Medical Assisting

• Electrocardiograph Technician Certificate
• Medical Office Administrative Assistant Certificate
• Medical Office Insurance Billing and Coding Certificate
• Medical Office Limited Radiography Certificate

Pre-Admission Conferences will be held in Health Sciences Hall, Room 378.

*Information gathered from MAERB Annual Report.

This program is challenging and fast paced and requires students to be able to meet the following Technical Standards:

1. Sufficient gross and fine motor coordination to efficiently implement the skills required in performing medical assisting functions e.g., laboratory skills, patient ambulation, multitasking capabilities, and medication administration
2. Sufficient communication skills (verbal, nonverbal, and written) to interact effectively with individuals
3. Sufficient intellectual and emotional functions to plan and implement their duties in a responsible manner
4. Sufficient visual acuity, such as is needed in the preparation and administration of medications in the performance of laboratory procedures, and for the observation necessary for patient assessment and care
5. Sufficient auditory perception to receive verbal communication from patients and members of the health team and to assess health needs of people through the use of monitoring devices such as stethoscopes, fire alarms, etc.