Medical Assisting

If you’re passionate about starting a rewarding career in healthcare, our Clinical Medical Assisting program at Integrity College of Health is the perfect opportunity for you. In just 34 weeks, this program is designed to equip you with essential clinical and administrative skills, preparing you to excel as a medical assistant.

At Integrity College of Health in Pasadena, our Medical Assisting program is tailored to prepare students for success in the rapidly expanding healthcare industry. Medical Assistants play a vital role, handling essential administrative and clinical tasks that support doctors and medical practices.

In just 34 weeks, our program offers comprehensive training, equipping students with the skills needed to excel in both clinical and administrative roles. Guided by experienced instructors, students gain invaluable hands-on experience through a Clinical Experience component, ensuring they’re ready to thrive in the real world.

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Students in the Medical Assisting program learn:

• Greeting patients and answering telephone calls
• Scheduling appointments
• Verifying patient information and health insurance
• Updating and filing patients’ medical records
• Recording information in systems like Electronic Medical Records (EMR)
• Completing and filing paperwork like surgical permission forms, health check and insurance forms
• Preparing the examination rooms
• Preparing and handling medical instruments and supplies
• Measure vital signs, such as blood pressure
• Help physicians with patient examinations
• Give patients injections or medications as directed by physicians and as permitted by state law
• Collecting and preparing specimens of bodily fluids and tissues for laboratory testing
• Adhere to HIPAA and privacy laws

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Graduates receive a Certificate of Completion, Medical Assisting diploma, and CPR and First Aid Certification from the American Red Cross.

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Medical Assistants hold jobs in hospitals, physician’s offices, private medical clinics, and other healthcare settings.

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Program Overview

Length of Program: 34 weeks morning/afternoon or 42 weeks evening classes

Total Clock Hours: 780 (Classroom: 620 – Externship: 160)

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Course Objectives

Upon completion of the program, graduates will be able to:

• Demonstrate entry-level competency in the day-to-day duties of a medical assistant in medical offices or clinics to perform administrative functions.
• Demonstrate entry-level competency in the day-to-day duties of a medical assistant in medical offices or clinics to perform clinical functions.

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Prerequisites: Must have a high school diploma or GED and pass the entrance exam.

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If you do not have a high school diploma, we offer the Eligible Career Pathway Programs (ECPP). Students will have the opportunity to earn their high school diploma while being concurrently enrolled in an eligible ECPP program.

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