Program Learning Outcomes:

At the completion of the Medical Assistant program, students will:

1. Demonstrate competency in performing medical assistant clinical procedures.
2. Demonstrate competency in performing medical assistant administrative procedures.
3. Effectively use verbal and nonverbal communication styles.
4. Apply legal and ethical standards in decision making.
5. Demonstrate understanding of basic anatomy and physiology knowledge.
6. Demonstrate competency in use medical terminology.
7. Correctly apply HCPCS, ICD-9 and CPT coding procedures. 
8. Demonstrate cultural awareness in age specific competencies.
9. Identify and comply with principles of aseptic techniques and infection control.
10. Apply basic pharmacological principles.
11. Demonstrate effective task management and organization skills.
12. Demonstrate employability skills.