Coordinator:
Teachers:
- Pauline O'Brien - RN - Curriculum leader
- Joanne Romanelli RN
- Brenda Carvalho MT (ASCP)
- Erin Marcotte RN
Program Description
In the Medical Assistant program, students acquire the knowledge and skills
necessary to gain successful employment in a medical office, hospital, clinic or related
health care setting.
The program emphasizes exploration and preparation of various careers within the
health field. Sophomore and Junior students learn the theory and skills required
to function in the role of a Medical Assistant. They also acquire both clinical and
administrative skills. Administrative skills include typing, computer usage, telephone
communication, appointment scheduling, billing procedure, coding, insurance forms,
mail and record maintenance, and office machinery. Clinical skills include vital signs,
admission procedures, sterilization techniques and performing sterile procedures,
EKGs, urinalysis, hematology, medications, CPR, first aid, and specialty examinations procedures.
During the Sophomore year, students are placed in New Bedford public elementary school, nurses' offices.
Junior students observe and gain experience in a variety of medical settings.
As Seniors, students develop 'on the job' competencies through job placement or cooperative education.
Upon successful completion of the medical assisting program, students who meet the necessary requirements may sit for the following National Certification
Exams:
- Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT)
- Certified EKG Technician (CET)
- Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)
- Certified Billing & Coding Specialist (CBCS)
- Certified Medical Administrative Assistant ( CMAA)
Course of Study
Freshman
- 71Q011 Exploratory Program for Freshmen
- 60Q11 Basic Medical Terminology
- 70Q11 Medical Assistant Shop
Sophomore
- 61Q21 Microbiology
- 61Q21 Administrative Skills
- 70Q21 Medical Assistant Shop
Junior
- 60Q31 Anatomy & Physiology
- 62Q31 Pathophysiology
- 61Q31 Advanced Medical Terminology I
- 70Q31 Medical Assistant Shop
Senior
- 60Q41 Medical Coding
- 61Q41 Pharmacology
- 62Q41 Law and Ethics (1st quarter)
- 62Q41 Advanced Medical Termonology II (2nd ,3rd ,4th quarters)
For more information, contact Mr. Watt at (508) 998-3321, ext. 267 or email him at
rwatt@gnbvt.edu.
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