Medical Assisting - Student Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the Medical Assisting Program students will be able to :  

• Demonstrate professionalism and ethical behavior.
• Recognize and respond to verbal and non-verbal communication, and use appropriate communication techniques.
• Demonstrate knowledge of and use appropriate medical terminology for the different body systems, illnesses and injuries associated with those systems, and diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
• Apply principles of infection control and use appropriate medical terminology aseptic technique.
• Perform clinical responsibilities ,including preparing patients for examination and procedures, preparing and administering medications as directed ,collecting and processing specimens ,recognizing emergencies ,and performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation(CPR) and first aid.
• Demonstrate the ability to assist in minor surgical procedures.
• Perform Administrative procedures that include telephone techniques ,appointment scheduling ,record management, and insurance billing procedures.
• Accurately complete bookkeeping, banking and financial procedures.
• Demonstrate skills related word processing, processing of insurance claims and simulated computerized medical office applications.
• Develop a professional portfolio and identify as a career plan that includes potential job leads ,networking contacts, job search schedule and a five year goal.