Medical Assisting - Goodwin College

Medical Assisting from Goodwin College is a Campus Associate Health Aide degree that prepares you for a Healthcare career. The Medical Assistant is a respected, multi-skilled health professional who performs diverse duties in medical offices, clinics and health centers. The varied skills offered by the program provide the opportunity to work either in the front medical office or in a hands-on clinical environment. The Associate in Science program will prepare and assist students in acquiring the basic knowledge and skills necessary to be hired into an entry-level position as a Medical Assistant. This program develops the student's knowledge base and skills by providing a theoretical foundation and by developing the student's ability to perform clinical as well as office and administrative procedures. Courses combine lectures, laboratory sessions, medical office simulations and assignments to provide students with the knowledge and skills needed to be an effective member of the health care team. Hands-on practice, along with clinical and work experience is gained during a supervised internship component. Graduates of the Associate program is eligible to sit immediately upon graduation for the Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) examination given by the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) and for the Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) examination administered by the American Medical Technologists (AMT). In addition, graduates are eligible to sit for the Registered Phlebotomy Technician (RPT) exam offered by the American Medical Technologists (AMT). Students interested in pursuing the Registered Phlebotomy Technician certification should notify the Program Director at the beginning of the program. Medical Assisting students will be required to receive the Hepatitis B inoculation series or sign a waiver of inoculation during the program. Students will be required to have a Physical Exam on file before the start of their second semester. Program Outcomes Upon successful completion of all program requirements, graduates will be able to: 1. Utilize medical terminology appropriately; 2. Describe the anatomy and physiology of the human body, as well as the related disease processes; 3. Describe legal and regulatory frameworks of healthcare as they relate to the Medical Assistant; 4. Demonstrate computer literacy skills; 5. Effectively engage in written and oral communication as demonstrated through charting and communication with patients and other health professionals; 6. Prepare patients for examination or procedures, and assist the physician with the examination or procedure; 7. Collect and prepare laboratory specimens, as well as perform basic laboratory testing; 8. Perform phlebotomy and other invasive specimen collection techniques; and 9. Perform electrocardiograms and respiratory testing. View more details on Goodwin College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Health Aide courses.