Medical Assistant

Instructor:Kathy Mihok

The Medical Assistant Academy Course is a two part / full year course which allows students to develop medical assisting skills and techniques to increase their knowledge base so that they may enter the health care field. Some of these skills and knowledge base areas include administrative and clinical medical assisting. They will learn management of patient records, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, care and use of equipment, collection and analysis of laboratory specimens, special diagnostic testing, basic diseases and disorders, infection control, basic knowledge of treatment and medication, and job preparedness skills.

Advanced on-the-job clinical experience in a health care facility is a part of the course. Students will have the opportunity to participate in a Job Shadow Experience where they observe patient care, evaluation and treatment in a medical office or facility shadowing a medical professional. 

Students are also given opportunities to participate in community health events gaining experience and earning volunteer hours.   Each year a variety of health fairs are conducted with the local Head Start Program, Middle School students and local retirement communities. 

Through this course, students receive training and certification in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Health Care Provider Certification accredited by the American Heart Association. 

Beyond classroom instruction, students become members of the professional organization Health Occupation Student Association (HOSA).

Upon completion of the full year course, students will be qualified to work as a medical assistant in the health care field.   Students may also continue their education towards a variety of medical careers including:  Nursing, Medical Doctor, Physician Assistant, PT/OT, Pharmacy, Respiratory Therapy. 

 

For more information or to sign up e-mail kmihok@fcps.edu

Kathy Mihok

 

Medical Assistant I

This is part one (fall semester) of a two-part, full-year course.  Students must also register for part two, Medical Assistant 2 for the spring semester. Medical Assistant 1 allows students to develop entry-level skills and techniques to increase their knowledge base so that they may enter the health care field. Some of these skills and knowledge base areas include administrative and clinical medical assisting. Field trips to a variety of health care settings may be available.

 

Medical Assistant II

This is part two (spring semester) of a two-part, full-year course.  Students must also register for part one, Medical Assistant 1 for the fall semester. Students further develop medical-assisting skills and techniques learned in Medical Assistant 1. They also learn management of patient records, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, care and use of equipment, collection and analysis of laboratory specimens, special diagnostic testing, basic diseases and disorders, basic knowledge of treatment and medication, and job preparedness skills. Advanced on-the-job clinical experience in a health care facility is a part of the course. Successful completion of the program may lead to employment in physicians' offices or clinics. Students must purchase uniforms and liability insurance and meet current health agency requirements to participate in clinical experiences.