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Medical Assistant

STUDENT/PARENT NOTIFICATION: 

Students in this program are currently required to have the current flu vaccine, childhood immunization records, and a negative TB test or chest x-ray prior to participating in the Community Classroom (internship) portion of the program due to current industry guidelines. A COVID-19 vaccination may be required for students depending on the requirements of the clinical site that they are placed at.

Students may not be able to be placed without a COVID-19 vaccination. 

SENIORS ONLY:

This program only accepts high school seniors. Juniors are encouraged to enroll in Introduction to Health Careers.


Location: CTEC

Program Description

Health Care is one of the fastest-growing career fields in the United States. The CTEC Medical Assistant course is a one-year program designed to teach students medical terminology, ethics, communication, and the basic skills necessary to be successful entry-level employees in doctors’ offices and clinics. After initial classroom training, students also serve an internship at local medical offices.


MEDICAL ASSISTANT STUDENTS LEARN:

  • Medical terminology and use of basic instruments
  • Methods to assist with physical exams and minor office surgeries
  • Procedures for calculating drug dosages, administering medications, and administering injections
  • Methods for obtaining vital signs

 

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION OPPORTUNITIES:

Certifications offered to students completing the Medical Assistant course include:

  • Injection Certificate
  • American Heart Association Health Care Provider CPR Certification
  • Opportunity to sit for a Medical Assistant Certification

 

THINGS TO CONSIDER:

Students enrolled in the Medical Assistant course must furnish their own transportation to and from the training site. A solid attendance record and a “C” or greater average in English are also necessary to successfully complete this program. Students must have a social security number to be placed in a training facility.

 

HIGH SCHOOL CREDIT AVAILABLE:

Students earn 10 units of Life/Biological Science credit and 5 units of Health credit, in addition to 15 units of Elective credit, for completing the full-year (two-semester) program. These units are applied to their high school graduation.

 

College prep course. A-G approved. Meets area “G” approval for UC and CSU admission.

 

CAREER PATHWAYS AND RELATED OCCUPATIONS:

This is a career awareness class that instructs students on the basics for entry-level employment.  Successful Medical Assistant students often pursue careers in the following:

  • Doctor’s Office Assistant
  • Medical Assistant
  • Medical Receptionist