Medical Assistant


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		CAREER PROGRAMS: Health Care Technologies Medical Assistant (Accredited Program) Program Options Associate of Science Degree Certificate of Proficiency Program Information The Medical Assistant Program prepares students to work in the front and back office of a physician's office, clinic or other out-patient facilities. Multiple skills and areas of theory are taught so that graduates are prepared to assume an important and valuable role as a team member in health care delivery. Upon completion of all required courses, students are placed in an internship in a local health care facility. This is a valuable experience in applying the knowledge and skill acquired in class to the workplace. A Statement of Eligibility for Internship, a health statement and physical examination, a current CPR certificate, keyboarding proficiency of 35 wpm, basic word processing skills, and completion of all required courses with a grade of C or better are required prior to entry into internship, (Htech 54A and Htech 54B are required). The Medical Assistant Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP), on recommendation of the Committee of Accreditation for Medical Assistant Education, also known as The Curriculum Review Board of the American Association of Medical Assistants' Endowment (AAMAE). Career Paths The Health Care Technologies Department offers eight other programs: EKG Technician Lab Assistant Insurance Billing and Coding Insurance Account Representative Medical Administrative Assistant Medical Reception Medical Office Manager Program Opportunities The Health Care Technologies Department offers eight other programs: Clinical Assistant Insurance Billing Specialist Massage Therapy Medical Administrative Assistant Medical Office Reception Medical Transcription Orthopedic Technician Department Chair Kristine Gaiero 408.741.4019 e-mail: kris_gaiero@westvalley.edu Program Requirements Requirements and suggested sequence of classes Questions about Career Programs? Call 408.741.2098 e-mail: Career Programs Center: cathy_aimonetti@wvmccd.cc.ca.us or stop by AAS 35 REVISED August 1, 2007 Other Health Care Technology Program Offerings
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