Medical Assisting Clinical

Description:

Taft College offers a Certificate of Achievement in Clinical Medical Assisting. This 21 to 25 units program leads to preparation to take the Certified Medical Assistant exam. It is designed for students to develop the necessary skills to obtain an entry level position as a clinical medical assistant. Students learn various patient procedures, medical laws and ethics, assist with physical examination through both classroom instruction and laboratory clinical work. Students also learn how to take vital signs, administer medications and log patient charts.

Program Learning Outcomes:

• Research online and traditional reference materials effectively to stay informed about emerging trends and breakthroughs in healthcare issues related to the medical assistant's role in healthcare. Analyze emerging trends and breakthroughs regarding healthcare issues related to the role of a medical assistant.
• Perform Medical Assisting procedures competently, such as OSHA standards, electronic technologies, and medical records.
• Achieve entry level Medical Assisting competencies, such as verbal communication, medical and surgical aseptic, and physical assessments which satisfy industry needs.
• Apply State of California regulations that govern the healthcare industry for Medical Assistants.
• Exhibit depth and breadth of knowledge of concepts and principles of clinical medical assisting.