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Medical Assisting - Colorado Springs
Program Info
Medical Assisting Program
In recent years, the medical assisting profession has become indispensable to the health care field. Not only have physicians become more reliant on Medical Assistants, but their services are also being requested by hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, medical supply businesses, home health agencies, insurance companies and pharmaceutical companies.
The Medical Assisting Diploma Program is designed to prepare students for entry-level positions as medical assistants in a variety of health care settings. Students learn the structure and function of the major body systems in conjunction with medical terminology, diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, computer skills, administrative processes, bookkeeping and accounting practices, and the processing of medical insurance forms and claims.
Upon successful completion of this program, the graduate will be able to:
- Demonstrate professionalism and ethical behavior.
- Discuss the history of medical assisting as it relates to medical practice and professional organizations.
- Recognize and respond to verbal and non-verbal communication, and use appropriate communication techniques.
- Demonstrate knowledge of and use appropriate terminology for the different body systems, illnesses and injuries associated with those systems, and diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
- Apply principles of infection control and use appropriate aseptic technique.
- Perform clinical responsibilities, including preparing patients for examination and procedures, preparing and administering medications as directed, collecting and processing specimens, recognizing emergencies, and performing CPR and first aid.
- Identify minor surgical procedures and demonstrate the ability to assist with those procedures.
- Instruct and teach patients methods of health promotion and disease prevention.
- Maintain accurate patient records.
- Perform administrative procedures that include telephone techniques, appointment scheduling, record management, and insurance billing procedures.
- Demonstrate skills related to word processing, medical transcription, the processing of insurance claims, and simulated computerized medical office applications.
- Implement current procedural and diagnostic coding.
- Accurately complete bookkeeping, banking, and financial procedures.
- Demonstrate acceptable speed and accuracy in computer keyboarding.
- Develop a resume and identify a career plan that includes potential job leads, networking contacts, a job search schedule, and five-year goals.
Medical Assisting Courses
Hands-on learning includes:
- Introduction to Medical Assisting
- Integumentary, Sensory, and Nervous Systems, Patient Care and Communication
- Muscular System, Infection Control, Minor Office Surgery, and Pharmacology
- Digestive System, Nutrition, Financial Management, and First Aid
- Cardiopulmonary Systems, Vital Signs, Electrocardiography, and CPR
- Urinary, Blood, Lymphatic, and Immune Systems and Laboratory Procedures
- Endocrine, Skeletal, and Reproductive Systems, Pediatrics, and Geriatrics
- Medical Law and Ethics, Psychology, and Therapeutic Procedures
- Health Insurance Basics, Claims Processing, and Computerized Billing
Upon completion of the required coursework, students participate in a 160-clock-hour externship.
Medical Assisting Career Opportunities
Since Medical Assistants are educated in both administrative and clinical procedures, they are capable of filling a variety of positions, including:
- Clinical or Administrative Assistant
- Medical Receptionist
- Medical Insurance Biller
- Medical Office Assistant
