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Medical Assistants play a crucial role in helping doctors treat patients. In this course, you will learn medical terminology, medical law and ethics, HIPAA rules, scheduling systems, patient check-in and check-out, contents of a medical record, anatomy, pathophysiology, pharmacology, nutrition, phlebotomy theory, injections, and routine treatment and laboratory duties.
Participants
Diverse men and women ages 18 and above, from various economic, cultural and educational backgrounds
Program is Offered In
English
Program Hours per Week
10
Program Duration
16 weeks
Rolling Admission
No
Program Start Dates
Fall 2026 & Spring 2027
Sample Schedule
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Tue
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5pm - 10pm
Classroom
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Varies
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Program Requirements
CORI check | SORI check | High school diploma/GED/HiSET | Immunizations/Health Records
Anticipated outcomes
Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) certification | Certificate of Completion | Employment/Promotion | Industry skills gain
