The program lasts 11 months and prepares students to provide nursing care to patients/clients in hospitals, nursing homes, home healthcare agencies, and other areas in the healthcare setting. 

The Medical Assistant Program is designed to prepare students for employment as medical assistants. This comprehensive training program equips students with the knowledge, skills, and professional behavior necessary to perform both clinical and administrative duties in medical settings, such as physician offices, clinics, and other ambulatory health care environments. Students are introduced to a variety of topics including anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, pharmacology, administrative procedures, medical law and ethics, clinical procedures, and electronic health records. The program includes both classroom instruction and practical hands-on training.

Graduates of the Medical Assistant Program will be equipped with the skills necessary to demonstrate clinical competency by performing patient assessments, assisting with examinations and procedures, collecting specimens, administering medications, and adhering to infection control standards. They will apply foundational medical knowledge, including an understanding of human body systems, medical terminology, pharmacology, and diagnostic tools, to support quality patient care.

In addition, students will be proficient in administrative responsibilities such as appointment scheduling, medical billing and coding, insurance processing, managing patient records, and utilizing electronic health record systems. They will understand and apply essential legal and ethical principles in healthcare, including patient confidentiality, professional boundaries, informed consent, HIPAA compliance, and cultural sensitivity. Effective communication with patients, families, and healthcare professionals, both verbally and non-verbally, will be emphasized, along with professionalism, empathy, and conflict-resolution skills.

Through a supervised practicum, students will integrate their clinical and administrative training in a real-world healthcare environment, demonstrating critical thinking, adaptability, teamwork, and a commitment to ongoing professional development.