The Medical Assistant Certificate program offers complete training for students to receive a Certificate with specialization in clinical and administrative medical assisting. Medical Assistants assist physicians and patients in medical offices, clinics, and hospital outpatient departments.
MEDA 220-the clinical externship- is scheduled Monday through Friday during the day. There are&nbsp;no weekend or evening&nbsp;clinical site hours. Students must complete a total of 160 hours, with a minimum three-day-a-week availability recommended.
Prior to Externship placement, students must submit (at their own expense):
<ul>
<li>Requests for federal and state background checks</li>
<li>Child Abuse History Clearance Form</li>
<li>Certification of Health Status</li>
<li>Certification in CPR: Health Care Provider (AHA-BLS)</li>
<li>A mandatory 10-panel expanded opiates drug screen to be completed no sooner than 30 days before the start of the externship.</li>
</ul>

Medical Assistant Certificate Program | SkillUp Coalition

Medical Assistant Certificate Program

Bucks County Community College

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Perform administrative and certain clinical duties under the direction of a physician. Administrative duties may include scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records, billing, and coding information for insurance purposes. Clinical duties may include taking and recording vital signs and medical histories, preparing patients for examination, drawing blood, and administering medications as directed by physician.