Instructional Program (CIP)
Credit Type
Credential Type
Certificate