Medical Assistant Program

A medical assistant is a multi-skilled professional who combines clinical and administrative responsibilities to assist in all aspects of medical practice in a physician's office, hospital, clinic, government agency or laboratory.  Clinical functions include: taking vital signs, charting patient information, recording medical histories, performing routine tests and applying dressings.  Administrative duties include: scheduling appointments, billing and maintaining patient files.

"Medical assistants have become essential to providing a professional and comforting atmosphere for patients," said Christopher Damon, Executive Director of American Medical Technologists.  "Their commitment to patient care is critical in today's healthcare setting."

Registered medical assistants are certified by the American Medical Technologists (AMT) and must pass an exam and have the required education and experience to receive this professional certification.

Curriculum

Anatomy and Physiology, 5 credit hours
Professional Issues, 3 credit hours
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, 1 credit hour
Basic Medical Coding, 2 credit hours
Medical Assistant I (Administrative), 3 credit hours
Phlebotomy Essentials, 3 credit hours
Medical Terminology, 3 credit hours
Basic EKG Interpretation, 3 credit hours
Medical Assisting II (Clinical), 6 credit hours
Clinical Laboratory Procedures, 5 credit hours
Introduction to Pharmacology, 3 credit hours
Administrative Aspects, 3 credit hours
Clinical Medical Assisting Applications, 6 credit hours

CCC Medical Assistant Program

Coffeyville Community College is now offering the Medical Assistant program.  Students will attend classes Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.  Students may choose from a one year certificate program or a two year associate degree option, both of which include practical experience through an internship.  Students learn to measure and record vital signs, take medical histories, administer medications, sterilize instruments, assist with minor office surgeries and emergencies.  Students will also learn phlebotomy, how to perform routine office laboratory procedures and electrocardiograms and instruct patients in preparation for x-ray and laboratory procedures.  Students will learn several administrative procedures which include scheduling and receiving patients, handling telephone calls, typing correspondence, reports, manuscripts, processing insurance forms, insurance coding and managing office accounts, fees and collections.

The program costs will range between $4000-$5000.  According to the U.S. Department of Labor, the average annual income of medical assistants in $24,610.

Contact Information

Lisa Miller, RMA, EMT-B, MLT (ASCP)
Phone: 620-252-7157
Fax: 620-252-7059
Email: lisam@coffeyville.edu