Medical Assistant

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Transform Your Passion into a Healthcare Career at NOVA Career Institute!

Become a competent and compassionate Medical Assistant, ready to support healthcare teams and provide high-quality patient care. Enroll at NOVA Career Institute and unlock your future in healthcare!

Program Objective

The objective of the Medical Assistant Program at NOVA Career Institute is to prepare students for a career in the healthcare field by providing comprehensive training in both clinical and administrative duties. Students will gain hands-on experience in medical procedures, patient care, and office management, equipping them with the skills necessary to excel in various healthcare settings. The program aims to develop competent and compassionate medical assistants who can support healthcare teams and provide high-quality patient care.

Program type:

Diploma

Delivery method:

On campus

Course length:

9 months aproximatetly

What will I do?

As a medical assistant, you will perform a variety of tasks that combine both clinical and administrative responsibilities. You will:

  • Clinical Duties: Assist physicians with patient examinations, administer medications and injections, take and record vital signs, prepare blood samples for laboratory tests, and conduct basic lab tests.
  • Patient Interaction: Collect patient medical histories, explain treatment procedures, and provide patient education.
  • Administrative Tasks: Schedule appointments, manage patient records, handle billing and coding for insurance purposes, and coordinate communication between healthcare providers.

This combination of responsibilities ensures that you play a vital role in the efficient operation of healthcare facilities and contribute to high-quality patient care.

Clinical Externship Site

The Medical Assistant Program at NOVA Career Institute includes a clinical externship component, which provides students with hands-on experience in a real healthcare setting. During the externship, students will:

  • Work alongside experienced medical professionals to apply their classroom knowledge.
  • Perform various clinical tasks such as taking vital signs, assisting with exams, and administering medications.
  • Gain practical experience in patient interaction and administrative duties.
  • Develop a deeper understanding of healthcare operations and patient care.

This externship is an essential part of the program, ensuring students are well-prepared for their future careers as medical assistants.

Now you can be a Medical Assistant!

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