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Associate in Medical Assisting - Program Outcomes

Upon successful completion of all program requirements, graduates will be able to:

1. Utilize medical terminology appropriately;
   
2. Describe the anatomy and physiology of the human body, as well as the related disease processes;
   
3. Describe legal and regulatory frameworks of healthcare as they relate to the Medical Assistant;
   
4. Demonstrate computer literacy skills;
   
5. Effectively engage in written and oral communication as demonstrated through charting and communication with patients and other health professionals;
   
6. Prepare patients for examination or procedures, and assist the physician with the examination or procedure;
   
7. Collect and prepare laboratory specimens, as well as perform basic laboratory testing;
   
8. Perform phlebotomy and other invasive specimen collection techniques; and
   
9. Perform electrocardiograms and respiratory testing.