Medical Assistant Informatics Health Care

This cuttingedge program will address the intersection of health care, information science, and the new requirements for electronic medical records.  The focus of this hands-on program is to learn medical clinical guidelines and procedures, formal medical terminologies, information and communication systems used in the medical field and the myriad skills required to be successful in a medical office settings, including phlebotomy, injections, and EKG.  Cost of uniforms/insurance and drug screening is included in the material fees.  Training requires mastery of skills, 90% attendance, and an overall C or better average.  Students who are recommended may spend six weeks of practical application in assigned supervised health care settings.  Job placement assistance is available to all graduates of this program. 

Pre-requisites

  • High school diploma or equivalent (GED)
  • Command of English language
  • Immunizations must be completed prior to entering Focus Class.  They are:  TB/PPD, MMR< Chickenpox (Varicella), Tetanus, and Hepatitis A & B series.  Meningococcal & Pneumococcal are recommended

Benefits:

  • Earn a Certificate of Completion as a Medical Assistant, Phlebotomy and Informatics Health Care.
  • All Instructors have California Teaching Credentials.
  • Complete the program in 30 weeks, including a six-week externship.

Medical Core Classes:

  • Medical Terminology & Anatomy Physiology
  • Computer Applications
  • Customer Service

Focus Class:

  • Health Information Management
  • Clinical (back office) procedures:  vital signs; instrument trays/sterlization; charting notes, etc.
  • Phlebotomy
  • Injections
  • First Aid/CPR
  • Malpractice Insurance
  • Externship (200 hours)

Schedule/Cost

Required Orientation & Assessment

Every Wednesday 8:15 a.m.-11:00 a.m. in the Multi-Purpose Room. 
Please bring your government issued picture ID (i.e. Driver's License, DMV ID card, etc).
NO CHILDREN PLEASE.