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Medical Assisting Classes and Training

BE A MEDICAL ASSISTANT WITH CTAE TRAINING

CTAE's Medical Assisting program covers a variety of topic areas and is designed to prepare students for employment as EKG Aides, Phlebotomists and Medical Assistants in physician offices, clinics or hospitals. As the medical arena continues to grow, there are rapidly increasing job opportunities for individuals with in this career field. Contribute to a healthier community with this rewarding career!

Students who complete the program will receive a Certificate of Completion in Medical Assisting.

Medical Assisting Courses:

HSC 0003	Basic Healthcare Worker	OCP A
This course is designed as an introduction to healthcare including communication, legal and ethical responsibilities, safety, infection control, CPR, First Aid and HIV/AIDS training.

MEA 0500	Medical Office Receptionist	OCP B
This course includes basic clerical/medical office duties.

MEA 0521	Phlebotomist, MA	OCP C
This course includes the role of the phlebotomist including, but not limited to, communication, skills required to perform phlebotomy, infection control, processing specimens and safety.

MEA 0543	EKG Aide, MA	OCP D
This course includes anatomy and physiology of the cardiovascular system, the role of the EKG Aide, medical instrumentation and skills required to perform an EKG.

MEA 0550	Medical Assistant (1 of 3)	OCP E
This course includes communication skills for the medical assistant, legal and ethical responsibilities, anatomy and physiology and aseptic techniques.

MEA 0551	Medical Assistant (2 of 3)	OCP E
This course includes emergency preparedness, basis and diagnostic laboratory techniques, minor treatment and basic diagnostic medical assisting procedures.

MEA 0552	Medical Assistant (3 of 3)	OCP E
This course includes, pharmacology, administration of medications, basic x-ray procedures, administrative office duties and clinical externship (unpaid) in medical offices, employability skills/job seeking and comprehensive review.

Program Length:

1,300 Hours, 44 weeks

Admission Requirements:

Standard Career and Technical program admission procedures apply; high school diploma or GED; attend an information session, and uniforms and additional requirements applicable to program.

CALL (352) 671-7200 TODAY FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE MEDICAL ASSISTING PROGRAM. ALSO BE SURE TO CHECK OUT OUR MEDICAL LABORATORY ASSISTING, MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNICIAN, NURSING ASSISTANT, PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN, PHLEBOTOMY, RADIOGRAPHY, AND VETERINARY ASSISTING PROGRAMS.

Financial Aid

Prospective students must complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to determine financial aid eligibility. For more information contact Bille Strodl, Financial Aid Officer at CTAE, by phone at 671-7200 or via email at Billie.Strodl@marion.k12.fl.us.

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