We offer the best most convenient and affordable Medical Assistant program anywhere!
What is a Medical Assistant?
A Medical Assistant, also known as a clinical assistant or healthcare assistant in the USA is an allied health professional who supports the work of physicians and other health professionals, usually in a clinic setting.
Medical assistants perform routine clinical and administrative duties under the direct supervision of a physician or other health care professional. Medical assistants perform many administrative duties, including answering telephones, greeting patients, updating and filing patients' medical records, filling out insurance forms, handling correspondence, scheduling appointments, arranging for hospital admission and laboratory services, and handling billing and book keeping. Duties vary according to laws of the jurisdiction and may include taking medical histories and recording vital signs, explaining treatment procedures to patients, preparing patients for examination, and assisting during diagnostic examinations. Medical assistants collect and prepare laboratory specimens or perform basic laboratory tests on the premises, dispose of contaminated supplies, and sterilize medical instruments. They instruct patients about medications and special diets, prepare and administer medications as directed, authorize drug refills as directed, telephone prescriptions to a pharmacy, draw blood, prepare patients for X-rays, take electrocardiograms, remove sutures, and change dressings. They also facilitate communication between the patient and other health care professionals. Some jurisdictions allow medical assistants to perform more advanced procedures, such as giving injections or taking X-rays.
Why You Should Study With Us:
Our innovative online Medical Assistant program is completely self-paced and you can log into the program at anytime to study at your convenience. Since our program is so convenient and flexible most students are able to finish in as little as 6-8 weeks. Much quicker then most of the older traditional classroom programs. Also, there are no time limits or deadlines and you can take as long as needed and you can complete the program at a pace that is most comfortable for you. Our no rush guarantee means you will never be rushed to finish and assignment or complete the program. Also, since our innovative Medical Assistant program is now delivered fully online there are no campus expenses, so the program is very affordable to everyone!
When you complete our program, you are issued a nationally accredited career certificate and you will be eligible for a wide range of in-demand jobs in the healthcare industry. Some of the career opportunities available to you include:
Medical Assistant Classes:
Introduction to the Medical Assistant profession
Basic Medical Terminology
Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology
Patient Communication for the Healthcare Professional
Medical Records
Basic Medical Law
Scheduling Appointments
Medical Billing, Coding and Insurance Claims
Infection Control
Surgical Instruments
Emergency Care
Clinical Equipment
The Patient H&P (History and Physical)
Basic EKG and Lab Testing Procedures
Specimen Collection
Basic Lab Safety Techniques
Introduction to Patient Medication
Medical Assistant Labs:
Virtual Phlebotomy Lab
Virtual Injection Lab
Medication Injection Lab
Measuring and Taking a Pulse
Introduction to CPR
Medical Assistant Labs:
Virtual Phlebotomy Lab
Virtual Injection Lab
Medication Injection Lab
Measuring and Taking a Pulse
Introduction to CPR
Medical Assistant Exam:
All students must successfully complete the comprehensive online Medical Assistant exam at the end of the program. The test is completely online, self-paced and if you don't pass you may retake the test at no additional cost until a passing grade is earned. Our classes will prepare you very well, so over 95% of student pass the exam on the first try!
Required Textbook:
You will need to buy only one textbook book for this program:
Medical Assistant Exam Prep: (Kaplan Medical Assistant Exam Review)
New 7th Edition Now Available.
Cost is about $28 (Kindle Version Available).
Textbook is also available at: Barnes and Noble, eBay and most book retailers.
This textbook contains everything you need for the program.
It is also a great reference that will help you throughout your career.
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