Medical Assistant Diploma
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The objective of the 8-Month Hybrid Medical Assistant Diploma program is to prepare the student for employment in the dual (clinical/clerical) role of a Medical Assistant. To enable the student to become a valuable asset to the allied-health team in a health facility. To encourage the student to be constantly aware of the importance of continuing their education on a daily basis for the safety and welfare of their patients. To prepare the student for entry-level employment in these and other positions: Medical Assistant, EKG Technician, Medical Data Entry Specialist, and Medical Office Business Manager.
Upon completion of the program, Medical Assistant students are qualified to sit for certification exams in Phlebotomy, Electrocardiography (EKG), and Certified Medical Assistant is from National Association of Health Professionals (NAHP) and obtain nationally registered certifications NRCPT (phlebotomy), NRCEKG (electrocardiography technician), NRCMA (medical assistant). You will also be training in basic life support for health care professionals (CPR)
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To earn a diploma in medical assistant, the following courses* are required:
- Medical Terminology **
- Medical Theory I **
- Medical Theory II **
- Medical Lab I **
- Medical Lab II **
- Computerized Medical Office Procedures**
- Computer Fundamentals
- Comprehensive Clinical Procedures and Pharmacology
- Internship
Classes Held
The Medical Assistant program is an 8-month, Diploma program. All coursework is online. Lab will be in person two days a week.
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**Core class for this diploma
† This course outline contains only the suggested sequences of course work.
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Diploma Medical Assistant
OPEID-030790
CIP Code – 51.0801
Occupation (SOC Codes) 31-9092.00 43-6013.00 43-4171-00
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Credit Hours
Courses Required
Diploma Medical Assistant
| Course # | Course Description | Clock Hrs | Credit Hrs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1st Semester | ||||
| MED 110 | Medical Terminology | 60 | 2.5 | |
| MDT 130 | Medical Theory I | 120 | 5.5 | |
| MDL 130 | Medical Lab I | 120 | 4.0 | |
| CPF 110 | Computer Fundamentals | 60 | 2.5 | |
| Total | 270 | 11.0 | ||
2nd Semester | ||||
| MDT 240 | Medical Theory II | 120 | 5.5 | |
| MDL 240 | Medical Lab II | 120 | 4.0 | |
| CMP 240 | Comprehensive Medical Office Procedures | 90 | 3.5 | |
| CCP 243 | Comprehensive Clinical Procedures and Pharmacology | 60 | 2.5 | |
| INT 243 | Internship | 90 | 2.0 | |
| Total | 285 | 11.5 |
† This course outline contains only the suggested sequences of course work.
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ETI Technical College of Niles
2076 Youngstown-Warren Rd.
Niles, OH 44446
Phone: (330) 652-9919
Fax: (330) 652-4399
Email: info@eticollege.edu
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