The Medical Assistant program is designed to provide you with the necessary job skills and related technical information to work as an entry-level medical assistant in a medical facility. The clinical functions you learn to perform include: taking and recording vital signs and patient histories; performing height and weight measurements for infants through adults, collecting specimens through venipuncture; and performing simple lab tests. You will also learn to perform clerical functions such as scheduling and receiving patients, telephone etiquette, obtaining and maintaining patient data, completing insurance forms, and arranging for hospital admission and laboratory services.
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