The Allied Health Department offers a variety of independent, non-program classes in health interest areas. Some may enable students to work by completing only one class, such as Medical Insurance, Certified Nursing Assistant, or Basic Arrhythmias. Other courses support various medical and secretarial programs or meet general interest needs.
The Medical Assistant is a professional, multi-skilled person dedicated to assisting in patient care management. The practitioner performs administrative and clinical duties and may manage emergency situations, facilities, and/or personnel. Competence in the field also requires that a medical assistant display professionalism, communicate effectively, and provide instructions to patients.
The Medical Assistant program is a one-year program that is designed to prepare students to work effectively in a physician’s office, medical records or business office of a clinic or a hospital. Upon completion of the required courses, the student will demonstrate proficiency in both front and back office procedures. Successful completion of the program leads to a Certificate of Achievement.
While students are encouraged to complete the entire certificate, they are employable in the Medical Assisting field upon successful completion of ALDH 82 Medical Office Procedures and ALDH 82C Medical Office Procedures - Clinical.
Note: Upon successful completion of ALDH 82 Medical Office Procedures the student may enroll in ALDH 82C Medical Office Procedures - Clinical. On the first day of ALDH 82C Medical Office Procedures - Clinical the student is required to bring to class the following:
- Students must demonstrate physical health as determined by a history and physical examination.
- The students must submit a current physical and meet required immunizations, titers, and have a chest X-ray and/or PPD. Also, a current American Heart Association Health Care Provider CPR Certificate, or equivalent, must be obtained and current. Criminal background checks are required in order to comply with the program and clinical agencies’ contractual requirements. Per individual facility requirements, random drug testing may also be required.
Career Opportunities
Insurance Biller/Coder, Monitor Technician, Certified Nursing Assistant, Phlebotomist, Medical Assistant, Patient Account Representative, Receptionist, Medical Secretary, Medical Records Technician
Faculty
Gray, Tiana
Transfer
Allied Health is not typically a transfer major. Some Allied Health courses transfer as electives or fulfill subject credit requirements. For the most up-to-date information on these programs and others, visit assist.org. Please stop by the Transfer Center in Bldg 23.
Program Learning Outcomes
Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs) are statements of the kind of learning a program hopes a student will achieve. The PLOs describe the knowledge, skills, problem-solving, communication and values that apply to all certificates and/or degrees within that program.
Upon completion of this program, students should be able to:
- Demonstrate administrative and clerical medical office procedures.
- Demonstrate clinical back office procedures.