The Medical Assistant Program provides comprehensive training in clinical, laboratory, and administrative skills for roles in various health care settings.
Clinical Skills:
- Vital signs
- Recording patient history
- Assisting in physical exams
- Administering vision and auditory testing
- Performing CPR and first aid
- Providing patient education
- Medication administration
Laboratory Skills:
- Phlebotomy
- ECG's
- Bacterial culture growth
- Pulmonary function tests
- Autoclave usage
- Assisting in minor surgical procedures
- Capillary blood collections
Administrative Concepts:
- Medical terminology
- Front office skills like scheduling appointments and medical records management
- Diagnosis and procedural coding
- Supply inventory
- Office accounting
Key Features:
- Program accredited by ABHES for Residential track
- Preparation for Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) and Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) exams
- Blend of clinical and administrative skills
- Hands-on training in phlebotomy and ECGs
- Curriculum covers body systems, medical terminology, and front office skills
Career Opportunities:
- Work in physician's offices, specialty practices, and urgent care clinics
- Responsibilities include patient history, exam preparation, laboratory tasks, medication administration, and billing
Job Outlook:
- Employment growth of 29% for Medical Assistants expected from 2016 to 2026
Notable Employers:
- Advanced Pain Management
- Ascension/St. John's Medical Center
- Oklahoma Heart Institute
- Utica Park Clinic
- Xpress Wellness Urgent Care
Instructor Quality:
- Experienced instructors with professional credentials
- Multiple schedule options including residential and hybrid classes
Additional Opportunities:
- Pursue an Associate of Occupational Science degree in Business and Industry Management after obtaining the Medical Assistant Diploma
The program length for the Medical Assistant program is 9 months.
Community Care College (CCC) is a private career college located in Tulsa, Oklahoma, with three branches: Community Care College, Clary Sage College, and Oklahoma Technical College. Founded in 1995, CCC offers a variety of programs, including health care, business, Dental Assisting, and Early Childhood Education.
The college is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC) and the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES).
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