Diploma Program
Medical Assisting
Master both clinical and administrative skills. Train to work alongside physicians, manage patient records, and handle essential lab procedures.
Medical Assisting Course Curriculum
The Medical Assisting diploma program is designed to prepare students for positions as entry- level medical assistants in a physician’s office, or other medical facilities. This program focuses on providing instruction, through a combination ofclassroom, laboratory and clinical experiences, in the skills necessary to assist physicians in both the administrative and clinical duties of a medical facility. Upon successful completion of the program a diploma is granted.
This course prepares students to use computers. They will learn basic Windows concepts and functions. Provides students with a basic understanding of their duties and responsibilities in the administrative front office. The students also will learn the use ofmedical administrative software, simulates administrative situations commonly found in health care practices, input patient information, schedule appointments and handle billing. The students will also learn how to communicate with patients, families and coworkers, handling the telephone in a medical facility and whatever else is needed to apply communication skills.
Introduction to the structure of the body. The skeletal and muscular systems. Control Systems: The Nervous and Endocrine systems. Introduction to the cardiovascular and lymphatic systems.
The immunity system, systems related tofood processing and elimination of waste: the digestive, respiratory and urinary system. The reproductive system. Fluidand electrolyte balance.
This course introduces the students to the knowledge of medicalterminology. Includes basic word structure and the use of medical and technical dictionary.
This course explains the purpose of patient examination. List and describes areas in which the MA is responsible for recording information in the patient’s chart and explains how to prepare patients for the physical examination. This course also reviews law and ethics and vital signs.
Definition of microbiology, the meaning and control of diseases and infections. The students will also learn of the definition of HIV/ AIDS minimum of 4 hrs. received, and what necessary precautions are taken in the health fields. OSHA Standards: This course is also designed to assist the healthcare worker in understanding domestic violence and the mandates about domestic violence that involve healthcare workers.
Course details includes blood path through the heart; the conduction system of the heart, components of the EKG cycle, Electrocardiograph standardization, the proper procedures for recording and mounting a standard 12 – lead electrocardiogram.
Learning the safety regulations used for the circulatory system and major organs of the body, composition of blood, puncture of the skin and blood collection, collecting blood specimens. Demonstrates the proper venipuncture procedures using the syringe and vacuum tube methods. Explain the ABO and RH blood grouping system. Explain the structure and function of each component of blood and perform blood test.
Involves learning of surgical asepsis, instrumentation, insertion and removal of sutures, needles and types of bandages.
Course teaches classification of drugs based on preparation and on action, the prescription, preparation and administration of medication, intra-dermal, subcutaneous, and intra- muscular injections. Application of heat and cold and ultrasound.
This course describes the composition of the urine and terms relating to the urinary system, method of urine collection and physical, chemical and microscopic examination of urine.
Introduction to Radiology. X – Ray machine. Fluoroscopy.Patients’ positions at the time of taking X-Rays. Safety precautions at the time of taking radiographs. General procedures for the production of a radiography.
This course introduces the student to the knowledge of the gynecologic examination, pediatric examination, proctoscopyand sigmoidoscopy, and nutrition and diet therapy. Structure ofthe eye and ear. Measuring near and distant visual acuity.Assessing color vision. Procedure for eye and ear instillation and irrigation.
Identify key differences between law and ethics, identify specific rights that patients have in relation to health care. Identify similarities and differences between public law and private law.
Ethics and Laws in healthcare, explain the principles ofnegligence and malpractice. In this course also, the students will be assessed in making career decisions, using labor market information, preparing resumes, filling out job applications, interviewing, being punctual, maintaining regular attendance, demonstrating positive attitudes / behavior, presenting appropriate appearance, exhibiting good interpersonal relations, and completing tasks effectively.
Students are placed in doctor’s offices to gain actual experienceas a Medical Assistant. Emphasis will be observed in terms of Medical Asepsis, vital signs, physical examination, sterilization and disinfection, use of medical office equipment, and general office procedures.
Program Overview
The Medical Assistant Diploma Program at Helping Hearts Training Center prepares students for entry-level roles as Medical Assistants in physician offices and medical facilities.
Educational Objectives
Our program equips students with the knowledge and skills to:
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Manage administrative tasks, including scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records, billing, and coding for insurance.
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Perform clinical duties, such as recording vital signs, preparing patients for examination, drawing blood, and administering medications under the guidance of a physician.
Program Curriculum:
Clinical Skills
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Phlebotomy
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Vital Signs
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Urinalysis
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Radiology
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Specialty Patient Procedures
Administrative Skills
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Computer Skills
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Office Procedures
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Medical Terminology
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EHR
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Setting Appointments
Science and Ethics
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Anatomy and Physiology
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Microbiology
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Infection Control
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Law and Ethics
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Pre-Employment Skills
Liscensure/Certificate Requirements
Graduates of the Medical Assisting program at Helping Hearts Training Center may be eligible to sit for national certification examinations, including the Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) credential offered by American Medical Technologists (AMT) and the Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) credential offered by the National Healthcareer Association (NHA), provided they meet the respective certifying organization’s eligibility requirements.