Medical Assistant Program

Medical Assistant Administrative (Front Office)

This course provides students with the knowledge, skills, attitudes, and behaviors necessary for successful entry into the front office position in a medical clinic, health care agency, or physician’s office as a medical assistant. Administrative duties include welcoming patients, maintaining medical records, scheduling appointments, and bookkeeping.

Prerequisite: Must be 18 years or older and speak, read and write English.  Applicants must pass the reading and math assessments. Intermediate computer literacy skills are required. The applicant must be able to type 25 WPM or more. Free typing test available at OAS by appointment. 

Medical Assistant Clinical (Back Office)   

This course provides students with the knowledge, skills, attitudes, and behaviors necessary for a successful entry into the back office position in a medical clinic, health care agency, or physician’s office as a medical assistant. Clinical duties include recording vital signs and medical histories, preparing patients for examination, assisting the physician during an exam and administering medications as directed.

Prerequisite: Must be 18 years or older and speak, read and write English.  Applicants must pass the reading and math assessments.  A physical exam with (proof of Hepatitis B, Tdap immunizations, and proof of negative TB Test) is required, at the student’s expense, and is due by the third week of class.

*Orientation TBD

Medical Terminology 

Learn the language of medicine. This course is an introduction to medical terminology in an easy and straightforward manner. Lessons include how to build medical terms and how these terms relate to different body systems. Learn basic anatomy and physiology as you develop your list of terms. This course is exactly what you need to begin your medical career, improve your knowledge for your current job, or develop the vocabulary you need to communicate with doctors or other medical professionals. This course is strongly recommended for students planning to sit for the California Certified Medical Assistant Exam.

What does this course teach?

• Rapid Assessment and Visual Survey
• CPR/AED for Adults, Children and Infants
• Obstructed Airways
• Opioid Overdoses
• Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, Communication and Teamwork
• The Emergency Medical Services System
• Legal Considerations
• Precautions