Medical Assisting - Oakland Community College

Medical Assisting from Oakland Community College is a Campus Associate Health Aide degree that prepares you for a Healthcare career. The Medical Assisting certificate is designed to prepare an individual for an entry-level position as a Medical Assistant in a private medical office, clinic or other health care facility. Both clinical and administrative skills are included in the course work. On-the-job experience is provided by a total of 210 hours of practicum placement with a licensed health care practitioner. The student may choose to complete an associate in applied science degree after completion of the certificate in Medical Assisting. Upon completion of the certificate program the student will be eligible for the American Association of Medical Assistant\'s (AAMA) national certification exam to become a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA). The program also provides continuing education for employed medical assistants . The business administration area of instruction will include medical law and ethics; scheduling appointments; telephone practices; processing mail; oral and written communication skills, including medical transcription, reports and manuscripts; responsibilities of office care and management; patient and insurance billing; financial records; payroll records and banking; and safety precautions. Students will also use word processing skills to develop job descriptions and office policy manuals. The clinical area of instruction will include Universal Standards, preparing the patient for exam; obtaining vital signs and medical histories; assisting with exams, treatments and surgeries; performing routine laboratory procedures; EKGs and other diagnostic procedures; sterilization procedures; instructing patients in preparation for x-rays and laboratory tests; venipuncture; administration of medications; proper charting and documentation; first aid; and patient education. View more details on Oakland Community College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Health Aide courses.