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Medical Assistant Technical Diploma
Medical Assistant Technical Diploma
at South Louisiana Community College
Louisiana Catalog
Our Medical Assistant program is a great way to begin your career in healthcare. Medical Assistants draw blood, give life-saving medicine, and help mend our loved ones. Whether you want to work in a physician's office, clinic, hospital, or laboratory, or behind the scenes in insurance or medical records, SoLAcc will prepare you for life as a Medical Assistant after graduation.
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Medical Assistants
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.
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Program Requirements
- Submit a history and physical examination report certifying student is physically and emotionally fit for the program.
- Provide recent (less than one year) TB skin test or chest x-ray.
- Submit proof of current immunizations.
- Pass a background check and a drug screen.
- Possess a CPR card for Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers
- Purchase the required class and clinical uniform(s), and supplies as outlined by the instructor.
- Adhere to HIPAA and other confidentiality clauses involving client care or clinical training.
- Arrange transportation to clinical sites, any additional training, or any extra-curricular activities.