• Understand medical charts, diagnoses, treatments, and procedures.

• Train to record and discuss patient information with physicians and other medical personnel, while

  always remaining calm and professional.

• Use basic clinical instruments to take a patient’s vital

  signs, administer medications, run various lab tests, and assist the physician with minor

  surgical procedures.

• Taking medical histories

• Vital Signs

• Drawing blood

• Taking electrocardiograms

• Patient education

• Performing basic laboratory tests

• Preparing patients for examination

• Assisting the physician during exams

• Explaining treatment procedures

• Collecting/preparing lab specimens

• Preparing/administering medications

  as directed by a physician

• Transmitting prescription refills as directed

• Electronic Health Records

• Answering telephones

• Welcoming patients

• Updating/filing patient medical records

• Scheduling appointments

• Entering patient demographics

• HIPAA training

• Clinical Medical Assisting I:

  • 3 elective credits

  • 1 science credit (anatomy)

• Clinical Medical Assisting II:

  • 3 elective credits

• College credits available through an articulation agreement with Hocking College and through Career-Technical Assurance Guides (CTAGs)

CTAGs are transferrable to Ohio public colleges. Credits vary per program.

• National Health Career Association – Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)***

• CPR First Aid***

• OSHA 10-Hour Training***

• HIPAA Certification***

***Industry credential recognized by ODE for points toward graduation.