This course teaches the theory clinical skills necessary for Medical Assistants in clinical settings and hospitals. Students will learn, demonstrate and practice clinical duties including Vital Signs, (temperature, pulse, respiration, o2 sat, Blood Pressure, along with Height, and Weight). The course is sequential beginning with foundational concepts such as medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, infection control procedures, and obtaining and recording vital signs. All classes incorporate the components of reading, writing, speaking, critical thinking, and hands-on skill competencies. Medical math is used throughout the high school experience.

They will learn, demonstrate and practice clinical duties including patient intake (triage) and care before, during and after the patient’s physical examination, special procedures as well as specimen collection and testing. The course is sequential beginning with foundational concepts such as medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, infection control procedures and obtaining and recording vital signs. Some advanced procedures include assisting in minor surgery, phlebotomy and calculating dosages and administering medications. Emphasized throughout the program are professional ethics, safety practices (OSHA Health) and effective communication (verbal and written) Competence in the basic skills enable the student to obtain additional skills in other allied health fields such as: pharmacy, medical laboratory technicians, medical imaging (X-Ray technician) as well as nursing.

The clinical portion of the Medical Assistant Program will prepare the student to gain competence in the skills/tasks/professionalism necessary to be a successful part of the health care team as they assist the physician/provider in the ambulatory care/clinic, hospital and specialty practice setting. Some advanced procedures include assisting in minor surgery, phlebotomy and calculating dosages and administering medications.

The clinical portion of the Medical Assistant Program will prepare the student to gain competence in the skills/tasks/professionalism necessary to be a successful part of the health care team as they assist the physician/provider in the ambulatory care/clinic, hospital and specialty practice setting. Competence in these standardized skills enable the student to obtain an internship and potential employment in a healthcare setting.