If you’re passionate about starting a rewarding career in healthcare, our Medical Assisting with Phlebotomy program at Contra Costa Medical Career College is the perfect opportunity for you. In just 30 weeks, this program is designed to equip you with essential clinical and administrative skills, preparing you to excel as a medical assistant.
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At Contra Costa Medical Career College our Medical Assisting program is tailored to prepare students for success in the rapidly expanding healthcare industry. Medical Assistants play a vital role, handling essential administrative and clinical tasks that support doctors and medical practices.
In just 30 weeks, our program offers comprehensive training, equipping students with the skills needed to excel in both clinical and administrative roles. Guided by experienced instructors, students gain invaluable hands-on experience through a Clinical Experience component, ensuring they’re ready to thrive in the real world.
This Medical Assisting Program combines the Clinical and Medical Administrative/Billing and Coding, EKG/ECG Technician, and Phlebotomy Technician courses into one comprehensive program. Medical Terminology and basic Anatomy and Physiology will also be covered.
With our comprehensive training, you’ll be ready to embark on a rewarding healthcare career in as few as 30 weeks!
At Contra Costa Medical Career College, our Medical Assisting program with Phlebotomy is designed to prepare students to work in essential positions in the field of healthcare. Medical Assistants are critical allied healthcare workers, performing important administrative and clinical duties in the offices of doctors, medical clinics, and hospitals.
Our 30-week program provides students with intensive training emphasizing medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, and pharmacology; diagnostic and treatment procedures, and medical office procedures and insurance billing.
In the Medical Assisting program, you’ll learn everything here and more:
- Medical Terminology
- Medical Office Procedures
- Medical Records Keeping and Electronic Medical Records
- Patient Vital Signs
- Venipuncture and Injections
- Use of Laboratory equipment, including centrifuges and autoclaves
- Use of Electrocardiogram (EKG) equipment
- Comprehensive medical coding and billing procedures
- Medical terminology
- Current medical software
- Medical billing software
- How to prepare and file insurance claims
- How to analyze benefits
- Trends in the insurance industry
Medical Assisting Program Overview
- Total Weeks in program:
- 30 Weeks/Full Time
- Quarter Credit Hours: 43
- Total Clock Hours: 640
- Classroom Hours: 300
- Laboratory Hours: 100
- Clinical Externship Hours: 160
- Clinical Practical Training Hours: 80
Graduates receive a Certificate of Completion and are prepared for careers in positions that may include:
- Medical Assistant
- Medical Records and Health Information Technician
- Medical Secretary
- Reception and Information Clerk
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