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Associate of Science in Medical Assisting (ASMA)
The Associate of Science in Medical Assisting degree program's ultimate goal is to prepare students to successfully gain entry-level employment as a Medical Assistant. This program will give students an introduction to the overall operation of the physician's office is the basic objective of this program. Students are trained to to perform routine laboratory procedures and to handle financial records, assist the physician in the examination room, correspondence, insurance forms and other administrative functions.
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San Joaquin Valley College Online San Joaquin Valley College is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. |
San Joaquin Valley College was founded in 1977 with one goal in mind, helping individuals build a brighter future on the foundation of a professional education. With career-focused curriculum and hands-on instruction, SJVC has prepared more than 20,000 graduates for success in their chosen careers.
Associate of Science in Clinical Medical Assisting
The Clinical Medical Assisting program at SJVC program provides specialized training for employment in medical offices and medical specialty clinics. The curriculum includes theory and practical applications in clinical medical procedures. Topics and applications in the following subjects are included in this program: human anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, medical clinical procedures such as vital signs, injections, patient care, venipuncture and electrocardiograms, emergency procedures, health histories, instrument set-ups, and instrument sterilization.Well trained clinical medical assistants are in demand in private practice medical settings, clinics, laboratories and hospitals. You will learn and gain skills in: computers skills & concepts, medical terminology, pharmacology, emergency procedures, medical laws & ethics, HIPAA compliance and regulations, venipuncture theory, patient charting, and vital signs theory. You can expect to qualify for a variety of positions such as: medical assistant, lab assistant, EKG assistant, occupational health assistant, and medical secretary.Earn your Certificate in just 8 months and go on to finish your Associate of Science Degree in Clinical Medical Assisting. The first academic year focuses on the specific career skills you'll need to work in a doctor's office. Giving you a competitive edge in the job market, the second academic year provides general education courses tailored to your chosen career field.Graduates earn Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Certification, CPR and First Aid Certification.Graduates also earn a Certificate of Completion and are eligible to sit for the Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) exam, offered by American Medical Technologists/Allied Health (AMT), and the National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) exam, offered by the National Center for Competency testing (NCCT).
BA/Health Care Studies - Medical Records
Demonstrate your knowledge and skills to provide quality service in the health care industry and earn your Bachelor of Arts in Health Care Studies degree. Your fundamental understanding and experience in basic principles and practices of medical record keeping such as knowledge of HIPAA, state, federal and local laws, rules and regulations, as it pertains to client confidentiality will combine easily with your studies of the US health care system, as well as medical ethics and law culminating in a well-rounded degree. Personalize your Bachelor of Arts in Health Care Studies degree when you pair it with a transfer concentration. You can transfer up to 12 approved credits of Medical Records coursework to qualify as your concentration in the Health Care Studies degree program.
Associate of Science - Medical Office Administration
This program is designed to teach you how to work closely with doctors to organize and monitor patient care services. In short, you will be a vital part of the healthcare team in a physician's office, a clinic, a hospital, a long-term care facility, or other medical office. Medical Office Administrators perform administrative duties in a medical office or clinic, reporting directly to an office manager, physician, or other health practitioner. You will help with communicating with patients and other providers, code physician diagnostic comments, billing insurance companies, and orders, and more. You will only take courses that pertain to your success in the workforce at Virginia College. Do not worry if you are not already skilled in the areas below. That is why you are coming to school! We are experienced in giving students the training they need to become successful in their chosen careers.In addition to training from instructors with real-world experience, you will also complete an externship in a physician's office, clinic or related healthcare facility under the supervision of a physician, nurse, or health services professional.You will have classes in:
- Medical law and ethics
- Medical terminology
- Office automation
- Medical records systems
- Medical laboratory procedures
- Business
- Accounting
- Customer service
Certificate Program - Medical Office Assistant
This program trains students to perform medical administrative front office duties that are vital in today's healthcare field. It develops fundamental skills such as phone reception, medical record filing, appointment scheduling, word processing, light bookkeeping, and proficiency in medical practice software functions. Employment opportunities include all physicians' clinics, offices, med-checks, and virtually any healthcare setting.
Diploma in Advanced Medical Assisting - Medical Specialty Track
The Medical Specialty Track is designed for highly qualified vocational healthcare students, nurses and other ancillary care providers. Medical assistants can find jobs in physician offices, clinics, nursing homes, hospitals and emergency rooms. These students will also gain experience with up to 456 clinical hours of hands-on clinical externships across five primary care medical specialties and medical billing and coding. US healthcare professionals are experiencing today's staffing crisis, and one of the soundest ways to address this healthcare staffing crisis is to provide the most Advanced Medical Assisting training to interested and qualified students. Employment of medical assistants is expected to grow 21% from 2006 to 2016, much faster than the average for all occupations. The growth and aging of the population, and the new Health Care Bill, there will be an increased need for all healthcare workers and medical assistants in particular as the healthcare industry expands because of technological advances.
There are two types of schedules for this diploma:
- Full time - 39 weeks
- Part time - 47 weeks
Medical Administrative Assistant Diploma
Ultimate Medical Academy (UMA) prepares you to manage the day-to-day operations of a busy medical practice. During our 10 month program, you will receive training to:
- Code medical and surgical procedures
- Process healthcare claims and medical records
- Develop a plan and identify tools for career success
- Learn medical transcription software used in the field
- Apply customer service concepts and principles in providing quality care
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Penn Foster Career School Penn Foster Career School is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of the Distance Education and Training Council (DETC), which is listed by the U.S. Department of Education as a nationally recognized accrediting agency. |
As a Medical Office Assistant, you'll need to know how to manage the medical office, schedule appointments and update patient records. You'll get hands–on training in Administrative Procedures and Practices; Advanced Medical Terminology; Keyboarding and Word Processing; Law, Ethics, and Medicine and Pharmacology and much more. And you'll learn it all at home – no classroom needed! You'll get valuable information about interpersonal communication, time and stress management, and an introduction to medical terminology. You can work at a pharmaceutical company, insurance company, doctor's office, hospital, or clinic as a trained Medical Office Assistant. Work as a medical records clerk, administrative specialist, admission clerk, insurance clerk, or receptionist. The Medical Office Assistant program includes the textbooks, lessons, and learning aids you need to complete your program along with toll-free instructional support and access to student services by email, phone, and mail.
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US Career Institute U.S. Career Institute is nationally accredited by the Distance Education and Training Council. |
U.S. Career Institute is a leader in distance education. We have provided superior career training for more than a quarter of a century, preparing thousands of men and women for rewarding, in-demand, professional careers in a wide variety of industries.
Become a doctor's right-hand assistant and open the door to a wide variety of opportunities. Train at home to get your certificate in as little as four months. Our exclusive Virtual Lab takes you beyond book-learning into the world of virtual medical office experiences. You'll be able to start your career as an entry-level Medical Assistant. Join this exciting profession that is projected to grow much faster than average with high industry demand and job growth of 52% in the upcoming years!
Medical Administrative Assistant
Allied's Medical Administrative Assistant program covers the medical terminology and office procedures you need to know to handle administrative tasks with confidence and ease, from greeting patients and handling paperwork to overseeing billing procedures and managing health records. Every office needs a trained administrative professional to keep the office running in a smooth manner – and that is especially true in busy medical facilities! Benefit from convenient online courses, live student support and complimentary one-year association membership.
Careers in Medical Offices and Emergency Care Services
part of Day In The Life Of Health Care Services-Video (Dho Series) series.