Associate in Medical Assisting

Program Outcomes

Upon successful completion of all Medical Assisting 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.
9. Perform electrocardiograms and respiratory testing.
10. Experience a variety of general education courses that contribute to a greater understanding of opportunities that will lead to future education.