Medical Assisting
Debbie Adkins - Instructor
Program Description: A medical assistant is an integral member of the health care delivery team, qualified by education and experience to work in the administrative office, the examining room, and the physician's lab.
Length: 1080 hours (2 year program - 8 credits)
Employment Opportunities: Clinical settings, physician office, and hospital business and admissions offices.
Opportunities for Further Study: Excellent preparation for someone wanting to become a nurse, physician, x-ray technician, or any position in the medical field.
Recommended prerequisites: C average in CATS 10; one year of keyboarding (35 wpm minimum)
Course Sequence:
First Year (Morning) |
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0738 0721 |
Medical Assistant Orientation |
First Semester |
| 0735 0737 |
Medical Assistant Administrative Procedures
I |
Second Semester |
Second Year (Afternoon) |
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| 0736 0734 |
Medical Assistant Administrative Procedures II Medical Assistant Advanced Pharmacology |
First Semester |
0733 |
Medical Assistant Clinical Procedures | Second Semester |
Certifications: National certification through the American Medical Technologists.
Articulation Agreements: Mountain State University (30 hours); Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College (3 hours); EDGE credit available.
Community Partners: Local physician offices in the Beckley, Glen Daniel, Marsh Fork, and Beaver areas.