Medical Assistant   

This program is intended for students who want to prepare for an exciting, challenging and rewarding career in healthcare. This program will train students to assist physicians by performing functions related to the clinical responsibilities of a medical office. Instruction includes among other things preparing patients for examination and treatment, routine laboratory procedures, diagnostic testing, technical aspects of phlebotomy and the cardiac life cycle. Students will review important topics including phlebotomy, pharmacology, the proper use and administration of medications, taking and documenting vital signs, cardiology including proper lead placements, a professional workplace behavior, ethics and the legal aspects of healthcare. This program includes 140 hours of classroom lecture and hands on labs.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED
• BLS for Healthcare Providers and Bloodborne Pathogens certifications. All students attending a WFT Allied Health program must have these certifications. This class is available at WSCC.  Go online to register or contact us for more information.
• Provide proof of 2 MMR vaccinations or a MMR titer test showing immunity to Measles, Mumps and Rubella.
• All textbooks and supplies are included in the tuition
• All other expenses including CPR certification and NHA certification are the responsibility of the student.
• Upon completion of the course, students will be eligible to take the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) national certification examination. An exam fee is required. This fee will be paid by the student directly to the National Healthcareer Association by registering at www.nhanow.com

This program is intended for students who want to prepare for an exciting, challenging and rewarding career in healthcare. This program will train students to assist physicians by performing functions related to the clinical responsibilities of a medical office. Instruction includes among other things preparing patients for examination and treatment, routine laboratory procedures, diagnostic testing, technical aspects of phlebotomy and the cardiac life cycle. Students will review important topics including phlebotomy, pharmacology, the proper use and administration of medications, taking and documenting vital signs, cardiology including proper lead placements, a professional workplace behavior, ethics and the legal aspects of healthcare. This program includes 140 hours of classroom lecture and hands on labs.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED
• BLS for Healthcare Providers and Bloodborne Pathogens certifications. All students attending a WFT Allied Health program must have these certifications. This class is available at WSCC.  Go online to register or contact us for more information.
• Provide proof of 2 MMR vaccinations or a MMR titer test showing immunity to Measles, Mumps and Rubella.
• All textbooks and supplies are included in the tuition
• All other expenses including CPR certification and NHA certification are the responsibility of the student.
• Upon completion of the course, students will be eligible to take the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) national certification examination. An exam fee is required. This fee will be paid by the student directly to the National Healthcareer Association by registering at www.nhanow.com

This program is intended for students who want to prepare for an exciting, challenging and rewarding career in healthcare. This program will train students to assist physicians by performing functions related to the clinical responsibilities of a medical office. Instruction includes among other things preparing patients for examination and treatment, routine laboratory procedures, diagnostic testing, technical aspects of phlebotomy and the cardiac life cycle. Students will review important topics including phlebotomy, pharmacology, the proper use and administration of medications, taking and documenting vital signs, cardiology including proper lead placements, a professional workplace behavior, ethics and the legal aspects of healthcare. This program includes 140 hours of classroom lecture and hands on labs.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED
• BLS for Healthcare Providers and Bloodborne Pathogens certifications. All students attending a WFT Allied Health program must have these certifications. This class is available at WSCC.  Go online to register or contact us for more information.
• Provide proof of 2 MMR vaccinations or a MMR titer test showing immunity to Measles, Mumps and Rubella.
• All textbooks and supplies are included in the tuition
• All other expenses including CPR certification and NHA certification are the responsibility of the student.
• Upon completion of the course, students will be eligible to take the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) national certification examination. An exam fee is required. This fee will be paid by the student directly to the National Healthcareer Association by registering at www.nhanow.com