Medical Assistant school training courses in Des Moines, IA (public, in-house or online)

The objective of this diploma program is designed to prepare the graduate for entry-level employment as a Medical Assistant. Graduates of this program will have the necessary skills to obtain employment in both administrative and clinical areas and any similar positions within the health care field. Graduates are eligible to become Certified Medical Assistants by taking and passing an exam through the American Association of Medical Assistants.

The Clinical Medical Assisting program at SJVC offers extensive back office training to provide support to physicians and direct patient care in a variety of medical settings. Training includes a balance of classroom instruction with laboratory experience to create the best opportunity for student understanding and performance. Graduates of this program are eligible to take the Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) and National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) exams for licensure.

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SJVC’s Clinical and Administrative Medical Assisting (CAMA) program trains students in both administrative and clinical medical procedures for medical offices and specialty clinics. Graduates of this program earn an Associate of Science degree and are eligible to sit for the Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) and National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) exams.

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•Insurance billing
•Appointment scheduling
•Patient information coding
•Injection Administration
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After completing your online Medical Assisting certificate program at PCI, you should be able to:
•Effectively collect and prepare laboratory specimens
•Take medical histories and check vital signs such as blood pressure and temperature
•Adequately assist doctors during examinations
•Successfully administer medications, first aid and CPR
•Utilize best office practices
•Comfortably handle patient relations and requests
•Uphold medical law and ethical practices
•Understand...

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Do you want a fulfilling career with lots of variety in the healthcare field? DBU’s Medical Assistant program will teach you to give injections, perform a wide range of diagnostic tests, assist physicians with minor surgeries, and handle emergency situations. In addition, you’ll learn medical office skills, methods for scheduling and receiving patients, and techniques for processing insurance claims, patient accounts, and collection forms. Graduates are prepared for careers in doctors�offices, ...

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