HEALTH TRAINING CENTER
RICHARDSON & DALLAS, TEXAS
PCI
HEALTH TRAINING CENTER
RICHARDSON & DALLAS, TEXAS
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PCI MEDICAL ASSISTANT PROGRAM OVERVIEW |
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Medical Assistants work along side doctors, nurses and other medical professionals in clinics, labs, hospitals and other health care facilities. Students will learn clinical procedures, phlebotomy, EKG, injections and medical front office skills. |
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SAMPLE MA COURSE CURRICULUM, TRAINING AND SKILLS LEARNED |
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THE STUDENT IS INTRODUCED TO THE MICROCOMPUTER, WILL LEARN DATA PROCESSING AND DATABASE OPERATIONS. INCLUDED IN THIS UNIT WILL BE THE DEVELOPMENT OF TYPING SKILLS. AT THE END OF THE UNIT OF TRAINING, STUDENTS WILL DEVELOP A FINAL PROJECT UTILIZING ALL THE SKILLS LEARNED. |
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THE STUDENT WILL BE INTRODUCED TO TO ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY OF THE RESPIRATORY SYSTEM, CELL STRUCTURE, VITAL SIGNS, PHYSICAL EXAMS, CPR AND EMERGENCY FIRST AID. | |
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STUDENTS WILL BE INTRODUCED TO THE CIRCULATORY AND DIGESTIVE SYSTEMS, VENIPUNCTURE, BLOOD AND CAPILLARY TESTS, ELECTROCARDIOGRAMS (EKG), AND THE USE OF THE MICROSCOPE. | |
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THIS UNIT INTRODUCES THE STUDENTS TO THE NERVOUS SYSTEM, NEUROPHYSIOLOGY, THE SENSES OF THE BODY AND THE ENDOCRINE SYSTEM. STUDENTS WILL ALSO RECEIVE LECTURES ON MICROBIOLOGY. | |
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THIS UNIT INTRODUCES THE STUDENTS TO THE REPRODUCTIVE AND URINARY SYSTEMS, PEDIATRICS, SPECIMEN COLLECTION, SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS, AUTOCLAVING, GLOVING, AND MINOR SURGERY AND DIAGNOSTIC TESTS. | |
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STUDENTS WILL BE INTRODUCED TO THE MUSCULAR, INTEGUMENTARY AND SKELETAL SYSTEMS, PHYSICAL THERAPY, PHARMACOLOGY AND ADMINISTRATION OF MEDICATIONS. | |
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THE ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES PORTION OF THE MEDICAL ASSISTANT PROGRAM INTRODUCES THE STUDENT TO THE FRONT OFFICE OPERATION IN A MEDICAL PRACTICE. THIS SECTION OF TRAINING INCLUDES FEE COLLECTIONS, BANKING, FILING, TELEPHONE SKILLS, MEDICAL RECORDS MANAGEMENT AND MEDICAL LAW ETHICS. THIS UNIT INCLUDES LECTURE AND PRACTICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES USED IN PHYSICIAN'S OFFICE, INCLUDING INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION SKILLS, BUSINESS LETTERS, RESUME PREPARATION AND JOB SEARCH AND INTERVIEWING SKILLS. | |
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THE STUDENT WILL HAVE A REVIEW OF PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE IN A MEDICAL OFFICE, PHYSICIANS OFFICE, MEDICAL CLINIC LAB OR HOSPITAL SETTING. THIS TRAINING WILL INCLUDE AND OPPORTUNITY FOR THE STUDENT TO PERFORM VARIOUS CLINICAL AND MEDICAL OFFICE ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. SCHOOL ATTENDANCE POLICIES ARE ENFORCED DURING THE STUDENTS' EXTERNSHIP. THE DIRECTOR OF PLACEMENT MUST APPROVE THE EXTERNSHIP SITE. | |
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professionals capable of performing both administrative and clinical procedures. The specific job duties of the MA will vary from office to office, depending on location, office size, and medical specialty. Some of the roles MA’s may be called upon to perform include: Patient reception and direction Doctors appointment scheduling Medical histories transcription Medical records management Patient diagnosis coding, insurance billing & collections Preparing exam rooms, instruments & equipment Maintaining medical office supplies inventory Taking vital signs and preparing patients for examinations Specimen collection and processing Assisting nurses and physicians during patient examinations Laboratory services, quality control assurance and safety Sterilization of equipment and infection controls OSHA hazards and safety compliance Phlebotomy, pharmacology, injections & electrocardiograms Patient health and nutrition education And other medical office procedures as required. If you are considering a career as s Medical Assistant, contact us today to arrange a campus tour and interview to explore the training options that are available to you! |
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