Medical Assistant Program Curriculum
Medical Assistance program curriculum covers both online courses and clinical training. Students will attend clinic daily for practical training while learning the subjects online. The curriculum is divided into two parts:
- Online Courses: These include medical topics, lectures, and videos
- Clinical Training: This is done by the physician preceptor
In order to become a medical assistant, a student must exhibit medical knowledge in the following areas:
- Universal Precautions
- Vital Signs
- Medical Terminology
- Patient Care
- Emergency Care Training
- Common Medical Problems
- Interpretation of Laboratory Tests
- Interpretation of Diagnostic Imaging
- Diagnostic Skills
- Clinical Skill
- Communication Skills
- Prescriptions
- Exercise Instructions
- Procedural Skills
- Electronic Medical Records
- Office Management
- Medico-Legal