Partner
Franciscan Education Center
Professional health education, including EMS training and healthcare provider CPR.
Medical Assisting
employee impact
Provides training for those wanting to become a Medical Assistant.
business impact
Students are awarded a creditial to begin work in their chosen career path.
community impact
Provide training for an in-demand field.
employee impact
Provides training for those wanting to become a Medical Assistant.
business impact
Students are awarded a creditial to begin work in their chosen career path.
community impact
Provide training for an in-demand field.
- Location
- Greenwood
- Industries
- Health Care and Social Assistance
- Virtual Option
- Yes
- Results in Credential
- Yes
- Duration
- 16 months
- Self-Paced
- Yes
- Location
- Greenwood
- Industries
- Health Care and Social Assistance
- Virtual Option
- Yes
- Results in Credential
- Yes
- Duration
- 16 months
- Self-Paced
- Yes
Details
The Medical Assisting program is a part-time, 16-month program. Learning is divided into four terms. All theory and clinical courses are held at the Franciscan Health Education Center. Classes meet three days per week from 7:00 am to 3:30 pm in Levels 1, 2, and 3. Students will be assigned to a clinical site to complete the externship requirement in Level 4. Schedules during Level 4 will vary according to externship site availability. Course topics include: Anatomy and Physiology, Medical Terminology, Medical Law and Ethics, Pharmacology and Dosage Calculation, Diet and Nutrition, Pathophysiology, Administrative Procedures, Clinical Procedures, and Laboratory Procedures.
The Franciscan Health Medical Assisting program is designed to prepare students for entry-level positions in the outpatient setting.
Medical assistants are versatile, multi-skilled health professionals specifically trained to work in ambulatory settings under a licensed provider. The practice of medical assisting directly influences the public’s health and well-being and requires training in both clinical and administrative practices as well as supervised practical experience.
Visit the Medical Assisting website.
Details
The Medical Assisting program is a part-time, 16-month program. Learning is divided into four terms. All theory and clinical courses are held at the Franciscan Health Education Center. Classes meet three days per week from 7:00 am to 3:30 pm in Levels 1, 2, and 3. Students will be assigned to a clinical site to complete the externship requirement in Level 4. Schedules during Level 4 will vary according to externship site availability. Course topics include: Anatomy and Physiology, Medical Terminology, Medical Law and Ethics, Pharmacology and Dosage Calculation, Diet and Nutrition, Pathophysiology, Administrative Procedures, Clinical Procedures, and Laboratory Procedures.
The Franciscan Health Medical Assisting program is designed to prepare students for entry-level positions in the outpatient setting.
Medical assistants are versatile, multi-skilled health professionals specifically trained to work in ambulatory settings under a licensed provider. The practice of medical assisting directly influences the public’s health and well-being and requires training in both clinical and administrative practices as well as supervised practical experience.
Visit the Medical Assisting website.
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