Health Occupations - Medical Assistant - Clinical & Administrative

Medical Assistant - Clinical & Administrative

Learning Outcomes

What certification will I receive after completing the program?

The Medical Assistant program at HOC fulfills the requirements for the CA Certifying Board of Medical Assistants (CCBMA) for employment in California.

What will I learn in this program?

This course provides entry-level training for employment assisting physicians in office or clinical settings. Instruction covers the following areas: medical terminology; basic anatomy and physiology; medical ethics; safety; pharmacology, including administration of medication via injections and drug calculations; basic laboratory procedures, including the collection and handling of specimens, including venipuncture; assisting the physician with minor office surgery; preparing patients for examinations; general specialty procedures; treatment and diagnostic testing; and the care and use of supplies and equipment, such as audiometers, electrocardiographs, autoclaves, and centrifuges.

Basic front office procedures, such as proper telephone techniques, filing, and scheduling of appointments, will also be covered. Job-seeking and job-keeping skills are part of the instruction.

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

Demonstrate knowledge of healthcare practices, trends, philosophies, technologies, and the integration of healthcare delivery systems (e.g., home care, hospitals, and hospice).
Demonstrate the ability to communicate respectfully and effectively with clients in varying situations, with acceptance of diversity.
Demonstrate an understanding of opportunities for career advancement and continuing education.
Demonstrate an understanding of preventative health practices, safety issues, and employee responsibilities related to personal and patient health.
Demonstrate knowledge of OSHA regulations mandated for employers and employees in the healthcare setting.
Demonstrate an understanding of body mechanics and ergonomics.
Utilize proper medical terminology and abbreviations in charting and documentation.
Demonstrate beginning computer skills, including creating, saving, retrieving documents, conducting online research, and resume writing.
Demonstrate knowledge of the basic structure and functions of the human body, addressing all body systems.
Demonstrate a basic understanding of the stages of growth and development throughout the lifespan.
Demonstrate proper technique for medical back-office procedures, such as patient intake, temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure, weighing and measuring patients, and documentation.
Demonstrate proper technique for assisting with back-office procedures, such as positioning and draping, and assisting with examinations including physical exams, vision, hearing, and male and female exams.
Demonstrate the ability to assemble the proper equipment and supplies for various procedures for adults and children.
Demonstrate knowledge of drug classifications and routes of administration.
Demonstrate competency in administering a minimum of 10 injections in each of the following: intramuscular, intradermal, and subcutaneous.
Demonstrate correct methods of handwashing, sterilization, disinfection, and care and maintenance of instruments and equipment commonly used in a medical office.
Demonstrate proper knowledge of aseptic and sterile techniques, use of an autoclave, and assistance in minor office surgery, including preoperative and postoperative care and instructions.
Demonstrate the ability to perform common diagnostic procedures such as EKG and audiometry.
Demonstrate proper knowledge in performing laboratory procedures, such as use of a microscope, centrifuge, and other laboratory equipment.
Demonstrate the ability to perform hematological tests such as hemoglobin and hematocrit, and blood glucose determination.
Demonstrate the ability to collect, prepare, and perform tests on specimens such as urine, stool, throat cultures, lead tests, and pregnancy tests.
Demonstrate competency in venipuncture and capillary draws, with a minimum of 10 successful blood draws.
Apply and remove Steri-Strips and perform wound packing.
Demonstrate basic knowledge of radiology, CAT scans, MRI, and ultrasound.
Demonstrate basic knowledge of sigmoidoscopy and spirometry procedures.
Demonstrate basic knowledge of treatment modalities, such as the application of heat and cold.
Communicate respectfully and demonstrate acceptance of diversity.
Seek resources and opportunities for lifelong learning.

Medical Assistant Students get their certificates of completion

Requirements

What are the requirements to take this course?

Be at least 18 or older
Attend a Medical Orientation
Attend First Class day for the medical assistant program
Proof of required immunizations (list will be provided at registration)

Please check the program guide for the most current list of requirements.

