Medical Assisting - Heald College - San Jose CA

Medical Assisting from Heald College - San Jose CA is a Campus Associate Health Aide degree that prepares you for a Healthcare career. Program Description In this program, students learn front and back medical office skills performed by medical assistants . Major topics include medical office administration; clinical , diagnostic, and emergency procedures; and effective interpersonal communication. This program prepares students for careers in medical assisting in a variety of settings including family and internal medicine clinics, hospitals, and pain centers. Program Student Learning Outcomes Upon completion of this program, students should be able to: 1. Apply principles of infection control, asepsis, and sterilization techniques within OSHA guidelines. 2. Perform clinical, laboratory, and emergency procedures within the medical assisting scope of practice. 3. Identify drug classifications and calculate dosage. 4. Demonstrate appropriate communication in the medical setting. 5. Perform medical administrative tasks. 6. Perform medical billing and coding procedures including completing insurance forms. 7. Demonstrate competence with HIPAA standards. View more details on Heald College - San Jose . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Health Aide courses.