Medical Assisting with Phlebotomy Technician
Phlebotomy is related to drawing blood out of the patients for testing or donation. A medical assistant with a phlebotomy technician helps in managing the clinical and administrative duties. Students who enroll in this program are given the basic knowledge and skills that are related to the field of phlebotomy.
Medical Assisting with Phlebotomy Technician
The “Medical Assisting with Phlebotomy Technician Program” is designed to prepare students to assist medical providers by performing basic clinical and administrative duties in hospitals, clinics and medical centers. They are part of a medical team working with registered nurses and physicians. The program curriculum consists of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, fundamentals of pharmacology, microbiology and immunology. Students are taught law and ethics as well as good communication skills. Students are familiarized with basic knowledge of medical equipment and devices as well as patient care management. The course also covers medical records, insurance, patient preparation and basic laboratory procedures. Students are also trained with knowledge & skills in the field of Phlebotomy. The program also offers clinical externship which is required for the certification.
After successfully completing the program, students will be awarded Certificate of Completion from our College approved by the State. Also students will be eligible to take National Certification Exams for Certified Medical Assistant and Certified Phlebotomy Technician.
Program Objectives
The objectives of our program are to prepare students to assist physicians by meeting the clinical and administrative demands of a hospital, office or medical center.
The training in clinical and administrative activities includes but not limited to:
- Assisting with physical examinations
- Assisting with surgical procedures
- Taking patient histories and vital signs
- Phlebotomy training, blood draw and injections
- Laboratory procedures
- EKG (Electrocardiography) placement techniques and recording
- Scheduling appointments
- Completing insurance forms
- Record management
- Office management
- Basic billing and coding tasks
- Basic word processing and spreadsheets tasks (basic computer knowledge)
- Performing such tasks within legal and ethical boundaries
More Information
Occupational Outlook and Wage Statistics from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics:
- Phlebotomists (Click Here)
- Medical Assistants (Click Here)
Learn about the benefits of becoming a Medical Assistant by reading the linked article (Click Here)
Learn more about Medical Assistants and Phlebotomy Technicians by watching the video below:
Program Completion:
A Diploma will be awarded to those students who will successfully complete all required courses as per college’s Satisfactory Academic Requirements and fulfill their financial obligation towards the college.
Graduates will be eligible to take National Certification Exams for Certified Medical Assistant and Certified Phlebotomy Technician through NCCT.
Admission Requirements:
REGISTRATION
- Applicants must complete an application for admission
- Applicants should schedule an appointment for an application interview
- Applicants must provide a proof of High School Diploma, GED, college transcript or equivalent.
- Applicants must complete and sign an enrollment agreement
Accreditation:
IBHE Approval:
Program Highlights:
Program Format:
The College will offer this program in on-ground format as well as in hybrid format in which students can take up to 45% of the courses using online delivery method.
Program Curriculum:
MA101 Medical Terminology
MA102 Anatomy and Physiology
MA103 Medical Assisting I
MA104 Medical Assisting I Lab
PHL101 Phlebotomy
PHL102 Phlebotomy Lab
MA105 Medical Assisting II
MA106 Medical Assisting II Lab
MA107 Medical Assisting Practicum I
MA108 Medical Assisting Practicum II
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