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Medical Assistant & Patient Service Representative Certificate Program
(MA PSR)

Prepares Students for
National Certification
Medical Assistant & Patient Services Representative supports healthcare professionals by performing clinical and administrative tasks in a healthcare setting. Clinical duties encompass taking vital signs, preparing patients for examinations, assisting with procedures, collecting specimens, administering medications, and educating patients. On the administrative side, they handle tasks like appointment scheduling, patient record management, insurance verification, referral coordination, billing, and financial assistance. These professionals play a crucial role in ensuring smooth operations by providing clinical support and administrative assistance to patients and healthcare professionals.
Program includes:
- Medical Office Assistant
- Clinical Medical Assistant
- Medical Insurance Billing & Coding*
- Computer Fundamentals
- Word Level 1
- Outlook Level 1
- Excel Level 1
*Medical Insurance Billing & Coding is an evening class held live online with an instructor. See class schedule for details.
Medical Assistant
Daytime Classes

Prepares Students for
National Certification
Become a Nationally Certificated Medical Assistant. A Medical Assistant is responsible for assisting the physician with patient care as well as being responsible for administrative and clerical tasks.
The Program includes the complete Medical Office Assistant program PLUS detailed clinical work, which includes:
• Patient Prep & Assessment
• Vitals, Triage, Point of Care Tests
• Sterilization Techniques/Procedure set-ups
• Basic Instrument Recognition
• Injections
• Intro to EKGs
• Medical Terminology for the Drs Office
• Basic Anatomy & Physiology
• Back Office Medical Charting
• CPR Certification
Medical Assistant
Night Classes

Prepares Students for
National Certification
Keep your day job while training to become a National Certificated Medical Assistant! A Medical Assistant is responsible for assisting the physician with patient care as well as being responsible for administrative and clerical tasks.
The Program includes the complete Medical Office Assistant program PLUS detailed clinical work including:
• Patient Prep & Assessment
• Vitals, Triage, Point of Care Tests
• Sterilization Techniques& Procedure set-ups
• Basic Instrument Recognition
• Injections
• Intro to EKGs
• Medical Terminology for the Drs Office
• Basic Anatomy & Physiology
• Back Office Medical Charting
• CPR Certification
Medical Assistant
plus Phlebotomy Technician

Prepares Students for 2
National Certifications
Expand your job possibilities by combining medical assisting with phlebotomy! This program is ideal for individuals who enjoy clinical work with patients and for those planning to further their medical education into nursing or physician assisting.
Medical Assistant
plus EKG Technician

Prepares Students for 2
National Certifications
The heart is where it’s at! Further your job possibilities by including EKG mastery into your medical assisting curriculum. This program combination elevates your marketability and is ideal for individuals who enjoy further hands-on training and who hope to advance their medical careers.
Comprehensive Medical
Office Package

Prepares Students for 3
National Certifications
This detailed package prepares students for office and clinical work in physician offices, clinics, hospitals, and other healthcare facilities. Includes Medical Assisting, Medical Insurance Billing & Coding, and EKG Technician. A 160 hour externship is available for eligible students. Phlebotomy students receive a 40 hour mandatory externship.
Additional coursework includes:
• Electronic health records and medical office management
• Clinical skills including vital signs, urinalysis, and EKGs
• Communication and interpersonal skills and strategies
Clinical Medical Technician

Prepares Students for 3
National Certifications
This in-depth package focuses on clinical patient care responsibilities and preparing students to meet tasks with skill and confidence. Includes Medical Assisting, EKG Technician and Phlebotomy Technician. A 160 hour externship is available for eligible students. Phlebotomy students receive a 40 hour mandatory externship.
Additional coursework includes:
• Diagnostic testing including venipuncture, injections, and EKGs
• Anatomy and Physiology
• Pharmacology Recognition
• Medical Terminology
• Technical skills including sterilization, instrument uses, and procedure set-ups