Medical Assisting Professional Program
The Medical Assisting Program is designed to prepare you as a health career professional, A medical assistant is a healthcare professional who performs both administrative and clinical tasks to support the functioning of medical offices, clinics, and other healthcare facilities. Their duties can vary depending on the setting and the specific needs of the employer, but generally include a combination of the following:
Administrative Tasks: Greeting patients and checking them in. Scheduling appointments and managing patient records. Handling billing and insurance claims. Answering phones and managing correspondence. Maintaining office supplies and equipment.
Clinical Tasks: Taking patient medical histories and recording vital signs. Assisting healthcare providers during examinations and procedures. Collecting and preparing laboratory specimens for testing. Administering medications as directed by the healthcare provider. Performing basic laboratory tests such as blood draws and urinalysis. Sterilizing medical instruments and equipment. Providing patient education and instructions. In many healthcare settings, medical assistants serve as the liaison between patients and healthcare providers, ensuring smooth communication and efficient workflow. They play a crucial role in delivering quality patient care and contributing to the overall functioning of the healthcare team.
Requirements for the program include being at least 18 years old to register Students will need to have a watch, a personal Blood pressure cuff/stethoscope, and black scrubs for the program. Prior to starting MAP 2038\2040, you must provide documentation of at least 2 Hepatitis B immunizations. Additionally, you are required to submit proof of all necessary immunizations listed on the program-specific health form, along with a physician's approval to participate. All students must undergo a criminal background check and health/drug screening at their expense by the fifth week of MPA2038/MAP 2040, using RRCC's approved provider. Completion of all required courses with a grade of C or higher is necessary to receive the Certificate and sit for the CMA National exam administered through AAMA https://www.aama-ntl.org/.
Transfer credits are accepted from qualifying educational institutions: however, MAP 1010, MAP 2038, MAP 2040, and MAP 1083 must be completed within the Red Rocks Community College system.
Students who successfully complete the Medical Assisting Program are now eligible to participate in a stacked Phlebotomy certificate option and sit for the RPT (Registered Phlebotomy Technician) National Certification Exam through the AMT https://americanmedtech.org/ to become a Registered Phlebotomy Technician. This stackable Certification requires an ADDITIONAL (Phlebotomy) internship (3 credits) and can be taken in the same semester as the Medical Assistant Internship. Students who choose to participate in the stacked certificate program must declare both programs. Please meet with a Healthcare Pathway Advisor for more information on any details outlined above.
The Medical Assisting Program at Red Rocks Community College is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs upon the recommendation of the Medical Assisting Education Review Board (MAERB). Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs https://www.caahep.org/. 9355 - 113th St. N. #7709 Seminole, FL 33775 Phone: (727) 210-2350.
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Degree: Associate of Applied Science
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