MEDICAL ASSISTANT
Course Code:
8345/8346
Course Description:
Students in this one-year introductory program designed to give an overview of the various components of the medical assistants’ professional responsibilities. This course is intended for students who are preparing for many of the exciting, challenging, and rewarding careers in the healthcare field. Students will be prepared to assist physicians by performing functions related to both business administration and clinical duties of a medical office.
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Topics of Study: Orientation of the Medical Assistant Legal & Ethics Medical Asepsis & OSHA Infection Control Patient Interactions Anatomy & Physiology of Body Systems Nutrition & Health Office Operations & Responsibilities Diagnostic/Procedural Coding Health Insurance & Claim Forms Principles of Pharmacology Administering Medications Assisting in Clinical Laboratory Duties Surgical Supplies & Instruments Career Development & Opportunities
Campus Location: Butler Farm, Hampton
Sessions: AM & PM
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Class Size: 20 Students Credentials: Medical Assisting NOCTI National Certified Clinical Medical Assistant Examination (CCMA) American Heart Association Healthcare Provider CPR American Heart Association Heartsaver First Aid Career & Technical Student Organization: Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA)
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Work-Based Learning Opportunities: Clinical Experience Course Prerequisites: Completed 10th grade English with a grade of “B” or better Completed Biology with a grade of “C” or better and passed the Biology SOL Must be 17 before April 30th to set for the CCMA Police Background Check TB Skin Test, Hepatitis Vaccination, and Flu Shot are required Clinical experience may require drug testing and Covid19 vaccination and/or testing
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Instructor Bio:
Mary Harrell
757-766-1100 ext. 3336
30+ years of experience in Medical Assisting
10+ years of teaching experience
Summa Cum Laude graduate from UDS in Long Island, New York
AAMA Certified Medical Assistant
Worked at John Hopkins and Grady Memorial Hospitals, and the National Institutes of Health
Projected Employment:
Employment of medical assistants is projected to grow 14 percent from 2022 to 2032, much faster than the average for all occupations. “Medical Assistants.” Occupational Outlook Handbook, US Bureau of Labor Statistics, 10 October, 2023.
https://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/medical-assistants.htm#tab-6
Career Pathways:
Medical Assistant
Medical Records Specialist
Phlebotomist
Healthcare Administration
Health Information Technologist