By: Iredy Lopez Nancy Franco Nubia Ferro Miguel Zambrano Sara Ortiz

Education Medical Assisting programs vary from Six-month certificate programs to Two-year associate degree programs. Four-year college and university Medical Assistants may be certified (CMA) or registered (RMA). Associate Degree are 62 weeks complete Diploma Degree are 92 weeks complete

Classes Needed English Composition Critical Thinking & problem Solving College Math General Biology Sociology

Additional Classes Required Medical Terminology Anatomy & Physiology Computer & Basic Keyboarding Pharmacolog y & Medical M. CPR & First Aid Administrative Office Procedures Medical Assistant 1 & 2

Classes Needed and License

Skills Enjoy working with people Be able to deal with people Electrocardiograph Test

skills Challenge Responsible Accurate Work well Bilingual

Phlebotomy Vital Signals First Aid and CPR

Salary by years of experience Less than 1 year 72 salaries Less than 1 year $20,108 - $39, years 300 salaries 1-4 years $18,011 - $38, years 134 salaries 5-9 years $21,833 - $40, years 136 salaries years $24,324 - $42, years or more 68 salaries 20 years or more $22,751 - $45,218

JOB DUTIES ADMINISTRATIVE Schedule appointments Prepare correspondence Handle telephone calls Complete insurance forms Obtain initial patient data

Clinical Take medical histories Take vital signs Assist with medical procedures Prepare patient for examination Prepare medications

General Demonstrate initiative and responsibility Treat all patients with compassion and empathy Use medical terminology appropriately Teach methods of health promotion Work as a team member Maintain confidentiality Document accurately Follow federal, state, and local legal guidelines

JOB OUTLOOK In 2005, there were 417,000 medical assistants in the U.S. work force, but that number is expected to rise to 565,000 by 2016, representing a 35% increase.

Other Information: o REQUIRED COURSES (DIPLOMA ) Principles of Allied Health 5 credit Anatomy & Physiology and Medical Terminology 5 credit Medical Assistant Office Procedures 5 credit Pharmacology 4.5 credit Clinic Lab Procedures 4 credit Clinic Procedures 4 credit Medical Law 5.5 credit Minor Medical Office Surgeries 5 credit Clinical Medical Assistant 4.5 credit Total de 42.5 credit

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