Performing clinical and administrative tasks, medical assistants keep the offices of physicians, podiatrists, chiropractors, and other health practitioners running smoothly. Responsibilities may include taking vital signs, assisting physicians, performing laboratory tests, scheduling, billing, and much more.
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Clinical procedures such as electrocardiography (EKG), venipuncture, and specimen collection
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Medical office administration
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Medical terminology
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Pharmacology and human diseases
Learn to become an integral member of a medical team.
Students gain experience in a wide variety of areas, including:
Students in the program can gain valuable, practical experience through the completion of clinical practicums at off-campus healthcare facilities, under the supervision of instructors and professional practitioners
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Certified Medical Assistant - CMA (AAMA)
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Registered Medical Assistant - RMA (AMT)
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Certified Clinical Medical Assistant - CCMA (NHA)
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Certified Electrocardiography - CET (NHA)
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Certified Phlebotomy - CPT (NHA)
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Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers - BLS (AHA)
Berkeley College’s Medical Assistant Certificate and Associate in Applied Science degree programs prepare students to work in physicians’ offices, hospitals, and other professional healthcare facilities. Graduates of the Medical Assistant programs are eligible to sit for a variety of certification examinations, including:
Highlights of the program include:
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A strong foundation in both the theory and practice of clinical care
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Hands-on learning in on-site medical laboratories that simulate the clinical environment
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Instruction in the use of relevant medical devices and software
