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Medical Assisting, CA
Medical Assisting, CA
at St. Charles Community College
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The Medical Assisting Certificate of Achievement program at St. Charles Community College prepares students to become skilled healthcare professionals who play a critical role in patient care. This program combines comprehensive classroom instruction with practical, hands-on training in clinical and administrative tasks. Students will learn to work in diverse healthcare settings, including clinics, physician offices, and hospitals.
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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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