Medical Assistant Program
Medical Assistant Administrative
Front Office
Medical Assistant Clinical
Back Office
Intro Medical Terminology
Medical Assistant - Front Office (Administrative) / Intro Medical Terminology
Medical Assistant - Front Office (Administrative): This hybrid 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. Students may qualify to sit for the California Certified Medical Assistant exam.
Book: $97 Sim Chart Book: $120
Intro Medical Terminology: This hybrid course will improve your knowledge for your current job, or develop the vocabulary you need to communicate with doctors or other medical professionals.
Book: Optional purchase $100
Prerequisites: Employment level English competency in written and verbal communication as well as Math as proved by passing the entrance exam; typing certificate showing 25 WPM or more (Free typing test available at OAS, ask counselor), and intermediate computer literacy skills.
| Instructor | Location |
Class Dates |
Days | Hours | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Claudio &
TBD
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S-126/127
Online (Med Term)
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TBD (Hybrid)
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M, W (+ Saturdays determined by the teacher)
TBD
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6:00PM -8:30PM
2 hours weekly
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$800
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Medical Assistant Back Office / Clinical
This hybrid 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. Students may qualify to sit for the California Certified Medical Assistant exam.
Prerequisites: Employment level English competency in written and verbal communication as well as Math as proved by passing the entrance exam; typing certificate showing 25 WPM or more (Free typing test available at OAS, ask counselor), and intermediate computer literacy skills. Successful completion of Medical Assistant Front Office (Administrative)
HEP B series shots and TB Test: Approximately $100
Scrubs: Approximately $60
| Instructor | Location |
Class Dates |
Days | Hours | Fee | Textbook & Supplies |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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TBD/
Claudio
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S126/Lab S127
Lecture Online
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TBD (Hybrid |
T, Th &
Saturday*
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6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
7:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$850 | $160 Text & Study Guide, $120 SIM Chart $25 BP Cuff & Stethoscope |
*Orientation TBD