Medical Assistant Certificate

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If you are interested in working in both the administrative and clinical sides of healthcare, you might consider Sanford-Brown's Certificate in Medical Assistant program. Read on to learn more about this program.

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What Kind of Program Is It?

Sanford-Brown's Certificate in Medical Assistant program is designed to equip you with the skills needed to handle both administrative and basic clinical responsibilities in hospitals, clinics, doctor's offices, or ambulatory centers. You have the opportunity to study areas such as medical law, medical ethics, medical practices, and medical communications. You could also learn about insurance, medical records, laboratory procedures, and patient preparation. This program also includes an externship that consists of clinical hours and is supervised by a medical professional.

What Are the Prerequisites?

Those thinking of applying to Sanford-Brown's Certificate in Medical Assistant program should have an interest in the healthcare industry and a basic familiarity with computers and the internet. Potential Sanford-Brown students must live in close proximity to campus locations.

What Are the Course Requirements?

This course of study consists of 40.5 credits. This includes the externship.

Medical Assistant Course Requirements

Course Code	Course Name
MA 115	Human Relations
MA 116	Medical Terminology
MA 117	Clinical Asepsis
MA 118	Computer Applications
MA 119	Medical Law and Ethics
MA 120	Clinical Procedures
MA 121	Medical Office Applications
MA 122	Anatomy & Physiology - Urinary System / Male & Female / Reproduction
MA 123	Urinalysis & Microbiology
MA 124	Health Insurance
MA 125	Anatomy & Physiology - Respiratory / Digestive / Endocrine
MA 126	Electrocardiography
MA 127	Computerized Billing
MA 128	Anatomy & Physiology - Nervous / Blood / Lymphatic / Special Senses
MA 129	Hematology
MA 130	Management Skills
MA 131	Anatomy & Physiology - Integumentary / Muscolosketal
MA 132	Pharmacology
MA 133	Medical Assistant Externship

What Could I Do After I Graduate?

Career Opportunities

Sanford-Brown's Certificate in Medical Assistant program graduates could pursue entry-level careers as medical assistants. Responsibilities could include consulting with physicians, handling patient scheduling, basic clinical procedures, or patient preparation.

Advanced Degrees

Another option for Sanford-Brown's Certificate in Medical Assistant program graduates is to pursue a bachelor's degree in nursing. This degree could prepare you to sit for the registered nurse exam. You could also go on to study a master's degree in nursing. Other degrees you could pursue include but are not limited to the following:

Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Administration
Bachelor of Science in Business
Bachelor of Science in Biology

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