Medical Assistant school training courses in Colorado Springs, CO (public, in-house or online)

Prerequisite: MAT 030

Provides an overview of pharmacology language, abbreviations, systems of measurement and conversions. The Controlled Substances Act, prescriptions, forms of medications, patient care applications, drug classifications/interactions, and safety in drug therapy and patient care are presented. Information regarding the measurement of medications, dosage calculations, routes of administration, and commonly prescribed drugs in the medical office is provided.

This Associate of Applied Science degree option is designed to prepare individuals to work in both administrative and clinical areas of medical clinics or physicians�offices or as hospital unit secretary positions Students successfully completing this degree program will be able to perform the administrative tasks of a medical receptionist and work in the clinical areas by providing assistance with physical examinations, diagnostic tests, and treatment procedures.

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The program will:
develop the student’s entry-level competence in performing administrative and clinical functions as required of medical assistants.
encourage students to project a positive attitude, and show initiative and responsibility.
expose the student to holistic health care philosophy, cultural differences, and practices to respond to needs and expectations of patients, physicians and employers.
develop communication skills necessary to provide patient care, and work ef...

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At IntelliTec you will learn hands-on Medical Assistant skills preparing you for direct patient care and medical office duties:
•EKG
•Vital signs
•Assist in minor surgical procedures
•Patient scheduling
•Insurance billing and coding
•Phlebotomy procedures
•Injections
•Maintain patient records
•Urinalysis
•Examination setup

The Associate of Science in Medical Assisting (ASMA) program is designed to prepare you to perform various technical and administrative skills as a member of a healthcare team in various settings. The student can develop skills in phlebotomy, electrocardiograms, medication administration, minor surgical techniques, emergency medical procedures, and office procedures.