Medical Assisting - Cuyahoga Community College

Medical Assisting from Cuyahoga Community College is a Campus Certificate Health Aide degree that prepares you for a Healthcare career. The Medical Assistant is a multi-skilled professional who assists the physician with the administrative and clinical aspects of patient care. The program includes courses in administrative, clinical and communication skills; ethical and legal standards of medical practice; and a ―hands on‖ clinical practicum experience in the health care industry. The Medical Assisting Certificate program is two semesters in length starting in the Fall semester with completion the following May. Graduates of the one-year program are eligible to take the National Certifying Examination given by the American Association of Medical Assistants. Degree: Graduates may transfer directly into the Medical Assisting Degree program. This program is designed to prepare students to demonstrate the following program outcomes: 1. Identify, administer and document medications based on usage outcomes, side effects and according to the principles of the six rights. 2. Collect, process and test diagnostic specimens and document follow-up on results. 3. Apply current up-to-date quality control and safety principles in the workplace. 4. Skillfully perform and document routine clinical procedures according to office protocol. 5. Perform and document routine administrative procedures according to office protocol. 6. Effectively apply verbal, nonverbal and written communication principles and skills in the workplace. 7. Maintain ethical standards and confidentiality for patient privacy and practice integrity. 8. Demonstrate professional work ethics with efficient use of multitasking skills, technology, time management, self management and teamwork. View more details on Cuyahoga Community College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Health Aide courses.