Schedule

When is the program offered?

This is a 1-semester course (5 months) that is offered three times a year, starting in August and January.

AM Schedule - We offer two classes:
- 1) Monday-Wednesday, 8 am - 3:30 pm, Monday online
- 2) Monday-Wednesday, 8 am - 3:30 pm, Wednesday online
PM Schedule - not currently planned for 26-27
Clinical Schedule - CLINICAL MEDICAL ASSISTANT ONLY ($895 fee) - Thursdays 8:00 am - 3:30 pm.

All students will have the opportunity to complete 160 internship hours in a local medical clinic at the completion of their required coursework.

Please check the program guide for the most current schedule.

Cost

How much does the program cost?

HOC has moved to a more inclusive fee structure to cover most additional costs required for the class. As a result, the program registration fee has increased and the additional costs have decreased. The program registration fee for cliical & administrative medical assistant is $1295 and for clinical only it is $895. Registration fee includes AHA BLS certification, textbooks, internship compliance paperwork fees, consumable supplies, and medical assistant supply kit.

Are there any additional costs associated with the program?

Additional fees that need to be considered include scrubs. A set of scrubs can range from $25 - $150 depending on brand and style. While optional to work as a medical assistant, you may also want to take the CCBMA exam ($250) and complete the application ($75).

Is financial aid or tuition assistance available?

As a K-12 adult school we are unable to offer financial aid. We do partner with the San Diego Workforce Partnership, local career centers, and other organizations whenever possible to offer opportunities for fees to be reduced or covered for qualified participants. For more information on what is available for this program, attend an orientation to connect with a transition services specialist.

What is the refund policy?

Students have until the last day of the second week of class to request a refund for the registration fee minus a $25 processing fee. Textbook fee only refundable if textbook is returned un-used/un-opened.

Prices subject to change. Please check the program guide for the most current cost.

Job Outlook

What is the job outlook?

According to the California Economic Development Department, employment opportunities for Medical Assistants are predicted to increase by 29.2% or 24,800 jobs between 2016 and 2026. Explore the links below for more information about the labor market for Medical Assistants.

Medical Assistant students practice their skills with real live patients in the classroom

Instructor

Neda Shukur, CMA

Neda Shukur has been an instructor for the PM Medical Assistant program since 2013. She holds a Designated Subjects Teaching Credential to teach Career Technical Education courses in California. Neda worked iin the field as a medical assistant for 8 years.

Maria Chavez, CMA

Maria Chavez has been an instructor for the AM Medical Assistant program since 2012. She holds a Designated Subjects Teaching Credential to teach Career Technical Education courses in California. Maria worked in the field as a medical assistant for 5 years and is a graduate of the HOC Medical Assistant program that she now teaches in.

Facilities

Where is training for the program completed?

Skills lab work for the Medical Assistant program is performed in our new state of the art medical training labs, completed in January 2020 and located at the Health Occupations Center in Santee. The lab contains a three patient rooms and exam tables, phlebotomy chairs, IV and injection trainers, EKG machine, and a variety of additonal equipment that is standard in a medical office. The lab is fully stocked with all of the necessary equipment and supplies to move directly into the field following the completion of the Medical Assistant program.

Students that successfully complete the on campus instruction are eligible to participate in the 150-hour internship in a local medical clinic.

A fake arm used to teach how to draw blood

Next Steps

I'm interested! What are my next steps?

The Medical Assistant program accepts students twice a year through the orientation and First Class day process. Check the Program Guide for the next class start dates. Visit the How to Get Started page now.

Medical Assistant students pose in the PPE with instructor

Refund Policy

Refunds for this class must be requested by the end of the second week of class. A $25.00 processing fee will be charged.

Health Occupations Center

8770 Mast Boulevard

Santee, CA 92071

(619) 956-4300

8770 Mast Blvd.

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