Are you interested in working in the health care industry but prefer the less “hands-on” aspects of a physician’s office? You may be interested in a career as a registered medical assistant. Registered medical assistants are generalists who perform administrative and clinical tasks to keep health care offices running smoothly. Clinical duties vary according to state law and include taking medical histories and recording vital signs, explaining treatment procedures to patients, preparing patients for examination and assisting the physician during examination.
Work in physician offices, clinics, public and private hospitals, nursing homes, outpatient care facilities, medical laboratories or in chiropractic, osteopathic, ophthalmic or other health related offices. Most full-time medical assistants work a regular 40-hour week. Many work part-time, evenings or weekends.
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Edgewood; general education classes may be offered at other campuses
Fall or spring terms
Diploma. Associate in applied science degree.
(After any developmental needs are met and if enrolled in 12 to 15 credit hours per semester)
Progression in the Medical Assisting program is contingent upon achievement of a grade of “C” or above in each required course and maintenance of a 2.0 cumulative grade-point average or above (on a 4.0 scale).
Clinical orientation and externship are “non-paid work assignments.” Transportation to the physician’s offices/community agencies is the responsibility of each student.
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