Medical Assistant - Mercy College of Health Sciences

Medical Assistant from Mercy College of Health Sciences is a Campus Associate Health Aide degree that prepares you for a Healthcare career. Become a Medical Assistant . A medical assistant (MA) is a multi-skilled health professional specifically educated to work in ambulatory settings performing administrative and clinical duties. As an MA, you may have clinical duties within the offices of physicians, podiatrists and other health practitioners. Some common tasks include taking medical histories and vital signs, explaining treatment procedures to patients, preparing patients for examinations and assisting physicians during examinations. You might instruct patients about medications and special diets, prepare and administer medications as directed by a physician, authorize drug refills as directed, telephone prescriptions to a pharmacy, draw blood, take x-rays electrocardiograms, remove sutures, change dressings and much more. Our Program Upon completion of the MA certificate, you may take an additional 25 credit hours to earn an Associate of Science Completion degree . Job Outlook Once you have completed your MA degree, you'll have the knowledge and clinical experience needed to become nationally certified, and you will be qualified to take the state limited radiographer exam. Your opportunities for employment will be excellent, as employment is projected to grow much faster than average, ranking medical assistants among the fastest growing occupations over the 2008-2018 decade. View more details on Mercy College of Health Sciences . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Health Aide courses.