Course Description

The Medical Assistant program will prepare students to perform both administrative and clinical duties. These include using electronic health records, answering telephones, welcoming patients, updating and filing patient medical records, scheduling appointments, handling correspondence and billing. Students will be trained to record vital signs, prepare patients for procedures, assist physicians with exams and treatment, administer medication (including vaccines), perform routine laboratory procedures and ECGs. Students also will learn about the legal, ethical and safety issues related to working in a healthcare environment. Students who successfully complete theory and clinical skills, interview process and instructor recommendation may be eligible for internships, subject to availability. This course prepares students to take a state Medical Assisting Certification examination, which is optional and not a part of the course. Upon successful program completion students will receive an ROP Certificate of Proficiency.

Tuition

• $1,500 plus $100 non-refundable registration fee
• Refund Policy

Class Meetings

• Mondays and Wednesdays
• 10:00am - 2pm

Location

465 Horizon Circle, Camarillo, CA 93010