Introduction to Medical Assisting (INTRO MA)

5231
2 Semesters
4 Credits per semester
Grade Level: 12

Introduction to Medical Assisting introduces students to some of the duties and responsibilities of administrative and clinical medical assistants. Course content focuses on basic skills that one might see performed in a doctor's office or out-patient facility. Various instructional strategies and technologies will be used to give students the opportunity to gain additional knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology. The student will also have the opportunity to refine previously learned technical skills, in addition to gaining additional competencies as they participate in simulated activities and procedures in the classroom. Instruction will be augmented with study tours and shadowing experiences in health care facilities. Students have the opportunity to compete in a wide variety of competitive events at both the state and national level.

Program Topics:

The program is taught by Kaplan College.
Students will develop skills to perform a broad range of clinical and administrative duties: assisting in minor surgical procedures, recording vital signs, performing venipuncture, injections, dosage calculations and laboratory procedures.

Careeer Opportunities:

Medical Assistants in various medical facilities
Medical records and health information technicians
Medical secretaries
Occupational therapist assistants and aids
Phlebotomist
Dialysis Assistant
School nurse (depending on school district)

Educational Opportunities:

Students can finish their course work at Kaplan College in 3 months plus an externship
Ivy Tech Community College

Wage:

High School Diploma with Career Training: $8.00 - $12.00/hr
College or Additional Technical Training: $12.00 - $18.00/hr

Program Requirements:

Health Careers 1
Biomedical Sciences
Other related science course

Program Fees:

Book Fees: $45.00
Classroom Supplies: black pen, red pen, highlighters, calculator, watch with second hand, notebook, pencil.