Medical Assistant Program
IDTC Career Centers Medical Assistant program consists of multiple courses to help you gain the knowledge and skills relevant to the medical field - including managing office operations, understanding medical health terminology and procedures, scheduling appointments, and updating patient records in less than 20-Weeks
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What is a Medical Assistant?
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A Medical Assistant is an allied health professional that supports the work of physicians and other health professionals, usually in a clinic setting. Medical assistants perform routine tasks and procedures such as measuring patients' vital signs, administering medications and injections, recording information in medical record-keeping systems, preparing and handling medical instruments and supplies, and collecting and preparing specimens of bodily fluids and tissues for laboratory testing.
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Roles:
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Medical Assistants are trained in both clinical and administrative work. This multidimensional skill set is unique to medical assistants , and it often sets them apart from other healthcare professionals. Hospitals are relying on the knowledge and abilities of medical assistants more and more each year.
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The clinical side of medical assisting translates most directly to recording vital signs when interacting with patients, compiling patients' medical histories and administering medications under direction of a supervising physician. In the administrative realm, medical assistants can be responsible for everything from scheduling appointments to billing and assisting patients in filling out insurance forms.
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Work Schedule:
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The hours that you'll work as a medical assistant depend on the facility and whether they offer early and late care appointments. Some clinics are open 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Others with extended hours may be open from 6 a.m. - 6 p.m.
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Taking your medical assistant career to the next level:
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Medical assistants can specialize in several different areas, by means of more experience or acquiring more certifications.
Steps to Enroll - Medical Assistant Program:
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- Tour our campus
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- Meet with Financial Advisor
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- Complete registration
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- Click the link below or call to schedule your tour:
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Issue with Registration?
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Contact our admissions office for assistance
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(469) 299-8974 Ext. 101
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