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Scheduled Dates
Section 3REGISTER
Tuesday, Aug 24, 2010 through Thursday, Mar 24, 2011 from 8:00 AM–2:00 PM 5 seats left
Section 4REGISTER
Tuesday, Sep 07, 2010 through Thursday, Apr 07, 2011 from 8:00 AM–2:00 PM 5 seats left
Section 5REGISTER
Tuesday, Sep 21, 2010 through Thursday, Apr 21, 2011 from 8:00 AM–2:00 PM 5 seats left
Section 6REGISTER
Tuesday, Oct 05, 2010 through Thursday, May 05, 2011 from 8:00 AM–2:00 PM 5 seats left
Section 7REGISTER
Tuesday, Oct 19, 2010 through Tuesday, Apr 19, 2011 from 8:00 AM–2:00 PM 5 seats left
Section 8REGISTER
Tuesday, Nov 02, 2010 through Thursday, Jun 02, 2011 from 8:00 AM–2:00 PM 5 seats left
Section 9REGISTER
Tuesday, Nov 16, 2010 through Thursday, Jun 16, 2011 from 8:00 AM–2:00 PM 5 seats left
Section 10REGISTER
Tuesday, Nov 30, 2010 through Thursday, Jun 30, 2011 from 8:00 AM–2:00 PM 5 seats left
Section 11REGISTER
Tuesday, Dec 14, 2010 through Thursday, Jul 14, 2011 from 8:00 AM–2:00 PM 5 seats left
Section 12REGISTER
Tuesday, Dec 28, 2010 through Thursday, Jul 28, 2011 from 8:00 AM–2:00 PM 5 seats left
This course is taught at The Learning Pad LLC location in Austin, TX
Program Description
Our Clinical Medical Assistant program is by far the best Medical Assistant Program in Central Texas!
It is a multi-functional, multi-dynamic course oriented to a physicians office or clinic setting. Our student will achieve FOUR distinct, NATIONAL Healthcare certifications!:
National Clinical Medical Assistant Certification
National Phlebotomy Technician Certification
National Electrocardiogram Technician Certification
CPR, 1st aid, and AED (Defibrillators) Certification
While in the Medical Assistant program students will learn:
Direct patient care (as directed by a licensed professional)
EMR (Electronic Medical Records)
Foundation and principles of Medical Assisting
Legal & Ethical Issues including HIPPA
Administrative Medical Assisting
Computers in the Medical Office
Communication Skills, Customer Service
Typing (35 wpm)
Health Information Coding (CPT & ICD-9)
Billing & Coding (Medisoft Software)
Filing Insurance Claims (Business, Personal, Medicare, Medicaid)
Maintaining Financial & Medical Records
Interacting with Patients
Clinicals
Anatomy & Physiology
Assisting & Interviewing Patients
Laboratory Procedures
Laboratory Equipment
Microbiology
Collecting, Processing, & Testing Specimens (Urine & Blood)
Nutrition, Pharmacology, and Diagnostic Equipment
Drug Administration
EKG (Electrocardiography & Pulmonary Function Testing)
X-Rays and Diagnostic Radiology
Externship (1 month)
Resume Writing, Interviewing Skills
Job Board Utilization
Free, Unlimited Use of Computer Systems
As a Medical Assistant, you will work with everyone from newborn infants to the elderly. Your employment options are endless and there is a place for everyone. Upon successful completion of the program, graduates should be able to find entry-level employment in a variety of healthcare settings such as a hospital, laboratory, blood donation center, dialysis center, or a private physicians office.
All student will be able to take advantage of our FREE Office Application Workshops to polish their administrative software skills.
Also all students will receive, one-on-one, personal attention with a administrator in developing their cover letters and their resumes. We continue working with our students way after the completion of their program until they are employed!
Our Student Work!
This program is approved for funding by:
WIA (Work Investment Act) - [Call for special pricing]
TAA - [Call for special pricing]
SNAPS -[Call for special pricing]
Choices -[Call for special pricing]
DARS (Dept. of Assisted and Rehabilitative Services) -[Call for special pricing]
GI Bill (Veterans Benefits & Family)
Courses involved in certification
Cost
$9500
Time
932 Hours
Prerequisites
High school diploma or GED