MEDICAL ASSISTING

This program is designed for the individual who wants the academic knowledge and clinical skills required to competently assist doctors in their offices or other health care settings. A medical assistant’s daily duties are both varied and significant. Students may assist with examining room preparation, take vital signs, administer injections, and take patient histories. The field is intended for the individual who has the ability, desire, and pride to support the essential health care responsibilities delegated by the doctor.

OBJECTIVE: To qualify, the graduate will obtain employment at the entry level as a medical assistant in a doctor’s office, clinic, or other medical setting. The program will provide the graduate with the opportunity to advance within these occupations through practicing the skills learned. To achieve these objectives, Allied Health Careers* stresses academic performance, attendance, and a professional attitude

The school strives at all times to:

1. Provide the hands-on training necessary to prepare students for entry-level positions.
2. Encourage a sense of commitment, responsibility, and self-motivation so that each student entering the work place will have the "personal strengths" to accompany their technical and problem solving skills.
3. Maintain an atmosphere of professionalism, thereby setting a standard and creating an environment for students to emulate.
4. Ensure that each student enjoys time and space within the classroom setting, so that each student will have an opportunity to perform and participate under the direct supervision of a qualified instructor.

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5424 Highway 290 West,Suite 105, Austin, Texas
*Allied Health Careers is a branch of Capital City Trade & Technical School *Legal