DIPLOMA IN
MEDICAL ASSISTING
Program Objectives & Overview
The medical assisting diploma program provides students with hands on application of skills medical assistants perform. Back office functions range from rooming a patient, taking vital signs, performing EKGs, assisting in minor office surgery, performing phlebotomy procedures, completing laboratory procedures, and other duties associated with assisting medical professionals. Front office functions include greeting patients, setting appointments, telephone triage, and insurance billing and coding. Medical assisting students will be equipped with a broad background in computers, organization, and communication. Medical assisting majors participate in an externship that provides an opportunity to gain experience working in their field under the combined supervision and evaluation of both a cooperating local medical facility and Ohio Business College.
The medical assisting program is a CAAHEP (Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs) accredited program, which affords graduates the opportunity to sit for the CMA – AAMA (Certified Medical Assistant) and RMA – AMT (Registered Medical Assistant) certification examination.
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Externship Opportunities
The unpaid externship provides students with real live experience applying the administrative and clinical skills presented throughout their program. The supervised externship includes 90 hours in the administrative field and 90 hours in the clinical field.
Prerequisite: Successfully pass all parts of the Medical Assisting Program. Have completed the Hepatitis B series and finished their TB skin testing. Have obtained CPR Certification (Health Care Professional) and First Aid Training prior to progressing into externship.
TECHNICAL COURSES
Anatomy & Physiology with Terminology I
Medical Professional Development I
Clinical Procedures I
Administrative Procedures I
Anatomy & Physiology with Terminology II
Medical Communication & Psychology
Administrative Procedures II
Clinical Procedures II
Medical Law & Ethics
Medical Professional Development II
Clinical Procedures III
Administrative Procedures III
Externship
9
2
5
1
4
2
5
6
2
2
6
5
6
QUARTER CREDITS
TOTAL CREDITS
55
I can’t express how much Ohio Business College has done for me. I was able to rely on OBC to keep me motivated and on track with my courses. Each of the staff and faculty have helped me in one way or another. OBC trained me with modern techniques and procedures to give me confidence when entering the field."
- BART HAMRICK
ACADEMIC OUTCOMES
At the completion of the program, students should possess the following technical skills:
- Overview of the world of medicine to include specific medical terminology.
- Fundamental principles of HCPCS, CPT, and ICD-10 coding.
- Understanding of the fundamentals of pharmacology within the scope of practice.
- An introduction and background value to the understanding the HIPA legislation, ADA guidelines, adhering to these acts, and the impact each has on today's patients and the medical office.
- A comprehensive and practical study of legal and ethical systems including scope of practice for a medical assistant in the State of Ohio.
- The development of a student, both personally and professional, is vital to their entire educational process and career preparation.
- The fundamentals of empathy, dependability, accuracy, and interpersonal skills are addressed.
- Computer software skills including the foundations of word processing, basic concepts of practice management software, and electronic health records.
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POSSIBLE CAREERS
Medical Assistant
Cardiology Medical Assistant
Chiropractic Medical Assistant
EKG Technician
Family Medicine Medical Assistant
Pediatric Medical Assistant
Podiatry Medical Assistant
Geriatrics Medical Assistant
Orthopedic Medical Assistant
OB/GYN Medical Assistant
Oncology Medical Assistant
Phlebotomist