Medical Assisting
Health Occupations
In the Health Occupations program, students will learn core skills essential to a successful career in the health field and will be introduced to three exciting pathways:
• Emergency Medical Technician
During their junior year, students will complete a six week rotation with each of the three healthcare instructors, learning the basics of each area. At the end of the first semester as juniors, students will be able to choose, based on various criteria, their specialty area of concentration for the remainder of their junior year and their senior year. They will earn additional certifications and college credits.
Medical Assisting
This course offers entry-level training for those who want to work in a medical office or clinical setting performing clinical, receptionist, and lab duties. Medical Assisting students learn to become multi-skilled employees who display professionalism, utilize communication skills, and assist physicians in providing patient care.
A Medical Assistant is a professional, multi-skilled individual dedicated to assisting in all aspects of the medical office under the direct supervision of a physician. Medical Assisting is a rapidly growing career and is expected to be one of the ten fastest growing career fields in the nation during the next decade. Medical Assisting is for the individual who is genuinely interested in helping others in a confidential and professional setting.
Experience & Skills You'll Learn
- Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG)
- Phlebotomy
- Administrative skills (scheduling & coding)
- Medications and injections
- Miscellaneous lab testing and urinalysis
- Instrument recognition
- Sterilization
- Assisting with minor office surgery
- Assisting with specialty exams
Certifications & Credentials You Can Earn
Students may have the opportunity to earn the following credentials and certifications:
- CPR/First Aid
- Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
- National Health Career Association - Certified Phlebotomy Technician
- OSHA 10
Career Opportunities in Medical Assisting
Medical Assistant jobs are available in doctor’s offices, healthcare clinics, and certain hospital departments. Students can also become employed in this profession while furthering their education in other fields. More than 50 percent of students in this program continue their education at the college level.
Entry-level Careers
- 911 Emergency Dispatcher
- Appointment Scheduler
- Caregiving Assistant
- First Responder
- Medical Assistant
- Medical Billing/Coding Clerk
- Medical Receptionist
- Medical Records Assistant
- Monitor Technician
- Multi-Skilled Technician
- Patient Sitter
- Resident Care Assistant - Assisted Living
Technical Careers
- Cardiovascular/Nuclear Technician
- Certified Billing & Coding Specialist
- EKG Technician
- Licensed Practical Nurse
- Massage Therapist
- Medical Billing & Coding Specialist
- Occupational Therapy Assistant
- Ophthalmic Technician
- Patient Care Assistant
- Phlebotomist/Phlebotomy Technician
- Physical/Occupational Therapy Assistant
- Sonographer/Ultrasound Technician
Professional Careers
- Certified Nurse Midwife
- Certified Nurse Practitioner
- Clinical Nurse Specialist
- Family Nurse Practitioner
- Forensic Medical Examiner
- Healthcare Administrator
- Health Educator
- Medical Doctor
- Medical Office Manager
- Nurse Anesthetist
- Physician's Assistant
- Physical/Occupational Therapist
Academic & Career-Tech Course Pathway
| PATHWAYS | 11th Grade Regular | 11th Grade Advanced | 12th Grade Regular | 12th Grade Advanced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | English 11 | CCP English 1111 | English 12 | CCP English 1112 |
| Math | MMR | Algebra 2, Precalculus | Mathematics in Health Sciences | Precalculus, CCP Math |
| Science | Chemistry, Microbes & Infection Control | Chemistry | Anatomy & Physiology | CCP Biology |
| Social Studies |
Government, World History |
Advanced Government | N/A | N/A |
| Elective | Student Leadership, Driver's Ed | Psychology, College Ready, Career & Leadership Ready | Financial Literacy, Spanish 1-3 | Any science elective |
| CTE Courses | Principles of Allied Health, Medical Terminology (CTAG) | Patient Centered Care & Diagnostics, Body Systems & Functions | ||
Students in the this career-tech program will spend half of their day in their program lab and the other half in academics.
CTC offers a variety of courses from in-person to virtual. For full course descriptions visit SCCTC.org/Courses.
This is the recommended course pathway for students in Medical Assisting.
College Credits & Scholarships
College Credits
There are 3 ways to earn college credits while you attend CTC!
- College Credit Plus
- CTAG
- Articulated Credits
For more information on earning college credits click here.
College Scholarships
$3,000 scholarships are available from Clark State College and Sinclair Community College to qualified students.
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