Medical Assistant (MA)
Become A Medical Assistant
Medical Assistants (MAs) work in medical offices assisting certified, licensed, and/or registered health care professionals under the direction of a physician, physician’s assistant, or nurse practitioner. The graduate will be able to perform administrative and clinical skills in a professional manner while supporting diversity, utilizing safety measures and applying practical knowledge when caring for patients. Upon completion of the program the graduate will be eligible to sit for the Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) exam.
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Medical Assistant Duties
- Interview patients to obtain medical information and measure their vital signs, weight, and height.
- Clean and sterilize instruments and dispose of contaminated supplies.
- Record patients’ medical history, vital statistics, or information such as test results in medical records.
- Explain treatment procedures, medications, diets, or physicians’ instructions to patients.
- Prepare treatment rooms for patient examinations, keeping the rooms neat and clean.
- Collect blood, tissue, or other laboratory specimens, log the specimens, and prepare them for testing.
- Show patients to examination rooms and prepare them for the physician.
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Program Mission Statement And Goals
EPiC’s Hybrid Medical Assistant certificate program will prepare students to enter the high-demand field of healthcare as a medical assistant and to work in a variety of settings, including physicians’ offices, clinics, and other professional healthcare facilities. Graduates are prepared to meet both the internship and administrative tasks of today’s fast paced healthcare environment. Prepare competent entry-level medical assistant in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior), learning domains. Student must pass 100% of all competencies in the MA program and in the Master Competency List within 3 attempts to be able to progress in the MA Program. Classes for this program are online with clinical rotations and lab face-to-face.
- Communication: Students will demonstrate competent communication skills throughout their MA program.
- Critical Thinking: Students will use critical thinking skills in class and at the internship site to enhance personal and professional decision making:
- Diversity: Students will consider multiple perspectives when making decisions independently or as part of a team.
- Prepare students who are professional and proficient in administrative and clinical tasks such as medical record keeping and documentation, patient communication, and clinical skills (EKG, venipuncture, vital signs, physical exam, CPR, etc.).
- Instruct students to employ HIPAA, OSHA, Standard Precautions, and other infection control measures in the healthcare setting.
- Educate students regarding the ethical, legal, and professional principles of the healthcare profession and in the MA scope of practice.
- Prepare students to effectively interact with patients, families, and members of the healthcare team in professional manner.
Student Handbook
Click here to view the Medical Assistant student handbook.
Faculty
Shelley Todd, CMA (AAMA)
Medical Assisting Program Director/Instructor
stodd@swmich.edu
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