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Description
A Medical Assistant, also known as a Healthcare Assistant and a Clinical Assistant, is an allied health professional that supports the work of physicians and other health professionals, usually in a clinic setting. Medical Assistants perform routine tasks and procedures such as rooming and preparing patients, documenting patient medical history and current complaint or reason they are seeking medical attention. They measure patients’ vital signs, assist the healthcare providers with minor surgery preparations and more, mainly in outpatient or ambulatory care facilities, such as medical offices and clinics.
A Certified Medical Assistant is NOT a Physician’s Assistant, which is a professional who practices medicine in collaboration or under indirect supervision of a physician.
THE ROLE OF A CERTIFIED MEDICAL ASSISTANT TODAY
Medical assistants are cross-trained to perform administrative and clinical duties, they are instrumental in helping patients feel at ease in the physician’s office and often explain the physician’s instructions and are essential members of the Patient-Centered Medical Home team.
Duties include:
Administrative Duties (may include, but not limited to):
Using computer applications
Answering telephones
Greeting patients
Updating and filing patient medical records
Coding and filling out insurance forms
Scheduling appointments
Arranging for hospital admissions and laboratory services
Handling correspondence, billing, and bookkeeping
Clinical Duties (may include, but not limited to):
Taking medical histories
Explaining treatment procedures to patients
Preparing patients for examination
Assisting the physician during exams
Collecting and preparing laboratory specimens
Performing basic laboratory tests
Instructing patients about medication and special diets
Preparing and administering medications as directed by a physician
Transmitting prescription refills as directed
Drawing blood for laboratory tests
Taking electrocardiograms
Removing sutures and changing dressings
BENEFITS OF A CERTIFIED MEDICAL ASSISTANT
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, medical assistants are in high demand, and that demand is expected to keep growing. These talented professionals are the backbone of medical facilities across the country. They work hard to ensure the business side of a medical practice runs smoothly, and that patients receive the best possible care.
There are many reasons to enter this great profession including a relatively short training period, great working hours, a professional environment, and a nice salary which is one of the best when it comes to the amount of education and training involved in preparing for the job. After earning only a certificate from a medical assisting program, graduates earn an average of $35,000 a year.
OTHER BENEFITS…
In as little as 12 months, you can start a very promising career with numerous growth opportunities and job vacancies all around the world.
You can work in a variety of locations
Some healthcare jobs are limited to hospitals but as a CMA, you can work in a variety of locations such as hospitals, outpatient care centers, Chiropractor’s offices, clinics, Physician’s offices, Medical research centers, diagnostic laboratories, nursing care facilities.
You will build good relationships with patients and get to work as part of a team in the healthcare industry.
PROGRAM OUTLINE AND DURATION
The Certified Medical Assistant Program runs for 12 months, a total of 700 teaching hours and 300 clinical/practicum hours. It is now a Blended program, meaning some course will be given online and some given in a physical classroom. It’s a BLEND between physical and virtual learning.
This program structure is divided into five semesters:
Semester One: Spans for ten weeks (a total of 200 teaching hours) covering Administrative course, ethics, legal and medical terminology
Semester Two: Spans for ten weeks (a total of 200 teaching hours) covering basic anatomy and physiology
Semester Three: Spans for ten weeks (a total of 200 hours) hands on practical on phlebotomy, vital signs, other specimen collection
Semester Four: Spans for eight weeks (a total of 200 hours) covering pathology and pathophysiology of common illnesses and the role of a CMA in caring for each.
Semester Five: Seven weeks of clinical training in a facility and 300 Hours of Clinical Practicum at an approved hospital, Clinic or a Doctor’s office, designed to fit and accommodate each student’s schedule.
CURRICULUM
SEMESTER ONE
Fundamentals for the Medical Office
Fundamentals for the Medical Office Lab
Medical Terminology for the Medical Assistant
Legal Terminology
Communication Skills
Inter-personal Skills
Information Literacy
Computer Applications
Healthcare Documentation
English Composition
Understanding Medical Insurance
Psychology of Human Relations / General Psychology
SEMESTER TWO
BASIC ANATOMY PHYSIOLOGY
The Body Systems
The Human Body in Health and Disease
Medical Office Insurance and Finance
Nutrition
Business and Technical Writing
SEMESTER THREE
Pharmacology for Allied Health
Clinical Procedures Theory
Medical Surgical Procedures
Clinical Procedures Labs
SEMESTER FOUR
Pathology
Pathophysiology
SEMESTER FIVE
Clinical training
Clinical Practicum (300 hours)
TUITION:
Tuition is set at 2,000,000 Naira. TOTAL PACKAGE (includes scrubs, textbook, handouts, use of medical equipment, clinical rotation and job placement assistance) PAYMENT PLAN AVAILABLE!
A payment plan is set in place for your convenience:
10,000NGN – Registration fee (non-refundable)
N500,000 – 1st semester payment (Enrollment fee, non-refundable)
N500,000 – 2nd semester payment
N500,000 – 3rd semester payment
N500,000 – 4th semester payment
START DATE FOR NEXT BATCH
24th February 2025
COURSE OUTLINE
Lectures will take place in our facility at Buena Vista Estate, Lekki on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, 10am to 3pm.
Lectures are provided by highly skilled Doctors, Nurses, Phlebotomist, Medical Laboratory Technologists, Anatomists, Physiologist and Physiotherapist.
Class attendance is mandatory for all students, lectures are interactive as well as practical.
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